Comments about Olympus 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:

I've had this camera for over a year now and it always has been and still is reliable. It is fairly easy to learn without the manual, but it takes time and a lot of playing with the settings. The focus is pretty fast and accurate, but when trying to photograph airplanes flying at a distance it tends to run through the entire focus range. The only real problem I have is that the 14-45mm kit lens isn't as sharp as I'd like, but that's not a big deal, I recently bought a Sigma lens kit with the 18-50mm and 55-200mm for about [$] and they work great. There is a noticeable difference in macro pictures.Overall this is an awesome camera and makes very nice prints even up to a 20x30in. poster. I love this camera and I would definitely buy this camera again. Thanks Olympus.

Comments about Olympus 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:

I must say I am very impressed with this camera. I've always, ALWAYS been a Canon man. In my studio are the a Rebel xti, and a A2. I've only touched a nikon once and enjoyed it just a little. I took a chance on this camera just to see what it could do for the price and I was floored! I'd never leave Canon but this camera is operating well as my backup. The picture quality is great and the lenses have worked well other than a few minor focusing problems. You cannot beat what you are getting for the price. Definitely good for the amatuer.

Comments about Olympus 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:

The response time is fast, the color accurate, the picture focus clear even at high zoom with the 40-150mm lens. The learning time is relatively short, but the manual must be read. Thus far I have only taken pictures through the view finder, but I am sure there is a way to use the LCD. Since I prefer this method, I am not at a loss. My only complaint is that the view finder is located so that each time I use it, my nose smears the LCD.

Comments about Olympus 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:

This is a great little package for the money with good lens coverage. The "white balance issues" written about in other reviews seems a little overplayed unless you're a pro. This is a good solid camera with a great Zuiko lens kit.

Comments about Olympus 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:

This is a great deal, Its like buying 2 lens and getting the body free. The ZUIKO DIGITAL lens are fast and light, prefect for hiking or backpacking.

Comments about Olympus 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:

Excellent quality camera. Takes great, clear pictures and has very little lag time. I am able to take quick consecutive pictures. Very strong construction too, my one year old son pulled it off a desk onto a tile floor. The lens did break but the body is fine and still works. I love that it also takes two types of memory cards.

Comments about Olympus 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:

The overall use of the product is great and provides some quality photo's. I've taken this camera all over the world and have captured some excpetional photo's both at night and day. I've also gotten some great action shots. It could be a little better at focusing on action shots, but it does Ok. The built in flash is a little over powering indoors in low light situations and it also has some difficulty focusing indoors if there isn't enough light. Although, when you add on the external flash unit, many of the lowlight situations are resolved. Overall, great camera for the hobbyist looking for high quality photo's with the flexibility of a SLR camera.

Comments about Olympus 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:

This camera is the best deal around. The 2 lenses work great and the camera itself does everything I was hoping it would!

Comments about Olympus 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:

I have a small photo business and although not listed as a pro SLR it does everthing I need it to do.

Comments about Olympus 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:

He/she would not doubt if he/she had to choose among the cameras of the market, he/she choose this same one again I have experiences with other marks (Nikon, Minolta), and he/she would not doubt to choose this envelope anyone of the previous marks, this product fills for complete all my expectations, I have but of 15 years like fond photographer and the warm one that he/she gives this product, in anyone of its program is exceptional, there are not words to describe the sensation of satisfaction when seeing the results.

Comments about Olympus 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:

The things which annoy me about the camera are relatively minor: smaller than avg. viewfinder, slow kit lenses, and (because of that) a fair amount of AF seeking in low light settings. Having said that, the Zuiko kit lenses are no slower than Canon or Nikon at entry level, and are faster than some, especially at the smaller apertures. Overall, the kit lenses perform well. I haven't been disappointed with the glass quality.

