Version: 2008
Olympus Evolt E-500 (body only)
Manufacturer:
Olympus
Part Number: 262065
General
Product Type
Digital camera - SLR
Width
5.1 in
Depth
2.6 in
Height
3.7 in
Weight
15.3 oz
Main Features
Resolution
8 megapixels
Color Support
Color
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Total Pixels
8,150,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
8,000,000 pixels
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100-1600
,
ISO auto (100-400)
Analog Video Format
NTSC
,
PAL
Shooting Modes
Auto mode
Shooting Programs
Macro
,
Candle
,
Sunset
,
Low key
,
Children
,
Document
,
High key
,
Fireworks
,
Landscape
,
Beach/snow
,
Night scene
,
Sports mode
,
Portrait mode
,
Landscape-portrait
,
Night scene with portrait
Special Effects
Sepia
,
Vivid
,
Neutral
,
Saturation
,
Black & White
,
Contrast compensation
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed
8 min
Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes
2sec
X-sync Speed
1/180 sec
Exposure Metering
Spot
,
Multi-segment
,
Center-weighted
Exposure Modes
Bulb
,
Manual
,
Program
,
Automatic
,
Shutter-priority
,
Aperture-priority
Exposure Range
EV 1-20 ( ISO 100 )
Exposure Compensation
±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto Exposure Bracketing
3 steps in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps
Exposure Metering Zones
49
White Balance
Custom
,
Presets
,
Automatic
White Balance Presets
Shade
,
Cloudy
,
Daylight
,
2000K - 10000K
,
Tungsten light
,
Fluorescent light (daylight)
,
Fluorescent light (cool white)
,
Fluorescent light (warm white)
White Balance Bracketing
Yes
Still Image Format
RAW
,
JPEG
,
TIFF
,
RAW + JPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed
2.5 frames per second
Remote Control
Optional
TV Tuner
None
Memory / Storage
Supported Flash Memory
Microdrive
,
CompactFlash
,
XD-Picture Card
Floppy Drive
None
Digital Storage Media
None
Image Storage
RAW 3264 x 2448 - 13.6 MB
,
TIFF 3264 x 2448 - 24.5 MB
,
Super-fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 - 6.4 MB
,
Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 - 4.5 MB
,
Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 - 2.5 MB
,
Basic JPEG 3264 x 2448 - 1.8 MB
,
Super-fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 6.2 MB
,
Fine JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 4.4 MB
,
Normal JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 2.4 MB
,
Basic JPEG 3200 x 2400 - 1.8 MB
,
Super-fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 3.7 MB
,
Fine JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 2.5 MB
,
Normal JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 1.3 MB
,
Basic JPEG 2560 x 1920 - 0.8 MB
,
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 1.5 MB
,
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 1 MB
,
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.5 MB
,
Basic JPEG 1600 x 1200 - 0.4 MB
,
Super-fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.9 MB
,
Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.6 MB
,
Normal JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.3 MB
,
Basic JPEG 1280 x 960 - 0.2 MB
,
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.6 MB
,
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.4 MB
,
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.2 MB
,
Basic JPEG 1024 x 768 - 0.2 MB
,
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.3 MB
,
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB
,
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.2 MB
,
Basic JPEG 640 x 480 - 0.1 MB
Camera Flash
Lens System
Type
Zoom lens - F/3.5 - 5.6
,
- F/3.5 - 4.5
Focus Adjustment
Automatic
,
Manual
Auto Focus
TTL phase detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)
3
Lens Aperture
F/3.5 - 5.6
,
F/3.5 - 4.5
Zoom Adjustment
Automatic
,
Manual
Lens System Mounting
Four Thirds
Additional Features
Self Timer
Yes
Self Timer Delay
2 sec
,
12 sec
Flash Terminal
Hot shoe
Additional Features
AE lock
,
AF lock
,
Direct print
,
Auto power save
,
Histogram display
,
PictBridge support
,
USB 2.0 compatibility
,
Digital noise reduction
,
RGB primary color filter
,
Display brightness control
,
Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Optical - Eye-level mirror pentaprism
Viewfinder Color Support
Color
Field Coverage
95%
Magnification
1.0x
Dioptric Correction Range
-3 to +1
Viewfinder Frames
Autofocus frame
LCD Display Information
AE lock
,
Aperture
,
AF-in-focus
,
Exposure mode
,
Frame counter
,
Shutter speed
,
White balance
,
Metering system
,
Exposure compensation
,
Flash charge completion
Display
Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Display Format
215,250 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
Connections
Connector Type
1 x USB
,
1 x Composite video output
Expansion Slot(s)
1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II
,
1 x XD-Picture Card
Software
Software
Olympus Master
,
Drivers & Utilities
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case
None
Included Accessories
Shoulder strap
Cables Included
1
,
1 x USB cable
,
Video cable
Power
Power Device
Battery charger - External
Battery
Supported Battery
Olympus BLM-1
Supported Battery
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1500 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature
32 °F
Max Operating Temperature
104 °F
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