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- Very easy to use, excellent results. love it
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Olympus Evolt E500 8MP Digital SLR with 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 & 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Lenses
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ASIN: B000BK39N4 |
Product Description
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. Patented Dust Reduction System uses our 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 Exercise total control with creative modes like Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Auto/Manual Focus Automatic pop-up flash provides just the right amount of illumination when necessary and remains out of the way (closed) when not PictBridge compatible Dimensions 5 x 3.7 x 2.6 inch / 15.75 ounces body only Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1/3x CR123A with LBH-1 PC and Mac
Customer Reviews:
SLR Digital Masterpiece!.......2007-09-17
I am a novice to experienced camera user. I have to say that the idea of buying a camera of this magnitude was daunting from the standpoint of all the terminology I would have to learn to better use the unit. The documentation takes care of that and is easy to understand. The on screen menu on the very large LCD is easy to use. The two lenses that came with the camera are the basic package where photographing small and large objects close and far away are concerned. Its really all here except it didn't come with a memory card, which I found not to be a big deal, because the capacity will largely be matter of personal preference. I opted for an 8.0 GB card with is more than adequate for capturing over 3000 images. The 8.1 Megapixel clarity is more than I've ever had in the way of a camera so maybe I'm just a bit dazzled right now, but the first photos I took for some product shots were clear beyond anything I've seen yet. All in all, with the combination of taking a digital photography class to better get most out of the unit, I would have to say this was positive experience. One would have to be a total pro looking for subtle nuances in a camera to not be happy with this camera. It feels good in the hand not small-ish like the Canon EOS, which when the shutter snaps actually jolts the camera causing a recoil-the body is so light.
goo product.......2007-09-14
ii is a good product high definition in the picture, good speed high performance, i'm very satisfied with the product, if you are serching a good camera it is the correct
All it was said to be - excellent.......2007-09-07
I was very pleased. The one addition I got was the eyecup. I and thinking of upgrading to a E-Volt 510 because of image stabilization.
Very good color, very good exposure, very good control, very good with studio flash (using adapter in hotshoe). Does well under available "darkeness". I was very impressed by low light performance, but a faster lens would be helpful there.
Overall Excellent.
A winner at this price point and better than Canon/Nikon.......2007-09-07
This camera is a backup DSLR to my professional grade Sigma SD14. While it doesn't match the Sigma when viewed with a fine eye, it is extremely close. The issue is what comes with the package and what it offers the serious amatuer photographer for the price. First, the camera is well designed, comfortable and loaded with advanced features. But the real advantage is in the Zuiko lenses. The kit lenses that come with the Nikon and Canon varieties are not very good and not designed specifically for digital photography (translate to poor resolution at the pictures edges). The Zuiko lens are designed specifically for digital photography and to add to that, are made with real metal lens mounts and not cheap plastic crap made in china. (Yes, only the professional Canons and Nikons are made in Japan). If you upgrade Canon or Nikon to their pro lines, or at least go with their pro lenses, you may out perform the Olympus but not out of the box and you will pay more than twice as much. And unless you want to make serious investments beyond the initial purchase, the Olympus will win the day every day. As a side note, the Leica lenses (among the best lenses in the world) being made for the DSLR market are 4/3 format lenses and will work with this Olympus but not with Canon or Nikon. Happy shooting.
Very easy to use, excellent results. love it.......2007-09-01
Excellent camera at this price. Very easy to use with 15 scene modes and detailed information in the preview helps starters to learn the best settings required. Total manual modes also easy to handle. Light weight compared to other SLRs. Would highly recommend for amateur photographers.
