On the digital camera C-3030ZOOM

Q1. What are the differences between the C-3030ZOOM and the C-2020ZOOM
Q2. What features does the C-3030ZOOM have?
Q3. What is the TTL iESP auto-focus system?
Q4. Explain: Image Quality mode (Recording mode) setting
Q5. Explain: Quick shooting, sequence shooting mode of the C-3030ZOOM
Q6. Explain: Digital zoom mode
Q7. Explain: Connection terminal for an extension flash.
Q8. Explain: Sound recording
Q9. Explain: USB terminal
Q10. Explain: Exposure control system
Q11. Explain: Two types of light metering modes
Q12. Explain: iESP auto white balance
Q13. Explain: Pre-set white balance
Q14. Explain: Manual focus
Q15. Explain: Auto bracket function
Q16. Explain: ISO speed setting
Q17. Explain: TFT LCD monitor with a wide viewing angle
Q18. Explain: Remote control shooting
Q19. Explain: Function shooting
Q20. Explain: Movie recording
Q21. Is it possible to use the C-3030ZOOM LCD monitor as a viewfinder?
Q22. Which type of battery can be used for the C-3030ZOOM?
Q23. Is the Lithium battery pack (LB-01) rechargeable?
Q24. Why can’t Carbon-Zinc Manganese batteries be used with the C-3030ZOOM?
Q25. When a Ni-HM battery is used, the alarm indicating weak battery appears earlier
than with a Lithium battery pack. Why?
Q26. What is the key for longer battery life on the C-3030ZOOM?
Q27. How long can a battery last in the C-3030ZOOM?
Q28. Why isn’t the C-3030ZOOM changed to the standby status after 3 minutes?
Q29. After the LCD monitor of the C-3030ZOOM is turned ON, how many minutes does it
take before it is turned OFF?
Q30. What is the REC-check?
Q31. Some items can not be selected in the shooting menu when the REC-check is
effective. Why?
Q32. When the full time AF mode is set to ON, the camera always operates in the AF
mode. Why?
Q33. For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the compression rate in each Image Quality mode
(Recording mode)?
Q34. What is the maximum possible number of exposures with the C-3030ZOOM?
Q35. For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the picture file size in each Image Quality mode
(Recording mode)?
Q36. For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the playback time for each Image Quality mode
(Recording Mode)?
Q37. For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the recording time in each Image Quality mode
(Recording Mode)?
Q38. In the Macro mode of the C-3030ZOOM, what is the shortest distance to a subject?
Q39. What flash modes does the C-3030ZOOM have?
Q40. What is the slow synchro mode?
Q41. When the power is OFF, foreign matter such as dust can be seen in the finder.
Why?

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Q42. Can set items be saved after the power is turned OFF?
Q43. Is it possible to make the camera beep when the shutter is pressed?
Q44. Is it possible to set camera so that pictures are not displayed after they are taken?
Q45. Which extension flash is recommended for the C-3030ZOOM?
Q46. What percentage of the actual field is viewed through the finder of the C-
3030ZOOM?
Q47. Is it possible to view images on a TV?
Q48. How to playback movie pictures or sound.
Q49. Can night views be taken with the C-3030ZOOM?
Q50. Can a night sky be taken with the C-3030ZOOM?
Q51. Can the C-3030ZOOM be used for dental photography?
Q52. How to take a panorama picture with the camera.
Q53. What type of communications system is used between the C-3030ZOOM and a
PC?
Q54. How is the folder or file name assigned in each mode?
Q55. How to transfer images from the C-3030ZOOM to a PC?
Q56. What are the picture file and folder names of the C-3030ZOOM?
Q57. How to write a picture back to the C-3030ZOOM and display on the LCD monitor.
Q58. Can pictures taken with the C-3030ZOOM be played back using other models?
Q59. Can pictures taken with other models be played back with the C-3030ZOOM?
Q60. Can the current SmartMedia cards be used with the C-3030ZOOM?
Q61. Can a conversion lens be attached to the C-3030ZOOM?
Q62. Is direct printing from the C-3030ZOOM to a printer P-300/P-150 possible?
Q63. Is direct printing from the C-3030ZOOM to the printer P-330/P-330N possible?

On the digital camera C-3030ZOOM

Q1: What are the differences between C-3030ZOOM and C-2020ZOOM

A: Differences are shown in the table below:
C-3030ZOOM C-2020ZOOM
Recording TIFF(Non-Compression) TIFF(Non-Compression)
Mode JPEG JPEG
Design rule for Camera File system Design rule for Camera File
DPOF system
Quick Time Motion JPEG (movies) DPOF
Compliance with Wave Format Quick Time Motion JPEG (movies)
(sound)
Recording 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB
Medium
Imaging 1/1.8 Type(inch) Complementary 1/2 Type(inch) Complementary
device Colour Colour
Filter Filter
CCD (square) exclusive to digital CCD (square) exclusive to digital
cameras cameras
3.34 million pixels 2.11 million pixels
Recording 2048×1536; TIFF, SHQ, HQ Mode 1600×1200; TIFF, SHQ, HQ Mode
size 1600×1200; TIFF, SQ1 Mode 1024×768; SQ Mode, XGA
1280×960; TIFF, SQ1 Mode 640×480; SQ Mode, VGA
1024×768; TIFF, SQ2 Mode
640×480; TIFF, SQ2 Mode

