Bizrate User Review.
C5060 USER
, Nov. 4, 2004
QuickTake:
Pros: SMALL GOOD QUALITY EASY TO USE
Cons: CAPTURED IMAGE DOES NOT MATCH VIEWFINDER IMAGE
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
Vivid, sharp pictures!
, Sep. 29, 2004
Comments:
I use this camera to photograph products in my office for our catalogs....the results look professional. Very vivid colors, sharp focus and incredible detail. I enlarge photos to 20x30" posters with incredible detail. The manual controls take some coach
I use this camera to photograph products in my office for our catalogs....the results look professional. Very vivid colors, sharp focus and incredible detail. I enlarge photos to 20x30" posters with incredible detail. The manual controls take some coach
QuickTake:
Pros: excellent picture quality even at large poster size
Cons: controls take some getting used to
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
DO NOT BUY OLYMPUS C-5060 DIGITAL CAMERA!
, Sep. 8, 2004
Comments:
Olympus has a problem w/ part# VC7997 on these cameras that causes menus to pop up on LCD w/o touching buttons and buttons stop working. Numerous people are complaining about this problem on the Internet - go to yahoo groups, Olympus_405080. Olympus ne
Olympus has a problem w/ part# VC7997 on these cameras that causes menus to pop up on LCD w/o touching buttons and buttons stop working. Numerous people are complaining about this problem on the Internet - go to yahoo groups, Olympus_405080. Olympus ne
QuickTake:
Pros: takes good pics when working
Cons: HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
With a little practice, the best camera on the Market!
, Apr. 22, 2004
Comments:
I am pretty rough on my gadgets and the Olympus line of products can take all the beating I dish out. I owned the lower end Olympus prior to this camera and when I got rid of it it had a big scratch on the front cover from being dropped so many times, but
I am pretty rough on my gadgets and the Olympus line of products can take all the beating I dish out. I owned the lower end Olympus prior to this camera and when I got rid of it it had a big scratch on the front cover from being dropped so many times, but
QuickTake:
Pros: Quality of Picture, durability of camera, features for price
Cons: Some features have a higher learning curve than others.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
Olympus 5060 Review
, Apr. 21, 2004
Comments:
I did a lot of research before buying this camera. I read reviews by several photography and computer magazines as well as personal reviews. I considered similar cameras by Canon, Fuji, Minolta and Pentax and the 5060 was the one with the most pros and le
I did a lot of research before buying this camera. I read reviews by several photography and computer magazines as well as personal reviews. I considered similar cameras by Canon, Fuji, Minolta and Pentax and the 5060 was the one with the most pros and le
QuickTake:
Pros: Great detail, accurate colors easy to learn to operate.
Cons: Off/On switch is somewhat akward to use.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
Versatile with a number of manual features
, Mar. 8, 2004
Comments:
Takes up excellent quality picutes. Multi metering feature makes it ideal for tropical countries. Sunrises and sunsets best captured using built in programs, no need for manual computation
Takes up excellent quality picutes. Multi metering feature makes it ideal for tropical countries. Sunrises and sunsets best captured using built in programs, no need for manual computation
QuickTake:
Pros: Intelligent metering, catgorized digital imaging.
Cons: slow lens and paper manual.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 10 days
Bizrate User Review.
AWESOME CAMERA
, Feb. 13, 2004
Comments:
EXCELLENT IMAGES -- EXCELLENT DETAIL. Compared to Canon A70 and A80, color much more realistic, minimal purple fringing, very accurate auto-focus even in low-light situations. Auto white balance very good and excellent manual white balance control. Don
EXCELLENT IMAGES -- EXCELLENT DETAIL. Compared to Canon A70 and A80, color much more realistic, minimal purple fringing, very accurate auto-focus even in low-light situations. Auto white balance very good and excellent manual white balance control. Don
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent auto modes. Very versatile, numerous manual modes
Cons: Defaults to XD if both XD and CF memory is used.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.
