Olympus C-730 UZ

Full manual controls ; Unlimited movie mode ; Powerful zoom lens ; Support for external flash

Images noisier than other 3-megapixel cameras ; No AF illuminator ; Purple fringing sometimes a problem

Overall, the C-730 Ultra Zoom performed very well, producing excellent color under the majority of shooting conditions. The C-730's auto white balance system was pretty accurate, introducing only a hint of red into some shots under my studio lights,...

Sophisticated, versatile and attractively priced, the

Powerful lens in a compact and well priced body; Comprehensive feature-set; Above average image quality; Compatibility with XD and Smartmedia cards; Electronic viewfinder; Histogram option; Powerful flash; Good build quality and finish; Lasts well on...

Awful power-on noise (can be turned off)

10X zoom lens ; Full manual controls, including white balance which you can fine tune ; Customizable buttons and menus ; Can store four sets of your settings ; Good job with macro, redeye, night shot tests; generally good image quality ; External flash...

Chromatic aberrations a problem ; Noise levels higher than they should be ; No AF illuminator ; Single xD/SmartMedia slot prevents copying between cards ; Shutter lag when shutter speed isn't fast; Slow autofocus too ; EVF useless in low light or...

The Olympus C-730 Ultra Zoom is a nice improvement over its predecessor, the C-720. I've covered the changes throughout this review. In terms of features, it's an exceptional camera. You get a high resolution CCD, a huge 10X zoom, tons of manual...

Optischer 10fach Zoom ; Exzellente Bildqualität

Auslöseverzögerung viel zu langsam

Dennoch lässt die Olympus C-730 einige Vertreter der Vier- und Fünf-Megapixel-Klasse hinter sich. Warum? Ihr CCD-Sensor ist ausgereift und produziert einfach erstklassige Bilder. Farben kommen echt und natürlich, Konturen sind über den ganzen...