Retro digicam test | Olympus Camedia C-2100 UZ - The terminator

In this episode I'm taking a look at the Olympus Camedia C-2100 Ultra Zoom, which was released in 2000. It sports a 2.1 megapixel 1/2" CCD-sensor.
⏱️ PARTS ⏱️
0:00 Introduction and main specs
1:51 Body design
3:46 Zoomy sample video
4:03 Battery life
4:50 The iconic Camedia
5:24 Sample shots and video
7:33 Final word
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[@MrAndreCoutinho]

Great review, the image quality really surprised me, I was expecting to see pixels on the screen. I love the boxy style of the camedia Z and UZ series, shame the industry later went for the boring dslr body style for bridge and prosumer cameras.

[@ccderik]

Agree, it's a shame they fell into the same design style... When I first saw the 2100 I was surprised that it was sooo boxy, haha. But it looks seriously fun. The boxiness makes it nice to handle as well.

[@thissidetowardscreen4553]

Great review and nice camera! Thanks for sharing!

[@ccderik]

Thanks, appreciated! 😎

[@yuriythebest]

The cases I could think of where this type of video would be "ok": 1) viewing the video on mobile phones of the same era 2) animated gifs

[@ccderik]

Yeah I didn't really comment on the video quality but I guess the samples spoke for themselves, so I think your analysis is accurate.😁In movie mode it shoots 320 x 240, 15 fps and is also restricted to 42 seconds. 😅

[@PP-bw8ig]

I am enjoying your reviews and have subscribed. What camera(s) are you using to record these reviews? Thanks!

[@ccderik]

Cool to hear! I'm using Canon 6D mark II as my main camera and iPhone for complementary shots. 😁

[@ccderik]

Actually I borrowed a DJ Pocket for this particular video too, which I shot the "meta" photo scenes with. :)

[@PP-bw8ig]

@@ccderik Thanks. Video looks great too.

[@philosynth]

Nice camera! I love your reviews. Any difference in battery life using Lithium batteries instead of AA's?

[@ccderik]

Thanks, happy to hear that! 😎The C-2100 was a nice find since I got it for approx. 6 dollars... I'm sure lithium/rechargeable batteries would give a greater capacity, but haven't gotten around to investing in it. I could really use those since many old digicams use two or four AA's...and when they do the battery life usually sucks. I still haven't run out of my current supply of AAs though. 😅

[@robstammers7149]

Lithium batteries will give much better battery life than alkaline can manage, by the way, the EVF can eat nearly as much juice as the LCD screen. I only use rechargeable batteries in my camedia collection, but buy the best batteries, i.e Eneloop Pro's, they last for years. Regards Rob (UK).

[@ccderik]

@@robstammers7149 I finally bought me some rechargeables: Varta. 😄

[@robstammers7149]

@@ccderik Nice one, you'll get better battery life now. Catch ya later. Regards Rob.

[@puppy_BYTE]

nice review can I download the photos in the camera smart media card via usb connection?

[@ccderik]

I recommend using a card reader that reads SmartMedia-cards, like the "Hama 35 in 1 USB 2.0" I show in a later episode. 🙂 Sometimes when I've tried connecting an old camera via USB, my iMac won't recognize it.

[@user-qi1tv6tv1y]

Can you please review how to import photos from the camera to the computer?

[@ccderik]

I've thought about doing a "how to"-video regarding importing from different old digicams, so that's certainly on my upcoming videos-list. Thanks for your input! 😎

[@geocrum3976]

Smart media card reader with USB connector for computer.

[@garygullikson6349]

I have and old UZI 2100, it's dead, won't power up. I miss it, thoughts?

[@ccderik]

Tried both regular AA batteries and rechargable ones? If so, RIP. 🥲😁

[@oky-9874]

Bro you can easily be the double of mister smith

[@ccderik]

Haha! Interesting.😎

[@oky-9874]

@@ccderik good work bro you are awesome