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Bizrate User Review.
Recomend This Camera
, Apr. 18, 2007
QuickTake:
Pros: Camera is very easy to use, and takes great photo's
Cons: lock on in dim light differcult due to only 3 focus points
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Recomend This Camera
, Apr. 18, 2007
Comments:
I've had great success with this camera, only thing I don't like is mentioned in cons and that's that the camera sometimes has differculty locking onto a subject or object in dim lighting conditions and I don't mean darkness simply low light like in a ho
I've had great success with this camera, only thing I don't like is mentioned in cons and that's that the camera sometimes has differculty locking onto a subject or object in dim lighting conditions and I don't mean darkness simply low light like in a ho
QuickTake:
Pros: Camera is very easy to use, and takes great photo's
Cons: lock on in dim light differcult due to only 3 focus points
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Recomend This Camera
, Apr. 18, 2007
Comments:
I've had great success with this camera, only thing I don't like is mentioned in cons and that's that the camera sometimes has differculty locking onto a subject or object in dim lighting conditions and I don't mean darkness simply low light like in a ho
I've had great success with this camera, only thing I don't like is mentioned in cons and that's that the camera sometimes has differculty locking onto a subject or object in dim lighting conditions and I don't mean darkness simply low light like in a ho
QuickTake:
Pros: Camera is very easy to use, and takes great photo's
Cons: lock on in dim light differcult due to only 3 focus points
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.
Best camera I have ever owned
, Mar. 29, 2007
Comments:
Purchased the E-500 kit with 2 lens and it is by far the greatest camera I have ever owned. I have a digital camera but it has no where near the capabilities of the Olympus. Easy to use, and I was scared when I saw the manual, but it reads well, and so
Purchased the E-500 kit with 2 lens and it is by far the greatest camera I have ever owned. I have a digital camera but it has no where near the capabilities of the Olympus. Easy to use, and I was scared when I saw the manual, but it reads well, and so
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, smoothe button operation, sturdy
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 6 days
Bizrate User Review.
Wonderful camera.
, Mar. 6, 2007
Comments:
It's probably the best camera I ever owned in the digital category. The only draw back is the fact that you can unwillingly depress the white balance button with your right thumb and if you dont catch it the picture color balance will be way off. After a
It's probably the best camera I ever owned in the digital category. The only draw back is the fact that you can unwillingly depress the white balance button with your right thumb and if you dont catch it the picture color balance will be way off. After a
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use. Easy to read menus. Very ergonomic
Cons: Must be careful not to depress the white balance button.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
best camera i ever bought
, Nov. 29, 2006
Comments:
I bought this camera for photo's for church website and it has very good quality.between the two lenses i get all the great pictures from short range to zoomed in. i would highly recomend this camera for any body interested in a high quality camera.
I bought this camera for photo's for church website and it has very good quality.between the two lenses i get all the great pictures from short range to zoomed in. i would highly recomend this camera for any body interested in a high quality camera.
QuickTake:
Pros: awsome picture quality very easy to use
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 days
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-500 Digital SLR
Comments:
The Olympus E-500 dSLR is an excellent all-rounder for photography enthusiasts who wish to step up to the digital SLR arena and budding professionals. While it may not be the best in its class, it's definitely scoring lots of value points.
The Olympus E-500 dSLR is an excellent all-rounder for photography enthusiasts who wish to step up to the digital SLR arena and budding professionals. While it may not be the best in its class, it's definitely scoring lots of value points.
QuickTake:
Pros: Lightweight body; easy-to-understand button layout; full-frame transfer CCD; Supersonic Wave Filter; 15 scene modes; excellent performance in its class; battery lasts over 300 shots; usable pictures up to ISO 800.
Cons: Small optical viewfinder; boring menus layout; no status LCD; over-exposed pictures may exhibit hard clip properties; USB 1.1 connection.
pcmag.com Professional Review.
Olympus Evolt E-500
Comments:
Megapixels: 8, Maximum Resolution: 3264 x 2448 pixels, Media Format: xD-Picture Card, Type: D-SLR
Review Verdict: The Olympus Evolt E-500 is a very good entry-level D-SLR that falls just shy of greatness.
