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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

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Product Description
One touch is all it takes to go from beginner to expert with the D-545. Spin the convenient mode dial to switch between 19 automatic scene modes. Press the separate buttons to quickly shoot,... More
One touch is all it takes to go from beginner to expert with the D-545. Spin the convenient mode dial to switch between 19 automatic scene modes. Press the separate buttons to quickly shoot, play back, or delete pictures. Push the menu pad to display the in-camera Help Guide for quick photo tips. And see the results in clear, vibrant fashion thanks to a 4.0 megapixel CCD, 12x total zoom, and so much more. Less
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
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.96 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 4 Megapixel 8.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features - Red-eye Correction
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 4 Megapixel 8.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2288 x 1712 • 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 -
Video Format QuickTime • Motion JPEG -
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 6.3 - 18.9 mm -
Macro Focus Range 0.8 in. to Infinity (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 114 mm -
Focus Range 19.7 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 4 - 1/2000 sec 60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 1.3 Frames 2.5 Frames
White Balance Auto Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.88 MB (44 images on 128MB card) 24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • xD Picture Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes - Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 14 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Speaker - Without Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 85,000 pixels 215,250 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
System Requirements   
Operating System - Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.96 lb.
Depth 1.4 in. 3.7 in.
Height 2.2 in. 2.6 in.
Width 4.2 in. 5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332153394 050332156555
Product ID 23761553 27740487
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Hand Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap
Release Date March, 2005 October, 2005
Family Line - Olympus EVOLT
Product MPN   
MPN D545 E-500
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus D-545 Zoom
Olympus D-545 Zoom / C-480 Zoom Digital Camera
$199.90
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From $649.95

Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 8 user reviews
63% recommend this product
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26

A nice cheap point-and-shoot

byradiov8 Jul 22, 2005
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes great pictures in light settings
Cons pictures in lower light are often very blurry; has some minor quirks
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera new from a local electronics place for about 180 dollars. I also bought a 256mb xD card (absolutely required, you won't get by with the internal memory) and rechargeable batteries, in hindsight extremely helpful buy.

Generally the pictures taken look very good, but... Read full review »

8

Great Multi-purpose Camera

byspeech529 Nov 22, 2005
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight; lots of settings; superb value; great with rechargeable AA batteries
Cons no viewfinder
Recommended it? Yes

This is a good camera for someone just beginning with a digital or for someone who doesn't need a mega-zoom. For me, it is perfect. I take a lot of pictures of family and friends, special events, and vacation.

I bought it at a "superstore" for the price ($179) and the features. This... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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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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