Olympus EVOLT-500 Digital SLR Camera, 8 Megapixel, with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ, and 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 EZ Digital Zoom Lenses

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Olympus EVOLT-500 Digital SLR Camera, 8 Megapixel, with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ, and 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 EZ Digital Zoom Lenses Specifications

Type
  • Type

    Interchangeable Digital SLR Camera

Image Sensor

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  • Type

    4/3 type Full Frame Transfer Type CCD solid-state image sensor

Recording System

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  • Recording Format

    DCF (JPEG), TIFF, RAW

Viewfinder

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  • Type

    Eye level Penta Dach Mirror type Optical View Finder

Playback Monitor

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  • Type

    HyperCrystal LCD (TFT Color LCD)

Auto Focus

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  • Type

    TTL Phase Difference Detection System

Exposure Control

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  • Light Metering Mode

    Digital ESP/Center Weighted Average/Spot (Approx. 2%)/Spot with Highlight, shadow control

White Balance System

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  • WB mode

    Auto WB, Preset WB, Custom WB, One-touch WB

Color Mode

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  • Color Space

    sRGB/AdobeRGB

Image Quality

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  • Sharpness

    5 levels in each Picture mode

Shutter

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  • Type

    Electronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter

Drive System

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  • Drive Mode

    Single/Sequential Shooting

Control Panel

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  • Control Panel Information

    Flash mode, Flash compensation value indication, Metering mode, Focus mode, Record mode, Aperture value, Shutter speed, Battery check, Number of storable still pictures, Image quality adjustment, ISO, Color space, Mono tone, Hi/Lo Key, White balance, Remote control, Self-timer, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation indicator, AF frame, Number of storable sequential pictures, (Continued)

Flash Control

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  • Type

    TTL Auto FP/TTL Auto for Olympus Dedicated Flash

Playback

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  • Display Mode

    Single/Zoom ( 2/3/4/6/8/10/14x)/Index (4/9/16/25 frames)/Calendar View/Slide Show/Light Box View

Erase/Protect Function

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  • Erase Mode

    Single/All/Selected

Customize

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  • Custom Reset

    2 types

External Connector

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  • Personal Computer Interface

    Full Speed USB 2.0 (12Mb/s)

Power Supply

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  • Battery

    Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1/3x CR123A with LBH-1

Size/Weight

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  • Dimensions

    5 x 3.7 x 2.6 in. (129.5 x 94.5 x 66 mm)

Operating Environment

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  • Temperature

    Operating Range: 32°F to 104°F ( 0°C to 40°C);
    Storage Range: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)

  • Media

    Compact Flash Card (Type I, II), Micro Drive, xD Picture Card (Dual Slot)

  • Imaging Size

    17.3mm x 13.0mm

  • Lens Mount

    Four Thirds Mount

  • Compatible Lens

    Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens

  • Effective Pixel Number

    8.15 million pixels

  • Aspect

    4:3

  • Filter Array

    Primary color filter (RGB)

  • Dust Protect Filter

    Yes - Supersonic Wave Filter

  • Recording Mode

    JPEG, TIFF Ver. 6.0 (Exif 2.2), RAW (12bit

  • RAW + JPEG Recording

    Yes: RAW + SHQ/HQ/SQ modes

  • File Size

    RAW: 3264 x 2448 Uncompressed Approx. 13.6 MB
    TIFF: 3264 x 2448 Uncompressed Approx. 24.5 MB
    SHQ: 3264 x 2448 1/2.7 Approx. 6.4 MB
    HQ: 3264 x 2448 1/4 / 1/8 1/12 Approx. 4.5 / 2.5 / 1.8MB

  • File Size

    RAW: 3264 x 2448 Uncompressed Approx. 13.6 MB
    TIFF: 3264 x 2448 Uncompressed Approx. 24.5 MB
    SHQ: 3264 x 2448 1/2.7 Approx. 6.4 MB
    HQ: 3264 x 2448 1/4 / 1/8 1/12 Approx. 4.5 / 2.5 / 1.8MB

