New camera: Has anyone ever tried an Olympus C-765 camera? Picked up one at my local Goodwill store yesterday. Only gave $7.50 for it and it has a battery, but no charger or no card.

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Aug 18, 2015 08:38:39 #

hswader Loc: Bedford, PA

Has anyone ever tried an Olympus C-765 camera? Picked up one at my local Goodwill store yesterday. Only gave $7.50 for it and it has a battery, but no charger or no card. Wonder if it would behoove me to get the same. Found both on e-bay for a reasonable price. Just don't know if it would be worth it or not.
Also found a users manual on-line and downloaded it just in case. I would like to use it as a P/S camera, but don't know if it would be worth it or not. Any input would be appreciated, for sure.
It calls for a 64-512 MB sd card, but either one isn't really availabe except on e-bay, plus I don't know if a larger card would work or not.
Thanks to all

The OLYMPUS C-765 camera

Aug 18, 2015 08:45:11 #

TommiRulz Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

For 7 dollars! Of course it's worth buying the charger - even if it's just to let your kids or grandkids play with. I pick up cameras like this every now and then - (super duper cheapies) And you know what I do with them... I set them out at parties. Like we did with the old "throw away" cameras. I set them on tables etc.. that way if someone drops it - meh no biggy - but usually I get great fun pictures!!!
Ebay is a great place for the accessories - and so is KEH.

Aug 18, 2015 08:53:18 #

hswader Loc: Bedford, PA

Thanks for the fast response to my question, TommiRulz ! Sure didn't expect any fast answers, for sure! I really appreciate the help...Will watch out for any more that may come along, ok?
Thanks again...

Aug 18, 2015 08:59:49 #

RLSeipleSr Loc: North of Boston

TommiRulz wrote:

Of course it's worth buying the charger ...

Great advise ... I would recommend giving it a try ... !

I have an old Kodak EasyShare C310 (with printer/dock) that everyone who comes in the house gets a chance at ... I also have a Kodak Easyshare Max Z990 that takes about 10 photos on the internal memory (card reader does not work) that is great for quick snaps around the house ... neither take great pictures but they are both fun to have around ...

Just go for it ...

Bob S

Aug 18, 2015 09:00:28 #

Bill Houghton Loc: New York area

4 MP ultra supper Zoom. Your going to make some of those Canon users start to Drool. LOL

As mentioned above, some youngster will love it. Show them how to done load and all the fun stuff. Build some of those Kodak Moments.

Aug 18, 2015 09:29:04 #

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

hswader wrote:

Has anyone ever tried an Olympus C-765 camera? Pic... (show quote)

Shape of the camera reminds me a lot of the C-4000... still have it here, used AA batteries and Smart Memory cards....
And that brings me to this C-765 : It does NOT use SD cards, it used xD picture cards. They are no longer made.
Also, unless you can get the Olympus brand of xD card, they may not work either.
The camera also does a nice job of taking images to be stitched together in-camera - but only if you have an Olympus brand xD card.
I'd think that the only way you can still get xD cards today, is "used" - I'm sorry I don't have mine any more, otherwise you'd be welcome to them.
A 2GB card was actually the largest xD ever made, and according to this chart it is compatible with your camera as well....
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_xdcompatibility.asp?xdseries=cseries

Aug 18, 2015 09:37:18 #

hswader Loc: Bedford, PA

Thanks, Bob and Bill! Your replies are a real help, for sure. Sounds like I might just go for it. It isn't very much in change to get the rest of the stuff I need.You guys have been a real help this morning. I may ask a few more questions at a later date, OK?

Aug 18, 2015 10:00:36 #

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

hswader wrote:

It calls for a 64-512 MB sd card, but either one isn't really availabe except on e-bay, plus I don't know if a larger card would work or not.
Thanks to all

Did a bit of snooping on-line: It appears you can still buy xD cards of the Olympus brand:

http://www.getolympus.com/ca/en/xd-picture-card-m-plus-2gb.html

http://www.keh.com/search/list?s=Olympus+xD+card

http://www.amazon.ca/Olympus-202332-xD-Picture-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B002LC2DQ4

http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/olympus-m2-gb-xd-picture-card/6000001836415

http://www.henrys.com/59124-OLYMPUS-XD-M-2GB-PLUS-MEMORY-CARD.aspx

Before you order: Double check that the card is compatible with your camera, I didn't bring up either the camera's manual or the compatibility chart again before copying these websites!

Aug 19, 2015 09:09:13 #

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

I had one for many years. If yours is working properly, you will be pleased with it. xD cards are still available. Have fun with it.

Aug 19, 2015 09:27:46 #

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

hswader wrote:

Has anyone ever tried an Olympus C-765 camera? Pic... (show quote)

I had 1 some years ago. It quit working but before it did, it took great pictures. Here is a photo of one of my showdogs taken with a 5 year earlier camera the c-2000 in the same series as the 765.

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Aug 19, 2015 09:35:27 #

billwassmann Loc: Emerson, NJ

Who is that beauty called Cat Marley? Her picture stopped me cold. WOW Probably married though.

Aug 19, 2015 14:44:53 #

cneajna Loc: Port Angeles, WA

Found Olympus cards here too ... some may work with that camera. http://memory.oempcworld.com/search?where=on&w=Olympus&x=0&y=0

Aug 19, 2015 14:58:40 #

hswader Loc: Bedford, PA

Thanks, cneajna.... Just found one on e-bay for $15.00 and change. Most of the other cards range from $39.00 and up. Too much for me, anyway LOL! This one is 2GB and will work in the camera.
Also found an extra battery, charger and cord on e-bay...
Thanks again

Aug 19, 2015 17:25:13 #

cneajna Loc: Port Angeles, WA

hswader wrote:

No problem. Good luck!

Aug 19, 2015 20:44:26 #

dar_clicks Loc: Utah

hswader wrote:

Has anyone ever tried an Olympus C-765 camera? Pic... (show quote)

The Olympus C-765 UZ is an excellent 4-Megapixel camera if yours is in good working order. I've used mine for a number of years. I have the tube that screws into the threads around the lens. That protects the lens when it zooms in-and-out and provides a way of attaching 55 mm accessories and filters. Olympus made telephoto and wide angle accessories to attach that were of much higher quality than any cheap ones -- matched the camera I guess.

It has the ability to use totally manual settings -- only available through the menus, but they work.

You mentioned sD cards. Nope -- it uses xD cards.

The following was taken with my Olympus C765 UZ (post processing brought out the detail in the screen)
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-149472-1.html

The following attached photo was taken with the C765 UZ and Olympus 1.7X telephoto attachment. It was cropped and perspective corrected because the subject was way out in the middle of a field away from the highway.

McCormick Deering Tractor - N.E. Nebraska

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