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White Full Auto TTL (iESP)
balance Preset(daylight/overcast/tungsten lamp/fluorescent lamp)
Lens Multi-variator 3X zoom lens Multi-variator 3X zoom lens
Olympus lens 6.5 - 19.5mm Olympus lens 6.5 - 19.5mm
F2.8, 6 groups-8 elements F2.0-2.8, 6 groups-8 elements
(equivalent to 32 - 96mm lens on (equivalent to 35-105mm lens on
35 mm camera) 35 mm camera)
Digital 1 - 2.5 X 1. 6X, 2X, 2.5X (digital tele mode)
zoom (Except TIFF)
mode
Sequential 3.3 frames/sec VGA Normal Image Quality:
shooting Maximum frames for sequential Approx. 49 frames
shooting: (1.4 frames/sec)
5 frames (not applicable to TIFF) VGA High Image Quality:
Approx. 18 frames
(1.4 frames/sec)
XGA Normal Image Quality:
Approx. 21 frames
(1.4 frames/sec)
XGA High Image Quality:
Approx. 7 frames
(1.4 frames/sec)
HQ High Image Quality:
Approx. 9 frames
(1.2 frames/sec)
SHQ High Image Quality:
Approx. 3 frames
(0.7 frames/sec)
(N/A to TIFF)
Exposure (1) Program auto exposure (1) Program auto exposure
control Exposure compensation Exposure compensation
system (range:±2EV, (range:±2EV increments:
increments: 1/3EV) 1/3EV)
(2) Aperture priority: F2.8-F11.0 (2) Aperture priority:
(3) Shutter priority: 1 - 1/800 sec. WIDE F2.0-F11.0
(4) Manual: Can be set up to 16 TELE F2.8-F11.0
sec. (3) Shutter priority: 1 - 1/800 sec.
(3) Manual: Can be set up to 16
sec.
Movie Shutter speed: 1/30 - 1/10000 sec.

Sensitivity Auto, approx. 100 fixed, approx. 200 fixed (sensitivity increase: 2X)
approx. 400 fixed (sensitivity increase: 4X)
Light- TTL digital ESP metering system using imaging device,
metering Spot metering system using imaging device
system
Working 0.8m - ∞ (infinity): (Normal mode)
range 0.2m - 0.8m : (Macro mode)
Viewfinder Optical real image (with diopter adjustment), LCD monitor
LCD 1.8 type (inch) wide field angle, TFT LCD monitor (low temperature
monitor polysilicon)

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 Flash mode Auto-Flash, Red-Eye reducing Flash, Off (no flash), Full-In Flash,
Slowly Synchro Flash, Extension Flash
Focusing TTL Type iESP Auto-focus: 0.2m-∞ TTL
range Manual focus: 0.2m-∞ Manual focus: 0.2m-∞

Battery Lithium battery pack (2 packs), AA NiMH battery,

AA NiMH battery, Alkaline battery,
NiCd battery, Lithium battery,
Alkaline battery, NiCd battery (4 cells)
Lithium battery (4 cells)

Q2: What features does the C-3030ZOOM have?

A: Main features:
(1) Ultra high image quality: 1/1.8 inch type CCD, Total 3.34 millions pixel
(2) Exposure mode: Various exposure modes making advanced shooting possible.
(Programmable, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual setting)
(3) Digital tele-mode: 3X optical zoom lens plus the 2.5X digital zoom make possible
photographs equivalent to 7.5X zoom.
(4) Movie: Recording and playback of movies is possible:
Max. 360 seconds in SQ mode; Max. 88 seconds in HQ mode
(5) Sound recording: Sound can be simultaneously recorded with a movie.
For still picture, sound recording is possible during or after shooting.
(6) LCD monitor: 1.8 inch type, wide angle TFT LDC monitor.
(7) Easy operation: With mode dial and menu screen, easy operation is achieved.
(8) USB function: Either a serial or USB interface can be used for connecting to a PC.
(9) High speed processing: Recording time and playback time are shortened.
(10) External flash: The connector that fits to the exclusive external flash FL-40 and
has communications capability is added.

Q3: What is the TTL iESP auto-focus system?

A: This is an addition to the conventional centre-weighted contrast detection method. The
central section is divided into smaller areas to detect area-to-area variations of contrast.
The result is intelligently analysed so that false metering information, caused by the
background or empty space is prevented and a proper focus on the intended subject is
possible.
*iESP : Intelligent Electro Selective Pattern

Q4: Explain: Image Quality mode (Recording mode) setting

A: Using an arbitrary combination of 5 types of image sizes and 3 types of compression
modes (non-compression, lower-level compression, higher-level compression), the Image
Quality mode (Recording mode)can be set.

