4.0 megapixels (effective) for 2,288 x 1,712 pixel image
4.13 megapixel 1/1.8" CCD
2.8x bright optical zoom plus 2.5x digital zoom, seamless 7x
Versatile automatic and manual functions
Easy access to ten shooting modes via main dial
QuickTime motion JPEG with sound (plus movie edit function)
USB AutoConnect
Pixel mapping and noise reduction
Intelligent scale up (3,200 x 2,400)
Save preferences in "My Mode"
Self-portrait shooting mode
Classy aluminium front
87 (w) x 68.5 (h) x 43.5 (d) mm, 190g (without batteries)
Type |
Digital camera with 1.5 inch colour TFT LCD monitor. |
Effective pixel number |
3.95 million pixels. |
Storage media |
Removable 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia (SSFDC) card (4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 MB)
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Compression ratio |
1, 2.8, 8. |
Recording system |
Still image: JPEG (DCF: "Design rule for Camera File system"), TIFF (non-compress), DPOF support.
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Imager |
1/1.8 inch CCD solid-state image pickup 4.13 million pixels. |
White balance |
Full-auto TTL (iESP), pre-set (daylight, overcast, tungsten light, fluorescent light), one touch. White balance compensation possible. |
Lens |
Olympus 2.8x zoom lens 7.25 – 20.3 mm, F2.8 – F4.8, (equivalent to 35 – 98 mm lens in 35 mm format). 7 lenses in 5 groups. |
Digital zoom |
Up to 2.5x. |
Light metering |
Digital ESP metering system with imager. Spot metering. |
Exposure control |
Programmed auto exposure, Aperture priority auto and Shutter priority auto.
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Focusing |
TTL system iESP autofocus (contrast detection system) with focusing range: 0.1 m – infinity. Manual focus with gauge. |
Working range |
Standard mode: 0.8 m – infinity.
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Sensitivity |
Auto or manual adjustment, selectable from approx. equivalent to ISO 100, 200 and 400. |
Viewfinder |
Optical real-image, LCD monitor. |
LCD monitor |
1.5 inch colour TFT LCD monitor with 114,000 pixels made of low-temperature poly-silicon. Brightness adjustment is possible. |
Flash |
Built-in flash. |
Flash modes |
Auto (automatic activation in low and backlight), Red-eye Reduction, Off (no flash), Fill-in (forced activation). Slow synchronisation (first-curtain synchronisation effect, second-curtain synchronisation effect).
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Flash working range |
Wide: approx. 0.8 m – 3 m; tele: approx. 0.25 m – 1.8 m (ISO 100). |
Flash recycle time |
Less than 6 sec. (at normal temperature with new batteries). |
Sequence mode |
Up to 8 frames at 2 shots per sec. in HQ mode (excluding TIFF mode). |
Motion picture mode (16 MB SmartMedia card with sound): |
Format: QuickTime Motion JPEG*.
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Image effect |
Sepia mode, black & white mode, blackboard mode, whiteboard mode. |
Still image edit |
Rotation (using video/sound output terminal). |
Motion picture edit |
Cut, index |
DPOF setting |
Print reservation, all print reservation, date/time, trimming. |
Self-timer |
Approx. 12 sec. delay. |
Setting memorisation |
ON/OFF. |
Speaker |
One built-in speaker. |
One built-in speaker. |
DC input terminal, USB AutoConnect interface (Storage Class), video/sound output terminal, exclusive AV/USB-combined terminal (AV output and USB terminal is a common 8 pin multi connector which has been newly developed). |
Operating environment |
Temperature: 0 – 40°C (operation); -20 – 60°C (storage).
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Power supply |
Main power source: 1 x lithium battery LB-01 (CR-V3), 2 x AA Ni-MH batteries / 2 x AA lithium batteries / 2 x AA alkaline batteries / 2 x AA Ni-Cd batteries / (zinc carbon (manganese) batteries cannot be used.) Optional AC adapter. |
Date/time/calendar |
Simultaneous recording onto image data. |
Automatic calendar system |
Up to year 2031. |
Dimensions |
87 (W) x 68.5 (H) x 43.5 (D) mm (excluding protrusions). |
Accessories (included) |
Strap, 16 MB SmartMedia, USB cable, audio and video cable, one lithium battery LB-01, remote controller RM-1. |
Weight |
190 g (without batteries and Smart Media card). |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Olympus C-40
