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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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Savor every moment with true-to-life sharpness and detail. Sony’s powerful DSC-H5/B is the choice for those who want professional-quality prints in almost any environment.
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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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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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0.9 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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2 in.
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Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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7.2 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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12x
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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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7.2 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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Video Resolutions
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 112
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Video Format
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MPEG
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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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12x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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6 - 72 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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0.74 in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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36 - 432 mm
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Focus Range
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19.7 in. (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f8 (t) - f2.8/f3.7 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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60 - 1/4000 sec
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0.25 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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1.4 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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Incandescent (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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| Flash |
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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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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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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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800
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80
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1000
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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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Memory Stick Duo
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Memory Stick Pro
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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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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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Fine
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Normal
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Built-in Memory Size
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32 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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10 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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LCD Screen Resolution
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215,250 pixels
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201,000 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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| 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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Apple Mac OS X
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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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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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0.9 lb.
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Depth
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3.7 in.
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3.69 in.
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Height
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2.6 in.
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3.25 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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4.44 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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050332156555
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027242679481
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Product ID
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27740487
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30041933
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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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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Shoulder Strap
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Battery Charger
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Lens Cap
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Release Date
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October, 2005
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Family Line
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Olympus EVOLT
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Sony Cyber-shot
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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E-500
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DSCH5/Bx
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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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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera
$449.99
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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
66% recommend this product
Pros
- Excellent Picture Quality (2)
- Quality Construction (1)
- Easy to Use (1)
- Great Design (1)
Cons
- Bulky (1)
- Heavy (1)
- Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (2)
- Outdoors (2)
- Office (1)
- Travel (1)
- Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Very good image quality, stabilized 12X zoom, 3.0 inch LCD screen, and good ergonomics
Cons
Mediocre battery life, No RAW or TIFF format, and above average chromatic aberration.
Recommended it?
Yes
One of the hottest battles in the digital camera wars is currently being waged in the monster zoom digicam market. Most monster zoom digicams provide users with a wide range (10X-12X) image stabilized zoom, much of the flexibility and control of a dSLR, and all the convenience and ease of use of a...
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Pros
One of the fastest digital cameras with a 3-in LCD and ultra zoom...
Cons
Cannot use external flash on this camera...
Recommended it?
Yes
One of my friends just purchased this new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 digital camera and asked me to check it out to see if it was worth it or not. I had used this camera for a week before he came and took it away from me. This camera costs about $500 (but I think my friend paid about $400) and is one...
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