Olympus Camedia C-5060 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/4x Optical Zoom

Olympus Camedia C-5060 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/4x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer: Olympus
Product Type: Photography

Editorial Review:
Product Description
The Olympus C-5060 5.1MP Wide Zoom Digital Camera has 14x seamless zoom (4x optical and 3.5x digital zoom) and a high-resolution 5.1 megapixel CCD that provides sharp, vibrant images; 1.8" low-reflective LCD; TruePic Turbo for faster processing speeds; QuickTime Movie mode with audio; built-in multi-mode flash; direct print capability; USB auto-connect for easy connectivity; date/time calendar and more. Includes battery charger; 32MB xD-Picture Card; digital camera Win/Mac USB cable; video cable; carrying strap; lens cap and retainer cord; remote control; Camedia Master software; and more. System Requirements: Windows 98 rev. 2/Me/2000 Pro/XP. Mac OS 8.6-OS x 10.1. 3-13/32Hx4-19/32Wx2-19/32D".

Average customer rating:

Poor quality
Good while it lasted
C5060 Olympus
My first camera was an Olympus OM-1 SLR - Still works unlike my 5060
Avoid buying this camera!! Advice from a LONG time user!

Olympus Camedia C-5060 5.1 MP Digital Camera w/4x Optical Zoom

Manufacturer: Olympus
ProductGroup: Photography
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Accessories:

Olympus Leather Camera Case for C-Series Cameras
Olympus Small Gadget Bag for C5060, C7070 & C8080 Digital Cameras
Targus Digital TGB-BLM1 Olympus BLM1 Equivalent Replacement Digital Camera Battery
SimpleTech STI-CF/256 256 MB CompactFlash Card
SimpleTech STI-CF/512 512MB CompactFlash Card

Product Features:

5.1-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 11 x 14-plus sized enlargements
Olympus 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens to capture more of the scene
Fully adjustable LCD monitor swivels for forward and rear viewpoints and easily tucks away to protect the screen when not in use
Store images on either xD-Picture Card or CompactFlash memory card; comes with a 32 MB xD-Picture Card
Powered by a BLM-1 Lithium-ion Battery (included with charger)

ASIN: B0000DK39Z

Product Description

The C-5060 Wide Zoom stands out with its extremely short shutter release time lag. You can be sure this 4x zoom camera will fire almost immediately after you press the button. Special, fleeting moments, such as your friend leaping from the bridge on his first bungee jump, are captured forever. In addition, impressive wide-angle capabilities let you record the big picture, for example, the bridge spanning the gorge with the river and onlookers below. Thanks to the five megapixel resolution, your shots will make a lasting impact even when printed in A3 format. Besides these highlights, full creative control, precision features and a large range of optional accessories give you the freedom to handle almost any scene.

Customer Reviews:

Poor quality.......2007-04-16

A camera as expensive as this one should work for more than a couple of years. I used to love the camera and Olympus but will not buy there products ever again. The menu options have malfunctioned making the camera usless. And after reading the most current reviews the same problem has happened to many other people. Seeing that so many people have had this same problem shows that Olympus makes poor quality equipment even in there more expensive cameras. Look elsewhere.

Good while it lasted.......2007-03-25

I bought this camera a couple years ago when I was trying to get more serious about taking pictures, and I did. Learned to use and love it and got great photos, but then after it was a little over a year old it malfunctioned and has become useless. Every time I turn it on it gets stuck trying to zoom and no dials or controls will respond, I can't really afford or justify paying another $150 for repairs. I'll be very cautious if I'm considering another camera from Olympus in the future.

C5060 Olympus.......2007-02-26

I bought the C5060 reconditioned over a year ago, and I am always amazed at how beautiful the photos are and what I see through the monitor. The drawback I ran into was that you cannot see your info through the viewfinder. My local camera shop sold me a "shield" for bright times of day, and that helps a lot. My daughter is a photographer (mainly in the modeling field), and she really loved handling and using it. I'm thinking of getting her one for her BD in two weeks. I'm saddened by the poor reviews of it here and there, but I'm wondering if we surveyed 500 users what the percentage of the mode and/or dial problems would surface. ANY camera, ANY machine CAN have something wrong. Since I love the output and already own it and have a 5-year warranty since day one, I'll go on my merry (but a bit more informed) way and enjoy it. If it breaks down, I'll send it to Olympus or to my local shop, and my warranty will cover it at 100%. I have purchased approximately 8 or more Olympus cameras, but I've not had problems with any of them. If one should get "sick" I'll grab my C700 (GREAT camera BTW) and my Stylus 500 and go on my way. It pays to have more than one camera. I'm still of a mind to get this thing for my daughter since she loved it so, and she took gorgeous photos with it.

I'll take the chance as the cost sure beats the original cost when I was dying to get it ($1,000!). I think I paid just over $400 completely with Olympus warranty, and Olympus has never been less than gracious with me!

I think "stuff happens" and I may or may not get hit. I'll proceed to learn, and if it fails big time, and my warranty is not honored, I'll go to another model, but Olympus has had my heart (due to lenses) since the 70s and their SLRs!) I'd probably go E-Volt or one of the other SLR digitals they have been putting out.

So as long as they repair, I am covered by warranty, and they treat me as nicely as they always have, I'm an Olympus die hard. ;)

Lindsay

My first camera was an Olympus OM-1 SLR - Still works unlike my 5060.......2006-12-25

I loved my 5060 until the menu system failed the second time. Just a year after repair and three years of ownership. Dissapointing reliability performance. I don't yet understand how long a digital camera should last. My expectation is 5 years without issues for cameras above $300. That may be unrealistic. I don't love Olympus anymore and poor servcie from a long standing company can not be tolerated by consumers. I will not buy another Olympus until they have proven to be loyal to me and you.

Avoid buying this camera!! Advice from a LONG time user!.......2006-10-09

I have had my Olympus C5060 for just over 3 years. I felt like I was one of the fortunate people that seemed to avoid the all too familiar MODE PROBLEM. All of a sudden... it happened! My camera is now USELESS! As soon as I turn it on it just starts going haywire. You can not get out of the menu mode, you can not take a picture! (other users, just you wait.. the dreaded Mode problem will get you too!!) I did write to Olympus, several times, and they have not bothered to respond. Apparently that seems to be the norm, from other reviews that I have read about this camera. I HIGHLY recommend that you DO NOT waste your money on this camera, unless of course, you have $500 + to just throw away! After spending that much on a camera, I thought that I would have it for quite a long time, not 3 years! When it worked, the first few years, it was great! So.. if you insist on buying this piece of junk, know that you will need to start saving for your next camera. I'm going to try a Canon next, keeping my fingers crossed that this will last me longer than 3 SHORT years!

Good Luck!

Donna

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