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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K with 18-70mm lens

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K Digital Camera with 18-70mm 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
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K brings the highest pixel resolution in its class to the table with incredible 14.2 megapixel performance. The Alpha DSLR-A350K simply raises the bar for digital... More
The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K brings the highest pixel resolution in its class to the table with incredible 14.2 megapixel performance. The Alpha DSLR-A350K simply raises the bar for digital photography. A tilt capable, 2.7 inch LCD screen gives you real-time image preview and allows you to shoot continuously without losing track of the action. Expanded ISO sensitivity gives you a broad range of ISO settings from 100 to 3200 enabling you to shoot beautiful images even in low light conditions. This camera is for the cutting-edge consumer who won’t settle for anything less than the best. Less
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Key Features   
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 0.96 lb. 1.28 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 3.9x
Features Red-eye Correction Image Stabilization
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 14.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 2288 x 1520 • 4592 x 3056 • 3408 x 2272 • 4592 x 2576 • 3408 x 1920 • 2288 x 1280
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 3.9x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length - 18 - 70 mm
35mm Zoom Lens - 27 - 105 mm
Focus Range - 14.4 in. (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f22/f36 (w/t) - f3.5/f5.6 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 2.5 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 • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 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
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone - Without Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical (Through-the-lens)
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 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life - 730 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.96 lb. 1.28 lb.
Depth 3.7 in. 3 in.
Height 2.6 in. 4 in.
Width 5 in. 5.25 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332156555 4905524459432
Product ID 27740487 50451812
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Driver • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
Release Date October, 2005 21 March, 2008
Family Line Olympus EVOLT Sony Alpha DSLR
Product MPN   
MPN E-500 DSLR-A350K
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From $649.95
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K with 18-70mm lens
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350K Digital Camera with 18-70mm lens
$1,499.00

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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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

4.0
Based on 5 user reviews
80% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Faster Shutter (3)
  • Rich Features (2)
  • Quality Lens (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
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Consumer Reviews

180

Sony scores a winner with the A350 Digital SLR camera, but lens should be better.

byjvandegr May 5, 2008
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast autofocus, useful live view, Minolta lenses, intuitive operation, 16:9, image...
Cons 16:9 view not available in viewfinder, body needs more rubber, poor quality kit lens.
Recommended it? Yes

Introduction

With prices starting to come down a little on the Sony A350, I decided to purchase a back-up body, this time with Sony's standard zoom kit lens. Most of this review is identical to my review of the Sony A350 body only, which is currently lost in the servers of the Epinions... Read full review »

9

I love the flip out screen!

byreachinmydream Apr 22, 2009
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros flip out view finder
Cons soft jpg in low light
Recommended it? Yes

The flip out live view finder on this versatile camera allows me to get the crazy angles that are my signature style. This is my favorite part of the camera, and is why I chose it over a comparable different brand.

The flexible ISO settings allow for great low-light shots! The ISO button is... Read full review »

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