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Olympus SP-500 UZ

Olympus SP-500 UZ Digital Camera

Olympus SP-800UZ

Olympus SP-800 UZ Digital Camera

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From $199.00  |  3 stores
Product Description
A powerful 10x optical zoom gets you deeper into detail while a ton of advanced manual and impressive automatic features let you dig even deeper. Shoot with speed. Make adjustments with ease.... More
A powerful 10x optical zoom gets you deeper into detail while a ton of advanced manual and impressive automatic features let you dig even deeper. Shoot with speed. Make adjustments with ease. Extend your options via additional lenses with gusto. From simple one-touch buttons for printing and deleting images to an intuitive menu providing the means towards full creative control, the SP-500 is designed to meet all demands. Less
Inside its slim, elegant body, the SP-800UZ hides something amazing: a 30x wide-angle optical zoom. Bringing you all the power of a 30x zoom in a camera that’s small enough to go... More
Inside its slim, elegant body, the SP-800UZ hides something amazing: a 30x wide-angle optical zoom. Bringing you all the power of a 30x zoom in a camera that’s small enough to go wherever your travels take you. And with advanced features like Creative Art Filters, you can truly express yourself. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5x 5x
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot -
Weight 0.63 lb. -
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 14 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 10x 30x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking • Smile Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.4 Megapixel 14 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2592 x 1944 • 2288 x 1712 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 -
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 1280 x 720
Video Format AVI • QuickTime • Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 10x 30x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length 6.3 - 63 mm 28 - 840 mm
Macro Focus Range 1.18 - 23.62 in. (w) / 47.24 - 78.74 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 38 - 380 mm -
Focus Range 23.62 in. to Infinity (w) / 78.74 in. to Infinity (t) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f3.7 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1000 sec -
Frames Per Second 1.75 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Sunset (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) -
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 80 -
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image -
Built-in Memory Size 10 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital -
LCD Screen Resolution 115,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries -
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.63 lb. -
Depth 2.8 in. -
Height 2.93 in. -
Width 4.15 in. -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 4545350003746 4545350030094
Product ID 27145865 95665615
Included Accessories 4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Strap -
Release Date October, 2005 March, 2010
Product MPN   
MPN N2141592 4876402
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus SP-500 UZ
Olympus SP-500 UZ Digital Camera
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Olympus SP-800UZ
Olympus SP-800 UZ Digital Camera
From $199.00

Product Review Summary

3.5
Based on 13 user reviews
62% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

455

Decent camera for the $$

byalanbweaver Apr 25, 2007
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fairly easy to use, LONG telephoto
Cons LONG telephoto can cause a bit of blurriness
Recommended it? Yes

The camera is reasonably priced. Image quality is good, the battery is durable (long life) and the zoom is good. It does lack image stabilization.

Its best feature is the 10X lens. This also is its detriment as the camera has no image stabilization which can result with blurry pictures in... Read full review »

1

HAVE GROWN TO LOVE THIS CAMERA

byhgxstitch Sep 21, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great Zoom, hibernates to maximize AA battery life while shooting, produces quality pics
Cons Eats thru batteries when uploading to PC, not for the person who wants immediate results
Recommended it? Yes

After the purchase of this camera last year I thought for sure I had thrown my money down the drain. But with months of toying with all the modes (21 programed,there are unlimited customizable options, plus automatic)this is my go to camera of choice when traveling light. I have taken pictures of... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 7 user reviews
86% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
  • Lightweight (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Bad in Low Light (2)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (4)
  • Home (3)
  • Travel (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

29

Monster Zoom and Great Pictures

bysladowski Oct 21, 2010
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Monster Zoom, great pictures, good low light & panoramatic.
Cons Major shutter lag (worthless for any motion shot), PC software, no viewfinder, confusing...
Recommended it? No

I bought this camera in July, 2010 for an upcoming trip to Yellowstone and the surrounding area I was planning.  Took over 2,000 pictures on this trip.

Update, July, 2011:
I sold this camera and replaced it with a Nikon Coolpix 500.  The shutter lag caused me to ruin too... Read full review »

3

super zoom and away

byjacduck Jun 28, 2010
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to learn, Easy to use<br>Great quality color reproduction<br>Solid...
Cons Special battery<br>No viewfinder<br>LOUSY ib (Olympus) software
Recommended it? Yes

We were looking for a camera to use for bird watching and macros of flowers without spending the time/money involved with an SLR system.  Also as we get older a single SMALL unit is more and more appealing - much easier to handle, carry around all day.
Choices came down to the Olympus... Read full review »

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