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Note: This camera was first sold in May 2003. It has been replaced by the Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom.

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4 out of 5

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3 out of 5

"repaired twice - ON /OFF switch"

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Answered Questions for the C-5050 Zoom

Q: memory xd cards for c 505 zoom: A: I wouldn't think you'd be able to go above 512MB with the age of that camera. Certainly no more than... read more
Q: Is there a light setting for differnet kinds of lights?: A: You best bet it is to switch your White Balance. Without getting to in-depth you are getting blue pictues because... read more
Q: Can it use a 1 GB xD card?: A: Nope, afraid not. Check out this Olympus camera card compatibility chart.Sorry.Good luck... read more

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Editors' Comments

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... read more

Specifications

5.0 megapixels (effective)
3x optical zoom/3.4x digital zoom
auto and manual focus
program and manual exposure
JPEG
TIFF

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4.23 out of 5

Average rating based on 128 total reviews: 4.23/5

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4 out of 5

Olympus Memory (murray convery - 1/22/07)

Just one disappointing feature, is that the maximum Xd format card you can use on this camera is 512Mb. I bought a 1G and it... read more

3 out of 5

repaired twice - ON /OFF switch (R Robinson - 10/15/06)

My C5050 has been sent back to the supplier twice for the same fault, the first time after only 1 month and then again a... read more

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Professional Reviews

4.35 out of 5

A top choice for advanced photographers (PC World - 7/3/03)

A positive review of the Olympus C-5050, which ranks among the best in image quality tests. Having to remove the lens cap before powering-up and the camera's bulky size are mentioned as drawbacks. read original review

4.1 out of 5

I ended up liking the Olympus C-5050Z more than I thought I would (DC Resource - 7/3/03)

A generally positive review of the Olympus C-5050 with a few reservations: noise and purple fringing are both noticeable, and the camera's interface is confusing. read original review

3.9 out of 5

Offers great photo opportunities for experienced digital photographers (CNET - 7/3/03)

Though experienced photographers will certainly appreciate the Olympus C-5050's enormous feature set, multiple shooting modes, and quick response time, an overly powerful flash and excessive image sharpening can produce some disappointing images. read original review

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