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Who would have thought of a 6 megapixel entry level camera a few years ago. Pentax now introduces the Optio60 as an excellent choice for digital newcomers. An easy-to-understand “Simple...
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Who would have thought of a 6 megapixel entry level camera a few years ago. Pentax now introduces the Optio60 as an excellent choice for digital newcomers. An easy-to-understand “Simple mode” deserves the credit for lowering the learning curve of the Optio60. The Optio60 features a 2.0 inch LCD plus a viewfinder with automatic diopter adjustment to enhance viewing for users who may lack perfect eyesight. Less
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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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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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0.33 lb.
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0.96 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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6.4 Megapixel
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8.9 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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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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6.4 Megapixel
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8.9 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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2848 x 2136
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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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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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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20 fps
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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7.5 - 22.5 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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1.97 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.81 in. to Infinity (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 108 mm
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Focus Range
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19.68 in. to Infinity (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f2.8/f4.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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2 - 1/1000 sec
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60 - 1/4000 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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Tungsten (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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Shade (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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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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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
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Built-In & External
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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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64
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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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| 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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Built-in
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SD Card
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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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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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TIFF
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Raw Image
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.05 MB (about 2,560 images on 128MB card)
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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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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Built-in Memory Size
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12 MB
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 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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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
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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130,000 pixels
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215,250 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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2 x AA Batteries
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Proprietary Lithium
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Battery Life
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80 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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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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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.33 lb.
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0.96 lb.
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Depth
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1.5 in.
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3.7 in.
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Height
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2.4 in.
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2.6 in.
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Width
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3.6 in.
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5 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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027075110755
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050332156555
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Product ID
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25784628
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27740487
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Included Accessories
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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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Strap
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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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Release Date
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August, 2005
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October, 2005
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Family Line
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Pentax Optio
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Olympus EVOLT
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MPN
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OPTIO60NU
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E-500
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Pentax Optio 60 Digital Camera
$149.00
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
63% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
6-Megapixel resolution, no shutter lag, simple intuitive controls, set and forget simple...
Cons
Horrible battery life, peephole viewfinder (see update)
Recommended it?
Yes
I got this camera as a present for the end of year holidays (sanitized to be PC) from the wife as she's fed up with our Sony 5 Megapixel camera that has so much boot up time and shutter lag it nearly missed the holidays entirely (press, yawn, ponder, flash, darn missed again).
So far I am...
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Pros
High Megapixles, light.
Cons
Poor battery life, blurry, slow shutter.
Recommended it?
No
Two years ago I decided to buy a digital camera to stay up-to-date on technology. I did a bit of research via Consumer Reports looking for recommendations and features to look for in a camera. At the time, they were very happy with many different Pentax digital cameras.
Not wanting to pay...
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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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