The best Prosumer 5 Megapixel camera on the market
, Feb. 6, 2004
Comments:
After long nights of research I selected three cameras to look at; the Coolpix 5700, the Canon G5 and the Olympus C-5060. The Coolpix was slow focusing in dim light, the 1.5" screen was tiny and had a poor wide angle view. The Canon G5 did not have the
After long nights of research I selected three cameras to look at; the Coolpix 5700, the Canon G5 and the Olympus C-5060. The Coolpix was slow focusing in dim light, the 1.5" screen was tiny and had a poor wide angle view. The Canon G5 did not have the
QuickTake:
Pros: High quality, versatile, great wide angle lens, great pics
Cons: Provided software and paper manual
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.
Advanced photographers will love this as well as newbes
, Jan. 15, 2004
Comments:
I have been in photography since the 70's and finally there's an affordable digital camera that meets most of my needs. Faster lens would be nice, but the extra wide-angle and macro close-up was more important to me. Finally the shutter lag is a small
I have been in photography since the 70's and finally there's an affordable digital camera that meets most of my needs. Faster lens would be nice, but the extra wide-angle and macro close-up was more important to me. Finally the shutter lag is a small
QuickTake:
Pros: Fast cycle time, great resolutions, point &shoot and Advance
Cons: slow 2.8 lens - reqs olympus xD card for panoramic pictures
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Wide lens not worth what it did to lens speed.
, Dec. 23, 2003
Comments:
This note is especially for people who don't live in a sunny area: this camera cannot perform well in dim light because its lens is too restrictive. Without an add-on flash, I have found it to be very poor for indoor shots in large rooms and at concer
This note is especially for people who don't live in a sunny area: this camera cannot perform well in dim light because its lens is too restrictive. Without an add-on flash, I have found it to be very poor for indoor shots in large rooms and at concer
QuickTake:
Pros: Solid build and plenty of features. Hot shoe. Mac OSX.
Cons: Very slow lens makes dim light photos dark or overflashed.
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 1 month
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights
Comments:
The Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom digital camera is the latest in a long line of Olympus Camedia models stretching back to the earliest days of the consumer digicam industry. Olympus is one of the truly dominant players in the digicam marketplace, with a curre
The Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom digital camera is the latest in a long line of Olympus Camedia models stretching back to the earliest days of the consumer digicam industry. Olympus is one of the truly dominant players in the digicam marketplace, with a curre
digicamera.com Professional Review.
Digital Camera
Comments:
Olympus trunk-line C-series has done very well in the market; you see their distinctive, retro-rangefinder lines everywhere. Keeping up with the many variations on this theme is a challenge, as the company releases several every year. While their compact
Review Verdict: I particularly like the handy AEL (autoexposure lock) button that lets you lock in exposure without depressing the shutter to achieve autofocus. Most people seem to think AF and AE are a single operation, but experienced shooters know how important is can
Olympus trunk-line C-series has done very well in the market; you see their distinctive, retro-rangefinder lines everywhere. Keeping up with the many variations on this theme is a challenge, as the company releases several every year. While their compact
Review Verdict: I particularly like the handy AEL (autoexposure lock) button that lets you lock in exposure without depressing the shutter to achieve autofocus. Most people seem to think AF and AE are a single operation, but experienced shooters know how important is can
photographyblog.com Professional Review.
