User manual OLYMPUS EVOLT E-500 - PRODUCT BROCHURE

TM SLR EVOLT E-500 Digital SLR There's a first time for everything. And for digital SLRs in this price range, it's the first time so many leading-edge breakthroughs have been combined with user-friendly innovations. With the highest number of "firsts" in its price class, the new EVOLT E-500 is the digital SLR our competitors will try to match. Patented Dust Reduction System for Spot-Free Photos Each time EVOLT E-500 is turned on, our exclusive Super Sonic Wave FilterTM vibrates 35,000 times a second, shaking dust loose from the image sensor ­ and capturing it, to prevent its reappearance. No need to retouch on a computer ­ or be concerned about changing lenses. Brighter, More Colorful Photos with the 8.0 Megapixel Imager The advanced 8 megapixel CCD helps you capture edge-to-edge perfection with a full range of color, contrast and detail. The FourThirds standard-type CCD achieves dynamic range and sensitivity equal to the Olympus E-1, our professional digital SLR. TruePic TURBOTM Image Processor for Crystal-Clear Results Exclusive Olympus technology gives you crisp clear photos without having to face all-too familiar shutter delays or slow startup times. The Olympus EVOLT E-500's design gives you greater portability and ease of handling ­ along with an automatic "pop-up" flash that's there when you need it. Enjoy accelerated performance with briefer shot-to-shot times and quicker image playback of smooth, detailed images. Large, Bright HyperCrystalTM LCD The generously-sized 2.5" LCD lets you view subjects and share images easily. With more pixels than most displays, EVOLT E-500 provides an impressive 160-degree viewing angle, from left to right and up and down. Dual Memory Slots for Compact Flash, Microdrives and xD-Picture CardsTM Store your photos however it's most convenient. EVOLT E-500 lets you switch between your favorite media devices without slowing down. Small, Lightweight Ergonomics Advanced plastics provide stable strength. The camera's weight (or lack of it) and advanced grip (with a place for each finger on your shooting hand) offer operating comfort. Our exclusive dust reduction system for spot-free photos, TruePic TURBOTM Processor and all-digital lenses combine with a large, bright LCD and sensible ergonomics for outstanding results and a memorable photographic experience. olympusamerica.com/evolt TM SLR 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 3200 x 2400 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 SQ 2560 x 1920 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 1600 x 1200 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 640 x 480 1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12 Shutter Type Shutter Speed Stock No. 262060 Self Timer Remote Control Drive System Drive Mode Sequential Shooting Speed Max. Frame Number on Sequential Shooting Built-in Flash Type Synchronization Mode X-Sync Speed Intensity Control Synchro Timing Hot-Shoe Play Back Function Display Mode Information Electronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter A,P,Ps: 1/4000 to 60 Sec(depend on conditions), S: 1/4000 to 60 Sec, M: 1/4000 to 60 Sec and Bulb (up to 8 minutes), AUTO: 1/4000 to 2 Sec, Scene: 1/4000 to 2 Sec (depend on selected mode) 12 or 2 Sec. (possible to cancel) Wireless with bulb function by RM-1 (RM-1:option) Single / Sequential Shooting Approx. 2.5 fps. RAW; TIFF: 4 Frames JPEG (HQ, SQ); Up to full capacity with high speed Media(*1) TTL Auto / Manual Auto / Red-eye Reduction / Slow synchro / Fill-in X = 1/180 Sec. (FP Flash Mode up to 1/4000 sec.) Up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step Front curtain and Rear curtain selectable TTL Auto with FL20 / 36 / 50 (FP Flash with FL36 / 50) Single / Zoom ( 2 / 3 / 4 /6 / 8 / 10 / 14x) / Index (4 / 9 / 16 /25 frames) / Calendar View / Slide Show / Light Box View Exposure Mode, Metering Mode, Shutter Speed, F-Stop, Compensation level, ISO, Color Space, WB Mode, WB Compensation Level, Focal Length, Focus Area, File type, Picture Mode Y,R,G,B Histograms, High Light/Shadow Point Warning Yes REC, Play Back, Custom, Setup English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean RAW Development B&W, Sepia, Red-eye Reduction, Color Saturation, Resize Single / All / Selected (Between CF Media and xD-Picture Card) Single, All, Selected Single USB 2.0 Full Speed Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1 / Optional 3x CR123A with LBH-1 5 x 3.7 x 2.6 inches (129.5 x 94.5 x 66mm) Approx. 