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Cutting-edge technology inside a seductively designed compact form

Olympus arouses wonder and amazement once again with its latest CAMEDIA model. The C-40ZOOM delivers a multitude of innovative digital photo functions behind an irresistible exterior - at an equally alluring price. This compact, high-resolution camera fulfils more than the highest expectations and is set to become the undisputed camera star for the autumn/winter season. Olympus masterfully accommodates state-of-the-art photo technologies in an extremely efficient form. Both beautiful and ergonomic, the camera's aluminium-fronted body is so small it can almost hide behind a credit card and fits effortlessly in every shirt or trouser pocket. With the high-quality four megapixel CCD chip and 2.8x optical zoom (plus 2.5x digital zoom), this model introduces a new dimension of photographic performance into this compact class. And that's not all. To bring the sensational shooting quality of the C-40ZOOM up to the next level, Olympus includes diverse image optimisation processes, such as pixel mapping and a noise reduction function.

The C-40ZOOM utilises a sensitive 1/1.8 inch four million pixel CCD to capture the images. Despite its compact dimensions, this model incorporates a 2.8x zoom lens (equivalent to 35-98 mm on a 35 mm camera). When combined with the seamless 2.5x digital zoom, the user can enjoy a maximum zoom capability of 7x (for an equivalent focal length of 245 mm) - and this with a camera that measures just 87 (w) x 68.5 (h) x 43.5 (d) mm, weighing only 190 g (without batteries).

The technical capabilities are equally breathtaking. In addition to the automatic mode for effortless shooting, this compact performer offers many manually-adjustable functions so that even the most difficult lighting situations yield superb results. Furthermore, the camera is equipped with a pixel mapping function. This new technology - which has already been employed in the Olympus flagship SLR, the E-10, and the C-4040ZOOM - automatically calibrates the CCD chip and ASIC processor. Pixel mapping produces even sharper contrast, brighter colours and fewer image errors.

The C-40ZOOM also demonstrates its technical prowess when shooting with extended-exposure times. The number of coloured spots which often occur in the very dark areas of an image (referred to as noise) - particularly in low light shots - are significantly reduced by the noise reduction function developed by Olympus. When printing in large formats, the C-40ZOOM maintains top quality by intelligently recalculating the image data. The camera increases the resolution up to 3,200 x 2,400 pixels.

The photographer can also shoot more than still images. The C-40ZOOM captures video sequences with sound in the QuickTime Motion JPEG format (up to about 130 sec. in SQ mode). Both short movies and still shots can be reviewed on the LC-Display at the back of the camera immediately after saving.

The C-40ZOOM is incredibly user-friendly. Its optimised graphical user interface features a well-structured menu so the photographer easily finds the desired functions. Downloading image files from the camera to PC is quick and uncomplicated thanks to the USB port with AutoConnect* capabilities. This automatically recognises the C-40ZOOM as an external drive and displays it as such in the file manager or on the desktop.

The ultra-compact C-40ZOOM has universal appeal. It offers a smart design accented by a classy aluminium front, a high-resolution four megapixel CCD and the latest in digital imaging technology. This model is destined to be one of the most desired cameras of the next season and an innovation that reinforces Olympus' leading position in the European digital camera market.

* Supported with Windows 98 or later. (The Windows 98/SE operating systems require the USB AutoConnect (Storage Class) driver which is supplied with the camera.) Supported with MacOS 8.6 or later. (MacOS 8.6 requires USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5 from Apple.) .