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Although this model is a couple of years old now it is by no means a slouch even by today's rapidly improving camera technologies. It is manufactured by one of the most renowned brand names in the business and this model has received many value and quality awards since it's introduction. It was one, if not THE first compact digital camera to include a staggering 10x optical zoom which means that you can get in close on the subject without loss of picture quality. The problem with digital zoom is that it actually just crops the picture rather than making it bigger - completely pointless. The C-770UZ features a multitude of shooting modes which allow creative experimentation but if you just want a no-fuss point and shoot then then simply select AUTO or P modes. It is very difficult to take a bad picture with this camera, and believe me, I've tried. It has all the features you will ever need without too many unnecessary gimmicks. It is a good size although due to the 10x optical zoom you can't just slip it in you back pocket. Still, it's definitely discrete enough and you won't look like a tourist everywhere you go. Colours, clarity and image quality are all excellent and the photos I've taken have on the whole required very little tweaking in Photoshop despite me being extremely picky. All but the most discerning would be more than happy with the original images. Check the weblink below for some sample photos of mine including one shot using the PANORAMIC feature. www.micksmix.co.uk/photosamples.htm The only real downside to this camera is the custom rechargeable battery pack. It would make good sense to make sure you have at least one spare as you can't just call into a shop and pick up a couple of double A's when your battery runs low. That said, the Li-ion packs have plenty of life and unless you're using the flash constantly a single battery should last a day of heavy usage. I recently took well over 100 shots at my friends wedding, some with flash too and the battery was still good enough to review the shots on the screen at the end of the day. I've just upgraded to the new Olympus SP-550 with a gargantuan 18x optical zoom and 7.2 mega pixels. Unfortuantely, the trade off is a much bigger and bulkier camera. As much as I'd love to hold on to my beloved C-770, having two cameras is a luxury I can't afford. Maybe I should take my new one back to the shop... After all, do I really need an 18x zoom and 7.2 MP...?Read full review
It may only be 4mp but the picture quality is superb especially considering the long zoom range!!very easy to use and lots of manual controls!must be one of the best overall cameras i have had and really can be highly recommended!! The only minus is sometimes can show purple fringing but is better than most long zooms in this regard.-overall then a superb camera with great build quality!! go buy one and see for yourself how good these are!!!
I like the easyness of operations. I love the quality of pictures. I have several camera, none of them get such an image quality. The other can be good in some special condition. This one is amzing in almost all condition. I even made some incredible pictures at night without flash but with a tripod. What I would dislike is the opening and display time lag which is much too long compared to newer models. At the end what is important? picture quality,and again picture quality. There you can't be disappointed. This is my second c770.
I bought one of these off ebay and all I can say is it rocks!! The 10x zoom is excellent as is the picture quality, if you're looking to get into digital photography and would like manual control features that a standard point and shoot doesn't offer then seriously consider this camera! Hope this helps someone.
I have always liked olympus digital cameras but this is by far the best so far for the money it is brilliant.I shoot a lot jewellery photos and the macro mode on this camera gives so much detail,it makes life a lot easier.I bought it because the price was fantastic so I thought I would give it a go.I am so glad I did.