Q5: Explain: Quick shooting and the sequence mode of the C-3030ZOOM
A: Quick shooting: One or two seconds after the shutter has been released in the normal
mode, the next shot can be taken.
Sequence shooting: Pictures can be taken in a sequence. The built-in SDRAM with a large
capacity of 32 MB makes possible sequence shooting at high speeds, about 3.3
frames/sec., in all modes, except TIFF mode. The following should be noted:
(1) To eliminate the effect of camera shake, a shutter speed should be set at a faster
shutter speed than 1/30 sec.

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 This means a dark subject may appear even darker than when shooting in normal
mode.
(2) When the extension flash is used, it is recommended to adjust the flash settings
to match the sequence shooting speed.

(3) In the case of AF sequential shooting, the shutter speed is reduced.

(4) Note that the built-in flash can not be used.

Q6: Explain: digital zoom mode

A: Set the digital zoom mode to ON and set the optical zoom to 3X, then a maximum zoom
effect of 7.5X can be achieved. Note: In digital zoom mode, the images may lose some
of their quality depending on the conditions.

Q7: Explain: Connection terminal for an extension flash.

A: The terminal for an extension flash is included. The terminal can accept the FL-40
which is an extension flash provided exclusively for Olympus digital cameras. Using the
optional flash bracket “FL-BK01”, various flash modes can be synchronised for a wide
variety of photography with a camera.

Q8: Explain: Sound recording

A: Using the built-in microphone, sound recording is possible. Simultaneous recording is
possible when shooting in movie mode. When taking still pictures, about 4 seconds of
sound can be recorded after shooting. For a still picture, sound recording can be added or
modified afterwards.

Q9: Explain: USB terminal

A: Besides serial terminals, a USB terminal is included. A huge amount of image data can
be downloaded into a PC at an extremely high speed. This function is therefore very
useful.

Q10: Explain: Exposure control system

A: Four exposure control systems are provided:
(1) Program auto exposure system
Just press the shutter button down, then the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically optimised to suit the scene to be taken.
(2) Aperture priority auto mode
The depth of field can be manually altered. When the aperture is changed, the
shutter speed is automatically set so that the proper exposure is maintained.
(3) Shutter priority auto mode
The shutter speed can be altered so, for example, a fast-moving subject can be
captured with great clarity.
(4) Manual mode
The aperture and shutter speed can be manually set. Greater shooting flexibility is
achieved.

ISO Speed Shutter Speed (Sec.) Shutter Speed (Sec.)

in auto mode in manual mode
AUTO 1 - 1/800 16 - 1/800
100 1 - 1/800 16 - 1/800
200 1 - 1/800 16 - 1/800
400 1 - 1/800 16 - 1/800

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Q11: Explain: Two types of light metering modes
A: The C-3030ZOOM is provided with two light metering systems, the digital ESP and the
spot light metering system. In the digital ESP photometry system, the centre and
periphery of the picture frame are separately measured to select the optimal exposure.
In the spot photometry system, only the centre is measured. Therefore, a darker
subject can be taken with the proper exposure without being affected by backlight, etc.

Q12: Explain: iESP auto white balance

A: Based on the average value over the entire image and on the information about the
area surrounding the subject, measurements are taken to determine the colour of the
subject itself and lighting conditions in the peripheral area. As a result, skin colours can
be reproduced with high fidelity under various conditions.

Q13: Explain: Pre-set white balance

A: Besides the auto white balance, 4 colour temperature options can be set. These are for
daylight, overcast, tungsten lamp, and fluorescent lamp light respectively. Even under
lighting conditions that pose difficulties to the auto white balance mode, the pre-set
white balance modes offer a proper color balance.

Q14: Explain: Manual focus

A: In addition to the auto focus, the manual focus can be set at any given distance
between 20 cm and infinity, in 160 steps. After the focus-setting has been confirmed on
the LCD monitor, the shot can be taken.
• The distance indicated on the LCD is only as a guide.

Q15: Explain: Auto bracket function

A: If the correct exposure is difficult to find due to complex lighting conditions, shots in
three or five exposure steps can be taken. The bracket step can be selected from
0.3EV, 0.6EV, and 1EV. After the shutter button is released, the pre-set number of
frames are taken at the different exposures.
Hold the camera firmly until all exposures are complete.
This mode is available in all image quality modes except TIFF mode.

Q16: Explain: ISO speed setting

A: Depending on the scene, the sensitivity can be selected from among approx. 100 fixed,
approx. 200 fixed (speed increase:2X), and approx. 400 fixed (speed increase: 4X). For
a greater ISO sensitivity, the higher shutter speed and lower illumination can be applied
to picture shooting.

Q17: Explain: TFT LCD monitor with a wide viewing angle

A: In the case of the TFT LCD monitor, the screen can clearly be viewed from other
angles other than the front. This is useful for low angle or high angle shooting.

