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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...
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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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Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with...
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Compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced* and featuring Shake Reduction, the affordable PENTAX K100D is the kind of camera that makes history. Picture a large 2.5 inch LCD monitor with 210,000 pixel resolution and a friendly Mode Dial offering Auto Picture and Picture modes as well as new Scene modes for even simpler photography. The 6.1 megapixel APS-C size CCD and sophisticated 16-segment multi-pattern metering delivers outstanding image reproduction, while the bright, high-precision PENTAX mirror viewfinder features with 0.85X magnification. All these features combine in a compact design with high-rigidity stainless-steel chassis that is built to last. Less
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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SLR/Professional
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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1.24 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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6.3 Megapixel
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Features
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Red-eye Correction
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Camera Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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6.3 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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3264 x 2448
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3200 x 2400
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2560 x 1920
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1600 x 1200
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1024 x 768
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3008 x 2008
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2400 x 1600
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1536 x 1024
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Interchangeable Lenses
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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| Exposure Control |
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Shutter Speed
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60 - 1/4000 sec
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30 - 1/4000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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2.8 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Flash (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Forced On
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In & External
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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Auto
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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3200
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File Size (High Res.)
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24.5 MB (5 images on 128MB card)
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6 MB (21 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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CompactFlash Card Type I
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CompactFlash Card Type II
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IBM Microdrive
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xD Picture Card
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SD Card
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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TIFF
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Raw Image
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JPEG
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Raw Image
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EXIF 2.2
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DCF
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DPOF
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.1 MB (about 1,280 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Uncompressed
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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Without Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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Without Built-in Speaker
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Without Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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Optical (Through-the-lens)
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LCD Screen Resolution
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215,250 pixels
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210,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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1.24 lb.
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Depth
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3.7 in.
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2.8 in.
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Height
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2.6 in.
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3.6 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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5.1 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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050332156555
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840356864952
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Product ID
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27740487
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35415519
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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4 x AA Rechargeable Batteries
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Strap
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Release Date
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October, 2005
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July, 2006
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Family Line
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Olympus EVOLT
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Pentax K
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MPN
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E-500
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K100D
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
From
$649.95
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Pentax K100D Digital Camera
$829.99
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Body-integral anti-shake, superior Pentax optics & build quality
Cons
No anti-dust feature for the sensor
Recommended it?
Yes
I bought my Pentax K100D when I was ready to move up from my Olympus superzoom "prosumer" point & shoot camera.
I bought it to get into digital SLRs. I already have an outstanding Olympus OM system for film, and a nice little Canon Elph for a pocket size digital. I wanted top-quality optics,...
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Pros
Great UI<br>Image Quality<br>Feels Great<br>Best beginner...
Cons
Sometimes images come out underexposed<br>Annoying gel stripe on the left
Recommended it?
Yes
I've had this camera for about two years and I am very pleased with it. I only paid around $280 for the whole kit, which was a great value. The choice was between a Canon S3 and the Pentax, and I went for this K100D and still haven't regretted it.
Interface:
This camera is pretty easy...
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