Olympus Camedia C-5050 Zoom
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The Olympus Camedia C-5050 Zoom was a high-performance prosumer digital camera noted for its exceptionally fast f/1.8 maximum aperture and rugged, magnesium-alloy construction. It featured a 5.0-megapixel CCD sensor and a versatile tilting LCD screen, catering to advanced photographers who required manual control and SLR-like ergonomics in a more portable form factor. A standout technical characteristic of the unit was its triple-slot storage capability, supporting CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and xD-Picture Card formats simultaneously. Operationally, it provided full PASM modes, a hot shoe for external flash synchronization, and utilized four standard AA batteries for power, ensuring long-term maintainability compared to proprietary cells. As a landmark of early 2000 prosumer digital imaging, the C-5050 remains appreciated for its superb optical quality and industrial design, serving as a functional record of the transition between analog professional standards and the digital era.Category
Camera, 5.0MP, Digital
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