Q18: Explain: Remote control shooting

A: Using the remote control device, shutter release or zoom operation can be performed
from a distance. Note the following:
(1) When the remote control has not been operated for approx. 3 minutes after shooting,
the setting is cancelled.
(2) Working distance may be reduced in brightly lit areas, such as in direct sunlight.
(3) Do not subject the remote control window to bright light.
(4) The Selftimer/Remote control mode will remain after a picture has been taken using

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Q19: Explain: Function shooting

A: Picture effects are possible. Images can be captured in Black and White plus sepia
tones. When “White board” is selected, letters written on the white board can be clearly
read. The same is for “Black board”.
• If the letters are not clear in “White board” or “Black board” mode, use the exposure
compensation.

Off: normal colour image

Black & white: grey scale B & W image
Sepia: nostalgic brown grey scale image
Whiteboard: 2 digit B & W mode, bright part is changed to more white, dark to black
Blackboard: 2 digit B & W mode, white is changed to black and from black to white

Normal Black & white Sepia Whiteboard Blackboard

Q20: Explain: Movie recording

A: Movie recording with QuickTime Motion JPEG is possible. However, this produces more
noise than with still pictures.

When the 32 MB SmartMedia is used, movies can be recorded for the duration shown
below.

Movie picture size Movie recording Guide for recording duration

speed (including sound)
320×240 12.5 frames/sec Approx. 75 sec
160×120 Approx. 300 sec

Q:21 Is it possible to use the C-3030ZOOM LCD Monitor as a viewfinder?

A: Yes. Set the mode dial at A/S/M mode, then the LCD monitor is automatically turned
ON. When the P mode is set, press ON/OFF button for the LCD monitor. If a shot is
taken using the LCD monitor as a viewfinder, camera shake is easily caused. Also, note
that a battery will be severely used up.

Q22: Which type of battery can be used for the C-3030ZOOM?

A: The following can be used: 2 Lithium battery packs, NiMH batteries, Lithium batteries,
NiCd batteries, or AA Alkaline batteries. When the following batteries are used, liquid
leakage, heat generation, explosion will be caused. Never use them.
(1) A negative pole (minus side) is flat and a portion of the negative pole is covered
with a seal( insulating sheet).
(2) A negative pole (minus side) is flat and is not covered with a seal (insulating
sheet).
(3) A negative pole raised and is not covered with a seal (insulating sheet).
(4) A naked battery: a seal (insulating sheet) is entirely removed.

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 Damage or injury caused by the use of the above mentioned batteries will not be
compensated. The use of batteries such as (4), in particular, will cause a short in the
battery cell resulting in heat generation. A battery mentioned in (4) should never be
used. Batteries mentioned in (1), (2), and (3) may also cause a short due to mixing of
foreign matter. There is a danger of heat generation.

Q23: Is the Lithium battery pack (LB-01) rechargeable?

A: It is non-rechargeable.

Q24: Why can’t Carbon-Zinc Manganese batteries be used with the C-3030ZOOM?
A: In addition to short life of the battery, heat generated by the battery may cause damage
to the camera body.

Q25: When a Ni-HM battery is used, the alarm indicating weak battery appears earlier
than with a Lithium battery pack. Why?
A: Because of the different battery characteristics.
The battery can be used for a while after the alarm starts blinking.

Q26: How long can a battery last in the C-3030ZOOM?

A: To estimate the life of the supplied Lithium battery, refer to the table below. Note that
battery life widely varies depending on the type of battery, manufacturer, camera use
conditions, etc.
Values in the table are shown only as a reference, and are not guaranteed.

Item Conditions Shooting

Shooting a) Approx. 400
conditions frames
Life in replay b) Approx. 360
minutes

Use Conditions

a) Sequential 2 frames shooting - Left for 10 minutes - Sequential 2 frames

shooting - Left for 10 minutes - .
The sequence is repeated. (Normal temperature: 25 °C)
Flash use: 50%, One cycle zooming in each shooting, Full time AF: OFF,
Digital zoom: OFF, No playback, No print, No communications with a PC.

b) Repetition of the following: sequential playback in the auto playback mode - right
after the power is automatically turned OFF, turn ON the power - auto playback
again.

• For communicating with a PC, the use of the AC adapter (C-5AC/C-6AC) is

recommended.
• Under the following conditions, power is consumed even if a picture is not taken.
This may reduce the number of exposures.
a) While the shutter button is half pressed down in the shooting mode, the auto-
focus operation is repeated.
b) Zoom operation is repeated.
c) In the playback mode, the LCD monitor is on for long time.

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 d) When connected to a PC.

With Alkaline batteries, battery life widely varies depending on the date of manufacture,
manufacturer, and temperature. The use of the optional NiHM battery re-charger (BU-
40SNH/BU-40S/B-31S/B-30S) is recommended.
• When our NiHM battery is used under the conditions specified above, estimated
battery life, as a guide, is about a half of Lithium battery.

