Olympus Camedia C-765 Ultra Zoom

Compact super-zoom with powerful 10x optical lens

Olympus Camedia C-765 Ultra Zoom
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CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model C-765UZ

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with 4.0 effective megapixels
PROCESSOR TruePic Turbo image processor for faster processing
AUTOFOCUS TTL contrast-detect AF system with spot focus
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 640x480 resolution at 15fps in QuickTime format
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Approx 1.7 fps up to 3 frames
VIEWFINDER Electronic viewfinder (EVF) with 240,000 dots
DISPLAY 1.8-inch TFT LCD monitor, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, A/V out, DC input
MEMORY CARD xD-Picture Card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx 250 shots using Olympus LI-10B battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Olympus Camedia C-765 Ultra Zoom

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present 4-way controller
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present Via menu
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus Camedia C-765 Ultra Zoom

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Olympus Camedia C-765 Ultra Zoom Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.5-inch CCD
Resolution 4.0 Megapixels
ISO Range 64-400
Autofocus TTL Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 16s - 1/1000s
Burst Rate 1.7 fps
Video 640 x 480 @ 15fps
Stabilization None
Viewfinder EVF 240k dots
LCD 1.8-inch TFT
Memory Card xD-Picture Card
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 250 shots
Weight 280g
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 69 mm