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C-2500L
A great filmless digital camera is made up of a lot more than "just pixels." The quality of the pixels themselves counts as much as the quantity—and that's what makes the new C-2500L SLR the ultimate in filmless digital photography. It doesn't take good-looking digital images, it takes great photos.

Designed with the professional and advanced amateur in mind, the fully-featured and versatile C-2500L SLR uses an exclusive 2/3-inch CCD and new TruePic™ Technology process to capture pixel information with improved accuracy. Combined with an impressive 2.5 million pixel CCD with a resolution of 1712 x 1368, the C-2500L produces perhaps the sharpest digital images ever—delivering the more accurate color, gradation and contrast of a true photograph.

The advanced C-2500L SLR also packs a number of impressive features, like a choice of fully automatic or fully manual exposure, white balance and focus, a versatile pop-up 5-mode flash, a powerful 3x Olympus optical zoom (the equivalent of a 36-110mm zoom on a 35mm film camera), and an SLR viewfinder that offers a 95%-centered view. Built for speed, the C-2500L SLR can also shoot as fast as composition and focusing are done; there's no waiting in-between shots. After shooting, the C-2500L's new, high-resolution 122,000 pixel TFT LCD displays a clear, detailed image with a 2x or 4x magnification inspection mode.

Combined with a system of accessories, the versatile C-2500L's capabilities can be dynamically expanded. Connect an external flash with the C-2500L's hot-shoe flash connection, or take advantage of additional features with the FL-40 Dedicated Flash. And with add-on Olympus lenses like the B-28 and 1.45x telephoto, the optical range of the C-2500L SLR can be extended from a 29mm wide-angle to a 160mm telephoto—covering the most commonly used lens ranges. Cases, filters, and a wide variety of computer interface devices are also available, letting you customize the camera as you need, just like a traditional professional film camera.

Features and Benefits
Stop taking just digital images, and start taking great photos:

  • 2.5 million pixel 2/3" Progressive RGB CCD provides 1712 X 1368 true image pixel resolution, accurate 24 bit color (16.7 million colors), and true photographic quality sizes up to 8 x 10 inches—and much larger photo-realistic sizes with a photo-quality printer, like the P-330 Instant Photo Printer
  • TruePic Technology process provides truer photographic colors, truer photographic gradations and truer photographic contrast ranges
  • Olympus aspherical glass 3x SLR f 2.8-3.9 optical zoom lens (9.2mm-28mm) for the 35mm film equivalence of 36-110mm; built-in macro focus to 0.8 inches

Shoot without waiting—just like a traditional film camera:

  • Real-time rapid shooting mode-just focus, compose, and shoot without waiting between shots
  • Built-in 16MB buffer and dual processor design—up to five photos can be shot and held in buffer for processing without waiting between shots
  • Burst mode shooting at all resolutions with five images in less than three seconds
  • Quick start-up

Packed with advanced, professional features:

  • Versatile shutter speeds: 1/10,000 to 1/2 second in the automatic modes, 1/10,000 to 8 seconds manually
  • Ergonomic Olympus all-in-one SLR design-SLR viewfinder displays 95%-centered view of image area
  • Three Autofocus ranges: from 0.8 inches to infinity, Manual Focus from 12 inches to infinity, and selectable Quick Focus settings from 15 preset ranges
  • Selectable center-weighted or 5% spot metering
  • White Balance features include a full TTL automatic white balance, six preset manual settings (3000, 3700, 4000, 4500, 5500, and 6500K) and a "One Touch" manual reference system
  • Multi-mode exposure system offers Programmed Automatic Exposure with +/- 2-step exposure control in 1/3 steps, Aperture Priority Automatic Exposure with +/- 2-step exposure in 1/3 steps, and Manual Exposure

Convenient digital format offers versatility and control:

  • Five convenient photo recording compression modes, letting you choose what format best suits your needs:
    • SHQ-Tiff for uncompressed 1712 X 1368 pixel images—for true photo quality images
    • SHQ-JPEG with low 1:2.3 compression 1712 X 1368 pixel images—for true photo quality images
    • HQ-JPEG with low 1:8 compression 1712 X 1368 pixel images—ideal for high quality photo printing
    • SQ-JPEG SVGA 1280 X 1024 pixel images—photo-realistic 8 X 10 inch prints from a photo-quality printer or high quality email photos
    • SQ-JPEG VGA 640 X 512 pixel images—perfect for Internet use or to email friends and family
  • 122,000 pixel high resolution TFT (HAST) LCD with automatic playback, 2x and 4x magnification inspection mode, and index mode with nine images shown
  • Easily protect or erase photos, view recorded information on each photo, and select images to print and mark them for DPOF (Digital Print Order Form) printers
  • NTSC Video Out, letting you conveniently view images on a television

