tm evolt e-500 digital slr type media imager size lens mount compatible lens image sensor type effective pixel number aspect filter array filter lpf ir cut filter dust protection filter recording system type of recording format type of file format raw jpeg recording file size interchangeable lens digital slr camera compact flash card type i ii microdrive xd-picture card dual slot 17.3mm x 13mm four thirds mount zuiko digital four thirds system lens 4/3 type full frame transfer type ccd solid-state image sensor 8.15 million pixels 4:3 primary color filter rgb fixed type hybrid type supersonic wave filter dcf jpeg tiff raw jpeg tiff ver 6.0 exif 2.2 raw 12bit yes raw 3264 x 2448 uncompressed tiff 3264 x 2448 uncompressed shq 3264 x 2448 1/2.7 hq 3264 x 2448 1/4 1/8 1/12 sq 3200 x 2400 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1280 x 960 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 1024 x 768 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 640 x 480 1/2.7 1/4 1/8 1/12 sensitivity e
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there s a first time for everything and for digital slr cameras this is the first time that so many leading-edge breakthroughs have gone hand-in-hand with user-friendly innovations from our patented dust-reduction technology for spot-free photos to our exclusive 8.0 megapixel ccd from our advanced truepic turbotm processor that helps you capture spectacular color-rich images to a large 2.5 high-resolution lcd from the largest selection of digital-specific lenses to dual memory slots for storing your images evolt e-500 s array of features is unparalleled and always easy to use at first glance evolt e-500 is surprisingly compact pick it up and discover it s lighter than you imagined photo enthusiasts will find evolt e-500 to be a refreshing throwback to a time you could actually grab a camera and not let it slip through your fingers beginners will view evolt e-500 as a powerful combination of advanced technologies that can help them master digital photography get your hands on evolt e
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patented dust reduction technology for spot-free photos patented dust reduction technology have you ever looked inside a camera the amount of dust collected would startle you that s because prior to the e-series dust entered from daily use especially when lenses were changed the result was a spot or two on each photo cast by dust shadows from the imager s pixels it was unavoidable and unsightly until now the problem is common the solution is exclusive our exclusive dust-reduction technology brings you spot-free photos automatically each time the camera is turned on our super sonic wave filtertm shakes up the digital world as we know it by shaking dust and debris loose from the image sensor and capturing it to prevent its reappearance situated between shutter and ccd it vibrates over 35,000 times a second as a result dust particles cannot block light ensuring unblemished pictures with each press of the shutter button with the e-500 s dust reduction system changing lenses in th
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outstanding image quality outstanding image quality in the elite circle of outstanding digital slrs the number of megapixels is just one measure of a camera s ability evolt e-500 produces superior images and an extraordinary photographic experience for many additional reasons as well brilliance and speed from edge to edge ˇ the 8 megapixel sensor in the evolt e-500 has earned wide acclaim for producing a full range of color sharp and subtle contrast as well as fine detail with minimal noise ˇ our four-thirds type ccd achieves the dynamic range and sensitivity that professional photographers demand in a camera anyone can use so regardless of skill level you ll be fully capable of creating brighter more colorful photos ˇ thanks to our exclusive next-generation truepic turbotm image processor you ll get crystal clear images quickly and won t face all-too familiar shutter delays or slow startup times truepic s responsive accelerated performance translates to briefer shot-to-shot time
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digital-specific lenses digital-specific lenses in the future people may laugh for most digital slr cameras still use 35mm film lenses at olympus the future has already arrived with the largest selection of digital-specific lenses anywhere even when using the largest apertures these lenses help you produce supersharp bright and colorful images from one edge of your photo to the other leading-edge technology yields edge-to-edge consistency the evolt e-500 is fully compatible with the largest selection of world-class optics precision-crafted digital-specific zuikoŽ lenses designed specifically for digital excellence with each pristine-glass lens perfectly matched to the camera s image sensor light is received by each pixel so you ll see crisper more accurate results all across your photographs to correct potential distortions automatically these zuiko lenses directly communicate with the camera through their own internal cpu you ll not only enjoy an extra measure of quality and accur
