compact clean credible

compact:
A completely digital SLR system that satisfies professional demands.
Four features were given priority in the development of the new Olympus E-500: maximum image quality, a flawless cleaning system for the hypersensitive image sensor, ease of use and a compact design. Based on the FourThirds Standard, the E-500 already boasts a wide range of accessories for virtually any demand, including lenses specifically designed for use in digital photography to guarantee optimum performance. Making sure the tough demands of daily use dont compromise quality, the camera incorporates a unique cleaning system which is only available from Olympus. It ensures that dust entering the cameras body during lens changes does not land on the image sensor and affect photos. What surprises at first use of the camera is its low weight, compact and practical dimensions and its large, high-resolution HyperCrystal LCD which not only delivers razor sharp previews of images but also lets the user see all camera settings at one glance. The E-500 makes for a sophisticated all-round camera for any area of application, whether business or private, on the road or in the studio. "Supersonic Wave Filter", the unique Dust Protection System Full Frame Transfer CCD with 8.0 million pixels based on the FourThirds Standard. 2.5"/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD monitor with 160 viewing angles. Lightest camera in the D-SLR class* with an exceptionally compact body.

* As at October 2005.

TruePic TURBO image processor. Classic exposure modes semi-automatic/ automatic/manual. Scene modes for 21 common shooting situations. Recording formats RAW, TIFF and JPEG. Built-in pop-up flash with TTL control. Storage media: xD Picture Cards and CompactFlash. PictBridge compatibility for direct printing without need for a PC.
SSWF indicator Hot shoe Mode dial Lens attachment mark Mirror Power switch Lens release button Mount Control dial Lens lock pin Shutter button Information button OK button +/ exposure compensation button Viewfinder Monitor Menu button One touch WB button AEL/AFL button/ Protect button AF frame selection button

clean:

"Supersonic Wave Filter" the unique dust-protection system from Olympus.
In photography, its rare to get a second chance to take the shot. If the moment is missed, its gone. The most captivating picture can be ruined by the tiniest of dust particles that enter the camera body during lens changes. In analogue cameras, dust particles move with the film as it winds forward so that in most cases only one single picture is affected. In digital cameras, however, dust particles that settle on the image sensor stay there, accumulate over time, and affect every picture. Merely microscopic particles can cover several hundred pixels on the CCD. That not only spoils pictures but also requires professional cleaning, which costs time and money.
Shutter Supersonic Wave Filter CCD
The effective solution for the E-500:
The Supersonic Wave Filter is located directly in front of the highly sensitive CCD. Powered by an ultrasonic generator, it produces vibrations that shake off the particles of dust. They then adhere to a specially-coated membrane inside the camera body and no longer pose a risk to image quality. This process takes mere milliseconds and is executed each time the camera is turned on or whenever Pixel Mapping is invoked.

Low-pass filter

Attached lens: avoids dust getting inside camera body.
Lens change: dust particles have landed on the dust filter in front of the image sensor.
Activation of the Supersonic Wave Filter: the dust particles are shaken off.
Clean image sensor: no dust particle can affect image quality.

credible:

25 Scene Modes
The E-500 boasts a total of 25 selectable scene modes that cover the gamut of needs from full manual control through to pre-defined automatic settings for specific shooting situations. 4 versatile exposure modes: M S A P Programmed Auto with programme shift (Ps), Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual. 6 creative exposure modes: Automatic, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport and Night Scene/Portrait. 15 scene modes for various motifs: SCENE Portrait, Landscape, Landscape and Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene & Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Beach & Snow

High Light and Shadow Basis Spot Metering
Besides ESP, Centre-weighted Average and Spot metering, the E-500 is equipped with two exposure metering modes that ensure bright subjects with bright backgrounds as well as dark motifs on dark backgrounds are not absorbed, but can be differentiated in the final result.
Unlimited Sequential Shooting at 2.5 Frames per Second
Thanks to the extremely high-performance TruePic TURBO processor, the E-500 can continuously record photos in quick succession up to the full memory card capacity. This amazing ability to record dynamic sequences ensures that decisive shots need never be missed.

One-touch White Balance

In addition to the usual options for automatic or pre-set white balance, the E-500 features a prominently located button that enables instant adjustment to suit the ambient lighting conditions. In this way the white shirt will appear white even if photographed under fluorescent light thereby saving the hassle of subsequent image editing.
Large and Bright for Clear Viewing: The HyperCrystal LCD
At 6.4cm/2.5, the LCD stands out not only because of its size, but also for its high-resolution depictions, extreme brightness and wide viewing angles of 160. It provides clear overviews of the camera settings and also facilitates the preview of images. Moreover, with the histogram function, exposure distribution is shown in a choice of four modes and can inform users of over or underexposed image sections.
Colour Filter for B&W Photos
As well as the possibility to shoot Black&White, Sepia or in a range of colour tones, in B&W mode the E-500 offers users special filter effects. These colour filters are known from black & white analogue photography and extend creative opportunities even further.

