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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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Long-range photography is becoming increasingly popular these days, and the Olympus SP-550UZ is there to answer the call. This 7.1 megapixel camera has an amazing 18x optical zoom lens...
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Long-range photography is becoming increasingly popular these days, and the Olympus SP-550UZ is there to answer the call. This 7.1 megapixel camera has an amazing 18x optical zoom lens (28-504mm equivalent) that is perfect for group and landscape shots at the wide end, and sports and wildlife on the long end. The Olympus SP-550UZ also features a dual image stabilization system that combines sensor-shift technology with high ISO and shutter settings, minimizing blur, even when fully zoomed in. A bright 2.5-inch LCD screen rounds out this versatile camera. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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5.6x
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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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0.81 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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7.4 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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-
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18x
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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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7.4 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 640
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3072 x 2048
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2560 x 1920
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2304 x 1728
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2048 x 1536
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1600 x 1200
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1280 x 960
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1024 x 768
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3072 x 2304
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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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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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18x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Macro Focus Range
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3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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28 - 504 mm
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Focus Range
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3.94 in. to Infinity (w) / 47.24 in. to Infinity (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f2.8/f4.5 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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60 - 1/4000 sec
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15 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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15 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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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Overcast (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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Flash Off
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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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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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50
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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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3200
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5000
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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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24.5 MB (5 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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Built-in
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xD Picture 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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DCF
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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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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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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Built-in Memory Size
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20 MB
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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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2 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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| 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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Digital
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LCD Screen Resolution
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215,250 pixels
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230,000 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 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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4 x AA Batteries
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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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Apple Mac OS 9
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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 Vista
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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0.81 lb.
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Depth
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3.7 in.
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3.1 in.
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Height
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2.6 in.
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3.1 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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4.6 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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050332225885
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Product ID
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27740487
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40419649
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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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4 x AA Batteries
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Neck Strap
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Release Date
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October, 2005
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March, 2007
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Family Line
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Olympus EVOLT
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MPN
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E-500
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SP-550 UltraZoom
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
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$649.95
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Olympus SP-550 UZ Digital Camera
$548.88
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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
75% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Small size, good battery life, good shots can be really clear
Cons
Focusing problems, steeper learning curve than competing brands, xD cards are slow
Recommended it?
Yes
The specifications of the Olympus SP-550UZ wowed me from day one. I mean, 18x optical zoom? Compact? ISO 5000? And a relatively low price to boot? What's not to like?
Variously, very little, and a lot. The Olympus SP-550UZ is my third Olympus camera, so I consider myself reasonably...
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Pros
Large Zoom<br>Crystal clear photos<br>Many photo modes<br>Easy to...
Cons
NONE
Recommended it?
Yes
We got this camera 3 years ago and it is still going strong. I have even dropped it by accident a couple of times in fear but it didnt damage anything at all and it still works great. It has 7.1 megapixels which is decent. We paid $400 for this camera and I feel the money was well spent. The 8X...
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