Megapixels: 8, Maximum Resolution: 3264 x 2448 pixels, Media Format: xD-Picture Card, Type: D-SLR
Review Verdict: The Olympus Evolt E-500 is a very good entry-level D-SLR that falls just shy of greatness.
QuickTake:
Pros: Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD. Supports a variety of shooting formats, even multiple formats simultaneously.
Cons: Controls could be better organized. Image quality could be better. Weak burst mode.
t3.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-500 digital SLR
Comments:
A brilliantly versatile digital camera but image quality is underwhelming.
Review Verdict: Tough, compact and professional, but images can't quite match the best
A brilliantly versatile digital camera but image quality is underwhelming.
Review Verdict: Tough, compact and professional, but images can't quite match the best
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent build qualityHi-tech features
Cons: Weak detailErratic auto-focus
pcworld.com Professional Review.
Olympus EVolt E-500
Comments:
Entry-level SLR digital camera brings 8 megapixels and a 2.5-inch LCD to the fray.
Review Verdict: A large LCD, extensive menus, and a nice price make this camera compelling, but it has a few usability issues.
Entry-level SLR digital camera brings 8 megapixels and a 2.5-inch LCD to the fray.
Review Verdict: A large LCD, extensive menus, and a nice price make this camera compelling, but it has a few usability issues.
QuickTake:
Pros: Extensive menus, Large LCD
Cons: Response to control wheel is sluggish, Manual focus isn't precise
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
olympus E-500
Comments:
Review Verdict: 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.
Review Verdict: 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.
QuickTake:
Pros: Great design, brilliant pictures, dust reduction
Cons: None to speak of
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-500 - Digital SLR
Comments:
The Olympus E-500 is set to give the Canon EOS 350D and Nikon D50 a run for their money.
Review Verdict: The E-500 should secure Olympus a place on the lucrative consumer D-SLR shelf alongside the Nikon D50, Canon EOS 350D and Pentax *ist DL. It is a very well designed camera, combining excellent picture quality, outstanding performance and lots of creative
The Olympus E-500 is set to give the Canon EOS 350D and Nikon D50 a run for their money.
Review Verdict: The E-500 should secure Olympus a place on the lucrative consumer D-SLR shelf alongside the Nikon D50, Canon EOS 350D and Pentax *ist DL. It is a very well designed camera, combining excellent picture quality, outstanding performance and lots of creative
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.
olympus E-500
Comments:
The Olympus E-500 is the latest model to join the increasingly competitive budget digital SLR camera market, sporting 8Mp (megapixels), a unique antidust system and a great-value twin-lens bundle.
Review Verdict: The Olympus E-500 has 8Mp quality, matching the best budget digital SLRs and a unique approach to combating dust on the sensor. Some may not like the motorised manual focusing, but few will complain about a body and two lenses for £675. It's great v...
The Olympus E-500 is the latest model to join the increasingly competitive budget digital SLR camera market, sporting 8Mp (megapixels), a unique antidust system and a great-value twin-lens bundle.
Review Verdict: The Olympus E-500 has 8Mp quality, matching the best budget digital SLRs and a unique approach to combating dust on the sensor. Some may not like the motorised manual focusing, but few will complain about a body and two lenses for £675. It's great v...
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-500 DSLR digital camera
Comments:
- Olympus gave four features top priority when developing the E-500, maximum image quality, a sensor cleaning system that ousts dust from the CCD without the need to tinker under the bonnet (or taking the camera back to get it serviced), ease of use and a
Review Verdict: The E-500 is a stunning addition to the system featuring all the control you might want
- Olympus gave four features top priority when developing the E-500, maximum image quality, a sensor cleaning system that ousts dust from the CCD without the need to tinker under the bonnet (or taking the camera back to get it serviced), ease of use and a
Review Verdict: The E-500 is a stunning addition to the system featuring all the control you might want
QuickTake:
Pros: Lightweight and easy to use, excellent image quality, comprehensive control options
Cons: Styling is a bit on the blocky side
dpreview.com Professional Review.
olympus E-500
Comments:
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
Review Verdict: When the E-500 was announced in September this year the reception was noticeably more positive than for the E-300.
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
Review Verdict: When the E-500 was announced in September this year the reception was noticeably more positive than for the E-300.
