written by little princess on 17/01/2004
This Olympus C-200 Zoom was my first ditital camera two years ago. A reliable camera, takes excellent quality pics in HQ mode considering it is only 2.1 megapixels. When using it with XP, downloads are absolutely instant with the usb cable. It's so easy to use, open the lens cover then point and shoot. To view pics its just as easy - push one button and there you have it. Easy timer and video functions as well (no sound though). Only problem I can see is the slow shutter speed which causes trouble when taking pics of kids - you push the button and the kid moves before it gets the picture - but that happens with most digi cameras that I have seen.
written by Dan. on 17/02/2003
It worked for two months. In that time it was bad, and setting up the picture quility only held for one shot. After 3 month of hardly ever using it, the camera had stopped working. It was sent to Olympus and was returned after a month only to work for 5 days before returning to it's previous state. It was sent back two month ago and i am still waiting for it's return.
written by Mohdah. on 16/03/2002
In total, I'm pleased to recommend the Olympus C200 digital camera to those first time users...... if you would like to take a better quality picture, then buy something which is more than 2.1MP, at least 3MP and above........
written by Allen Wildman. on 24/11/2001
I have previously owned an Olympus C960 zoom and suffered from a slow download of pictures via a serial lead. The C200 is very similar in operation to the C960 but the USB lead dramatically speeds up the download time. The pictures are of a very good quality and the camera is very easy to use. An AC adapter would have been a useful addition as it saves on batteries, however, internetcamerasdirect supply them at a very competitive price! The front cover of the camera has two positions and it must be pulled into the second position to take pictures - be aware as it is not immediately obvious that there are two positions. The 'panorama' feature is a nice addition. The software included is very similar to the one provided with the olympus C960, but it is not used to download the pictures! I can definitely recommend this digital camera and the services of internetcamerasdirect. The delivery was prompt and well packed - more importantly, the price was £50 cheaper than those on the high street and includes a bundle of useful extras.
written by gill gardiner. on 21/11/2001
having used a cheaper version of a sanyo, i wanted something better. i have used olympus normal cameras and have always had perfect results, but this really has outshone all the cameras i have every used and i saved at least £90. pounds by ordering on your web site.
written by George. on 16/11/2001
Overall I am not satisfied with the value for money on the Olympus C200 digital camera and I wish I had bought the fuji 2600 that comes with rechargeable batteries, charger and 16Mb card. The camera performs poorly or fails to focus at all under low light conditions even under ISO 400. I haven't played with all the settings yet but this seems to be the case. I don't like also the fact you have to switch off the camera in order to see the pictures and / or delete them
Written on: 06/01/2002
you don't need to turn off the camera to see pictures, you just need to press the display button twice when you want to see or edit already taken pictures and it doesn't matter in which mode the cam. is.
<br>i believe you wont have such a bad opinion of your camera now a? bye
Written on: 25/11/2001
Dear user, thnx for your comment, indeed I can see the images if I press the image button twice with the camera on. As I said I hadn't played with all the settings. Another thing, I would like to mention is that I contacted Olympus technical support and they told me that Camedia SW will not work with this camera because it works only with parallel port cameras. However, you can use explorer if you want to see or copy the pictures and you can also the stitch feature. Nevertheless, when you pay so much money, isn't it a bit deceiving when they supply the camera with a software that doesn't work and they know about it? And in addition they told me it's not in their intentions to make it work with USB cameras! I would appreciate it more if they said that this sw doesn't work instead of wasting my time trying to find why.
written by Richard Aniolkowski. on 08/10/2001
Produces good images on the HQ setting - 32 images on 16 Mb smartmedia card. Easy to frame the subject in the optical viewfinder. In bright light the LED screen can be difficult to see (perhaps the same on all digital cameras). Good printed results on an HP840C, though not up to screen quality. Rechargable batteries are recommended since indoor shots using the red eye reduction mode eat them up. A lot easier to use than my Olympus OM1N and you don't have to wait to see the results. I was pleased with the speedy delivery from Internetcamerasdirect and have the chap at curries to thank, having advised me to buy it on the internet as it would be cheaper than the £349 that they were charging - without the extra 16 Mb card, which is essential.
