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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

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Canon EOS-40D Digital Camera with 28-135mm lens

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Product Description
Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in... More
Premium picture quality and superb performance come easy with this comfortable to handle digital SLR. At a time when we want complex things to become simple, the EVOLT E-500 succeeds in doing so with a sleek, lightweight design for impressive portability and advanced controls and options that can be accessed with minimal effort. Bursting with speed and producing spotless pictures with exceptional color and detail, the EVOLT E-500 is tailor-made for anyone to use while capturing the imagination in the process. Less
For elite photographers who accept nothing but the best, the Canon EOS 40D is head and shoulders above competing SLRs in its class. This kit even includes a 28-135mm lens as a packaged deal.... More
For elite photographers who accept nothing but the best, the Canon EOS 40D is head and shoulders above competing SLRs in its class. This kit even includes a 28-135mm lens as a packaged deal. Outstanding, 10.1 megapixel detail is captured to the CMOS sensor then processed by the DIGIC III Image Processor. Canon’s large-area CMOS sensor enables stunningly clear photographs with a wide tonal range. A durable, rugged magnesium-alloy exterior makes the EOS 40D a great choice for active field work. Supporting a wide range of accessories including interchangeable lenses, remote controls, and even a wireless file transmitter, the EOS 40D is a step ahead of Canon’s previous SLR models in terms of technology and performance. Less
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Key Features   
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 0.96 lb. 1.63 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.5 Megapixel
Features Red-eye Correction -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.5 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 3888 x 2592 • 2816 x 1880 • 1936 x 1288
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length - 28 - 135 mm
Focus Range - 19.2 in. (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 6.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 100 • 1600 • 3200
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • xD Picture Card CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 215,250 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life - 1,100 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista
Dimensions   
Weight 0.96 lb. 1.63 lb.
Depth 3.7 in. 2.9 in.
Height 2.6 in. 4.2 in.
Width 5 in. 5.7 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332156555 681066659496
Product ID 27740487 44928452
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Neck Strap • Driver • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
Release Date October, 2005 September, 2007
Family Line Olympus EVOLT Canon EOS
Product MPN   
MPN E-500 EOS40DKIT
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From $649.95
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EOS-40D Digital Camera with 28-135mm lens
$2,299.00

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
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Consumer Reviews

872

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital 8-Megapixel SLR Camera with Zuiko 14-45mm Lens

bydkozin Nov 27, 2005
30 Helpfuls 31 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, performance, easy to use, features, picture quality, low noise, resolution
Cons Manual focus not mechanically-linked, slight corner softness of the 14-45mm lens
Recommended it? Yes

After using the Canon Digital Rebel XT with an 18-55 mm lens, I decided to try the latest affordable digital SLR from Olympus - Olympus EVOLT E-500 with 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 Olympus Zuiko lens. I bought the camera with the lens for $688.

Pictures

The pictures of the Olympus EVOLT... Read full review »

34

My Only Regret??I don?t get to use it as often as I would like.

byscotiaguy Dec 18, 2007
19 Helpfuls 20 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Dual memory slots, image quality, price.
Cons Relatively slow lenses, manual focusing not as easy as it could be.
Recommended it? Yes

Why This Camera
Simple. Value for money. With the dual lens kit, this is an incredible amount of camera for the money.
I had wanted a DSLR for a long time, well long is relative term in consumer electronics, so let us just say that I've wanted one since they've been viable. When they... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 12 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
7
4 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Rechargeable (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Strong (1)
  • Quality lens (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (3)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Difficult Setup (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Men (1)
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Consumer Reviews

theuerkorn
399

EOS 40D Kit: The lens makes it a bargain.

bytheuerkorn Sep 3, 2007
49 Helpfuls 50 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent price, good lens with image stabilization, great for those new to the EOS line
Cons Lens does not utilize full sensor resolution, lens a bit slow, no true wide angle
Recommended it? Yes

Officially released on August 20th, and finally in select stores on the 30th (i.e. Ritz Cameras etc.), the 40D made waves way before official specs were released. In fact, the rumor mill started as early as one year ago and went rampant for nearly the whole time. With such hype, it comes at no... Read full review »

21

I ditched my new Canon 5D and bought this-SMART MOVE!

byingoditrust Sep 20, 2007
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality of images,new features like 6.5 fps
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

I'm fortunate to make my living in photography. At the same time,I'm almost unfortunate in the fact that I feel compelled to
dole out big bucks every time my brand of choice,Canon releases a new model camera or lens.

I recently bought the Canon EOS 5D,their full frame sensor camera... Read full review »

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