Q27: What is the key for longer battery life on the C-3030ZOOM?
A: When the power is kept ON for about 3 minutes without any operation, the power saving
function works and displays on the control panel disappear. Furthermore, about 4 hours
later the power is automatically turned OFF. If a picture is not to be taken for a while, turn
the power OFF where possible.
• When a new battery is used, the aken time before it is switched to the standby
status becomes longer in some cases depending on the type of battery.

Q28: Why isn’t the C-3030ZOOM switched to the standby status after 3 minutes?
A: Note that when the power is supplied from the AC adapter, the status is not switched to
standby, and the power is also not turned OFF.

Q29: After the LCD monitor of the C-3030ZOOM is turned ON, how many minutes does it
take before it is turned OFF?
A: After the power is turned ON, if no operation is conducted for 3 minutes, the monitor is
automatically turned OFF. In case of auto playback, the monitor is automatically turned
OFF 30 minutes later.

Q30: What is the REC-check?

A: When REC-check is set, the picture just taken is displayed right away, and the user is
asked whether the picture is to be saved to the SmartMedia card or not. Note that the
REC-check can not be used in the TIFF mode.

Q31: Some items can not be selected in the shooting menu when the REC-check is
effective. Why?
A: Even during checking with the REC-check, shooting can continue. However, the
following items of the shooting menu can not be modified.

(1) Drive
(2) Recording
(3) Function Card
(4) Card setup
(5) Mode setting

Q32: When the full time AF mode is set to ON, the camera always operates in the AF
mode. Why?
A: When the full time AF mode is set to ON, the camera keeps the subject in focus even if
the shutter button is not activated. When the full time AF mode is set to ON, the subject
always appears in focus displayed in the LCD monitor. Note the following:
(1) When the full time AF mode is set to ON, the battery life is shortened.
(2) When the LCD monitor is off, the full time AF function does not work. Turn on the
LCD monitor to use.
(3) For “Card set up” or “Card cover alarm”, the AF operation of the camera does not
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focusing.

Q33: For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the compression rate in each Image Quality mode
(Recording mode)?
A: Refer to the table below.

Picture Image Quality Mode Recording Size Compressi

(Recording Mode) (Number of pixels) on rate
Still picture TIFF 2048×1536 1/1
1600×1200 1/1
1280×960 1/1
1024×768 1/1
640×480 1/1
SHQ 2048×1536 1/2.7
HQ 2048×1536 1/8
High Image Quality 1600×1200 1/2.7
SQ1 Normal Image Q. 1/8
High Image Quality 1280×960 1/2.7
Normal Image Q. 1/8
High Image Quality 1024×768 1/2.7
SQ2 Normal Image Q. 1/8
High Image Quality 640×480 1/2.7
Normal Image Q. 1/8
Movie HQ 320×240 1/8
SQ 160×120 1/8

Q34: What is the maximum possible number of exposures with the C-3030ZOOM?
A: The maximum number of exposures with the 8 MB SmartMedia is shown in the table
below.

Pic- Image Quality Mode Recording File Number of Number of

ture (Recording Mode) Size Form Exposure Exposure
(Number of at (w/o Voice) (w/ Voice)
pixels)
Still TIFF 2048×1536 TIFF 0 frame 0 frame
picture 1600×1200 Approx. 1 Approx. 1
frame frame
1280×960 Approx. 2 Approx. 2
frames frames
1024×768 Approx. 3 Approx. 3
frames frames
640×480 Approx. 8 Approx. 8
frames frames
SHQ 2048×1536 JPEG Approx. 3 Approx. 3
frames frames

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 HQ 2048×1536 Approx. 10 Approx. 9
frames frames
High Image 1600×1200 Approx. 5 Approx. 5
SQ1 Quality frames frames
Normal Image Approx. 16 Approx. 15
Q. frames frames
High Image 1280×960 Approx. 8 Approx. 8
Quality frames frames
Normal Image Approx. 24 Approx. 22
Q. frames frames
High Image 1024×768 Approx. 13 Approx. 12
SQ2 Quality frames frames
Normal Image Approx. 37 Approx. 32
Q. frames frames
High Image 640×480 Approx. 32 Approx. 28
Quality frames frames
Normal Image Approx. 82 Approx. 61
Q. frames frames
• The maximum possible number of exposures varies depending on the scene. In
some cases, the number of remained frames displayed may not gone down after
shooting. After changing the image quality setting, always check the number of
remained frames before shooting.

Q35: For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the picture file size in each Image Quality mode
(Recording mode).
A: Refer to the table below.

Picture Image Quality Mode Recording Size Maximum Picture

(Recording Mode) (Number of File Size (byte)
pixels)
Still TIFF 2048×1536 9437K
Picture 1600×1200 5760K
1280×960 3686K
1024×768 2359K
640×480 922K
SHQ 2048×1536 2330K
HQ 2048×1536 786K
High Image Quality 1600×1200 1422K
SQ Normal Image Q. 480K
1 High Image Quality 1280×960 910K
Normal Image Q. 307K
High Image Quality 1024×768 583K
SQ Normal Image Q. 197K
2 High Image Quality 640×480 228K
Normal Image Q. 77K
Movie HQ 320×240 338K
SQ 160×120 85K

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Q36: For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the playback time for each Image Quality mode
(Recording Mode).
A: Refer to the table below.

