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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...
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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
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The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes,...
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The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes, the A430 offers better image quality than any other introductory-level digital camera. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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3.6x
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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0.35 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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1.8 in.
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Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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4.2 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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4x
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Features
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Red-eye Correction
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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4.2 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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3264 x 2448
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3200 x 2400
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2560 x 1920
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1600 x 1200
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1024 x 768
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640 x 480
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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1024 x 768
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 120
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Video Format
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AVI
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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4x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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5.4 - 21.6 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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0.39 - 2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 18 in. (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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39 - 156 mm
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f2.8/f5.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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60 - 1/4000 sec
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1 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Halogen (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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File Size (High Res.)
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24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
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1.78 MB (72 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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CompactFlash Card Type I
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CompactFlash Card Type II
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IBM Microdrive
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xD Picture Card
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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TIFF
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Raw Image
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF 1.1
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
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0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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Without Built-in Speaker
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With Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Optical
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LCD Screen Resolution
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215,250 pixels
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77,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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2 x AA Batteries
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Battery Life
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90 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows XP
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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0.35 lb.
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Depth
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3.7 in.
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2.04 in.
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Height
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2.6 in.
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1.58 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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4.06 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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050332156555
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8714574965406
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Product ID
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27740487
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30041973
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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2 x AA Batteries
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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16 MB Memory Card
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Strap
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Release Date
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October, 2005
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March, 2006
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Family Line
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Olympus EVOLT
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Canon PowerShot
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MPN
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E-500
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0933B001
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From
$649.95
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Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera
$297.99
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
71% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Low price, 4x optical zoom, resolution, features, performance, build quality
Cons
Slow flash recharge, during which the screen goes blank, no dedicated zoom control, noise
Recommended it?
Yes
I liked the last year's 3.2-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A410 and decided to get an updated version - 4-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A430. I bought my A430 for $144. The prices went down since then and you can get an A430 for less than $135. Can you get good picture quality and features for such a low...
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Pros
Simple, takes good pictures, 4X optical zoom, well made, uses AA batteries
Cons
Slow flash, 16 MB memory card is way too small.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Canon PowerShot A430 is a simple, rugged and flexible point and shoot camera, that is well suited to kids, first-time digital camera buyers, and as a second camera. While it only has a maximum resolution of 4 megapixels (2272 x 1704), It has extra features that give the camera a little WOW...
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