QuickTake:
Pros: Good resolution, very little difference to the EOS 350D (although not as 'crisp'), Good color, contrasty images with out-of-the-camera appeal (selectable Picture Modes), Low noise levels up to ISO 400, usable ISO 800 (image much softer at ISO 1600), New h
Cons: Very small viewfinder view (difficult to see fine detail, difficult to check focus), Recommended sensitivity ISO 100 - 400, images at ISO 800 usable, ISO 1600 not really, Not instant startup (1.7 sec) even longer in its out-of-the-box configuration, Occas
whatdigitalcamera.com Professional Review.
Review of the Olympus E-500 - Digital SLR Reviews
Comments:
With the arrival of Olympus's third E-system camera, we see a return to traditional values, with a camera that looks like a traditional SLR.
With the arrival of Olympus's third E-system camera, we see a return to traditional values, with a camera that looks like a traditional SLR.
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Olympus Evolt E-500
Comments:
The Olympus Evolt E-500 is an 8.15 megapixel (CCD) DSLR from Olympus that comes with a 2.5inch LCD (215,000 pixels), xD and CF cards and Four Thirds lens mount. The Olympus Evolt E-500 DSLR will be priced at $799.99 (bundled with a 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko
The Olympus Evolt E-500 is an 8.15 megapixel (CCD) DSLR from Olympus that comes with a 2.5inch LCD (215,000 pixels), xD and CF cards and Four Thirds lens mount. The Olympus Evolt E-500 DSLR will be priced at $799.99 (bundled with a 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera Review: Intro and Highlights
Comments:
Free Photo Lessons Learn how to really use full-functioned cameras like this one - Visit our free Photo Lessons area! The Olympus EVOLT E-500 is the latest entry in a line of digital SLRs based on the "Four Thirds" standard developed jointly by O
Free Photo Lessons Learn how to really use full-functioned cameras like this one - Visit our free Photo Lessons area! The Olympus EVOLT E-500 is the latest entry in a line of digital SLRs based on the "Four Thirds" standard developed jointly by O
QuickTake:
Pros: Exceptional array of features for an entry-level SLR, 2-lens kit is an unusually good value, provides an excellent focal length range at a real bargain price, Very accurate optical viewfinder, Metering system is much improved over previous E-300 model, Go
Cons: Image noise at high ISO is considerably higher than that of some competing models, and noise has strong chroma (color) component, making it more apparent/objectionable, In-camera sharpening is a little heavy-handed, can never be totally disabled (but many
popphoto.com Professional Review.
First Look: Olympus Evolt E-500 DSLR
Comments:
A new 8MP digital SLR suits up
A new 8MP digital SLR suits up
popphoto.com Professional Review.
Olympus Evolt E-500 Test Results
Comments:
See how this DLSR scored in our lab tests
See how this DLSR scored in our lab tests
dcmag.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-500
Comments:
A more classic design from Olympus that veers away from the E-300â€(tm)s eccentric body shape. Same 8mp sensor but with a new noise filter makes this a far more attractive buy. Good colour rendition and a special anti-dust mechanism for clean i...
A more classic design from Olympus that veers away from the E-300â€(tm)s eccentric body shape. Same 8mp sensor but with a new noise filter makes this a far more attractive buy. Good colour rendition and a special anti-dust mechanism for clean i...
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-500 DSLR digital camera
Comments:
Significantly smaller than predecessors has the E-500 got what it takes to woo?
Review Verdict: The E-500 is a stunning addition to the system featuring all the control you might want
Significantly smaller than predecessors has the E-500 got what it takes to woo?
Review Verdict: The E-500 is a stunning addition to the system featuring all the control you might want
QuickTake:
Pros: Lightweight and easy to use, excellent image quality, comprehensive control options
Cons: Styling is a bit on the blocky side
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Olympus EVOLT E-500
Comments:
This review has been completed using a production-level EVOLT E-500. Product photos have been reshot where necessary and all sample photos are from the production camera.
Review Verdict: As is the case with all D-SLRs, Olympus does not include a memory card with the E-500, so you'll have to factor that into the total purchase price. The camera supports both xD and CompactFlash memory cards, though you'll get the most capacity out of CF ca
This review has been completed using a production-level EVOLT E-500. Product photos have been reshot where necessary and all sample photos are from the production camera.
