What battery does the Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom) use?
Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom) uses 4x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended). When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom) take?
Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom) uses xD Picture Card. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 1GB (xD-Picture Card); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom) worth buying used?
How do you transfer photos from the Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom)?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom) is worth judging as its own Olympus D-series compact body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Olympus D-580 Zoom (C-460 Zoom) works best when you want simple snapshots, direct flash, and the relaxed character people look for in older digital compacts rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.7-inch (5.312 x 3.984 mm) CCD and 35-105 mm equivalent, F3.1-5.2 are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Olympus D-395 (C-160), Olympus D-535 Zoom (C-370 Zoom), Olympus C-740 UZ, Olympus FE-100 (X-705) to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