Olympus Camedia C-5060 Zoom
Comments:
First announced in September last year, the 5 megapixel C-5060 Zoom is currently the second most advanced compact camera in the Olympus lineup, behind the 8 megapixel C-8080 Zoom. Probably it's main attraction is the 27-110mm lens, which opens up w
First announced in September last year, the 5 megapixel C-5060 Zoom is currently the second most advanced compact camera in the Olympus lineup, behind the 8 megapixel C-8080 Zoom. Probably it's main attraction is the 27-110mm lens, which opens up w
hhcmag.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060
Comments:
Olympus' trunk-line C-series has done very well in the market; you see their distinctive, retro-rangefinder lines everywhere. Keeping up with the many variations on this theme is a challenge, as the company releases several every year. While their compact
Review Verdict: I particularly like the handy AEL (autoexposure lock) button that lets you lock in exposure without depressing the shutter to achieve autofocus. Most people seem to think AF and AE are a single operation, but experienced shooters know how important is can
Olympus' trunk-line C-series has done very well in the market; you see their distinctive, retro-rangefinder lines everywhere. Keeping up with the many variations on this theme is a challenge, as the company releases several every year. While their compact
Review Verdict: I particularly like the handy AEL (autoexposure lock) button that lets you lock in exposure without depressing the shutter to achieve autofocus. Most people seem to think AF and AE are a single operation, but experienced shooters know how important is can
photographypress.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 WZ digital camera
Comments:
Review Verdict: A good solid camera from olympus for the pro-sumer
Review Verdict: A good solid camera from olympus for the pro-sumer
QuickTake:
Pros: Superfast power-up, 600 shots from one battery charge
Cons: Extra click means relearning Olympus interface
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom Digital Camera Camera
Comments:
The first time we saw the Olympus C-5060, we thought it a rather odd-looking camera--big and blocky, with lots of odd angles. But the design grew on us the more we used the camera. This model seems bigger and heavier than the C-5050 it's derived from, but
Review Verdict: The C-5060 uses a long-lasting lithium ion rechargeable battery: It still had life when we stopped testing at 500 shots. But the C-5060 doesn't have the same range of battery options as the C-5050, which uses either two disposable CR-3V batteries or four
The first time we saw the Olympus C-5060, we thought it a rather odd-looking camera--big and blocky, with lots of odd angles. But the design grew on us the more we used the camera. This model seems bigger and heavier than the C-5050 it's derived from, but
Review Verdict: The C-5060 uses a long-lasting lithium ion rechargeable battery: It still had life when we stopped testing at 500 shots. But the C-5060 doesn't have the same range of battery options as the C-5050, which uses either two disposable CR-3V batteries or four
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 WZ digital camera
Comments:
Review Verdict: A good solid camera from olympus for the pro-sumer
Review Verdict: A good solid camera from olympus for the pro-sumer
QuickTake:
Pros: Superfast power-up, 600 shots from one battery charge
Cons: Extra click means relearning Olympus interface
photographyreview.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom Pro Review
Comments:
Faster processing speed, multi-position LCD, 4x optical wide-angle lens, and 5.1 megapixel CCD. Sensor: 5.1 megapixel CCD Max resolution: 25
Faster processing speed, multi-position LCD, 4x optical wide-angle lens, and 5.1 megapixel CCD. Sensor: 5.1 megapixel CCD Max resolution: 25
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
Comments:
A professional camera with a wide-angle lens.
Review Verdict: Great for photography enthusiasts but too exorbitant for seaside snappers.
A professional camera with a wide-angle lens.
Review Verdict: Great for photography enthusiasts but too exorbitant for seaside snappers.
QuickTake:
Cons: Olympus 0800 072 0070
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
Comments:
The Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom ($699) is the new top-of-the-line fixed lens camera in Olympus' line up. It takes the popular C-5050Z (see our review) and swaps in a new wide-angle 4X zoom lens, passive AF system, and VGA movie mode. The flip-out LCD has als
Review Verdict: When it's time to recharge the BLM-1, snap it into the included BCM-2 charger. It takes a sluggish 6 hours to fully charge the battery. Note that this isn't one of those nice "plug it right into the wall" chargers -- there's a power cable
The Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom ($699) is the new top-of-the-line fixed lens camera in Olympus' line up. It takes the popular C-5050Z (see our review) and swaps in a new wide-angle 4X zoom lens, passive AF system, and VGA movie mode. The flip-out LCD has als
Review Verdict: When it's time to recharge the BLM-1, snap it into the included BCM-2 charger. It takes a sluggish 6 hours to fully charge the battery. Note that this isn't one of those nice "plug it right into the wall" chargers -- there's a power cable
QuickTake:
Pros: Good photo quality, though images a little noisy Tons of manual controls Very nice, wide-angle 4X zoom lens Two histograms to choose from AF-assist lamp AND passive AF system! Handy RAW data edit feature Useful flip-up, rotating LCD display Customizable b
Cons: Images are too noisy at default settings Redeye Controls can be intimidating to new users Slowest shutter speeds only available in full manual mode Full manual only on CD
steves-digicams.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
Comments:
The C-5060 Wide Zoom is a high performance 5.1-megapixel digital camera that features a 4x wide-angle zoom lens with 27mm to 110mm equivalent coverage. It builds on the feature set of the popular C-5050 Zoom and adds a fully articulated color LCD and impr
The C-5060 Wide Zoom is a high performance 5.1-megapixel digital camera that features a 4x wide-angle zoom lens with 27mm to 110mm equivalent coverage. It builds on the feature set of the popular C-5050 Zoom and adds a fully articulated color LCD and impr
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060wz
Comments:
Digital Camera Resource Page gives a good review of the Olympus C-5060wz UK/European Readers buy the Olympus C-5060wz Their review of the Olympus C-5060wz is incredibly comprehensive and I'd recommend reading it in full. But here is the 'high and low ligh
Digital Camera Resource Page gives a good review of the Olympus C-5060wz UK/European Readers buy the Olympus C-5060wz Their review of the Olympus C-5060wz is incredibly comprehensive and I'd recommend reading it in full. But here is the 'high and low ligh
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Olympus C 5060 Wide Zoom - Digital SLR Reviews
Comments:
The C-5060 Wide Zoom provides exactly that, a perkily wide-angled optic that offers a true 27 to 110mm focal range...
