The C-8080 Wide Zoom features a lightning-fast startup and shot-to-shot recycling time thanks to its Olympus TruePic TURBO Image Processor. This is a top-of-the-line consumer camera with advanced controls, 8 million pixel imager and a super-bright, ED glass wide angle, 5x optical zoom lens. The C-8080 is housed in a compact and rugged, black magnesium alloy body with a large and comfortable rubberized grip.

The C-8080 employs a super-sharp, through-the-lens electronic color viewfinder (EVF) that rivals optical viewfinders with 240,000 pixels of resolution. This is a full information viewfinder and allows you to view all of the camera settings without taking your eye off of your subject. And on the back is a multi-position 1.8" LCD monitor that swivels upward from the camera body 90 degrees allowing you to shoot from the hip or 45 degrees downward to get the perfect over-the-head shot.

The camera's high quality Olympus glass lens features three extra-dispersion (ED) lens elements and is designed specifically for digital capture. Two new conversion lenses have been specially created for the C-8080 Wide Zoom, the WCON-08D is a 0.8x wide-angle converter lens that reduces the focal length by a factor of 0.8x (35mm conversion of 22.5mm) and to get closer to the action, the TCON-14D, a 1.4x teleconverter lens, increases the focal length by a factor of 1.4x (35mm conversion of 196mm). To attach the TCON-14D or WCON-08D, the CLA-8 adapter is required.

Photographers will appreciate the C-8080's wide range of exposure modes, scene program modes and control options thanks to the easy to operate Mode Dial and 13 direct control buttons located around the body. Eight customizable "MyMode" settings enable users to have quick and easy access to frequently used settings they assign. Plus a dedicated Custom button allows users to jump into the feature they use the most with just the press of a button.

The camera allows you to store your images on a wide variety of media with its xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash Type II card slots. xD-Picture Cards are available up to 512MB (soon to 1GB) and CF cards go up to 4GB as well as microdrives. Both media slots can be occupied simultaneously and are easily switched by a button on the back of the camera. Transferring images to the computer is easy with the Auto-Connect USB 2.0, no software drivers are required (for most modern computer operating systems).

C-8080 Wide Zoom features:

• 8-Megapixel CCD for images up to 3264 x 2448
• f2.4 5x Wide Angle Zoom lens (28 - 140mm equivalent)
• Stylish and rugged black magnesium alloy body
• JPEG, TIFF and RAW image formats
• Articulated 1.8-inch color LCD tilts up 90° and down 45°
• Program AE, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, full Manual, Auto Exposure Bracketing
• Shutter speeds from 16 secs to 1/4000 sec in Manual mode.
• 1.6 frames/second burst in any JPEG mode
• iESP multi-pattern AF with Spot AF, Selective Spot AF, Full time AF and Manual focus (with gauge and LCD enlarged view) modes.
• Digital iESP multi-pattern, Spot and Multi-point Spot metering modes.
• Noise Reduction minimizes background noise in low-light situations
• Sharpness, Contrast and Saturation is adjustable +/- 5 steps
• ISO sensitivity: 50-400 or AUTO
• Built-in flash with Auto, Fill, Red-eye reduction and Slow-sync modes
• 640x480, 320x240 QuickTime movies w/audio at 15 fps
• Two media slots: xD-Picture Card and CompactFlash II including Microdrives
• TTL hot shoe for Olympus FL-50 or FL-20 external flash
• High-capacity BLM-1 Li-ion battery and charger included
• Optional B-HLD30 holds two BLM-1 batteries and adds portrait grip and shutter release
• PictBridge, Exif Print and Epson PRINT Image Matching II compatible

The C-8080 Wide Zoom is available now and includes a 32MB xD-Picture Card, Li-Ion rechargeable battery and charger, Auto- Connect USB cable, Audio/Video Out cable, carrying strap, lens cap with retainer cord, lens hood, Olympus CAMEDIA Master Software, RM-2 Remote Control, user manual and Quick Start guide.

DIWA Platinum Medal Award

The Olympus CAMEDIA C-8080 WIDE ZOOM receives the DIWA Platinum Award after being chosen by the DIWA members as the best of the gold winning "Advanced digital cameras" in 2004. Its high speed wide angle zoom lens proved to be a perfect match with the 8 Megapixel 2/3" image sensor, providing low-noise images with natural, vibrant colours and remarkable sharpness. The C-8080 WIDE ZOOM combines the benefits of a reasonably compact design with the flexibility of automatic and full manual controls. This is highlighted by super macro capability, a comfortable grip, a user-friendly adjustable 1.8" LCD screen and a detailed electronic viewfinder, as well as support for external flash and optical converters. In addition to its outstanding performance and numerous features, the Olympus CAMEDIA C-8080 WIDE ZOOM delivers excellent value for money.

Physical Views

The 5-Megapixel C-5060 Wide Zoom and the C-8080 Wide Zoom.

C-8080 Zoom Specifications