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 Screen size | 2.5 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 400 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 8 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CCD |
|---|---|
| Image sensor format | Four Thirds |
| Sensor size | 0.68 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 9.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 8.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Lens mount | Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Magnification (Crop factor) | 2.0 x |
| AF assist (auto-focus assist light) | Flash |
| Focal length multiplier | 2x |
| Autofocus | Single |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock | no |
| Manual focus | yes |
| Number of focus points | 3 |
| Max number of AF points (incl. assistant) | 3 |
| Image stabiliser | Lens based only |
| Phase detection autofocus | yes |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 60.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | yes |
| Aperture priority | yes |
| Number of exposures | 3 |
| Exposure compensation plus | 5 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -5 |
| Expousure compensation steps |
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| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Self-timer delay | 2.0 s |
| Flash sync speed | 1/180s |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 13 |
| Flash modes | Redeye Reduction |
| External flash connection | Hot shoe |
| Flash metering system | FP-TTL |
| External flash | yes |
| Continuous drive | 2.5 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Speed (JPEG) | 2.5 fps |
| Speed (RAW) | 2.5 fps |
| Exposure bracketing | 0.3 - 1.0±EV |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR |
|---|---|
| Body material | Plastic |
| Colour of product | Black |
| Anti-dust system | yes |
| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards | CF |
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| Storage types |
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| HDMI | no |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Remote control | yes |
| PictBridge | yes |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Firewire | no |
| ISO Auto | yes |
|---|---|
| ISO minimum | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 400 |
| Boosted ISO maximum | 1600 |
| Maximum image resolution | 3264 x 2448 px |
| White balance presets | 8 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats |
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| Photo effects |
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| Image stabilization type | No |
| Supported aspect ratios | 4:3 |
| HDR | no |
| AEB/HDR support | yes |
| Screen size | 2.5 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 215000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Live view | no |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95.0 % |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.9 x |
| Separate info display | no |
| Video recording | yes |
|---|---|
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 2.5 fps |
| Weight | 15.34 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.1 in |
| Height | 3.72 in |
| Depth | 2.6 in |
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion |
|---|
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | no |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
Olympus E-500 is a 8.0MP Advanced DSLR camera with a Four Thirds sized CCD sensor and Four Thirds mount. Read our E-500 review to find its pros and cons.
The new Olympus E-500 camera represents an excellent choice for keen photographers who want better performance, functionality and flexibility than a high-end digicam can provide. The E-500 is the lightest interchangeable-lens DSLR available and, with the supplied 14-45mm lens attached, one of the most comfortable to hold and operate. With its 8-megapixel, Four Thirds System CCD sensor it can also capture 8-megapixel images in RAW, TIFF or JPEG format.
Does it make a mark?
Another brilliant entry into the SLR range, Olympus' E-500 provides everything one could want in an advanced camera, with a competitive RRP and patented dust reduction to boot.
The E-500 EVOLT was announced on 26th September 2005, almost exactly a year after the E-300 which was the first affordable Four Thirds System digital SLR. The E-500 features an eight megapixel Kodak 4/3 Type CCD sensor, a Four Thirds System lens mount and a more traditional pentaprism viewfinder. Appearance wise the E-500 looks more like a traditional film SLR than the long and flat E-300 with its sideways swinging mirror and viewfinder setup. Improvements over the E-300 include an all new metering system, a larger 2.5" LCD monitor, better control layout and other firmware delivered improvements.
The Olympus E-500 is set to give the Canon EOS 350D and Nikon D50 a run for their money.
Olympus Evolt E-500
The Olympus E-500 offers 8MP resolution and dust prevention
Detailed review of Olympus EVOLT E-500, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.
Pros · High resolution, pleasing color rendition, snappy contrast, superb image quality at ISO 100-400 · Supersonic Wave filter is highly effective in removing dust from CCD sensor · Overall speed should satisfy most photo enthusiasts · Vast range of features to satisfy both novices and experienced digital shooters · Two lens kit offers excellent value
Features & Controls The eye level viewfinder is equipped with an EP-5 eyecup and shows 95% of the field of view and includes dioptric compensation (-3 / +1). This 10mm high-eyepoint viewfinder allows for easy composition, even when wearing eyeglasses. Inside the viewfinder is a fixed,
