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Olympus EVOLT E-500 (Body Only)
Olympus EVOLT E-500 (Body Only)
8MP Digital SLR Camera
Editors' Ratings:
"Highly Recommended"
at DPReview.com
"Dave's Pick"
at Imaging-Resource.com
"Rated Very Good"
by CNET.com
General
Brand Name: |
Olympus |
Model Name: |
EVOLT E-500 (Body Only) |
Date Available: |
October 31, 2005 |
Physical
Camera Format: |
SLR |
Size (W x H x D): |
5.1 x 3.7 x 2.6 in. |
Weight (without batteries): |
15.3 oz |
Weight (with batteries): |
16.9 oz |
Easy to Use: |
No |
Image Capture
Sensor Type: |
CCD |
Sensor Size: |
17.3 x 13.0 mm |
Effective Sensor Resolution: |
8.0 megapixels |
Max Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448 pixels |
Shutter Lag Time (pre-focused): |
0.10 sec |
Shutter Lag Time (including auto-focus time): |
0.4 sec |
Power to First Shot Time: |
1.7 sec |
Max Shooting Speed (continuous): |
2.6 frames/sec |
Max Shooting Speed (burst): |
2.6 frames/sec |
Video Capture
Video Available: |
No |
Lens System
Image Stabilization Available: |
No |
Manual Focus Available: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Assist Light Available: |
Yes |
Interchangeable Lenses Available: |
Yes |
Compatible Lenses: |
Four Thirds |
Aperture and Shutter
Max Aperture (wide-angle): |
f/3.5 |
Max Aperture (tele-photo): |
f/5.6 |
Max Shutter Speed: |
1/4000 sec |
Exposure Controls
Min ISO Setting: |
100 |
Max ISO Setting: |
1600 |
Aperture Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority Mode Available: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure Mode Available: |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0 EV |
Viewfinder and Display
Viewfinder Available: |
Yes |
Viewfinder Type: |
Optical |
Dioptric Adjustment Available: |
Yes |
LCD Screen Size: |
2.5 in. |
LCD Screen Resolution: |
215250 pixels |
Display Mounting: |
Built-in |
Flash
Flash Recycling Time: |
5.0 sec |
External Flash Connection Available: |
Yes |
External Flash Connection Type: |
Hot Shoe |
Image Storage
Storage Media: |
CompactFlash Card, MicroDrive, xD-Picture Card |
Sensor Raw Format Available: |
Yes |
Interfaces
Computer Interface: |
USB 2.0 Full-Speed (12 Mbit/s) |
Video Out Interface Available: |
Yes |
Power
Battery Type: |
Proprietary Lithium Ion Rechargeable |
Battery Life: |
400 shots |
