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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

Nikon D200 Body Only

Nikon D200 Body Only Digital Camera

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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 Nikon D200 combines professional SLR performance with a bevy of automatic options for users trying to learn the ropes of digital photography. When you’re ready to tap the raw... More
The Nikon D200 combines professional SLR performance with a bevy of automatic options for users trying to learn the ropes of digital photography. When you’re ready to tap the raw power of the D200, you’ll surely be impressed. 10.2 megapixel image capture is just the tip of the iceberg. Quick and accurate auto focus, brilliant color reproduction, and rugged, durable build quality are a few more features to get excited about. The Nikon D200 is a powerful, versatile, and reliable addition to the Nikon SLR family. Less
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Key Features   
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 0.96 lb. 1.83 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.9 Megapixel
Features Red-eye Correction -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.9 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 -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus -
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec 30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 5 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 100 • 1600
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card) 20.7 MB (6 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 • IBM Microdrive
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG • Raw Image • EXIF 2.2 • DCF • DPOF
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) 0.33 MB (about 388 images on 128MB card)
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal • Uncompressed • Basic
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone - Without Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without 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 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Proprietary Lithium
Battery Life - 1,800 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. 1.83 lb.
Depth 3.7 in. 2.91 in.
Height 2.6 in. 4.45 in.
Width 5 in. 5.79 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332156555 18208910656
Product ID 27740487 29077414
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap
Release Date October, 2005 December, 2005
Family Line Olympus EVOLT Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN E-500 25235
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From $649.95
Nikon D200 Body Only
Nikon D200 Body Only Digital Camera
From $69.00

Product Review Summary

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

4.6
Based on 20 user reviews
95% recommend this product
5 stars
16
4 stars
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Rich Features (5)
  • Good in Low Light (4)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Faster Shutter (4)
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Great Design (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (2)
  • Quality Lens (2)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (3)
  • Difficult to Use (3)
  • Bad Picture Quality (1)
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • Heavy (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Travel (2)
  • Action (1)
  • Special Events (1)
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Consumer Reviews

170

Pro Features & Images At A Less Than Pro Price.

bycolonialpara Mar 25, 2007
63 Helpfuls 64 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Professional features and images, robust, pro build quality.
Cons Initial cost to purchase.
Recommended it? Yes

The Nikon D200 digital SLR is Nikon's first 10.2 MP camera and while it offers a little less resolution than Nikon's current flagship, the D2Xs, it provides users with professional level features and images at a less than full scale professional price.

I have used several different... Read full review »

10

Think carefully before you buy this camera

bytforan May 25, 2006
23 Helpfuls 24 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Matrix metering, smart ergonomics, superior image quality to the D70
Cons Poor value, non-pro warranty autofocus not pro level, camera confused in demanding...
Recommended it? No

Like most people here I wrote a a glowing review when I had first purchased the D200. This can be a poor time to write because people can be hypnotized by an expensive new toy.

Over a period of six months I have changed my opinion about this camera.There are problems with this camera and... Read full review »

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