Olympus C-220 Zoom Review

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Olympus C-220 Zoom
3.9 stars
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Deryck Dominoes.'s Review of Olympus C-220 Zoom

25th Apr 2003

Overall Rating

3 stars
  • Value for money
    3 stars
  • Ease of Use
    3 stars
  • Image Quality
    3 stars
  • Features
    3.5 stars
Good Points

Small dimensions, lightweight, easily slips into a pocket.
Relatively simple to use via menu.
Very clear LCD screen.


Bad Points

The lens cap marks the front of the camera within a couple of weeks.
The zoom lens makes an embarrasingly scratchy din in use.
Poor flash.
Instruction manual poor, doesn't really give you an idea of how to get the best out of the camera.


General Comments

I have found that the C220 is only good in very bright conditions, otherwise the images appear under-exposed. This is made worse by the under-powered flash, which is also slow to recycle. This seems to be a compromise to prolong battery life, which is good when using 1700 mAh NiMh rechargeables (the camera takes just two). You can also turn the LCD off completely or to come on for a few seconds after taking a picture which also eases the drain on the cells.
The finish of the plastic casing is all too easily damaged, easpecially by the sliding lens cover which catches the cover of the Smartmedia slot, leaving unsightly scratches on the front of your nice new camera. It should be noted that Olympus do not supply a carrying case with the standard package.
The lens sounds horrible when zooming in or out. I had an old Canon 35mm compact with a zoom lens which was whisper quiet in operation, the C220's sounds poorly engineered by comparison.

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