Accessories

"A Short Course In Olympus Camedia C-2500L Photography" by Dennis Curtin:
This book is the #1 guide to the C-2500L. This beautifully written and illustrated guide pulls together answers to the questions you might have about using the C-2500L. It sweeps away unnecessary complexity and explains what you really need to know to use the camera's controls when you're taking pictures. "This book is organized around the concepts of digital photography because that’s how photographers think. You think about scenes and subjects, highlights and shadows, softness and sharpness, color and tone. The procedures you use with the Olympus Camedia C-2500L camera are integrated throughout the concepts, appearing in those places where they apply. This integrated approach let’s you first understand the concepts of photography and then see step by step how to use the C-2500L in all kinds of photographic situations." A must-have for all C-2500L owners.

DeoxIT:
When camera won't recognize any sm card and won't reformat sm cards, use 100% solution for cleaning contacts in camera's sm card slot.  Use extremely sparingly on a Q-tip, a miniscule drop is sufficient--using more product does not work better; wipe gold contacts on sm card (should barely see product after applying) and remove any excess with dry side of Q-tip.  Insert sm card several times to coat contacts in sm slot.  Be sure to pack bottle in your camera bag for emergencies as you probably will need to retreat contacts every couple of months, depending on camera usage.  Comes in two sizes:  7.4 ml. size with brush applicator and 25 ml. size with needle applicator; both bottles should last forever.  Can also be ordered through Radio Shack.

CD Burner:
A frequently overlooked, essential accessory.  If your default setting is SHQ, you'll find that you'll be running out of hard disk space rather quickly.  Copy your pictures to a CD and make a second back-up copy disc before removing pictures off of your hard drive.

Olympus Camedia FL-40 Electronic Flash:
The FL-40 has a guide number of 130-ft. (40m) at ISO 100. Can be used alone or with the built-in camera flash. It uses four AA alkaline, NiCD, or NiMH (recommended) batteries. Manganese and lithium batteries cannot be used.

Olympus FL-BK01 Flash Bracket:
Item # 200 666; This bracket consists of two connecting pieces; the base and grip. It can be set up for left or right handed use. A standard hot-shoe flash or the FL-40 dedicated flash can be mounted on the bracket. The bracket uses a 5 pin TTL plug like that of the C-3000/3030Zoom; an appropriate cable must be purchased separately to use this bracket.

FL-CB02 Hot Shoe-to-TTL Cable:
Item # 200 663; Hot-shoe to TTL 5 pin connector. Use this cable to attach the C-2500L hot-shoe connector to the FL-BK01 Flash Bracket.

Canon Photo Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2:
Model # CZ6-2359.  The Canon Photo Off-Camera Shoe Cord 2 will let you use the FL-40 flash off-camera at a distance of up to 2 feet while maintaining TTL metering.  Additional info.

Stroboframe Quick-Flip Flash Brackets

Olympus Safe-Sync Voltage Regulator with PC/Hot-Shoe Adapter:
Designed by Wein for the C-2500L, allows the camera to accept a standard male PC sync connector from most flash or strobe units.

Microtech USB CameraMate SM/CF Card Reader:
USB card reader capable of reading 3.3v and 5v SmartMedia cards up to 128 MB (when available) and any size CompactFlash cards including the new type II cards.

Filters:  Standard vs. Multi-Coated:
A few filter manufacturers offer their filters in a multi-coated version (example:  Hoya sells a standard circular polarizer as well as a multi-coated and super multi-coated version.)  These multi-coated lenses scratch quite easily and are extremely difficult to clean.  A wiser choice would be to purchase the less expensive standard lenses rather than the multi-coated versions.

Digital Wallet:
Portable Smart Storage device.  With it's own microprocessor, operating system, 2.5" hard drive and rechargeable batteries, the Digital Wallet is non-PC centric and can, therefore, operate independent of a computer. The Digital Wallet allows the upload and download of multiple file formats to its 6GB storage capacity through the unit's two ports: PCMCIA and USB.

Nixvue's Digital Album

MAHA MH-C204F Smart Charger:
AA & AAA NiMH/NiCAD rapid battery charger plus battery conditioner.  Optional 12V car power cord for recharging batteries on the road.

Unity Digital Pro Powerpack:
An awesome unit; can be charged as many as 1,000 times, has no memory effect so it can be recharged anytime it's convenient, whether it still has stored power or not.

Quantum QB1 Compact Battery Pack:
Battery pack that screws into the camera's tripod socket; also comes with a clip which when attached to the unit will allow it to be worn on your belt.  The optional Quantum cable connector has a locking device which prevents the cable from accidentally becoming disconnected.  Also available is QB 1+ which only clips to your belt.

DigiPower DPS-8000 Power Pack:
Capable of providing power for over 1200 pictures in most cameras; 6 volt NiMH battery pack with five 5/4 "AA" size - 2700 mAH batteries.  Comes with 8-12 hour ac charger, leather case, and a 360 degree swivel belt clip.  The pack is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket (2" wide x 3" high x 3/4" deep.)  Requires the additional purchase of the DP-1 Connector Cable.  Use caution when using a power pack as the camera's tiny door covering the outlets is quite flimsy.

Maha POWERBank:
High capacity NiMH or Lithium ion external rechargeable battery pack with built-in power gauge, four-hour quick recharger and cigarette lighter adapter car kit.

