What other options are available for downloading my images to my computer, aside from using the C-50 Zoom camera? You can use any of the following accessories:
MAUSB-10 xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia USB Reader/Writer (stock number 200830)
MAPC-10 xD-Picture Card PCMCIA Adapter (stock number 200835)
MACF-10 xD-Picture Card Compact Flash Adapter (stock number 200837)
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How do I download from the camera to my computer? Instructions for downloading images from the C-50 Zoom are located on the CD Rom under the "Reference" under "Connecting the Camera to a PC", or at our web site at http://www.olympusamerica.com/download. |
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What is the battery life expectancy of the C-50 Zoom? The supplied Lithium Ion battery provides approximately 150- 250 shots per charge with typical usage. |
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How long does it take for the Lithium Ion battery to be charged? Initially it takes approximately 3 ½ - 4 hours. After the battery has been charged once, full charging time is 2 ½ - 3 hours. The Li-ON battery does not have to be discharged completely before recharging. It can be recharged at any time. |
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Which ac adapter can I use with the C-50 Zoom camera? The D-7AC AC Adapter is designed specifically for the C-50 Zoom camera. It has 4.8 volts at 2 amps. The stock number is 200850. It can be purchased through an Olympus dealer or the Olympus Emporium or 1800 201-7766. |
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Does the Olympus C-50 Zoom camera support the new Exif image format standard? Yes, the C-50 Zoom supports Exif 2.2 image format. The Exif 2.2 image format records data tags for specific camera settings and functions. |
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Does the Olympus C-50 Zoom camera support Print Image Matching (PIM)? Yes, the C-50 supports this easy-to-use high quality printing feature. |
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How long does the C-50 Zoom camera take to record image files?
| Images |
Record Mode |
Resolution |
Record Time |
| Still Picture |
TIFF(TIFF) |
2560 x 1920 |
Approx. 28 sec. |
| SHQ(JPEG) |
2560 x 1920 |
Approx. 3.4 sec. |
| HQ(JPEG) |
2560 x 1920 |
Approx. 2.2 sec. |
| SQ1(JPEG) |
2048 x 1536 |
Approx. 1.9 sec. |
| SQ2(JPEG) |
1600 x 1200 |
Approx. 1.4 sec. |
| 1280 x 960 |
Approx. 1 sec. |
| 1024 x 768 |
Approx. 1 sec. |
| 640 x 480 |
Approx. 0.8 sec. | |
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Do I need a special USB connection cord to connect to connect my camera to my computer? Yes, the CB-USB4 cable that comes packaged with the camera; is required for downloading images using the camera. The stock number for a replacement cable is 200776. It can be purchased through the Olympus Emporium or 1 800 201-7766. |
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How many times can the Lithium Ion battery be charged? It can be recharged approximately 300 times. |
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How do I purchase an extra battery for my C-50 Zoom camera? The stock number for the LI-10B Lithium Ion battery is 200838. It can be purchased through an Olympus dealer or the Olympus Emporium or 1 800 201-7766. |
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When shooting at full telephoto in the macro mode, what is the size of the subject area that will fill the frame? It is approximately 4.5"x 3.5". |
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Does the C-50 Zoom camera have a video output feature? Yes, it supports both NTSC and PAL. |
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Is sound recording available on the C-50 Zoom? No, sound recording is not available on the C-50 Zoom camera. The camera does not have a built-in microphone. |
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My pictures are very dark. What can be wrong? Please make sure that when shooting images, your finger does not block the flash. |
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What is the amount of storable images and file sizes at different compressions and the movie record time on a C-50 Zoom camera?
| Image |
Record mode |
Record size |
Compression rate (approx.) |
Number of storable frames32MB |
Number of storable frames 64MB |
Number of storable frames128MB |
File size (approx. x MB) |
| Still picture |
TIFF(TIFF) |
2560 x 1920 |
1/1 |
2 |
4 |
8 |
14.7 |
| SHQ(JPEG) |
2560 x 1920 |
1/4 |
13 |
26 |
52 |
3.6 |
| HQ(JPEG) |
2560 x 1920 |
1/8 |
26 |
52 |
105 |
1.2 |
| SQ1(JPEG) |
2048 x 1536 |
1/8 |
30 |
61 |
122 |
2.7 |
| SQ2(JPEG) |
1600 x 1200 |
1/8 |
66 |
132 |
266 |
2.7 |
| 1280 x 960 |
1/8 |
104 |
209 |
420 |
0.9 |
| 1024 x 768 |
1/8 |
153 |
306 |
614 |
0.6 |
| 640 x 480 |
1/4 |
199 |
398 |
798 |
0.2 |
| Movie |
Record time per release |
Total record time |
| HQ |
320 x 240 |
16 sec. |
114 sec. |
227 sec. |
455 sec. |
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| SQ |
160 x 120 |
70 sec. |
453 sec. |
908 sec. |
1818 sec. |
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