      Thoughtful design means you can take great shots right out of the box, or expand for additional features:

      • Uses included Olympus Ni-MH batteries and charger, or optional AC adapter or AA Alkaline or NiCad batteries
      • 32MB SmartMedia™ removable memory card included, storing up to 332 images with fast write times; additional 8, 16, and 32MB cards are also available
      • Dual Slot design provides a SmartMedia slot and an Accessory CF slot-for future technologies or use as a secondary slot for CF memory
      • Download images through the included serial cable (RS-232)—or use the optional FlashPath Floppy Disk adapter or PCMCIA card
      • Compatible with external hot-shoe flashes, including the specially designed FL-40 Dedicated Flash, Olympus Filmless Digital Lenses, and filters, cases and other accessories

      Lens
      3x SLR Olympus f 2.8-3.9 optical zoom (9.2mm-28mm) for the 35mm film equivalence of 36-110mm

    • Built-in macro focus to 4 inches
    • Optional B-28 (29mm equivalent) wide angle lens
    • Optional 1.45x Telephoto converter (160mm equivalent) lens.
        Get $30 off our 1.45x Telephoto Lens. Click here for details (you'll need Adobe™ Acrobat to view the file, free from Adobe's Web site).

        Flash System
        The C-2500L SLR features a built-in pop-up 5-mode flash with +/- 2-step exposure control in third step increments, for professional-quality versatility and performance. The C-2500L is also compatible with external hot-shoe flashes, including the FL-40 Dedicated Flash, which was designed for use with the C-2500L and provides additional features.

      • Through-the-lens TTL flash
      • Red-Eye Reduction Flash Mode emits a series of pre-flashes right before the shutter snaps, allowing the subject's eyes to adjust to the light level of the flash—reducing the red-eye effect
      • Slow Synchro Flash Mode for shots requiring long exposure with fill-in flash
      • Fill-In Flash Mode adds light to eliminate shadows, for a more natural look in photos when your subject is in both bright light and dark shadow
      • Flash Off Mode is available when flash photography is not permitted or to allow for up to ˝ second exposures automatically or 8 seconds manually, for shots like sunsets and night scenes
          Advanced features—available with the FL-40 Dedicated Flash—include:
          • +/- 2 step exposure control in through-the-lens automatic modes
          • Horizontal bounce flash
          • Vertical bounce flash
          • Through-the-lens Flash with direct flash, bounce flash and 1st or 2nd curtain sync
          • Automatic sensor flash with direct flash, bounce flash and 1st or 2nd curtain sync
          • Manual guide-number flash with direct flash, bounce flash and 1st or 2nd curtain sync

          Accessories

          1.45x Teleconverter Lens (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2000 Zoom/C-2500L)
          The 1.45x Telephoto Converter Lens extends the capabilities of our award-winning filmless digital cameras, offering the performance previously found only in traditional film cameras.
             

          B-01 4PE Ni-MH Battery ( 4 pack ) (replacement)
          These rechargeable batteries are great for all your AA-powered needs, delivering exceptional power for a long period of time.
             

          B-30SU NiMH Battery Set (4 pack with charger)
          Our rechargeable batteries and quick charger kit were specifically designed to deliver exceptional power for a long duration.
             

          B-Macro H.Q. Converter Lens (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2000 Zoom/C-2500L)
          Designed for flat field optical macro performance, this lens provides a soft, even flash when a close-up is needed. Best results are in the telephoto range of the zoom lens. For lower macro magnifications, just zoom back to a wider focal length.
             

          C-6AE 220V AC Adapter
          Use our C-6AE 220V AC Adapter:

          • To conserve batteries
          • For extended work in a studio
          • During long downloads
          Note: 220V applications only.
             

          C-7AU AC Adapter (replacement)
          Use our C-7AU 110V/120V AC Adapter:

          • To conserve batteries
          • For extended work in a studio
          • During long downloads

             

          Digital SLR Accessory Kit (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2500L)
          Includes:

          • Leather carrying case
          • Four NiMH rechargeable batteries
          • AC adapter
          • Extensis Portfolio™ image cataloguing and database software

             

          Direct Printer Cable
          Lets you print directly from your camera.
             

          FL-40 Flash for C-2500L
          Designed with the C-2500L SLR in mind, the FL-40 syncs with the C-2500L through its hot-shoe flash connector—greatly expanding the camera’s professional capabilities.
             

          Lens Cap (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2500L) (replacement)
          Replacement protective lens cap.
             

          M-16PU Smart Media (16MB) (D-450 Zoom/D-620L/C-2000 Z00m/C-2500L)
          16MB SmartMedia™ card, with Olympus panorama feature (for certain camera models).
             