The C-5060 Wide Zoom provides exactly that, a perkily wide-angled optic that offers a true 27 to 110mm focal range...
macworld.com Professional Review.
C-5060 Wide Zoom - This Month in Digital Cameras
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Nice wide-angle lens (that still has some zoom power); tons of manual controls; expandable; two histograms in record mode; VGA movie mode; excellent battery life; Raw images can be edited in camera.
Cons: Images noisy at default camera settings; some red-eye; controls can be confusing at first; manual only on CD.
bytesector.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
Comments:
Big, bulky and black; that's how I see the Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom digital camera. This is no pocket sized camera, and it shouldn't be either since it is feature packed. With a 5.1 mega pixel capacity, 14x zoom, rotating view-finder and attachable wide c
Big, bulky and black; that's how I see the Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom digital camera. This is no pocket sized camera, and it shouldn't be either since it is feature packed. With a 5.1 mega pixel capacity, 14x zoom, rotating view-finder and attachable wide c
zdnet.com.au Professional Review.
Olympus Camedia C-5060WZ
Comments:
Does the new wide-angled zoom lens and ultra-flexible LCD screen make the C-5060WZ a must have?
Does the new wide-angled zoom lens and ultra-flexible LCD screen make the C-5060WZ a must have?
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Olympus Camedia C-5060 Zoom
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 459 reviews of Olympus Camedia C-5060 Zoom from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
alaTest has collected and analysed 459 reviews of Olympus Camedia C-5060 Zoom from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
PCWorld.com - Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
Comments:
The first time we saw the Olympus C-5060, we thought it a rather odd-looking camera--big and blocky, with lots of odd angles. ...
The first time we saw the Olympus C-5060, we thought it a rather odd-looking camera--big and blocky, with lots of odd angles. ...
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Olympus C-5060 Wide Zoom
Comments:
Olympus enhances its top-of-the-line 5000 series with a more flexible LCD and 4X optical zoom.
Review Verdict: It's not an especially light or compact camera, but the C-5060's imaging power, zoom range, and advanced features should put it high on any advanced photographer's shopping list.
Olympus enhances its top-of-the-line 5000 series with a more flexible LCD and 4X optical zoom.
Review Verdict: It's not an especially light or compact camera, but the C-5060's imaging power, zoom range, and advanced features should put it high on any advanced photographer's shopping list.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Olympus Camedia C-5060WZ
Comments:
The C-5060WZ is a little pricey, but is a noticeable improvement over the firm's older C-5050Z.
The C-5060WZ is a little pricey, but is a noticeable improvement over the firm's older C-5050Z.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent low-noise photos at ISO 80; excellent white balance and dynamic range; supports a multitude of media types; great wide-angled lens; improved LCD flexibility.
Cons: Large size; slower lens; a bit expensive.
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5 YEAR OLYMPUS DIGITAL USER. EASY TO LEARN SOFTWARE, EASY TO USE CAMERA. ONLY DRAWBACK IS THAT THE FINISHED IMAGE IS NOT WHAT IS SEEN THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER.