Perfect for producing elaborate photography from the professional or the beginner, this Olympus digital camera packs tons of features into its compact body. Delivering SLR performance at an affordable price, this digital camera offers a Dust Reduction System to clean photos of unwanted spots. With 8 megapixel resolution and a TruePic TURBO Image Processor, this Olympus EVOLT definitely stands out from competing digital cameras. Compatible with different Olympus Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses, this digital camera boasts a 2.5” HyperCrystal LCD screen. For a digital photography experience unmatched by any other camera, bring home this Olympus EVOLT E-500.
| Main Features |
|---|
| Brand |
Olympus |
| Product Line |
EVOLT |
| Camera Type |
SLR / Large |
| Type of User |
Professional, Intermediate |
| Operating System Compatibility |
PC, Mac |
| Bundled Accessories |
Software, Zoom Lens, Batteries, USB Cable, Video Cable, Shoulder Strap, Battery Charger |
| Color |
Black |
| Warranty |
1 Year |
| Performance Features |
|---|
| Connectors |
USB 2.0: 1 |
| Self Timer |
2 Sec, 12 Sec |
| Tripod Mount |
With Tripod Mount |
| Remote Control |
With Remote Control |
| Power Source |
Lithium Ion: 1 |
| Image Quality |
|---|
| Resolution |
8 Megapixels |
| Image Sensor |
CCD |
| Image Sensor Size |
4/3 in |
| Still Image Capture Resolution |
3264 x 2448 Pixels |
| Still Image Capture Speed |
2.5 Frames per second |
| Still Image Format |
RAW, DCF, JPEG, TIFF |
| Photo Quality Print |
Up to 11 X 14" |
| Shooting Modes |
Macro, Sports, Sunset, Indoor, Portrait, Landscape, Beach/Snow, Night Scene, Fireworks Mode |
| Compression Modes |
Fine, Normal, SuperFine |
| Photo Effects |
Sepia, Vivid, Natural, Black & White |
| Lens |
|---|
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Optical Zoom |
3.2 X |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Focus Type |
Auto, Manual, Single AF, Continuous AF |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Max Focal Length |
44.4 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Min. Focal Length |
14 Mm |
| Viewfinder |
|---|
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Size |
2.5 in |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
215250 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
215250 Pixels |
| LCD Screen Resolution |
215250 Pixels |
| Exposure Control |
|---|
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| ISO Rating |
100, 800, 400, 200, 1600, Auto |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Exposure Settings |
Auto Exposure, Manual Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Exposure Bracketing, Exposure Compensation |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Min. Shutter Speed |
2 Sec |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| Metering |
Spot, Center Weighted |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| White Balance |
Preset, Custom, Automatic |
| Flash |
|---|
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash |
Built In |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Modes |
Fill, Auto, Slow Sync |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Mode |
Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction |
With Red Eye Reduction |
| Memory |
|---|
| Storage Type |
Compact Flash, xD-Picture Card, Compact Flash Type II |
| Storage Type |
Compact Flash, xD-Picture Card, Compact Flash Type II |
| Video |
|---|
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Video Standard Type |
PAL, NTSC |
| Dimensions |
|---|
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Height |
3.7 in |
| Width |
5.1 in |
| Width |
5.1 in |
| Width |
5.1 in |
| Width |
5.1 in |
| Depth |
2.6 in |
| Depth |
2.6 in |
| Depth |
2.6 in |
| Depth |
2.6 in |
| Weight |
15.3 Oz |
| Weight |
15.3 Oz |
| Weight |
15.3 Oz |
| Weight |
15.3 Oz |
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