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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

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Product Description
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image... More
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image quality in compact design. Despite the size, the *ist DS offers 6.1 effective megapixels and PENTAX original image processing technology. The camera is designed to be compatible with most PENTAX interchangeable lenses to meet a wide range of applications and visual creativity. Less
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
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom -
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.11 lb. 0.96 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 8.9 Megapixel
Features - Red-eye Correction
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 8.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Fixed Focus & Manual Autofocus & Manual Focus
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames 2.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions - Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 11.11 MB (12 images on 128MB card) 24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
Memory Type SD Card CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • xD Picture Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
File Size (Low Res.) 0.46 MB (about 278 images on 128MB card) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
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 210,000 pixels 215,250 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 1.11 lb. 0.96 lb.
Depth 2.6 in. 3.7 in.
Height 3.6 in. 2.6 in.
Width 4.9 in. 5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075086722 050332156555
Product ID 22822662 27740487
Included Accessories Software Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap
Release Date November, 2004 October, 2005
Family Line - Olympus EVOLT
Product MPN   
MPN KB89210 E-500
 
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Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 14 user reviews
86% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

1

The new standard for DSLRs!

bycraiggb Dec 21, 2004
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, SD memory, AA batteries, price, PENTAX lenses!
Cons a little underexposed on certain shots
Recommended it? Yes

I have been an amateur photographer for over 30 years and have mostly worked with film for my "good" photography efforts. I have been using digital Point and Shoot cameras for the past several years, but recently decided to replace my 35mm SLR with a "real" camera. Very glad I did.

I... Read full review »

5

Absolute gem of a camera

byandref Mar 1, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality, great ergonomics, small size, great picture quality for a consumer camera, lens...
Cons Buffer limited with RAW shooting
Recommended it? Yes

This model in the D-series camera range (D, DS, DS2, DL, DL2) is a truly capable and competent performer. I've had mine for close on 18 months now, so this is not a review based on the first rush of excitement. The very first impression is one of quality, with a solid, well-engineered body that has... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
17
4 stars
5
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

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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