Picture Image Quality Mode Recording Guide for the time for
(Recording Mode) Size playback, Max (sec.)
(Number of
pixels)
Still TIFF 2048×1536 32
Picture 1600×1200 20
1280×960 13
1024×768 9
640×480 4
SHQ 2048×1536 3.6
HQ 2048×1536 2.1
High Image Quality 1600×1200 2.4
SQ Normal Image Q. 1.7
1 High Image Quality 1280×960 1.9
Normal Image Q. 1.3
High Image Quality 1024×768 1.5
SQ Normal Image Q. 1.1
2 High Image Quality 640×480 1.1
Normal Image Q. 0.8
Movie HQ 320×240 Almost same as shooting
time
SQ 160×120 Approx. 1/4 of the above
time

Q37: For the C-3030ZOOM, what is the recording time in each Image Quality mode
(Recording Mode).
A: Refer to the table below.

Picture Image Quality Mode Recording Recording time, LCD:ON

(Recording Mode) Size (as a guide; unit: sec.)
(Number of
pixels)
Still TIFF 2048×1536 32
Picture 1600×1200 20
1280×960 13
1024×768 9
640×480 4
SHQ 2048×1536 3.2
HQ 2048×1536 2
High Image 1600×1200 2.5
SQ1 Quality
Normal Image Q. 1.9
High Image 1280×960 1.9
Quality

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High Image 1024×768 1.8
SQ2 Quality
Normal Image Q. 1.3
High Image 640×480 1.2
Quality
Normal Image Q. 1.1
Movie HQ 320×240 Almost same as shooting
time
SQ 160×120 Approx. 1/4 of the above
time

Q38: In the Macro mode of the C-3030ZOOM, what is the shortest distance to a subject?
A: In the Macro mode, shooting can be performed at a shortest distance of 20 cm for all
zoom ranges, from wide to tele. Note that when a flash is used, the bright or dark area
becomes noticeable.

Camera Zoom Position Shooting Distance Macro Mode

(Vertical X
Horizontal)
C- WIDE end 20 cm 18.1 × 24.6 cm
3030ZOOM TELE end 20 cm 6.4 × 8.5 cm

Q39: What flash modes does the C-3030ZOOM have?

A: Four types of flash modes are provided.
(1) Auto-flash mode: Flashes for darker subject or inverse lighting.
(2) Red-eye reducing flash mode: Emits pre-flashes before regular flashes to reduce
red-eye.
(3) Fill-in Flash mode: Forced activation.
(4) OFF Flash mode: Does not flash even for a darker subject.

In addition to the above four modes, an extension flash mode, a slow synchro mode
(first and second curtain) can be set.

Q40: What is the slow synchro mode?

A: A slow shutter speed is set to catch entire scene. The flash is fired at the start or end of
exposure. The mode is useful for shooting at night. In the “first curtain effect” mode, the
flash is lit at the start of shooting. When moving car is captured, the light tracks are drawn
in front of the car. “second curtain effect” mode: Flash emits at the end. When moving car
is photographed, the light tracks are drawn behind the car like a tail.

Q41: When the power is OFF, foreign matter, such as dust, can be seen in the finder.
Why?
A: When the lens is sunk into the camera body (power OFF), foreign matter such as dust
may be seen. Because of the finder mechanism, the surface of finder lens can be seen
during power OFF. The finder is not defective. While shooting (power ON) such foreign
matter can not be seen and does not effect the images.

Q42: Can set items be saved after the power is turned OFF?
A: When “Set clear” is set to OFF on the camera, a desired setting can be held

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 continuously. Even if the power is turned OFF, it can be held before the setting is
changed.

Q43: Is it possible to make the camera beep when the shutter is pressed?
A: Yes, the can be set.

Q44: Is it possible to set camera so that pictures are not displayed after they are taken?
A: Whether recorded pictures are displayed on the LCD after shooting can be set.

Q45: Which extension flash is recommended for the C-3030ZOOM?