15.34 oz. (435g); Without Batteries and CF Card Operating Range; 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Range; 4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) Operating Range; 30% to 90%, Storage Range; 10% to 90% *1) with SanDisk Extreme III CF card on default image quality mode(HQ 1/8) Approx. 13.6MB Approx. 24.5MB Approx. 6.4MB Approx. 4.5 / 2.5 / 1.8MB Approx. 6.2 / 4.4 / 2.4 / 1.8MB Approx. 3.7 / 2.5 /1.3 / 0.8MB Approx. 1.5 / 1.0 / 0.5 / 0.4MB Approx. 0.9 / 0.6 / 0.3 / 0.2MB Approx. 0.6 / 0.4 / 0.2 / 0.2MB Approx. 0.3 / 0.2 / 0.1 / 0.1MB Viewfinder Type Viewfinder Coverage Magnification Eye Point Diopter Adjustment Focusing Screen Mirror Viewfinder Information Depth of Field Preview Eye Cup Eye Piece Shutter LCD Monitor Type Size Pixel Number Viewfield Coverage Brightness Control Autofocus Type Focus Mode Focus Area Detection Range Focus Area Selection AF Assist Lamp AF Lock Exposure Control Light Metering System Light Metering Mode Detection Range Exposure Mode Scene Program AE Scene Select Eye level Dach Mirror type Optical View Finder Approx. 95% Approx. x 0.9 with 50mm Lens set to infinity on -1diopter Approx. 10mm Built-in type -3.0 to +1.0 diopter Fixed type Quick Return Mirror AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode One-touch WB Button (Customizable) Interchangeable type (EP-5/6), EP-5 supplied Interchangeable type, EP-4 supplied HyperCrystal LCD (TFT Color LCD) 2.5 Inch 215,250 pixels Approx. 100% +/- 7 steps TTL Phase Difference Detection System Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus / S-AF + MF/ C-AF + MF 3 points EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100) Automatic Selectable / Manual Selectable Built-in Flash type Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable) TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by 49 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing System Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average / Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Approx. 2% Spot) Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F2, ISO 100) Spot; EV 3 to 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100) Full Auto, Program with Program Shift / Shutter Priority / Aperture Priority / Manual / Scene Program AE / Scene Select AE Portrait / Landscape / Macro / Sports / Night Scene & Portrait Portrait / Landscape / Landscape & Portrait / Night Scene / Night Scene & Portrait / Firework / Sunset / Macro / Sports / High-Key / Low-Key / Documents / Beach & Snow / Candle / Children AUTO, 100, 200, 400 (AUTO: 100-400) Expandable to 800, 1600 Up to +/- 5 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable) 3 Frames in +/- 1, 2/3, 1/2 or 1/3 EV step Auto WB, Preset WB, Custom WB, One-touch WB Lamp (3000k) / Fluorescent 1 (4000k) / Fluorescent 2 (4500k) / Fluorescent 3 (6600k) / Daylight (5300k) / Cloudy (6000k) / Shade (7500k) R-B/G-M up to +/- 7 step in each 2mired step for each Auto / Preset setting 3 Frames with +/- 4/8/12 mired steps sRGB / AdobeRGB Vivid / Natural / Muted / B&W / Sepia 5 levels in each Vivid, Natural and Muted mode 5 levels in each Picture mode 5 levels in each Picture mode Yellow / Orange / Red / Green in B&W mode Sepia / Blue / Red / Green in B&W mode 3 levels Exposure Level View Video Signal Output Menu Information Menu Languages Edit Functions RAW Edit Mode TIFF, JPEG Mode Copy Mode Erase/Protection Function Erase Mode Image Protect Mode PC Interface Power Supply Battery Size/Weight Dimensions Weight Environment Temperature Humidity Sensitivity Exposure Compensation AE Lock Exposure Bracketing White Balance System WB Mode Preset WB WB Compensation WB Bracketing Color System Color Space Picture Mode Color Saturation Sharpness Contrast Filter Toning Gradation Specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. 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