written by Glyn Smith. on 04/10/2001
Good value for money and produces excellent photos. Using the camera for general photography and very close work and cannot be faulted. Camera feels solid when compared to Fuji and Kodak cameras which were alternatives I looked at. Has the usual digital camera problem of getting through batteries so rechargables are essential. If used at the higher resolutions available you need at least 32mb card to take a decent quantity of pictures.
written by paul connell. on 27/09/2001
overall, the Olympus C200 is a solidly built, pretty good value for money digital camera
written by Justin OMahony. on 20/09/2001
This is my first digital camera and I am really pleased with it. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of buying it from Jessops rather than this site and this is not a mistake I shall be making again as the Jessops price is around £40 more for the same camera with none of the added extras that this site provides.
That said my first real use of the camera was last week whilst up in Scotland and it performed admirably even when climbing Ben Nevis in appalling weather and I was able to get some excellent pictures. I also used the zoom facility and the panoramic view feature to get all of the mountain in my picture. Using the movie feature enabled me to record my ascent up the mountain and the bleak landscape around me and also enabled me to show anyone watching the movie afterwards the dismal weather conditions whilst I was there.
Picture uploading to computer using the USB lead supplied is straightforward even for a novice and in conclusion I am really pleased with the camera and look forward to its use for a long long time.
written by Alan Woodroffe. on 29/08/2001
After looking at the digital camera market and comparing price and performance the Olympus C200 came out best for what I wanted. The only downside was the lack of user reviews because it is such a new camera. As my other camera is a Nikon, I wanted to ensure that the reproduction would be as good as possible for the price, and with the extras included by Internetcamerasdirect I am more than satisfied with the product. A phone call to Olympus' technical dept. was needed to find why the settings defaulted after the camera was switched off, but this was soon sorted. Other than this I am enjoying taking photos which can be junked if no good and enhanced where necessary. All in all a very recommendable camera.
Written on: 05/12/2001
Dear Allan
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<br>What was the reason why the Olympus C200 had lost its settings after power off??
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<br>Kind Regards
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<br>Peter
Written on: 23/06/2002
There is an option on the camera's menu that allows all of the settings to be retained when the camera is switched off. If you look in the full version of the manual that comes as a soft-copy on the CD it is explained in full.
Written on: 31/12/2001
Mine does the same, can you advise on the resolution?
Thanks,
<br>James
written by Andy Stables. on 08/08/2001
The Olympus C200 produces superb quality images up to 8"x10". No jaggies or pixelation at all when printed or viewed on screen. Macro mode works superbly, no barrel distortion. I totally advise everyone to buy this camera. It is the best quality I've seen anywhere at the price.
written by Nic Chilton. on 20/07/2001
This camera is a follow-up to the 990z, but has been redesigned to have a more competitive price cost (e.g. against the Fuji 2400z). So gone are elements like the top LCD panel displaying shots left, but there's plenty of features for the price.
I was contemplating buying a Fuji 2400z before this camera came out. It costs a little bit more than the 2400z (but a lot less than the Olympus 990z) for which you get TV out connection, night mode shooting (with fairly good low-light shots as the camera goes to ISO400 and 1/2 sec shutter), and excellent battery life. The camera is slightly shorter and thicker than the fuji 2400z but fits well in one hand utilising the grip built in on the right hand side). Leaving the camera on (without LCD displayed) hardly consumes any power at all! The battery consumption in all areas (e.g. with LCD on, shooting,..) are all far lower than those of the 2400z. I filled a 128MB SM card in about 3 days, with many uses of the flash (2/3 of the photo's or there abouts) and reviews using the LCD all on a single set of batteries.
A good camera, and considering internetcamerasdirect threw in an additional 16MB SM card, good value for money.
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6233_Bryan.'s Response to 5937_George.'s Review
Written on: 24/11/2001
Perhaps your reviewer would be better of spending his time reading the instruction manual for the C 200. I have one and have been thoroughly impressed with it. I have a Canon Ixus and EOS and was going to choose the A20 Powershot, but after trying both cameras found the Olympus far more user friendly.
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<br>By the way - if you press the menu key twice with the camera turned on you can view your images. Read the manual before making incorrect comments!