          M-32PE Smart Media (32MB) (D-450 Zoom/D-620L/C-2000 Zoom/C-2500L)
          32MB SmartMedia™ card, with Olympus panorama feature (for certain camera models).
             

          M-8PE Smart Media (8MB)
          8MB SmartMedia™ card, with Olympus panorama feature (for certain camera models).
             

          MA-1U PCMCIA Card Adapter (8MB Compatible)

          • Reads up to 8MB SmartMedia™ cards
          • Downloads images at speeds up to 300 times faster than a serial connection
          • Works in both Macintosh and Windows 95/98 PC card slots

             

          MA-2E PCMCIA Card Adapter (32MB Compatible)
          Downloads images directly from your SmartMedia™ card—at speeds up to 300 times faster than the normal serial connection. Works in both Macintosh and Windows 95/98 PC card slots, reading up to 32MB SmartMedia cards.
             

          MAFP-2E FlashPath (replacement)
          Like a diskette but with no moving parts, the FlashPath holds a 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 MB SmartMedia card and slips into a floppy disk drive on any Windows 95/98, NT 4.0 and Power Macintosh-compatible PC—downloading images directly from the SmartMedia card.
             

          MAUSB-1 USB Smart Media Reader-Writer
          Designed to work on the new Apple G-3s, G-4s, iMacs and iBooks, as well as Windows® 98 computers, the Olympus USB Reader/Writer downloads images at speeds near 1MB per second—nearly 100 times faster than serial.
             

          P-330 Printer
          The affordable P-330 Instant Photo Printer lets you create true photographic-quality prints right in your own home or office—directly from your SmartMedia™ card.
             

          P60NE Printer Paper Kit
          Replacement paper and ribbon, for 60 prints.
             

          P60NOCE Printer Paper Kit (UV overcoat)
          Replacement paper and ribbon with UV-coating, for 60 prints.
             

          P60NS16E Printer Paper Kit (16 cut sticker)
          Replacement 16-cut, thumbnail-sized, adhesive-backed sticker paper and ribbon, for 60 prints.
             

          P60NS1E Printer Paper Kit (1 cut sticker)
          Replacement one-cut, adhesive-backed sticker paper and ribbon, for 60 prints.
             

          Serial Cable Kit
          Replacement serial cable kit for downloading images from your Olympus Filmless Digital Camera to a Windows® or Macintosh computer.
             

          Smart Media Wallet
          Conveniently holds up to six SmartMedia™ cards—for easy transport and safe storage.
             

          Soft Case (leather) (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2500L)
          Genuine leather carrying case protects camera and has pockets for four AA batteries and additional SmartMedia™ cards.
             

          Step Up Ring (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2000 Zoom/C-2020/C-2500L) (43MM-55MM)
          This 43-55mm step-up ring lets you use a wide variety of lenses, effects, and filters. (C-2000/2020 Zoom models also require a CLA-1 lens adapter tube.)
             

          Step Up Ring (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2000 Zoom/C-2500L) (43MM-46MM replacement)
          This 43-46mm step-up ring lets you use a wide variety of lenses, effects, and filters.
             

          Video Cable (D-220L/D-320L/D-340L/D-340R/D-400 Zoom/D-450 Zoom/C-2000 Zoom/C-2500L) (replacement)
          Connects your camera directly to a TV or VCR.
             

          WCON-08E B-28 Wide Angle Lens (D-500L/D-600L/D-620L/C-2000 Zoom/C-2500L)
          The B-28 Wide Angle Lens extends the capabilities of our award-winning filmless digital cameras, offering the performance previously found only in traditional film cameras.
             

          Software
          The C-2500L SLR camera comes with Olympus Camedia Master software for downloading images from the camera and basic image editing and Enroute QuickStitch panorama stitching software. All software supports both Windows (95/98/NT 4.0) and Power Macintosh (OS 7.6.x and greater), and is year 2000-compliant.

          Using the imaging software that comes standard with the C-2500 SLR, you can:

          • Print, view, and email your photos to family and friends
          • Create sweeping panoramas by “stitching together” individual photographs
          • Crop, retouch, and manipulate photos on your computer
          • Create cards, catalogs, calendars, screen savers, slide shows and more with simple on-screen instructions

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          P-330 Instant Photo Printer
          The P-330 Instant Photo Printer lets you create true photographic-quality prints right in your own home or office. You can even insert a SmartMedia memory card directly into the P-330 to make prints without using cords or cables. It's easy and affordable.

          Filmless Digital Lenses
          The B-28 Wide Angle Lens and the 1.45x Telephoto Converter Lens extend the capabilities of our award-winning filmless digital cameras, offering the performance previously found only in traditional film cameras.


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