A: The Olympus extension flash FL-40, which has been designed exclusively for the
Olympus cameras, is recommended. Also, commercially available flashes can be used.
In the case of extension flashes, check warning notices.
• The exclusive extension flash FL-40
(1) Photographs can be taken with just the FL-40 or together with the built-in flash.
(2) When the exclusive extension flash is used, the mode should be set to TTL-
AUTO.
(3) For connection between the camera and the exclusive extension flash, the
exclusive grip and synchro cord should be used. When the FL-40 is used in other
conditions than those mentioned above, the function will be just the same as
commercially available regular extension flashes.
• Commercially available extension flashes
(1) Shooting with a commercially available extension flash is possible.
(2) Commercially available extension flashes can be used in its AUTO/Manual mode
only.
(3) The camera’s flash modes have no effect on the extension flash. Only “Fill-in
Flash mode” is effective.
(4) Some of the commercially available extension flashes are provided with a high
voltage type of synchro terminal. When such extension flashes are used, they
may not function properly. For the specification of the flash’s synchro terminal,
contact the respective manufacturer.
(5) Some of commercially available extension flashes are provided with a synchro
terminal with reversed polarity. In such case, even if the terminal is connected,
the flash will not fire.
(6) When selecting the extension terminal, use a product that meets the following
basic conditions.
(a) Use a clip-on type flash.
(b) When an extension flash is used, exposure should be adjusted on the
extension flash unit. When an extension flash is used in the Auto mode, the F-
number and ISO speed on the flash should be set to the same values as
those of the camera.
(c) Even if the auto F-number or ISO speed on the extension flash is set at the
same value as camera’s, proper exposure may not be set depending on the
shooting conditions. If this is the case, adjust either the Auto F-number or ISO
speed on the extension flash, or calculate the distance in the manual mode,
then use the flash. However, the F-number and ISO speed can be adjusted
only in increments of 1EV, and further fine adjustment of exposure is not
possible. (Exposure compensation in the camera is made invalid in extension
flash photography.)
(d) Use a flash that can cover an illumination angle for a 35 mm focal length lens
used for 35 mm film, or wider. However, in close-up photography using the
lens with wide setting, illumination may not properly reach to the bottom of the

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 frame. A flash equipped with a wide adapter to spread illumination angle of
the flash is ideal.
(e) Use a flash unit with a flash time of 1/200 sec. or shorter when using the unit
at full strength. With flashes with a longer flash time, such as a ring flash, a
portion of the emitted light may not contribute to the exposure.
(f) If a flash unit with communications capability, other than the FL-40, and its
accessories is used, the unit may not function properly and may get
damaged. Avoid the use of such flashes.

Photographic pictures taken using commercially available flashes are out

of our warranty.

Q46: What percentage of the actual field is viewed through the finder of the C-
3030ZOOM?
A: About 80% of the actual field can be viewed through the finder. To check the image
taken by the camera, use the LCD monitor for playback. Always check details such as
the image focus, exposure etc. on a PC.

Q47: Is it possible to view images on a TV?

A: Yes, it is possible. When sending images to the TV, the LCD monitor on the camera is
turned OFF. Connect the A/V cable, supplied with the camera, to the A/V output
connector on the camera and the input connector on the TV.

Q48: How to playback movie pictures or sound.

A: Movie pictures can be played back with the camera, but without sound. However, when
the camera is connected to a TV, both movie and sound can be played back.
For playing back movie pictures or sound on a PC, QuickTime 4 is required.

Q49: Can night views be taken with the C-3030ZOOM?

A: If Manual focus is set on infinity, night views or distant views can be taken in focus. Night
views can also be taken by using the slow synchro mode. However, here you should use
a tripod.

Q50: Can a night sky be taken with the C-3030ZOOM?

A: Because the shutter speed can not be set to OPEN (bulb exposure), the camera is not
suitable for taking shots of the night sky.

Q51: Can the C-3030ZOOM be used for dental photography?

A: The recommended ring flash is not supplied. Therefore, the camera may not be suitable
for dental photography.

Q52 How to take a panorama picture with the camera.

A: Here a tripod is recommended. When taking panorama shots, let the edges of the
adjacent images overlap. Areas to be overlapped should be, as a guide, about 20% of
each image.
♦ Note: In some cases, images can not be properly pasted depending on the type of
picture (extremely dark images, or distorted images taken at close distance).
Also, if the number of images to be pasted is too many, longer processing time is
required.

♦ Note: In the case of the C-3030ZOOM, panorama photography covering upper, lower,
left and right directions (maximum 10 frames) can be taken.

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Q53: What type of communications system is used between the C-3030ZOOM and a PC?
A: The communications system is in compliance with R232C and USB, but does not
support IrDA.

Q54: How is the folder or file name assigned in each mode?

A: The name is assigned in two ways:
(1) Reset
When the card is replaced, the folder number and file number are both reset.
(2) Auto
When the card is replaced, the folder number is kept as it is, and the file number is
succeeded from the number which is recorded on the previous card.

Q55: How to transfer images from the C-3030ZOOM to a PC?

A: There are four options.
(1) The C-3030ZOOM is equipped with two external communication terminals.
• For USB-equipped PCs.
Using the USB cable supplied with the C-8KU and CAMEDIA Master2.0, the
image data be transferred to a PC.
• For PCs with the serial port.
Using the optional serial cable and CAMEDIA Master2.0, the image data in the
camera can be transferred to a PC.
(2) The PC Card Adapter MA-2 is used.
The image data in the SmartMedia card is transferred to a PC through the PC Card
Adapter.
• In case of Notebook sized PC: PCMCIA slot
• In case of Desk top type PC: PC Card Reader
(3) Floppydisk Adapter MAFP-2/MAFP-2N
The image data in the SmartMedia card is transferred to a PC through the
Floppydisk Adapter.
(4) USB interface MAUSB-2
The image data in the SmartMedia card is transferred to a PC through the USB
interface.