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smart ergonomics with an over-sized easy-to-view 2.5 hypercrystaltm lcd monitor evolt e-500 treats your eyes to high-contrast viewing from wider angles to further indulge you the surprisingly lightweight body offers intelligent ergonomics giving each finger on your shooting hand a place to rest a pleasure to behold our largest brightest lcd the evolt e-500 s hypercrystal lcd is among the largest in its class a generously-sized 2.5 it also packs as many pixels as any lcd display affording you outstanding color and contrast with a full 160-degree viewing angle from left to right and up and down this adds up to a greater degree of comfort whether you re navigating the menus or enjoying the shots you ve already taken the larger lcd also makes the control panel easier to view adding size and clarity to the letters and icons a pleasure to hold our lightest slr ever designed with advanced polycarbonates evolt e-500 possesses uncompromising strength and durability to stand up to ev
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advanced shooting modes advanced shooting modes there will always be times when you d prefer the camera do the work especially when evolt e-500 makes it so simple to capture pixel-perfect images by selecting a mode suited to your environment with the right mode you can do anything for those times or spur-of-the moment opportunities evolt e-500 presents an array of pre-set and user-adjustable shooting modes there are 15 easy modes where you do nothing more than select the scene just use the menu and choose beach and snow sunset portrait night scene candlelight landscape children and more to assume a bit more control yet still let the camera select the aperture and shutter speed or everything there are six basic modes auto landscape portrait night-scene portrait macro and action/sports it s easy to select a mode even easier to enjoy the results when you feel like taking complete control you can do so with evolt e-500 s creative modes program the camera automatically sets lens apertur
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easy-to-handle controls regardless of your skill level or environment evolt e-500 offers a full complement of features and controls in fact with its introduction it showcases more superior functions and sensible ergonomics than any digital slr in its class everything you need to shoot for excellence dual media slots for increased storage flexibility switch between cf and xd-picture cards when one becomes full or use the camera s menu to copy an image onto both for backup purposes auto focus choose from left center or right af points activate them automatically or select them manually the system s high-precision super-imposed display lets you to confirm target zones easily to focus in dim light or darkness an af illuminator is built into the flash choose from five focus modes c-af s-af mf s-af mf c-af+mf white balance the exclusive one-touch wb button at the back of evolt e-500 helps you make settings with ease also choose from white balance and preset white balance for daylight c
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more ways to exercise creativity five metering modes choose from our new 49-point digital esp electro selective pattern metering center-weighted average metering spot metering highlight spot metering for getting clean true whites with detail and shadow spot metering for getting rich dark blacks with detail three color parameters to control color saturation contrast and sharpness levels separately for each file select from vivid for printer-ready colors natural for true accurate colors or muted ideal for photoshop users who enhance and scale images five black-and-white modes we ve included the most popular black-and-white filters and tones yellow orange red green and normal no filter to expand your ability to add drama to your black-and-white photos five picture effect modes create exotic sepia-toned photos or exercise your creativity by adding blue green or purple tones to your black and white images two color space settings select from srgb for easy viewing on your co
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all-digital lenses and accessories precisely fitted to the full line of world-class zuiko digital-specific lenses listed below evolt e-500 delivers light to each pixel and therefore brilliant color and sharpness right to the edge of your images the full complement of wide-angle telephoto and other powerful zuiko interchangeable lenses is designed exclusively for evolt e-500 and e-system slrs 8mm f3.5 fisheye jan 06 7-14mm f4.0 ultra-wide zoom 11-22mm f2.8/3.5 wide zoom 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 zoom 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 zoom 18-180mm f3.5-6.3 ultra zoom jan 06 40-150mm f3.5/4.5 zoom 35mm f3.5 macro 50mm f2.0 macro 35-100mm f2.0 zoom 50-200mm f2.8/3.5 zoom 90-250mm f2.8 zoom 150mm f2.0 300mm f2.8 ec-14 1.4x teleconverter flashes fl-20 fl-36 fl-50 stf-22 macro flash srf-11 ring flash all-digital lenses and accessories carrying case cs-5sh eye cup ep-5 for more information go to www.olympusamerica.com/dslr battery holder lbh-1 eye cup ep-6
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