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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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Panasonic GF3 12MP Compact System Camera with 14-42mm Lens. 12 megapixels. 3in screen with Live View. ISO range from 100 to 6400. Continuous shooting up to 4 frames per second (JPEG). Memory...
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Panasonic GF3 12MP Compact System Camera with 14-42mm Lens. 12 megapixels. 3in screen with Live View. ISO range from 100 to 6400. Continuous shooting up to 4 frames per second (JPEG). Memory card compatibility: SD, SDHC, SDXC. PictBridge compatible. Full auto and manual settings. Image stabilisation system. Optical. Built-in flash. 1080 HD recording with sound. Video playback with sound. Accessories included: shoulder strap, AV cable and USB cable. Li-Ion batteries (included). Focal length 14-42mm. Aperture f/3.5-5.6. Built-in lens image stabilization. Filter size 35mm. Zoom lens. Accessories included: hood and lens caps. Weight 165g. EAN/Barcode: 5025232637638. By Panasonic. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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HD Recording Format
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1080i (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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480p
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Camera Type
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SLR/Professional
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Micro Four Thirds / Prosumer
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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0.49 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2.5 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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13.1 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Features
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Red-eye Correction
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Image Stabilization
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Face Detection
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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8.9 Megapixel
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13.1 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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Live MOS
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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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4000 x 3000
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Video Resolutions
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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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QuickTime
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Motion JPEG
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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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Optical Zoom
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3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Focal Length
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14 mm
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35mm Zoom Lens
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28 mm
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Aperture Range
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f2.5 (w)
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Shutter Speed
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60 - 1/4000 sec
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60 - 1/4 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2.5 Frames
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3.5 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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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Shade (Preset)
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Halogen (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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Rear Sync Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In & External
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Built-In
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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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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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24.5 MB (5 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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SDHC Card
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SDXC 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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Raw Image
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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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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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10 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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With Built-in Microphone
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Built-in Speaker
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Without Built-in Speaker
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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Touchscreen Panel
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With Touchscreen Panel
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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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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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215,250 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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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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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Microsoft Windows 7
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.96 lb.
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0.49 lb.
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Depth
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3.7 in.
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1.3 in.
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Height
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2.6 in.
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2.6 in.
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Width
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5 in.
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4.2 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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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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Product ID
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27740487
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109604746
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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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Release Date
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October, 2005
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Family Line
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Olympus EVOLT
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Panasonic Lumix
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| Product MPN |
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MPN
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E-500
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DMCGF3KEBK
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera
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$649.95
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Panasonic DMC-GF3 Digital Camera with 14-42mm lens
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$339.00
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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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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Small size, good feature set for the price, can take good photos and video.
Cons
Not much cheaper than a DSLR; lacks optical viewfinder, hot shoe; uses a battery pack
Recommended it?
Yes
I finally broke down and bought a DSLR to replace my older superzoom point-and-shoot (P&S) camera. I originally considered a Canon DSLR, since the entry model camera was pretty cheap over the holidays (about $500), but after looking at the different cameras and options, I settled on this Panasonic...
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