Average customer rating:
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- All it was said to be - excellent
- A winner at this price point and better than Canon/Nikon
- Very easy to use, excellent results. love it
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Olympus Evolt E500 8MP Digital SLR with Zuiko 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Digital SLR Lens
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Product Features:
- 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
- 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD display; 5 metering modes and built-in filters, including nine filters for black-and-white photography
- Exclusive dust-free technology for spot-free photos
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ASIN: B000BK39DE
Release Date: 2005-11-15 |
Product Description
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. Patented Dust Reduction System uses our 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 Exercise total control with creative modes like Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Auto/Manual Focus Automatic pop-up flash provides just the right amount of illumination when necessary and remains out of the way (closed) when not PictBridge Dimensions 5 x 3.7 x 2.6 inch / 15.75 ounces body only Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1/3x CR123A with LBH-1 PC and Mac compatible
Customer Reviews:
SLR Digital Masterpiece!.......2007-09-17
I am a novice to experienced camera user. I have to say that the idea of buying a camera of this magnitude was daunting from the standpoint of all the terminology I would have to learn to better use the unit. The documentation takes care of that and is easy to understand. The on screen menu on the very large LCD is easy to use. The two lenses that came with the camera are the basic package where photographing small and large objects close and far away are concerned. Its really all here except it didn't come with a memory card, which I found not to be a big deal, because the capacity will largely be matter of personal preference. I opted for an 8.0 GB card with is more than adequate for capturing over 3000 images. The 8.1 Megapixel clarity is more than I've ever had in the way of a camera so maybe I'm just a bit dazzled right now, but the first photos I took for some product shots were clear beyond anything I've seen yet. All in all, with the combination of taking a digital photography class to better get most out of the unit, I would have to say this was positive experience. One would have to be a total pro looking for subtle nuances in a camera to not be happy with this camera. It feels good in the hand not small-ish like the Canon EOS, which when the shutter snaps actually jolts the camera causing a recoil-the body is so light.
goo product.......2007-09-14
ii is a good product high definition in the picture, good speed high performance, i'm very satisfied with the product, if you are serching a good camera it is the correct
All it was said to be - excellent.......2007-09-07
I was very pleased. The one addition I got was the eyecup. I and thinking of upgrading to a E-Volt 510 because of image stabilization.
Very good color, very good exposure, very good control, very good with studio flash (using adapter in hotshoe). Does well under available "darkeness". I was very impressed by low light performance, but a faster lens would be helpful there.
Overall Excellent.
A winner at this price point and better than Canon/Nikon.......2007-09-07
This camera is a backup DSLR to my professional grade Sigma SD14. While it doesn't match the Sigma when viewed with a fine eye, it is extremely close. The issue is what comes with the package and what it offers the serious amatuer photographer for the price. First, the camera is well designed, comfortable and loaded with advanced features. But the real advantage is in the Zuiko lenses. The kit lenses that come with the Nikon and Canon varieties are not very good and not designed specifically for digital photography (translate to poor resolution at the pictures edges). The Zuiko lens are designed specifically for digital photography and to add to that, are made with real metal lens mounts and not cheap plastic crap made in china. (Yes, only the professional Canons and Nikons are made in Japan). If you upgrade Canon or Nikon to their pro lines, or at least go with their pro lenses, you may out perform the Olympus but not out of the box and you will pay more than twice as much. And unless you want to make serious investments beyond the initial purchase, the Olympus will win the day every day. As a side note, the Leica lenses (among the best lenses in the world) being made for the DSLR market are 4/3 format lenses and will work with this Olympus but not with Canon or Nikon. Happy shooting.
Very easy to use, excellent results. love it.......2007-09-01
Excellent camera at this price. Very easy to use with 15 scene modes and detailed information in the preview helps starters to learn the best settings required. Total manual modes also easy to handle. Light weight compared to other SLRs. Would highly recommend for amateur photographers.
