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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

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Product Description
The Canon Digital Rebel XT utilizes an 8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor that captures flawless, razor-sharp images with amazing color reproduction. The CMOS sensor also features an on-chip noise... More
The Canon Digital Rebel XT utilizes an 8.0 megapixel CMOS sensor that captures flawless, razor-sharp images with amazing color reproduction. The CMOS sensor also features an on-chip noise reduction circuit and an expanded ISO range for shooting in tough lighting situations. The Canon Digital Rebel XT is compatible with more than 50 interchangeable lenses as well as countless accessories including EX-series Speedlites and a dedicated Battery Grip. DIGIC II image processing ensures you’re getting the most accurate color and black-levels possible, all while consuming less power than previous Canon image processors. 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 1.07 lb. 0.96 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 8.2 Megapixel 8.9 Megapixel
Features - Red-eye Correction
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.2 Megapixel 8.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CCD
Image Resolutions 1728 x 1152 640 x 480 • 3264 x 2448 • 3200 x 2400 • 2560 x 1920 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Lens   
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focal Length 18 - 55 mm -
35mm Zoom Lens 29 - 88 mm -
Focus Range 11.02 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f3.5/f5.6 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 3 Frames 2.5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Red-eye Reduction Flash Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds 100 • 1600 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 8.3 MB (15 images on 128MB card) 24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • xD Picture Card
File Size (Low Res.) 0.6 MB (about 213 images on 128MB card) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 12 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 115,000 pixels 215,250 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 1.07 lb. 0.96 lb.
Depth 2.63 in. 3.7 in.
Height 3.71 in. 2.6 in.
Width 4.98 in. 5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803049626 050332156555
Product ID 23942030 27740487
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap
Release Date March, 2005 October, 2005
Family Line Canon EOS Olympus EVOLT
Product MPN   
MPN 0209b003 E-500
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon Digital Rebel XT
Canon Digital Rebel Rebel XT / EOS-350D Digital Camera with...
From $420.00
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From $649.95

Product Review Summary

4.6
95% recommend this product
5 stars
70
4 stars
25
3 stars
4
2 stars
1
1 star
1
Pros
  • Stylish (5)
  • Faster Shutter (5)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (5)
  • Long Battery Life (5)
  • Quality Lens (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Rich Features (3)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Great Design (3)
Cons
  • Difficult to Use (3)
  • Bulky (2)
  • none (1)
  • Weak Flash (1)
  • Bad Picture Quality (1)
  • Heavy (1)
Good For
  • Portraits (5)
  • Special Events (4)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Professionals (4)
  • Everyday Use (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Action (3)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Beach (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon's new Digital Rebel XT/EOS 350D and f3.5-5.6/18-55 EF-S II Zoom Getting Seriously Rebellious

byHoward_Creech Mar 29, 2005
143 Helpfuls 144 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 8.0 megapixels, super ergonomics, great battery life
Cons No ISO 50 sensitivity setting, slow f3.5 maximum aperture on EF-S 18-55mm zoom
Recommended it? Yes

Entry-level digital SLRs are a relatively new product that provides serious amateur photographers and budget conscious semi pros with affordable access to the world of interchangeable lenses and the expanded capabilities and versatility of modular imaging platforms. Canon introduced the first sub... Read full review »

32

Canon?s New Rebel Has The X-Factor!

byAndrew_Lim Jun 15, 2005
51 Helpfuls 52 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros High quality images, low noise, blazing performance, excellent battery life, value for...
Cons Kit lens somewhat disappointing, no spot metering, sub-par incandescent performance at AWB
Recommended it? Yes

A Note to the Reader: A considerable amount of time was spent debating on whether I ought to write another review. Most would agree that it is incredibly taxing to write a thorough review, especially on complicated things such as electronics. But with challenge comes fun.

First Days
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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
17
4 stars
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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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