SP-500 UZ

Boasting the most powerful zoom in this new series, the 6.0 megapixel SP-500 UZ gets you much closer to your world. Whether your child is scoring her first goal or youve set your sights on a distant eagles nest, its 10x optical zoom will serve you well. With a full complement of high-quality features, the SP-500 UZ puts no limits on your ability now and can grow with your skill level. Take comfort with a true, ergonomic
10x Ultra Zoom The powerful 10x optical zoom, 50x total zoom and Olympus precision-crafted lenses bring your subject within easy view, on your local soccer field or on vacation. 6.0 Megapixel Capture subtle detail and increase the size of printed images without loss of clarity. 2.5 LCD This large LCD helps you view and share images during shooting and playback. Easy Print One-button printing from the camera to any PictBridge enabled printer including the Olympus P-11. Full Manual and Automatic Control Whether youre feeling creative or prefer the camera to handle things, you have the power to decide. 27 Selectable Shooting Modes Simply turn the dial and select the desired shooting mode from 21 creative scene options including landscape, portrait, indoor, night scene, candle or fireworks. Expanded Capabilities As your needs change or ability improves, enjoy the freedom to add Olympus conversion lenses. TruePic TURBO Image Processor This exclusive Olympus technology enables smoother, more accurate images with accelerated startup and shutter release times. QuickTime Movie Mode with Audio Bring your pictures to life, then e-mail them to family and friends.
grip and a large 2.5 LCD that gives clear evidence of your subjects proximity. Includes Easy Print for one-button printing to a PictBridgeenabled printer, full manual and automatic settings, 27 shooting modes, the flexibility to accept lenses with its threaded barrel and our exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor.

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Optical & Digital
Olympus SP-500 UZ Specifications
Imager: Lens: Zoom: Aperture Range: LCD: Focus System: Focus Range: 6.0 megapixel effective, 6.37 megapixel gross, 1/2.5 CCD 6.mm (38mm 380mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 11 lenses in 7 groups, 2 aspherical lenses Seamless to 50x (10x optical and 5x digital combined) f2.8 f3.7 (adjustable in 1/3 EV step) 2.5 Color LCD, approx. 115,000 pixels CDD Contrast Detection Normal: (Wide) 23.62 infinity (0.6m infinity) (Tele) 78.74 infinity (2m infinity) Macro Mode: (Wide) 2.76 23.62 (0.07m 0.6m) (Tele) 47.24 78.74 (1.2m 2m) Super Macro Mode: 1.18 (3cm) infinity iESP auto, Spot AF, Selective AF target, Manual 1/1000 sec. 15 sec., Bulb Auto, 80/100/200/400 Digital iESP Multi-Pattern Auto TTL, Spot Metering, Center Weighted Metering iESP2 Multi-Pattern Auto TTL, Pre-Set, One-Touch, Overcast, Sunlight, Evening Sun, Tungsten, (3) Fluorescents, WB Compensation EV steps in 1/3 EV steps DCF Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM 3 2,816 x 2,112 (RAW) 2,816 x 2,112 (SHQ) 2,816 x 1,880 (3:2 SHQ) 2,816 x 1,880 (HQ) 2,816 x 1,880 (3:2 HQ) 2,592 x 1,944 (SQ1 High, Normal) 2,288 x 1,712 (SQ1 High, Normal) 2,048 x 1,536 (SQ1 High, Normal) 1,600 x 1,200 (SQ1 High, Normal) 1,280 x 960 (SQ2 High, Normal) 1,024 x 768 (SQ2 High, Normal) 640 x 480 (SQ2 High, Normal) 27 Shooting Modes: AUTO, Program Auto, A, S, M, MY, Scene Preset (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Museum, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach, Snow) Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture CardTM 4 My Mode Sequential Shooting:

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High Speed: 2.5 frames per second up to 3 frames Normal Speed: 1.5 frames per second up to 11 frames in HQ mode Shooting Assist Functions: Histogram, Frame Assist Image Quality Adjustment: (Adj. 5) Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation Movie Mode: QuickTime Movie with Sound, JPEG, SHQ: 640 x 480/30fps, HQ: 640 x 480/15fps, SQ1: 320 x 240/30fps, SQ2: 320 x 240/15fps Image Processing: TruePic TURBO Image Processor Pixel Mapping: Pixel Mapping via Menu Setting Noise Reduction: Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longer Image Playback: Still Image: Single, Index, Enlargement, Slide show, Calendar, Album Movie: Normal, Still (Frame-by-Frame), FF/Reverse, Index Jump, Playback Zoom Playback Edit Effects: Still Image: Black & White, Sepia, Resize, Crop, Raw Data Edit, Compose, Red-Eye Reduction, Brightness, Saturation Movie: Still Image Edit, Index Direct Printing Options: PictBridge Easy Print and DPOF Flash: Built-in Pop-Up Flash Modes: Auto (for low light and back lit conditions), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Fill-In & Red-Eye, Off, Slave Flash Working Range: Wide:.3m 4.5m, Tele: 1.2m 3.4m Self-Timer: 12 Sec. Settings Memorization: On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings) Date/Time Calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, Automatic up to 2099 Memory: 10MB internal memory Removable Media Card: xD-Picture Card (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB or 1GB) Outer Connectors: Multi-Connector for USB and A/V, DC Input Auto-Connect USB: 2.0 Full System Requirements: Windows 98SE/2000 PRO/ME/XP, Mac OS 10.1 and higher Operating Environment: Operation: 32 104F (0 40C), 30% 90% humidity Storage: -4 140F (-20 60C), 10% 90% humidity Power Supply: 4 AA Batteries Size: 4.15 W x 2.93 H x 2.80 D (105.5mm x 74.5mm x 71.0mm) Weight: 10.05 oz. (285g) without batteries and media card
Focus Mode: Shutter Speed: ISO: Metering Mode: White Balance:
Exposure Compensation: Recording Modes: Adjustment Resolutions:

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Quality Still Image Unit: shots RAW SHQ HQ SHQ HQ SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ1 SQ2 SQ2 SQ2 SQ2 SQ2 SQ2 HQ SQ2 HQ SQ2 Pixel Resolution 2816 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x MB xD-Picture Card (Optional) 57 shots 126 shots 347 shots 132 shots 389 shots 139 shots 409 shots 178 shots 523 shots 221 shots 652 shots 363 shots 1030 shots 560 shots 1597 shots 863 shots 2457 shots 2129 shots 5324 shots approx. 774 sec. approx. 1549 sec. approx. 762 sec. approx. 1503 sec. 1 GB xD-Picture Card (Optional) 115 shots 253 shots 695 shots 265 shots 780 shots 279 shots 820 shots 357 shots 1048 shots 444 shots 1305 shots 726 shots 2063 shots 1122 shots 3198 shots 1728 shots 4920 shots 4264 shots 10660 shots approx. 1550 sec. approx. 3101 sec. approx. 1527 sec. approx. 3009 sec.

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Available Accessories

Product Number 200893 UPC 297883 Accessory CLA-4 Lens Adapter Tube TCON-17 1.7x Teleconverter Lens WCON-07 Wide Angle Converter Lens WCON-08 Wide Angle Converter Lens CB-USB5 Digital Camera USB Cable CB-AVC3 Digital Camera A/V Cable 16MB xD-Picture Card 32MB xD-Picture Card 64MB xD-Picture Card 128MB xD-Picture Card 256MB xD-Picture Card 512MB xD-Picture Card 1GB xD-Picture Card MAUSB-10 xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia USB Reader/Writer MAUSB-100 xD-Picture Card USB Reader/Writer MAUSB-300 xD-Picture Card USB Reader/Writer MACF-10 xD-Picture Card/ Compact Flash Adapter MAPC-10 xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia PCMCIA/PC Card Adapter xD-Picture Card Media Wallet B-90SU 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries and Quick Charger B-90SU 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries and Overnight Charger LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery 2 Pack C-8AC A/C Adapter Digital Imaging Kit Digital Camera Gadget Bag 2-Year Extended Warranty
Movie (w/o sound) Movie (with sound)
All capacity figures are approximate.
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Package Contents

SP-500 UZ Camera Strap Multi-Connector for USB and A/V 4 AA Batteries Basic Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide Warranty Card CD ROM: OLYMPUS Master Software and Advanced Manual
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