Product Description
The EVOLT E-300 is a 100% digital SLR camera that eliminates any photographic limitations. A powerful 8 megapixel CCD combines with interchangeable Zuiko digital lenses, our exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter and other cutting-edge technologies for world-class images. Advances in design make for a durable and portable compact camera you can take and trust anywhere. With impressively fast shooting and operating speeds that ensure you never miss a photo op, and the ability to switch lenses and add flashes so you never miss a beat. Newly-designed flat top body for increased portability Side swing mirror box TTL Optical Porro Viewfinder Slide Pop-up Built-in Flash Innovative new HyperCrystal LCD for clear viewing of images up to a 160-degree angle, even in bright conditions Aluminum chassis and top body cover for increased durability Steel reinforced Lens Mount 2.5 fps Burst Mode 64MB internal RAM buffer Quick Metering System 14 easily selectable Scene Modes including Landscape, Night Scene, Fireworks, Sunset, Portrait, Macro, etc. Aperture and Shutter Priority E300 is PictBridge compatible so you can directly connect to any PictBridge-enabled printer (such as the Olympus P-10) and print on the spot. no computer necessary Full Speed USB 2.0 Olympus Master software for image editing capabilities, image storage and organization options, and more Fast TTL Autofocus system and Three Metering systems Simultaneous RAW and JPEG Image Data Recording Contrast, Sharpness and Tone Curve Controls A Choice of Two Color Space Settings / Auto and Custom White Balance High-Precision Flash Control / Built-in ElectronicFlash Support for High-Capacity Memory Media
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Camera!.......2007-04-13
I bought this camera in September of 2005. In the last year and a half it has served me very well. I have taken 7500 pictures and the camera is going strong! I have taken pictures in all settings, light and dark, bright light and shadow, and the photos turn out nicely. Very little editing is required, if any, to have a great looking shot.
Pros:
-Solid, aluminum body
-Strong built-in flash
-Great picture quality
-Easy to use menu
-Both lenses perform well. Both focus quickly and the zoom on both is smooth and performs almost to perfection.
-Battery life is superb. Even when using the flash I have gotten over 500 shots on a single charge. Up to 850 without the flash.
-Manual mode is easy to switch to and works well.
-The many different scene modes come in handy.
-There are many different picture quality settings that allow you to fine tune to just the exact setting you want.
-ISO 100-400 provide great shots, 800 is slightly noisy, and 1600 (with noise reduction) is okay, but almost unusable unless you absolutely have to have a shot.
-I have used the camera to take 350 consecutive shots, just holding the shutter button, and I had no problems with buffering. That worked flawlessly.
Cons:
-Occasionally the camera will have problems focusing in very dark situations (almost night) and the flash will strobe to find an object to focus on. I personally turn this feature off and usually focusing is okay.
-I'm not very impressed with the Olympus Camedia software; therefore, I don't use it unless I am updating the firmware for the camera. Windows XP handles the camera just fine and that it was I use for transferring images.
-Limited availability of aftermarket lenses and flashes. They are available, but are over-priced.
Overall, I have been very impressed with the camera. You can not beat to quality of the pictures and camera for the price. I have used both the Nikon D70 and Canon 20D and I prefer the Olympus over them both. The build quality of the Olympus far outweigh both of the others. I would recommend this camera to anyone interested in a digital SLR!
Great Camera.......2006-12-02
This camera is well worth every penny. I shoot mostly wildlife and landscape photograpy and both my Zuiko 14-45mm and 40-150mm lenses see plenty of action. The 14-45 is a great all purpose lense that doubles both as a semi-wide angle and a short Telescopic lens. The 40-150 is a short tele that performs as it is supposed to.
Picture quality is the best I have had yet out of a camera. This is my third olympus camera for this reason alone because in the long run this is what matters most.
I compared this to the equivalent Canon, Nikon and Minolta Cameras and am glad i make this choice. The lens kit is superior, the battery life is nearly eternal (I have taken approx 3000 shots and recharged the battery only 3 times), and the camera is very durable.
Olympus also upgraded its software package that has been greatly improved from their previous software.
All in all, this is a steal for the price, especially since the E330 is now on the market.
4.5 stars.......2006-11-21
I love this camera, it photographs great, it has great lenses. Now the great thing about this camera is that you can pick the types of photographic scenes you'll be taking in automatic setup or you can customize scene exposures and other photography features like in the oldschool 35mm cameras did such as so you can get streak in lights and other effects that the old film cameras were able to do. The pictures come out superbly.
