Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom

Review Date: 24th May 2004

Introduction

The Olympus Camedia C-8080 Wide Zoom is currently the most advanced compact digital camera in the Olympus range. First announced at the PMA photography trade show in February, the Olympus C8080 is one of a new breed of 8-megapixel digital cameras and competes with the likes of the Sony DSC-F828, Canon PowerShot Pro1, Nikon Coolpix 8700 and the Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2. As well as providing 8 megapixels, the C-8080 Wide Zoom also offers a fast and wide f/2.4-3.5, 28-140mm integrated lens in a tough magnesium body, complete with a tilting LCD monitor and a host of photographic options that make it most suitable for the advanced amateur or professional photographer. So is the Olympus C8080 Wide Zoom a better option than a DSLR like the Canon EOS 300D or Nikon D70? And are 8 megapixels really necessary? Read on to find out.

Price

The recommended retail price of the Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom in the UK is £699.99 and in the US it is $999.99.

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