New 49 Area AE Sensor

The newly-developed 49 area exposure sensor provides extra precision and reliability during exposure metering and flash control. This is of particular benefit for compositions made under difficult lighting conditions.
Professional AEL/AFL Control
Photographers can have access to a range of personally-selected exposure and focus settings that were pre-defined to suit their individual preferences all at the simple touch of a button. This level of customisation for exposure and focus is especially sought out by professional photographers.

Lightbox Function

The camera allows two images stored in the camera to be compared simultaneously on the LCD just like on a real lightbox.

14x Magnification

For the detailed checking of image sharpness on the stored photos, the E-500 allows enlargements of up to 14x on the LCD.

complete:

Specially-developed lenses for the digital Olympus E-System guarantee optimal image quality.

ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm 1:3.5-5.6

(28-90mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45mm 1:3.5-5.6**

(35-90mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm 1:3.5-6.3

(36-360mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm 1:3.5-4.5

(80-300mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm Macro 1:3.5

(70mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm Fisheye 1:3,5

(16mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm 1:2.8-3.5

(22-44mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5

(28-108mm)*

Standard Series

Pro Series

Whats the use of a high resolution image sensor when the lenses arent capable of providing at least the same level of resolution? If lenses that were conceived for analogue cameras are used with digital camera bodies, there is always a compromise.
For example, due to the design principle of an image sensor, light must hit it squarely. Otherwise there is a risk of losing image quality such as by cornershading in the edges of photos. Optimal results can only be obtained with nearly telecentric optics
Conventional construction
Near telecentric construction
that are designed and specifically attuned to the size of the image sensor, to ensure the incoming light rays
Accessories, perfectly attuned to the Olympus E-500

EP-6 Big Eyecup

VA-1 Angle Finder
FL-36 Electronic Flash Developed for deployment as an external flash in digital photography, its the perfect accompaniment to the Olympus E-500. GN36 at a focal length of 42 and GN20 at a focal length of 12, operation is either automatic, manual or with TTL automatic. The reflector can be swivelled in four directions.
E-300 Compact Case Camera case for E-500 with 14-45mm or 17.5-45mm lens LBH-1 Battery Holder for 3x CR123A RM-1 Remote Control
Please refer to System overview on back page for additional accessories.
The line-up of Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses extends from the Standard Series for demanding all-round applications of ambitious hobby users; through the bright, dust and splashproof, high-performance models of the Pro Series; to the extremely bright lenses of the Top Pro Series for the highest professional requirements.
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5

(100-400mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm Macro 1:2.0

(100mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:4.0

(14-28mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35-100mm 1:2.0

(70-200mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90-250mm 1:2.8

(180-500mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150mm 1:2.0

(300mm)*

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm 1:2.8

(600mm)*

Top Pro Series
* Figures in brackets correspond to the equivalent values on a 35mm camera. ** Only available in special kit.
hit the image sensor at a virtually perpendicular angle even at the very edge of the frame. Based on the FourThirds Standard, the ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses from Olympus are specially-designed for digital capture. Their extremely high resolving power
guarantees that the full potential of even the highest-resolution image sensors is made use of. Furthermore, the angle of view thats expected from the lenses is always the one that can be used. And in conventional 35mm terms, the same angle of view is
returned if the focal length is multiplied by two. Any lens based on the professional FourThirds Standard can be used on the Olympus E-500, Olympus E-300 and the Olympus E-1 bodies.