Review Verdict: As is the case with all D-SLRs, Olympus does not include a memory card with the E-500, so you'll have to factor that into the total purchase price. The camera supports both xD and CompactFlash memory cards, though you'll get the most capacity out of CF ca
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent photo quality (though see issue below) Great value Well designed, attractive body (unlike the E-300); doesn't feel cheap Dust reduction system All the expandability you'd expect from a D-SLR; hot shoe for external flash Large LCD easy to see out
Cons: Images a bit noisier than competition at high ISOs; some jaggies Startup time is slower than other D-SLRs due to dust reduction system Burst mode could be better Only three focus points No battery grip available No LCD info display on top of camera No USB
engadget.com Professional Review.
Olympus E-500 DSLR reviewed
Comments:
What do you get when you mix one part old school Japanese optics manufacturing, one part ugs 80s-lookin' body design, and one part high-end lowish-priced DSLR? The Olympus E-500, of course, which DC Views took a good look at and decided they really liked;
What do you get when you mix one part old school Japanese optics manufacturing, one part ugs 80s-lookin' body design, and one part high-end lowish-priced DSLR? The Olympus E-500, of course, which DC Views took a good look at and decided they really liked;
your-digital-photography.com Professional Review.
Olympus E500
Comments:
The Olympus Evolt E500 Review - In March 2006 Olympus gave four features top priority when developing the E500, maximum image quality, a sensor cleaning system that removes dust from the CCD without the need for consumers to fiddle with the important bits
The Olympus Evolt E500 Review - In March 2006 Olympus gave four features top priority when developing the E500, maximum image quality, a sensor cleaning system that removes dust from the CCD without the need for consumers to fiddle with the important bits
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Olympus E500 digital camera review
Comments:
Overall, I can only conclude that with the E-500 Olympus has introduced a very strong product. For its price-range, it offers the user a remarkable amount of options: plenty of special functions, fantastic image quality and an ergonomically very well thou
Overall, I can only conclude that with the E-500 Olympus has introduced a very strong product. For its price-range, it offers the user a remarkable amount of options: plenty of special functions, fantastic image quality and an ergonomically very well thou
pcworld.ca Professional Review.
Advanced Digital SLR Cameras: Olympus EVolt E-500
Comments:
Entry-level SLR digital camera brings 8 megapixels and a 2.5-inch LCD to the fray.
Entry-level SLR digital camera brings 8 megapixels and a 2.5-inch LCD to the fray.
megapixel.net (en) Professional Review.
olympus E-500
Comments:
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent image quality.Excellent value with 2 lens kit.RAW, TIFF, and low compression SHQ format and selectable compression level for HQ and SQ.Mirror lock-up.CCD cleaning system.Good ergonomics.
Cons: A bit too heavy on power consumption in comparison to other dSLR cameras.Soft focus at the widest angle with the 14-45 mm lens.
photographypress.co.uk Professional Review.
Olympus E-500 DSLR digital camera
Comments:
Review Verdict: The E-500 is a stunning addition to the system featuring all the control you might want
Review Verdict: The E-500 is a stunning addition to the system featuring all the control you might want
QuickTake:
Pros: Lightweight and easy to use, excellent image quality, comprehensive control options
Cons: Styling is a bit on the blocky side
gadgetspeak.com Professional Review.
Review : Olympus E-500 digital SLR camera
Comments:
The Olympus E-500 is a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera and I was sent it with a couple of lenses, the first a macro lens great for those close ups and the send a more general 14-45mm offering.
Review Verdict: Perhaps a camera those who come from a 35mm background would fall in love with, mainly because they are used to making decisions that the modern digital photographer either does not make or does not have to make. However the 'Auto' mode is there but it st
The Olympus E-500 is a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera and I was sent it with a couple of lenses, the first a macro lens great for those close ups and the send a more general 14-45mm offering.
Review Verdict: Perhaps a camera those who come from a 35mm background would fall in love with, mainly because they are used to making decisions that the modern digital photographer either does not make or does not have to make. However the 'Auto' mode is there but it st
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I've had great success with this camera, only thing I don't like is mentioned in cons and that's that the camera sometimes has differculty locking onto a subject or object in dim lighting conditions and I don't mean darkness simply low light like in a ho