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olympus c-2100 ultra zoom

brand: olympus
model: c-2100 ultra zoom
ccd resolution: 2.1 megapixel high resoulution ccd
lens: 10x aspherical glass zoom lens with image stabilization. 7mm to 70m (38-380mm equivalent ), fast f2.8 - f3.5 aperture
autoocus: iesp multi-poattern autofocus system with macro
manual focus: 240-step manual focus
viewfinder: accurate electronic viewfinder (evf) with ull informations display.  (a real power saver!)
exposure modes: 5
bracketing: auto +/- 2 steps
exposure compensation: for flash +/- 2 steps
white balance: 2 mode with iesp auto white balance and 4 preset white balance settings
digital zoom: 2.7X continuous
resolution modes: 4 dcf/exif 2.0, 1600X1200 (tiff/jpeg), 1280X960 (tiff/jpeg), 1024X768 (tiff/jpeg), 640X480 (tiff/jpeg)
digital esp: multi-pattern, center weighted, spot meter and multi-spot metering (8 spot)
flash: built-in pop up, auto flash, "red eye" reduction, fill-in flash, flaash of, slow flash (1st or 2nd curtian syncronization), external flash connector (external flash equipment sold seperately)
quick time movie mode: 15 frames/second, 320X200 (high quality), 160X120 (superior quality)
power source: 4 olympus camedia ni-mh 1600ah rechargeable batteries (included)

film camera

nikon em
brand: nikon
model: em
type of camera: 35mm single-lens reflex (slr), aperture-priority automatic
picture format: 35mm (24mm x 36mm frame size)
lens mount: nikon bayonet type
lenses usable: nikon series e50mm f/1.8 as standard; other series e lenses; most nikkor lenses including ai-types. warning: non-ai lenses cannot be used.  i use the 50mm f/1.8 and a 70-210mm f1:4
film advance: electronically controlled, vertical-travel, metal focal-plane shutter; stepless speeds from 1 sec. to 1/1000 sec. when shutter operation mode selector is set to auto; 1/90 sec. mechanical shutter speed when set to m90; b setting also provided for long exposures. film winding lever provided; completed stroke of 144°; choice of one continuous stroke or series of shorter strokes.  i do se the md-e motor drive which is great for sequential shooting
view finder: fixed eye-level pentaprism full-aperture viewing type with built-in ttl exposure meter; shutter speed scale and exposure needle visible inside; ready-light lights up when speedlight sb-e, sb-15, or sb-16b is in use; center of scales's bracket indicates 1/90 sec.; finder coverage approx. 92 % of picture field; 0.86X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity.
focusing screen: fixed-type nikon "k" screen; comprises matte fresnel field with central split-image rangefinder spot surrounded by microprism ring and 12mm-dia. reference circle which denotes area of center-weighted metering
reflex mirror: instant-return, non-lockable type
self-timer: lever provided can be set for approx. 10-sec. exposure delay; setting cancelable before shutter release button is pressed.
exposure measurement: ttl center-weighted exposure metering at full aperture; meter incorporates one silicon photodiode (spd).
metering range: ev2 to ev18 (i.e., f/2 at 1 sec. to f/16 at 1/1000 sec. at asa/iso100 and with 50mm f/1.8 lens)
exposure signal: "beep-beep" warning sound activated when shutter release button is pressed to finger guard position if matching shutter speed for lens aperture set is below approx. 1/30 sec. or above 1/1000 sec.
exposure compensation: + 2 evwhen exposure compensation button is kept depressed as shutter release button is pressed
meter power source: one 3v lithium battery or two 1.55v silver-oxide batteries
meter on/off switch: meter switched on when shutter release button is pressed; stays switched on for several seconds after finger is lifted off button.
battery power checker: led lamp lights up to indicate sufficient power availability when power check button is pressed
film speed range: asa/iso 25-1600
frame counter: shows number of frames exposed, automatically resets to "s" when camera back is opened; automatic operation starts from frame 1
film rewind: manual; film rewind crank rotated after film rewind button is depressed
flash synchronization: built-in iso-type hot-shoe, automatic flash sync at 1/90 sec. with sb-e, sb-15, or sb-16b or any dedicated nikon flash units; activates camera's ready-light when flash is ready; with sb-e, ready-light "blinks" to signal incorrect asa/iso aperture combination; m90 shutter mode-selector setting used with other electronic flash units, providing flash sync at 1/90 sec
motor drive coupling: electrical contact and coupler built-in for operation with motor drive md-e, which i use
camera back: swings open when film rewind knob is pulled up; memo holder provided
body finish: black
dimensions: 135mm(W) x 86mm(H) x 54mm(D)

* nikon information courtesy of photography in malaysia

memory

* lot's of memory is a must
olympus 8mb smartmedia card

olympus america

lexar 64mb smartmedia card

lexar media

tripods
quantaray titan II qt ll-550 enthusiast tripod, 3 way pan head, max. height 68", weight 66 oz., 25mm square leg, radial leg braces, folds to 25", with multi-size tripod soft case

quantaray titan II qt ll-550 enthusiast tripod

quantaray qt-10 pocket tripod

quantaray qt-10 pocket tripod

camera bag
lowepro nova series / nova 5 (great bag lots of room)

nova series / nova 5

computer software

* yes adobe photoshop is excellent but way too expense for me at nearly $700 retail
olympus camedia master v. 2.0

olympus america

adobe photo deluxe home edition v. 4.0

mgi photosuite v. 4.0 platinum

mgi photosuite v. 4.0

power supplies

* rechargeable batteries do last longer than alkaline batteries, but not long enough get an ac adapter trust me!
olympus camedia ni-mh 1600ah rechargeable batteries

olympus america

digipower solutions ni-mh rechargeable batteries

digipower rechargeable batteries

digipower ac power adapter

digipower ac adapter