The only negetive I have to say is, the manual could use a little improvement and their is a sound when you photograph that's it. If you can live with those two faults, then its an awesome camera to get.
Merry x-mas
Please read this first***.......2006-08-24
I'm a photographer, i have this camera and a Rebel XT by Canon, Before switching to digital from film i did my research, i've always used PC World Magazine as my bible for purchasing any type of computer euipment, cameras or software. when i read their review of the Olumpus E300 i was impressed. so i purchased one. Again they have not let me down. Its easy to use, The photos are crisp and clear and the feel of the camera makes you aware that your holding a camera not a toy. theres one review here that bothers me, its almost as if someone from Olumpus's competetion. Neverthe less for the price this camera stands up to any of the competetion. i've compared it to my canon and my best friends Nikon d70..if your looking for an inexpensive but great quality camera..check this one out..
Reputation well-deserved.......2006-08-16
Being my first SLR, this camera is one heck of a good investment! Now I know why so many people talks about the difference, that robust-feeling of holding a well-made SLR compared to even the most expensive point-and-shoot cameras.
With all the reviews here a lot has been said already about this camera. I'd add to those by pointing out one of my favorite feature of this camera: 8 Mpixels!
A lot of people say that 8 MP is not a biggie compared to the 6 MP of the other more famous (pricier) SLR's, but it really helps me to hone my composition skills. How? I just took the pictures and later I study which part of the picture is better so I can learn to compose better for my future shots. If you have only 6 MP to play with, you don't have many leeways in cropping, but with 8 MP, you can do a lot of what-if crops.
Of course, I also have to affirm most of the reviews here that Olympus is as good as and in cases, superior to those big-names SLR's in the only term that matters to me: image quality.
Oh, for reference, I shoot natural landscapes, flowers, and of course, my toddler :)
Product Description
The EVOLT E-300 is a 100% digital SLR camera that eliminates any photographic limitations. A powerful 8 megapixel CCD combines with interchangeable Zuiko digital lenses, our exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter and other cutting-edge technologies for world-class images. Advances in design make for a durable and portable compact camera you can take and trust anywhere. With impressively fast shooting and operating speeds that ensure you never miss a photo op, and the ability to switch lenses and add flashes so you never miss a beat. This camera allows storage on Compact Flash Card (Type I, II), and MicroDrive with high-capacity capability for versatile use. 8 Mergapixel CCD allows up to 3264x2448 image resolution for high-quality images. Steel reinforced Lens Mount Up to 2.5 fps Burst Mode 64MB internal RAM buffer Quick Metering System plus 14 easily selectable Scene Modes including Landscape, Night Scene, Fireworks, Sunset, Portrait, Macro, etc. / Aperture and Shutter Priority selectable modes PictBridge compatible so you can directly connect to any PictBridge-enabled printer (such as the Olympus P-10) and print on the spot. no computer necessary Full Speed USB 2.0 (12Mb/s) Olympus Master software for image editing capabilities, image storage and organization options, and more Simultaneous RAW and JPEG Image Data Recording Contrast, Sharpness and Tone Curve Controls Auto and Custom White Balance Histogram Information Display Support for High-Capacity CompactFlash Memory Media Self-timer and Remote Control
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Camera!.......2007-04-13
I bought this camera in September of 2005. In the last year and a half it has served me very well. I have taken 7500 pictures and the camera is going strong! I have taken pictures in all settings, light and dark, bright light and shadow, and the photos turn out nicely. Very little editing is required, if any, to have a great looking shot.
Pros:
-Solid, aluminum body
-Strong built-in flash
-Great picture quality
-Easy to use menu
-Both lenses perform well. Both focus quickly and the zoom on both is smooth and performs almost to perfection.
-Battery life is superb. Even when using the flash I have gotten over 500 shots on a single charge. Up to 850 without the flash.
-Manual mode is easy to switch to and works well.
-The many different scene modes come in handy.
-There are many different picture quality settings that allow you to fine tune to just the exact setting you want.