  • View field coverage

    Approx. 95%

  • View field coverage

    Approx. 95%

  • Magnification

    Approx. x 0.9 with 50 mm Lens set to infinity on -1diopter

  • Eye Point

    Approx. 10mm

  • Diopter Adjustment

    Built-in type -3.0 to +1.0 diopter

  • Focusing Screen

    Fixed type

  • Mirror

    Quick Return Mirror

  • Viewfinder information

    AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation valueindication, Metering mode, Battry check, Exposure mode, Record mode

  • Eye Piece Shutter

    Interchangeable type, EP-4 supplied

  • Depth of Field Preview

    One-touch WB Button (Customizable)

  • Size

    2.5 inch

  • Pixel Number

    215,250 pixels

  • Brightness Control

    +/- 7 steps

  • Focus Mode

    Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus / S-AF + MF/ C-AF + MF

  • Focus Area

    3 points

  • Detection Range

    EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100)

  • Detection Range

    EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100)

  • Focus Area Selection

    Automatic Selectable / Manual Selectable

  • AF Assist Lamp

    Built-in Flash type

  • AF Lock

    Locked by first position of Shutter Button/ AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)

  • Focus Tracking

    Available in Continuous AF Mode

  • Manual Focus

    Available by rotation of a Lens Focus ring
    Available for setting Manual focus operation in AF Mode

  • Exposure Mode

    Full Auto, Program with Program Shift/Shutter Priority/Aperture Priority/Manual/Scene Program AE/Scene Select AE

  • Scene Program

    Portrait/Landscape/Macro/Sports/Night Scene & Portrait

  • Scene Select

    Portrait/Landscape/Landscape & Portrait/Night Scene/Night Scene & Portrait/Firework/Sunset/Macro/Sports/High-Key/Low-Key/ Documents/Beach & Snow/Candle/Children

  • Sensitivity

    Auto: ISO100 to 400 Manual: ISO100 to 400, Expandable to 1600 (in each 1/3 EV step possible) (Noise filter is selectable in ISO boost)

  • Exposure Compensation

    Up to +/- 5 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step

  • AE Lock

    Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)

  • Exposure Bracketing

    3 Frames in +/- 1, 2/3, 1/2 or 1/3 EV step

  • Preset WB

    Lamp1(3000k) / Fluorescent 1 (4000k) / Fluorescent 2 (4500k) / Fluorescent 3 (6600k) / Daylight (5300k) / Claudy (6000k) / Shade (7500k)

  • WB Compensation

    R-B/G-M up to +/- 7 step in each 2mired step for each Auto / Preset setting

  • Custom WB Compensation

    up to +/- 7 step
    2000-6000K in 100K steps
    6000-8000K in 200K steps
    8000-10000K in 500K steps

  • One-touch Mode

    4 one-touch Settings

  • WB Bracketing

    3 Frames with +/- 4/8/12 mired steps

  • Picture Mode

    3 Frames with +/- 4/8/12 mired steps

  • Saturation

    5 levels in each Vivid, Natural and Muted mode

  • Contrast

    5 levels in each Picture mode

  • Shutter Speed

    A,P,Ps: 1/4000 to 60 Sec. (depends on conditions) S: 1/4000 to 60 Sec. M: 1/4000 to 60 Sec. and Bulb (up to 8 minutes) AUTO: 1/4000 to 2 Sec. Scene: 1/4000 to 2 Sec (depends on selected mode)

  • Self Timer

    12 or 2 Sec (possible to cancel)

  • Remote Control

    Wireless with bulb function by RM-1 (RM-1:option)

  • Sequential Shooting Speed

    Approx. 2.5 fps.

  • Max. Frame Number on Sequential Shooting

    RAW; TIFF:4 Frames JPEG (HQ, SQ); Up to full capacity with high speed Media (with SanDisk Extreme III CF card on default image quality mode HQ 1/8})

  • Control Panel Information

    (Continued) Exposure compensation value indication, Auto bracket, Noise reduction, Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting, Color saturation compensation value indication, Sharpness compensation indication value, AE bracket, WB bracket

  • Built-in Flash

    Yes. Flash Guide Number: 13

  • Flash Modes

    Auto/Red-eye Reduction/Slow synchro/ Fill-in for Exclusive Flash

  • X-Sync Speed

    X = 1/180 Sec.