Qimage Pro Imaging Software:
Qimage Pro is digital imaging software designed to take the hassle out of correcting and printing multiple images.  With an emphasis on being able to print multiple images on a single page, Qimage Pro has become much more. Incorporating the ability to do one touch blemish removal and red eye correction, state of the art noise reduction, custom cutouts for a "memory book" style, batch conversions, download and renaming from flash cards and MUCH more, Qimage Pro has become the number one pick for digital image printing and "one touch" corrections. Receive additional information and download a two-week demo version of Qimage Pro.

Norton Utilities, Nuts & Bolts, or Directory Snoop (shareware):
For recovering picture files that were accidentally erased.

Olympus 1.45X Telephoto Lens:
Snaps into the 43-46mm step-up ring.  Increases the total focal length to 40.6mm, equivalent to 160mm in 35mm photography. Ideal for sports, nature, or any time a longer lens is needed. It may/may not come with a 43-46mm step-up ring; be sure to ask your dealer before ordering.

Olympus B-300 HQ 1.7X Teleconverter:
Screws into a 43-55mm step-up ring (ring may/may not come with the teleconverter.)  A tiny amount of shadowing may appear in the corners of your photo but can easily be removed in an image-editing program.  

Olympus B-28 Wide Angle Lens:
The add-on 0.8x wide converter delivers a wide 29mm equivalent lens. It comes with a 43-55mm. step-up ring and case.

CapKeeper 2:
Model CK-2; lens cap leash with elastic loop to wrap around lens barrel.  Model CK-1 for fixed mount lenses is to short to attach to the C-2500L's D-ring.

LensPen:
Brush/special cleaning pad tip; a superior lens cleaning system ideal for cameral lenses, binoculars and camcorders.

Cokin Filter System:
A-series filters with the 55 mm adapter ring and an Olympus (or generic) 43-55 mm step-up ring.  Several filters that have been used successfully with the C-2500L are circular polarizer, graduate filter, neutral density, star, and center spot.

Underwater Housing Units:
By Ewa-Marine.  Underwater housing units for various types of cameras, for fit with & without external flash units, and video cameras.

Wacom Graphics Tablets:
Use a pen & tablet rather than a bulky mouse when working in image editing programs.

Olympus AC Adapter C-7AU:
Use to conserve batteries when downloading to your computer, for extended studio work, during printing, and when viewing images on your TV.

Olympus 220V AC Adapter C-6AE:
Same as above except for 220 volt applications only.

Olympus Soft Leather Case:
Also fits D-500L, D-600L, D-620-L.  Has an exterior pocket for 4 AA batteries and a pocket for additional sm cards.

Digital SLR Accessory Kit:
The accessory kit for the C-2500L includes a leather carrying case, four NiMH rechargeable batteries, AC adapter, and Extensis Portfolio image cataloguing and database software.

PCMCIA Adapter:
The optional PCMCIA card adapter provides you with the fastest way to move files from the Camedia C-2500L into you laptop computer or PC-card drive. There are two versions of the Olympus PCMCIA adapter. The MA-1U only reads SM cards up to 8 MB; the MA-2E, reads up to the soon to be available 64MB size card. Be careful to order the correct PCMCIA adapter to fit your needs as they are not interchangeable. Other manufacturers also sell PCMCIA adapters, but you need to find out the maximum memory size before purchasing.

Flashpath Floppy Disk Adapter for SmartMedia:
Provides the most convenient and easiest way to download photographs from the C-2500L to your computer through the built-in floppy disk drive.  SmartDisk website has latest Windows 2000 drivers.

P-330 Olympus Instant Printer:
Print photographs directly from the C-2500L SmartMedia card, from your computer or television with this continuous tone instant personal home printer. Image size is 4 x 5.5-inches, in a true photographic quality glossy print.  NOTE:  will not print images taken in the SHQ setting.  Will only accept HQ or SQ picture files for printing.

Olympus P-400 Printer:
Available September 2000; produces 8" x 10" prints with results very comparable
to the image quality of actual photographs, delivering continuous-tone,
dye-sublimation printing in approximately 90 seconds.

Epson Stylus Photo 1200:
Photo prints with virtually continuous tone and super smooth gradations, 1440 x 720 dpi resolution, smallest ink droplet in it's class--6 picoliters, and a 6-color ink palette of quick drying inks.

Epson Stylus Photo 1270:
Prints 8" x 10" in under 2 minutes, 11" x 14" prints in less than 4 minutes as well as 13" x 44" panoramas (roll paper option.)  Has a 4 picoliter variable-sized ink droplet and a 6-color ink palette; 10 year no-fade when using Epson supplies.
UPDATE:  If you purchased a 1270/870/875DC printer before July 31, 2000 or are considering this purchase, there is a severe problem with color shifting and fading.  This problem is at it's extreme but not limited to using Epson's Premium Glossy Photo Paper.  Epson USA is now instituting a Buy-Back Program of these printers, papers and consumables.  For additional information on the color shift/fade problem go to:  Consumer Alert, and The Epson Orange Shift Paper Test.  Also, Epson Responds and Epson's Taking Care of Your Photographs.  Epsonx7x_Printers email discussion group at eGroups.

Epson Stylus Photo 1280

HP P-1000 PhotoSmart Printer:
A perfect match for the C-2500L.  It reads both types of memory cards, prints index/contact sheets, uploads files to a computer, and prints photos up to 8" x 10".

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