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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

Olympus STYLUS TOUGH-8010

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 / mju Tough- 8010 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 Stylus Tough-8010 is engineered to thrive in any conditions. A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures up to 33 feet underwater, or... More
The Stylus Tough-8010 is engineered to thrive in any conditions. A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures up to 33 feet underwater, or boldly enter that winter wonderland without worrying about your camera. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - 5x
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional Compact
Weight 0.96 lb. 0.48 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.7 in.
Proofing Features - Shockproof • Waterproof • Freezeproof
Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 14 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 5x
Features Red-eye Correction Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 14 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 768 640 x 480 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 3968 x 2976 • 4288 x 3216 • 4288 x 2416
Video   
Video Format - MPEG-4
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 5x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 5 - 25 mm
Exposure Control   
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec 1/4 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync -
Flash Type Built-In & External -
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 64
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • xD Picture Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Built-in Memory Size - 2.048 GB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) -
LCD Screen Resolution 215,250 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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. 0.48 lb.
Depth 3.7 in. 0.94 in.
Height 2.6 in. 2.5 in.
Width 5 in. 3.9 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332156555 50332173507
Product ID 27740487 95774262
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap -
Release Date October, 2005 February, 2010
Family Line Olympus EVOLT Olympus Stylus
Product MPN   
MPN E-500 AOLYST8010BK3
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From $649.95
Olympus STYLUS TOUGH-8010
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 / mju Tough- 8010 Digital Camera
From $146.89

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • None Yet
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

4.4
Based on 5 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Quality lens (1)
  • Stylish (1)
  • Energy Efficient (1)
  • Intuitive (1)
  • Fast Shutter (1)
  • waterproof (1)
  • Simple Setup (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (1)
Good For
  • Business (1)
  • Beach (1)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
  • Women (1)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Action (1)
  • Men (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
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Consumer Reviews

3

Great for teens and even adults!

byneedgoodreview Nov 25, 2011
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros It cannot be broken!
Cons It still can get dents.
Recommended it? Yes

I went to Best Buy and bought this camera about a year ago. I chose it because I wanted a camera I could use on vacations and when I just wanted to run around and take some photos fast. This is probably one of the beset cameras I have ever had1 I can drop it, swim in a pool with it and carry it... Read full review »

1

if you have kids this is a must

bygreensavein Apr 7, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Lightweight
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

I love this camera. Went snorkeling with it in Maui (don't forget the camera "life jacket"). Takes great pictures and it's digital. I felt like a pro because everyone had disposable cameras-only half of those will be worth keeping. Used it at a party and the beautification feature was really nice... Read full review »

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