Specifications

Model Type Compatible lens Lens mount Body Media Effective pixel number Image size Image sensor Type Total pixel number Aspect ratio Filter array Filter LPF IR cut filter Dust protect filter Viewfinder Type Field of view Magnification Eye point Diopter adjustment Focusing screen Mirror Viewfinder information Olympus E-500 Interchangeable digital SLR camera. ZUIKO Digital, FourThirds System lens. FourThirds mount. Engineering plastics. CompactFlash card (Type I and II), Microdrive, xD-picture card. (Dual slot) 8 million pixels. 17.3mm x 13.0mm. 4/3 type Full Frame Transfer CCD solid-state image sensor. 8.89 million pixels. 4:3. Primary colour filter (RGB). Fixed type. Hybrid type. Supersonic Wave Filter. Eye-level TTL Dach mirror type optical view finder. Approx. 95%. Approx. 0.9x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at 1 dioptres. Approx. 16mm at 1 dioptres. Built-in type 3.0 to +1.0 dioptres. Fixed type. Quick return mirror. AF frame (super impose), AE lock, AF confirmation mark, Metering mode, Exposure mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, White balance, Exposure compensation value indicator, Flash, Battery check, Record mode, Number of storable still pictures. Yes (customised One-touch WB button). Interchangeable type EP-5/6, EP-5 supplied. Eye piece cap EP-4 supplied. TTL phase difference detection system. Single AF, Continuous AF, Manual focus, Single AF + MF, and Continuous AF + MF. EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100). 3 points. Automatic and manual selection. Built-in flash, optional Olympus dedicated flashes. Locked by first position of shutter release button, AE/AF lock button (customised). Available in continuous AF mode. Available. Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual focus operation in AF mode (customised). TTL open aperture light metering with 49-zones multi-pattern sensing system. Digital ESP, Centre-weighted average and Spot (about 2% of entire frame). Digital ESP, centre-weighted average: EV 1 to 20 (50mm f2, ISO 100). Spot: EV 3 to 17 (50mm f2, ISO 100). Auto, Programme with programme shift, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual. Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Scene & Portrait. Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene & Portrait, Firework, Sunset, Macro, Sports, High Key, Low key, Document, Beach & Snow, Candle, Children. Up to +/ 5 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps. Locked by first position of shutter release or AE/AF lock button (customised). 3 frames in +/ 1, 2/3, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps (selectable). Sensitivity Auto Manual Shutter Type Shutter speed ISO 100 to 400. ISO 100 to 400. Expandable to 1600 (in each 1/3 EV steps possible). Electronically controlled focal plane shutter. Auto, P, Ps, A mode: 1/sec. (depend on conditions) S mode: 1/sec. M mode: 1/sec. and bulb (up to 8 min.) Scene mode: 1/sec. X = 1/180 sec. Super FP up to 1/4000 sec. Soft-touch electromagnetic release. 12 or 2 sec (possible to cancel). Yes (including bulb function), with RM-1 (option). Single and sequential shooting. Approx. 2.5 fps. RAW / TIFF 4 frames. JPEG (HQ, SQ) up to card capacity with high speed media (SunDisk Extreme III). Advanced detection system with CCD imager. 8 type (3000K 7500K). Lamp 1 (3000K), Fluorescent 1 (4000K), Fluorescent 2 (4500K), Fluorescent 3 (6600K), Daylight (5300K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K). 1 custom setting (in Kelvin). R B / G M, up to +/ 7 steps in each 2 mired for both auto and preset settings. 1 one touch setting. 3 frames with +/ 4/8/12 mired steps. TruePic TURBO. sRGB / Adobe RGB. Vivid, Natural, Muted, Black & White, Sepia. 5 levels in each Vivid, Natural, Muted mode. 5 levels in each Picture mode. 5 levels in each Picture mode. Yellow, Orange, Red, Green in Black & White mode. Sepia, Blue, Red, Green in Black & White mode. 3 levels (high key, normal, low key). Auto pop-up type, TTL auto or manual. Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in, Off. Approx. 13. Up to +/ 2EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps. TTL auto FP / TTL auto for Olympus dedicated flash, auto or manual. (TTL auto with FL-20, FL-36, FL-50) Auto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow syncro with red-eye reduction, Slow syncro, 2nd curtain slow syncro, Fill-in for exclusive flash. Up to +/ 2EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps. Metering mode, Exposure mode, Aperture value, Shutter speed, Exposure level indicator, Exposure compensation value, Exposure compensation indicator, AE bracket, ISO, Colour space, Picture mode, Gradation, Colour saturation compensation value, Sharpness compensation value, Contrast compensation value, White balance, White balance compensation value, Noise reduction mode, AE lock, Flash mode, Flash compensation value, Focus mode, AF frame, Drive mode, Record mode, Number of storable still pictures, Selected memory card, Battery check. HyperCrystal LCD panel. 2.5 inch / 6.4cm.