Within a month I purchased a Zuiko 50mm f2.0 macro lens for closeup work and for low light shooting. It makes a big difference, and the glass is also better quality. A few months later I purchased an Olympus MF-1 adapter and an old OM 300mm f4.5 telephoto. Other adapter rings are available (not from Olympus) which permit using older 35mm-mount lenses from Canon, Nikon, and Minolta on the E500 body. They are used in Manual mode, with slight adjustments needed for exposure, but for far less than the cost of a digital lens, additional reach is possible with the older glass available. Sigma is now making several lenses for the Four Thirds system, including 135-400mm tele (270-800 35mm equiv.), 50-500mm tele (100-1000 35mm equiv).

As for the camera body itself, it is a detail oriented person's dream. I really appreciate the camera's layout. Buttons are, for the most part, well situated and important settings are contollable without recourse to menus. It doesn't take long to learn to adjust and shoot without ever taking your eye from the viewfinder.

Canon and Nikon can't match this quality at this price. The Oly E500 two lens kit is the best Bang for the Buck! Their customer support in NY was very responsive and provided quick turnaround and reliable work when needed.

Comments about Olympus 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:

Great deal! The price was reasonable. Many features, a few I won't use, but I am glad to have the choices.

Comments about Olympus 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:

Overall, an excellent camera. The two-lens package gives an excellent amount of equipment for the money. The biggest disadvantage is the narrow viewfinder. I wear glasses, so it may not be an issue for those who don't. [...] Still, the problem isn't terrible.

Comments about Olympus 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:

I have enjoyed the pictures I have taken with this camera. It sure beats my old Nikon.

Comments about Olympus 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:

This is a great camera,with wonderful lenses. It has a good grip, wonderful balance and weight, the colors are near perfect.

Comments about Olympus 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:

Great camera and lense set. I tried the Sony A100 and Rebel 10mp. I owned a Nikon D70s. I really like this camera. Light, well built, and a bargain. Try it and you'll like it!!!

Comments about Olympus 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:

I am not a pro...really a point and shoot kind of guy, and I have been extremely pleased with the ease of use and the quality of the pictures.

I have shot weddings, travel, events, indoor and outdoor, and everyone thinks the pictures are great and assumes I am a professional.

Thanks Olympus for a GREAT product!

Comments about Olympus 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:

I have owned several Olympus SLRs starting with the OM-3. I have found them to be solidly built, high quality, and utterly relaible. After enarly a year of usage, I believe I can say the same about the E-500. While some call the controls complicated, I find them consistent with many other digital SLRs offering similar capabilites. The sensor has reasonable noise levels even using ISO 1600 in low light conditions. Burst mode with high speed CF cards allows continuous shooting until you reach the capacity of the card using only moderate compression. The lenses are very high quality though I would have preferred them to be faster. I find the 40-150 mm lens to be excellent for wildlife photography. The 14-45 mm lens does a good job for everyday use. Overall I rate this as an excellent package.

Comments about Olympus 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:

This camera makes fantastic pictures, and is more than worth the money. Browse all the reviews and they will tell you that this is the best value for money. I can´´t tell but it hasn´t disappointed me yet. When the pop-up flash (which is one of the few backdraws) annoyes you in low lighting contitions, turn it off, it is possible !! The manual could be a lot better though.

Comments about Olympus 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:

Extensive documentation assumes you already know the answer. There is no tutorial, and the reference doesn't explain specifically what each mode does. As someone who grew up with manual professional level cameras, I want to know what the various settings are doing. The documentation doesn't help.

Pictures look great when I go manual, but I shouldn't have to dig out my old Gossen light meter. It took me over two hours to find how to manually focus, and it will probably take another hour to learn how to get a depth of field preview.

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Comments about Olympus 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:

This product is terrible in a competetive market. My Canon Digital Rebel runs laps around the olympus evolt 500. Slow focusing, unpredictable focus makes this an unreliable piece of garbage. In low light you're playing russian roulette and poking and hoping to get a quality in focus shot or plain just miss it. It's manual focus option, not good. My advise pay a little more for the Canon it's well worth it and you'll definitly be totally satisfied. The E-volt is not even worthy of a beginners quality camera. This was suppose to be a back up camera for my business and it is not even worthy of that.