  • Intensity Control

    Up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step

  • Syncro Timing

    Front curtain and Rear curtain selectable

  • Multi Flash Control

    Yes (control built in and ext FL flash independently)

  • nformation

    Exposure Mode, Metering Mode, Shutter Speed, F-Stop, Compensation level, ISO, Color Space, WB Mode, WB Compensation Level, Focal Length, Focus Area, File type, Picture Mode

  • Image Protect Mode

    Single

  • Languages

    English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean (depending on region)

  • Personal Computer Connector

    USB connector: MiniB

  • Video Signal Output

    Video Out Jack (NTSC or PAL selectable)

  • X-synchronization Socket (PC Socket)

    Hot Shoe

  • Remote Cable

    N/A

  • Battery Check

    Automatic check

  • Sleep Mode

    Yes (1, 3, 5, 10 min. selectable)

  • Date/Time saving

    Approx. 5 months using the built-in battery

  • Weight

    15.34 oz. (435 g) [body only]

  • Humidity

    Operating Range; 30 to 90%,
    Storage Range; 10% to 90%

  • UPC Code

    10050332299402

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About Olympus EVOLT-500 Digital SLR Camera, 8 Megapixel, with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ, and 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 EZ Digital Zoom Lenses

• 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.

25 SHOOTING MODES:
• The EVOLT E-500 makes it so simple to capture great pictures with 15 easily selectable scene modes and 10 exposure modes that all you need to do is point it in the right direction.

ALL DIGITAL LENSES:
• Each pristine Zuiko digital-specific lens is perfectly matched to the camera's image sensor and features an internal CPU for direct communication with the camera to produce super sharp, bright, colorful pictures from edge-to-edge.

BIG, BRIGHT 2.5" HYPERCRYSTAL LCD:
• View and share pictures with outstanding color and contrast - up to a 160-degree viewing angle, from left to right and up and down - on this super high-resolution 2.5" HyperCrystal LCD that makes pictures stand out and menu options and icons simple to see.

DUAL MEDIA SLOTS:
• Shoot, store or backup pictures on your preferred choice of an XD-Picture Card, CompactFlash or both with the convenience of two media card slots SPEED AND QUALITY WITH TRUEPIC:
• The exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor delivers a camera that responds with impressive speed from the moment it's turned on and smooth, colorful images every time.

SPOTLESS PICTURES:
• People don't promote what they can't fix. That's why Olympus is the only one to speak up against dust and deliver the exclusive Supersonic Wave FilterTM that vibrates 35,000 times per second to eliminate dust from the image sensor and any concern you'll ever have about changing lenses...anywhere.

ADVANCED 8 MEGAPIXEL CCD:
• The full-frame transfer CCD is designed to capture more information from each individual pixel to help you receive brilliant results from edge-to-edge with a full range of color, contrast and detail.

• Patented Dust Reduction System uses the Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) to loosen and remove any and all dust and debris from the image sensor. The SWF vibrates at a rate of 35,000 times per second upon start-up as well as when manually activated - and is unnoticeable to the user - for clear, aberration-free images.

This removal of dust also means you never have to worry about changing lenses because if anything gets in, the SWF will get it out.

Capture sharp, detailed photos quickly. The exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor provides accelerated performance such as a faster start-up time, rapid shot-to-shot speed, and quicker playback of smooth, detail-rich photos.

Olympus EVOLT-500 Digital SLR Camera, 8 Megapixel, with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ, and 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 EZ Digital Zoom Lenses Features

