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These are articles related to the Olympus C-5050Z digital camera.
For pages on the C-5060WZ or C-7070WZ, look here.
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Specific to the C-5050Z
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Technical review of the C-5050Z, annotated with my remarks on what the specs really mean and why. (Updated 2005/03/18)
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C-5050Z image samples, including a head-to-head comparison versus the E-20, and night shots. (Updated 2005/06/07)
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Olympus service advisory — check if your '5050 is included and send it out for a free fix! (Posted 2006/02/26)
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Firmware upgrading in your '5050: how to do it, is it worthwhile, and does it change anything? (Updated 2006/02/04)
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Accessories for the C-5050Z; a brief list with comments. (Updated 2003/12/05)
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C-5050Z lens adapter tubes: some popular models and their usage. (Updated 2003/10/02)
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How does the C-5050Z perform with the RCR-V3 Li-Ion rechargable batteries: test results and a discussion of camera/battery performance issues. (Posted 2004/06/20)
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C-5050Z auxiliary lenses: WCON-07 and TCON-17 — a nitpicker's look, sample images. (Updated 2003/06/15)
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Kenko KNT-20 2x lens attachment: surprise! It actually delivers! A brief report with image samples. (Posted 2005/05/10)
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The "super macro" mode: technical remarks, image samples. (Updated 2003/07/21)
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Sharpness, contrast, and saturation settings: How do they affect the '5050 images; samples. (Posted 2003/06/04)
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The white balance: How well does it work in the '5050? (Posted 2003/01/24)
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Dark (or fixed) noise in the C-5050Z: how much, why, and should we mind it? (Posted 2003/06/18)
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Sky (or random) noise: compare the C-5050Z against other cameras and film. (Updated 2003/06/23)
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The storage options: HQ, SHQ, or TIFF? (Posted 2003/09/19)
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Depth of field tables computed for the '5050 (also good for the older C-4040Z and C-3040Z). 2003/12/06
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Related to the C-5050Z
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Side-by-side comparison of the '5050 and '5060: is the new one really better? (Updated 2004/03/17)
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The Olympus FL-36 flash works just fine with the '5050: full TTL autoexposure, bounce, swivel, and all niceties of full system integration. (Posted 2005/07/24)
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The Promaster 5750 DX dedicated, bounce-swivel flash for Olympus digital cameras. Yes, it works just fine! (Posted 2004/06/14)
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A comparison of writing speeds to different memory cards. Surprise: the C-5050Z is clearly faster than the '5060, and makes good use of the SanDisk Extreme III write acceleration! (Updated 2006/05/07)
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Custom Mode Settings — this article shows an example of how you may use this, often underestimated, feature. Expanded for the C-5060WZ. (Updated 2004/03/20)
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Four flash units working with the '5050 and '5060 or '7070, including two by Olympus; features, test shots, and some general information. (Updated 2004/01/11)
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Tips and advice on using these cameras, based mostly on email I'm getting. (Updated 2004/05/10)
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Use your C-5050Z like a Leica? — how to convert your camera into a street-shooter's dream. Expanded for the C-5060WZ/C-7070WZ. (Updated 2004/03/20)
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The 3200x2400 image storage mode: Is it worth bothering with? Article relevant only for the 5MP models: '5050 or '5060. (Posted 2003/06/04)
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High-End Digital Compacts — brief specs for five such cameras, including models from Canon, Nikon, Olympus, and Sony as of December, 2003. (Updated 2007/02/14)
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