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Olympus EVOLT E-500

Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera

Olympus Stylus 1000 / µ Digital 1000

Olympus Stylus 1000 / µ Digital 1000 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
10 megapixels deliver premium quality images and unparalleled performance. The irresistible Stylus 1000 expands on the heritage of its Stylus predecessors - combining high-end quality and a... More
10 megapixels deliver premium quality images and unparalleled performance. The irresistible Stylus 1000 expands on the heritage of its Stylus predecessors - combining high-end quality and a sleek, attractive design. Digital Image Stabilization, Bright Capture Technology and Perfect Fix guarantee superior results regardless of the shooting conditions. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - 5x
Camera Type SLR/Professional Compact
Weight 0.96 lb. 0.31 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.4 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 3x
Features Red-eye Correction -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 8.9 Megapixel 10.4 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 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736
Video   
Video Resolutions - 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
Video Format - QuickTime • Motion JPEG
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses -
Optical Zoom - 3x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus
Focal Length - 7.4 - 22.2 mm
Macro Focus Range - 3.9 - 23.6 in. (w) / 3.9 - 23.6 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens - 35 - 105 mm
Focus Range - 23.6 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f2.8/f4.7 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/4000 sec 1/2 - 1/1000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.5 Frames 3.6 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 Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 64 • 6400
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 • xD Picture Card
Compression Type JPEG • TIFF • Raw Image JPEG • DPOF
File Size (Low Res.) 0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed -
Built-in Memory Size - 28.5 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 12 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker Without Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 215,250 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
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 Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions   
Weight 0.96 lb. 0.31 lb.
Depth 3.7 in. 0.89 in.
Height 2.6 in. 2.2 in.
Width 5 in. 3.8 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332156555 050332158917
Product ID 27740487 36485679
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger • Strap Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger
Release Date October, 2005 -
Family Line Olympus EVOLT Olympus Stylus
Product MPN   
MPN E-500 STYLUS 1000
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
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Olympus Stylus 1000 / µ Digital 1000
Olympus Stylus 1000 / µ Digital 1000 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 22 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Consumer Reviews

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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

3.0
Based on 2 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

16

Good all around camera

byctm78 Jan 27, 2007
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to use, stylish looking, 10 megapixels!
Cons Irregular size, low light not great, case?
Recommended it? Yes

Just upgraded from an Olympus Stylus 600. Purchased from Amazon.com with the 2GB XD card bundle for approximately $340.

The battery came with a charge, so it was ready to go right out of the box. The built-in memory will only hold 10 or so pictures, so purchasing an additional XD card is... Read full review »

13

3x Better Than A 3.2mp Camera?...No!

bysuplex Jan 21, 2007
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Image Stabilization, 32mb Internal Memory, Large LCD Screen, Multiple Picture Modes.
Cons Grainy Picture Quality, ISO goes to 6400 (Too High), Poor With Dark Colors.
Recommended it? No

The Olympus Stylus 1000 is the 10mp leader of the "Stylus" line of Cameras, however it's performance is far from "in the lead".

A few years ago my Father received an Olympus Stylus 300 (3.2mp Camera) for Christmas. The pictures it took were so beautiful, that when it came time for me to... Read full review »

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