-ISO 100-400 provide great shots, 800 is slightly noisy, and 1600 (with noise reduction) is okay, but almost unusable unless you absolutely have to have a shot.
-I have used the camera to take 350 consecutive shots, just holding the shutter button, and I had no problems with buffering. That worked flawlessly.
Cons:
-Occasionally the camera will have problems focusing in very dark situations (almost night) and the flash will strobe to find an object to focus on. I personally turn this feature off and usually focusing is okay.
-I'm not very impressed with the Olympus Camedia software; therefore, I don't use it unless I am updating the firmware for the camera. Windows XP handles the camera just fine and that it was I use for transferring images.
-Limited availability of aftermarket lenses and flashes. They are available, but are over-priced.
Overall, I have been very impressed with the camera. You can not beat to quality of the pictures and camera for the price. I have used both the Nikon D70 and Canon 20D and I prefer the Olympus over them both. The build quality of the Olympus far outweigh both of the others. I would recommend this camera to anyone interested in a digital SLR!
Great Camera.......2006-12-02
This camera is well worth every penny. I shoot mostly wildlife and landscape photograpy and both my Zuiko 14-45mm and 40-150mm lenses see plenty of action. The 14-45 is a great all purpose lense that doubles both as a semi-wide angle and a short Telescopic lens. The 40-150 is a short tele that performs as it is supposed to.
Picture quality is the best I have had yet out of a camera. This is my third olympus camera for this reason alone because in the long run this is what matters most.
I compared this to the equivalent Canon, Nikon and Minolta Cameras and am glad i make this choice. The lens kit is superior, the battery life is nearly eternal (I have taken approx 3000 shots and recharged the battery only 3 times), and the camera is very durable.
Olympus also upgraded its software package that has been greatly improved from their previous software.
All in all, this is a steal for the price, especially since the E330 is now on the market.
4.5 stars.......2006-11-21
I love this camera, it photographs great, it has great lenses. Now the great thing about this camera is that you can pick the types of photographic scenes you'll be taking in automatic setup or you can customize scene exposures and other photography features like in the oldschool 35mm cameras did such as so you can get streak in lights and other effects that the old film cameras were able to do. The pictures come out superbly.
The only negetive I have to say is, the manual could use a little improvement and their is a sound when you photograph that's it. If you can live with those two faults, then its an awesome camera to get.
Merry x-mas
Please read this first***.......2006-08-24
I'm a photographer, i have this camera and a Rebel XT by Canon, Before switching to digital from film i did my research, i've always used PC World Magazine as my bible for purchasing any type of computer euipment, cameras or software. when i read their review of the Olumpus E300 i was impressed. so i purchased one. Again they have not let me down. Its easy to use, The photos are crisp and clear and the feel of the camera makes you aware that your holding a camera not a toy. theres one review here that bothers me, its almost as if someone from Olumpus's competetion. Neverthe less for the price this camera stands up to any of the competetion. i've compared it to my canon and my best friends Nikon d70..if your looking for an inexpensive but great quality camera..check this one out..
Reputation well-deserved.......2006-08-16
Being my first SLR, this camera is one heck of a good investment! Now I know why so many people talks about the difference, that robust-feeling of holding a well-made SLR compared to even the most expensive point-and-shoot cameras.
With all the reviews here a lot has been said already about this camera. I'd add to those by pointing out one of my favorite feature of this camera: 8 Mpixels!
A lot of people say that 8 MP is not a biggie compared to the 6 MP of the other more famous (pricier) SLR's, but it really helps me to hone my composition skills. How? I just took the pictures and later I study which part of the picture is better so I can learn to compose better for my future shots. If you have only 6 MP to play with, you don't have many leeways in cropping, but with 8 MP, you can do a lot of what-if crops.
Of course, I also have to affirm most of the reviews here that Olympus is as good as and in cases, superior to those big-names SLR's in the only term that matters to me: image quality.
Oh, for reference, I shoot natural landscapes, flowers, and of course, my toddler :)
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