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Olympus C-4000Z

Reviewed October 2002

Introduction

Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
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Specifications
Our Opinion
Reviewed October 2002.
The Olympus C-4000Z was intended as a lower priced alternative to the C-4040Z, the C-Series 4 megapixel model with an f1.8 lens.

In designing the C-4000Z, Olympus left out a few of the features of the C-4040Z, and added some others, for example, a 3:2 image format, and a "Super Macro" mode that makes it possible to take photos 2 cm (1 inch) from the subject.
The look of all C-series cameras is broadly similar, but with minor variations. This one is a combination of light and dark silver finish, with metallic covers on the top, and front.
The controls on top of the camera also follow the standard layout for the C-series, with a shutter release surrounded by the zoom control — also used to magnify a picture or display thumbnails in playback — and the Mode Dial immediately behind it. On this model, the Mode Dial provides positions for:

Program Mode.
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, and My Modes.
Movie Mode and Scene Modes.
Playback Mode.
Power Off.
All other controls for the C-4000Z are on the back of the camera, and unlike the C-4040Z, there is no display screen on the top of the camera to remind of current settings.

Once again, the upper controls are common to many other C-series cameras. Both the buttons to the right of the viewfinder have dual functions, one in the recording mode, the other in Playback. The recording functions are indicated by a white symbol.
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Fill Flash, Flash Off, and Slow Synchronization modes: slow 1 (first curtain), slow 2 (second curtain), slow 1 with red-eye reduction.
Single frame erase.
Cycles through Spot metering, Macro mode, Macro with Spot metering, and Off.
DPOF settings. Allows selecting which photos will be printed and how many prints of each will be ordered.

Also on the upper back of the camera is the 4-direction control that provides a means of navigating the menus. In addition, the control can be used to change apertures and shutter speeds in the priority and manual shooting modes, or to increase or decrease the exposure compensation.

Three more buttons are aligned on the right side of the 1.8 inch LCD screen:
OK/Menu is used to call up the menu and confirm selections. As with other recent Olympus cameras, the menu system starts with a "Shortcut" screen that can be configured to access specific sections parts of the menu.
The Monitor button can be used to turn On or Off the LCD screen, and its information overlay. As a secondary use the monitor button also provides a quick way to review a just captured photo [Quick View] by pressing it twice rapidly.

The lowest button on the back of the camera also has a dual role, depending on whether the camera is in recording mode or playback:
In the A/S/M/ and "My Mode" recording modes this button accesses a new type of shortcut menu (image at right) that allows easy switching from one mode to another.

Furthermore, the button can also be used to rotate an image when the camera is connected to a television.
In playback, pressing the button write-protects the photo on the screen.
The C Series cameras have sustained slight modifications and improvements as each new model was developed.




Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion





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