  • The advanced 8 megapixel full frame transfer CCD uses less space on the chip fordata transfer and instead utilizes more of the pixel area to capture data, thereby resulting in images with a higher sensitivity, higher dynamic range, lower noise and better overall quality.
  • A large, high-resolution 2.5" LCD provides a big canvas with which to review andshare pictures and features HyperCrystal technology so you can even do so up to a 160-degree viewing angle, left to right and up and down. The big screen also makes it easier to use the menu, identify icons and adjust settings.
  • Compatible with the largest selection of digital specific lenses anywhere. Each Zuiko lens is precision-crafted to deliver pristine images and is perfectly matched to the camera's image sensor for amazing sharpness and color from one edge of the image to the other.
  • Get great photos while barely lifting a finger with 15 scene modes. Just select the one you want from the menu - Beach and Snow, Portrait, Landscape, Sports andmore - and press the shutter button. That's it.
  • For a bit more say in your photos' appearance, choose between 6 basic modes (Auto, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Macro, and Sports) while stillleaving the aperture and shutter speed settings to the camera itself.
  • Exercise total control with creative modes like Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual.
  • Shoot using any of five metering modes including the new 49-point Digital ESP metering, center-weighted average metering, spot metering, highlight spot metering (for clean, true whites with detail), and shadow spot metering (for rich blacks with detail).
  • Use the five most popular black-and-white modes - Yellow, Orange, Red, Green, and Normal (no filter) - to expand your ability to add even more drama to your black-and-white pictures.
  • Additional features:
  • Automatic pop-up flash provides just the right amount of illumination when necessary and remains out of the way (closed) when not.
  • Select the level of lighting you want via any of the seven (7) available flash modes.
  • Stable and lightweight body is designed with ergonomic styling and an advanced grip making it extremely comfortable to handle and use.
  • Dual Media Slots let you capture, store, and backup photos on an xD-Picture Card, CompactFlash card or both.
  • R, G, B Histogram available with both highlight and shadow waning.
  • PictBridge-compatible.
  • Select from left, center, or right Auto Focus points either automatically or manually.
  • Use the AF Illuminator to focus in dim light or darkness.
  • Shoot using any of five focus modes: C-AF, S-AF, MF, S-AF+MF, C-AF+MF.
  • Choose White Balance or Preset White Balance with the exclusive one-touch WB button on the back of the camera.
  • Eliminate unwanted image noise with Noise Reduction.
  • Control color saturation, contrast and sharpness levels separately for each fileby selecting any of three available color parameters: Vivid (for printer-ready colors); Natural (for true, accurate colors); and Muted (ideal for Photoshop® users who enhance/scale images).
  • Add dramatic effects of color to your black-and-white pictures such as sepia, blue, green, and purple.
  • Choose your preference from two color space settings, sRGB or Adobe RGB, for desired results.
  • Customize the settings that best suit your subject with Contrast, Sharpness and Tone Controls.
  • Olympus Zuiko 14mm - 45mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Digital Zoom Lens:
  • Sturdy and versatile lens delivers stunning images even as close as 15 inches.
  • This compact, lightweight standard zoom lens covers the focal distances most commonly used in normal photography, from wide-angle to short-tele-angle.
  • It offers superb cost performance, and because it was designed specifically for use with digital cameras, it also provides excellent image quality. It is ideal not only for first-time SLR digital camera users, but also for advanced users in need of a lens for day-to-day use.
  • Compact, lightweight "Designed for Digital" standard zoom lens providing the equivalent of a 28-90mm focal length on a 35mm film camera
  • Compact, lightweight "Designed for Digital" standard zoom lens providing the equivalent of a 28-90mm focal length on a 35mm film camera
  • This ultra, compact, lightweight 3.2x standard zoom lens covers the zoom range most frequently used in normal photography. Because it was designed specifically for use with digital cameras, it also provides extremely good image quality all the way out to the periphery of the image.
  • At around 285g, this product is the perfect everyday lens for the photographer on the move.
  • The interchangeable Zuiko Digital 40-150mm f3.5-4.5 lens (equivalent to 80-300mmin 35mm photography) is perfect for everything from portraits to sports scenes.
  • It features a 3.8x zoom, a f3.5-4.5 brightness for effects like background blurring and compression, a new multi-coating and reliable metal lens mount, along with 13 elements in 10 groups and a weight of just 15.75 oz./450 grams (approx.).

What's in the box:

  • EVOLT E-500 Body
  • 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
  • 40-150mm f3.5/4.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
  • USB Cable
  • Video Cable
  • Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLM-1)
  • Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCM-2)
  • Shoulder Strap
  • OLYMPUS Master Editing Software CD-ROM
  • Manuals
  • Olympus Warranty Card