C-5050Z

• Technical review of the C-5050Z, annotated with my remarks on what the specs really mean and why. (Updated 2005/03/18)
• C-5050Z image samples, including a head-to-head comparison versus the E-20, and night shots. (Updated 2005/06/07)
• Olympus service advisory — check if your '5050 is included and send it out for a free fix! (Posted 2006/02/26)
• Firmware upgrading in your '5050: how to do it, is it worthwhile, and does it change anything? (Updated 2006/02/04)
• Accessories for the C-5050Z; a brief list with comments. (Updated 2003/12/05)
• C-5050Z lens adapter tubes: some popular models and their usage. (Updated 2003/10/02)
• 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)
• C-5050Z auxiliary lenses: WCON-07 and TCON-17 — a nitpicker's look, sample images. (Updated 2003/06/15)
• Kenko KNT-20 2x lens attachment: surprise! It actually delivers! A brief report with image samples. (Posted 2005/05/10)
• The "super macro" mode: technical remarks, image samples. (Updated 2003/07/21)
• Sharpness, contrast, and saturation settings: How do they affect the '5050 images; samples. (Posted 2003/06/04)
• The white balance: How well does it work in the '5050? (Posted 2003/01/24)
• Dark (or fixed) noise in the C-5050Z: how much, why, and should we mind it? (Posted 2003/06/18)
• Sky (or random) noise: compare the C-5050Z against other cameras and film. (Updated 2003/06/23)
• The storage options: HQ, SHQ, or TIFF? (Posted 2003/09/19)
• Depth of field tables computed for the '5050 (also good for the older C-4040Z and C-3040Z). 2003/12/06

C-5060WZ and C-7070WZ

• An annotated, technical review of the C-5060WZ, for those who want to know more than just the specs. Updated to be also applicable to the C-7070WZ (Updated 2005/10/01)
• The C-7070WZ — a better '5060? What's new in this, very similar, model, and why did Olympus pull a plug on it? (Posted 2005/10/01)
• The '5060 mode dial problem: what are the symptoms, and should you worry about it? Plus, a do-it-yourself repair procedure for those not faint in heart(Updated 2008/01/31)
• C-5060WZ image samples, taken under varying conditions. (Updated 2004/06/20)
• A list of accessories for the C-5060WZ and C-7070WZ, compiled from various sources and annotated. (Updated 2004/03/19)
• Lens adapter tubes for the '5060 and '7070: why do you need them and what are your choices. (Posted 2004/11/07)
• WCON-07C and TCON-17C: two Olympus attachment lenses for the '5060 or '7070, and how good (or bad) they are. (Posted 2004/03/22)
• TCON-30C: Another Olympus attachment lens, with a 3x multiplier. (Posted 2005/09/06)
• The B-HLD20 battery holder grip for the C-5060WZ and C-7070WZ: how does it look, how does it work, and is it worth $100? (Posted 2004/03/19)
• Infrared photography samples from the '5060 (Updated 2004/11/11)
• Fixed (dark) noise in the C-5060WZ: intro, discussion and samples. (Posted 2003/11/26)
• Random noise in the '5060: a quick comparison shows it to be very much like in the '5050. (Posted 2003/11/30)
• Depth of field tables computed for the '5060 and '7070. (Updated 2006/10/07)
• Firmware upgrades for the '5060 available from Olympus — finally they've got it (almost) right (Updated 2006/04/16)
• Jane's Irises — flower shots done with the '5060, some with fill-in flash. (Posted 2004/06/20)

• Side-by-side comparison of the '5050 and '5060: is the new one really better? (Updated 2004/03/17)
• 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)
• 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)
• Tips and advice on using these cameras, based mostly on email I'm getting. (Updated 2004/05/10)
• The 3200x2400 image storage mode: Is it worth bothering with? Article relevant only for the 5MP models: '5050 or '5060. (Posted 2003/06/04)
• 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)

• The Olympus FL-36 flash works perfectly with the '5050, '5060, and '7070, offering TTL autoexposure, bounce, swivel, and full system integration: my #1 recommendation. (Posted 2005/07/24)
• The Promaster 5750 DX dedicated, bounce-swivel flash for Olympus digital cameras. Yes, it works just fine! (Posted 2004/06/14)
• A comparison of writing speeds to different memory cards. Surprise: the C-5060WZ is clearly slower than the 5050! (Updated 2006/09/07)
• 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)