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Note: This camera was first sold in May 2003. It has been replaced by the Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom.
Olympus C-5050 Zoom
Olympus C-5050 Zoom
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  • 3 out of 5
"repaired twice - ON /OFF switch"
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Olympus C-5050 Zoom Details

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The five-megapixel Olympus C-5050 Zoom offers professional-grade features for serious photographers. Compatible with xD-Picture Cards, SmartMedia, and Compact Flash, this camera gives its users a rare degree of choice among memory formats. A magnesium body and a full suite of manual controls complete the professional look and feel of this camera. Please check back soon to see professional and owner reviews and an HQ Score.

Olympus C-5050 Zoom Specifications

  • 5.0 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/3.4x digital zoom
  • auto and manual focus
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG
  • TIFF
  • and RAW file formats
  • ISO range 100 - 400
  • 4 AA batteries
  • movie mode with sound

Product Information

Manufacturer Olympus
Part Number 225355
UPC 00050332138216
Release Date May 7, 2003

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