Q56: What are the picture file and folder names of the C-3030ZOOM?
A: The picture file and folder names are as follows:
Structure of the picture file name
• The picture file name consists of the month and date, and the picture number.
• Example: In case of PB030020, B: the month, 03:the date, 0020:the picture number
th
of the 20 picture.
• The shooting month: 1~9, A(October), B(November), C(December)
• “P” assigned at the top of the file name stands for Picture, and is fixed.
• The picture number is managed by the camera and automatically added on up to
9999.
• When the number exceeds 9999, it goes back to 0001.
• When the SmartMedia card is replaced, the numbering system continues.

The folder name

• When a picture is taken after the formatted SmartMedia card is set in the camera, a
directory (“Dcim” – “xxxolymp”) is formed in the SmartMedia card.
• In case of the folder name “Dcim – “xxxolymp”, the first 3 digits are indicated by

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 100 ~ 900.
• When the number exceeds 999, it goes back to 001.
• When the SmartMedia is replaced, the numbering system continues.
• When the picture number reaches to 9999, new file folder is automatically formed,
and a numeric figure for “xxx” portion of the folder name is increased by one.

Q57: How to write a picture back to the C-3030ZOOM and display on the LCD monitor.
A: A picture can be written back in two ways.
(1) The case to write back with the CAMEDIA Master using the serial cable or the USB
cable. The following pictures can be written back:
a) an original picture taken with the C-3030ZOOM,
b) a picture produced through only filtering the original picture with the CAMEDIA
Master and saved with Exif-JPEG.
However, the picture file name should be assigned as described below.

(2) When written back using the PC Card Adapter and Flash Path Adapter, a processed
picture can also be written back.
• The picture size can be changed to a size supported by the camera.
• Processed picture files are saved with the “Exif-Jpeg” format using the CAMEDIA
Master.
• Change the picture file name in accordance with the following rule.
The picture file name contains the shooting month and date, and the picture
number.
• Example: In case of PB030020, B: the shooting month, 03: the shooting date, 0020:
th
the picture number of the 20 picture.
• The shooting month: 1~9, A(October), B(November), C(December)
• “P” at the top of the file name stands for Picture, and is fixed.
• Avoid the multiple use of the picture number (lower 4 digits) in the SmartMedia
card.
• When a picture is taken after the SmartMedia card is placed in the camera, a
directory (“Dcim” – “xxxolymp”) is formed in the SmartMedia card. Processed
pictures are saved under the lowest level directory “xxxolymp”.
• Picture files with above configuration can be written back on the CAMEDIA Master,
Explore (Windows), or Finder (Macintosh).

However, in case of Macintosh, the files can not be written back with the Floppydisk
Adapter.

Q58: Can pictures taken with the C-3030ZOOM be played back using other models?
A: Please refer to the following chart.

Other Model LCD Monitor

C-960L ○*
C-860L ○*
C-2020ZOOM ○*
C-2500ZOOM ○*
C-21 ○
C-920ZOOM ○
C-2000ZOOM ○
C-900ZOOM ×
C-830L ×

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 C-840L(D-340L) ×
C-820L(D-320L) ×
C-420L ×
C-1400XL ×
C-1400L ×
C-1000L ×
*: For some picture sizes, only thumbnail playback is possible.
The TIFF pictures taken with the C-860L can not be played back.

Q59: Can pictures taken with other models be played back with the C-3030ZOOM?
A: Refer to the following.

Other Model LCD Monitor

C-960L ○
C-860L ○
C-2020ZOOM ○
C-2500ZOOM ○*
C-21 ○
C-920ZOOM ○
C-2000ZOOM ○
C-900ZOOM ○
C-830L ○
C-840L(D-340L) ○
C-820L(D-320L) ○
C-420L ○
C-1400XL ○
C-1400L ○
C-1000L ○
*: Only pictures taken in the SQ Mode can be played back.
Also, Close-up playback is not possible.

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On Other Subjects

Q60: Can the current SmartMedia cards be used with the C-3030ZOOM?
A: Yes. They can be used as an image recording media. Also, the various functions can be
utilised.

Q61: Can a conversion lens be attached to the C-3030ZOOM?

A: A conversion lens should be attached using the conversion adapter CLA-1 (41 mm→43
mm, optional) and the step-up ring

Q62: Is direct printing from the C-3030ZOOM to a printer P-300/P-150 possible?

A: No, unfortunately this is not possible.

Q63: Is direct printing from the C-3030ZOOM to the printer P-330/P-330N possible?
A: The direct printing via a cable from the C-3030ZOOM to the P-330/P-330N is not
possible. However, if the card slot on the P-330/P-330N is used, this is possible.
When the P-330 is used, please note the following:
(1) In the JPEG mode, a picture file in excess of 1 MB can not be printed.
(2) Pictures taken in the non-compression SHQ mode can be printed although more
time is required.
(3) Note that only 256 picture files can be displayed.

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