X-sync speed Shutter release Self-timer Remote control Drive system Drive modes Sequential shooting speed Max. frame number on sequential shooting White balance system Auto WB system Preset WB
Custom WB WB compensation On touch white balance WB bracketing Processing Image processing Colour space Picture mode Colour saturation Sharpness Contrast Filter Toning Gradation Built-in flash Type Synchronisation modes Guide number Intensity control External flash control Type Synchronisation modes Intensity control Control panel Control panel information
Depth of field preview Eye cup Eye piece shutter Autofocus Type Focus modes Detection range Focus areas Focus area selection AF assist lamp AF lock Focus tracking Focus aid Manual focus Exposure control Light metering system Light metering modes Detection range
Exposure modes Scene programmes Scene select
Exposure compensation AE lock Exposure bracketing
Playback monitor Type Size
Pixel number Field of view Brightness control Playback functions Display mode Information
215.250 pixels. Approx. 100%. +/ 7 steps. Single, Zoom (2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14x), Index (4, 9, 16, 25 frames), Slide show, Calendar view, Rotation, Light box view. Exposure mode, Metering mode, Shutter speed, f-stop, Compensation level, ISO, Colour space, White balance mode, White balance compensation level, Focal length, Focus area, File type, Picture mode. Histogram (R, G, B available), High light point warning, Shadow point warning. Single, All, Selected. Single. DCF, DPOF compatible, EXIF2.2 compatible, PRINT Image Matching II compatible. JPEG, TIFF (RGB 8 bit), 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 SQ: 3200 x 2400 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 to 640 x 480. Yes. Yes (Black & White, Sepia, Red eye reduction, Colour saturation, Resize). Yes. Shooting menu 1, shooting menu 2, playback menu, custom menu, setup menu. Default 6 languages (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian). Optionally, one language can be downloaded via internet. USB 2.0 (Full speed). NTSC or PAL selectable. Hot shoe. Rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack BLM-1, 3x CR123A with LBH-1. 129.5 x 94.5 x 66mm. Approx. 435g (without batteries and CF card). Automatic check. Yes (Off, 1, 3, 5, 10 min. selectable). Yes (Off, 4hours selectable). Operating range: 0C to 40C. Storage range: -20C to 60C. Operating range: 30 to 90%. Storage range: 10% to 90%. E-500 body, USB cable, video cable, Li-Ion battery pack (BLM-1) or CR123A battery holder (LBH-1), Li-Ion battery charger (BCM-2) or not, shoulder strap, Olympus Master CD-ROM, instruction manuals, warranty card.
Model Guide Number Firing Angle

Flash Modes Bounce Angles Power Supply
Exposure level view Erase / protect function Erase modes Image protect mode Recording system Type of recording format Type of file format RAW+JPEG recording File size
Dimensions Weight Box Contents
Electronic Flash FL-36 Automatic switching from 36 at 42mm to 20 at 12mm 14 at 10mm to 12 at 8mm with the wide panel (built in). Automatic switching At 12mm: Up-Down 61 Degrees, Left-Right 78 Degrees At 42mm: Up-Down 21 Degrees, Left-Right 28 Degrees When the Wide Panel is used for 8mm. TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL. Up to 90 Degrees, Down 1.5 Degrees. Left 0 to 90 Degrees, Right 0 to 150 Degrees. AA (R6) Alkaline batteries x 2, AA (R6) Lithium batteries x 2, AA (R6) Ni-Mn batteries x 2, 3V Lithium batterie pack (LB-01) x 1, AA (R6) Ni-Cd batteries (1000 mAh) x 2, AA (R6) Ni-MH batteries (1900 mAh) x 2, AA (R6) Oxyride batteries x 2. 65mm W x 105mm H x 95mm D (protuberances not included). 270g (without batteries). Soft Case, Instruction Manual, Warranty Card.
Image editing RAW development JPEG/TIFF editing PictBridge Menu Category Languages Interface PC interface Video signal output Synchro socket Power supply Battery Size / weight Dimensions Weight Miscellaneous Battery check Sleep mode Power off mode Environment Temperature Humidity Box contents
Specifications are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm 1:4.0 Wide Zoom (Top Pro Lens)

Compatible with

ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm 1:2.8-3.5 Wide Zoom (Pro Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom (Standard Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 Standard Zoom (Pro Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45mm 1:3.5-5.6 Standard Zoom (Standard Lens)
(only available in special kit)
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm 1:3.5-6.3 Super Zoom (10x) (Standard Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35-100mm 1:2.0 Telephoto Zoom (Top Pro Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm 1:3.5-4.5 Telephoto Zoom (Standard Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm 1:2.8-3.5 Telephoto Zoom (Pro Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90-250mm 1:2.8 Telephoto Zoom (Top Pro Lens)

Tele Converter

Twin Flash

Extension Tube

Tele Converter*1

Tele Converter*2

TF-22 Twin Flash with adapter ring 58mm to 67mm/72mm

Ring Flash

TF-22 Twin Flash with adapter ring 52mm to 67mm/72mm
TF-22 Twin Flash with adapter ring 62mm to 67mm/72mm

Digital SLR Cameras

ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye Lens (Pro Lens)

ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm 1:3.5 Macro Lens (Standard Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro Lens (Pro Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150mm 1:2.0 Fix Focal Lens (Top Pro Lens)
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm 1:2.8 Fix Focal Lens (Top Pro Lens)
inclusive Drop in Filter set
*1 Only with MF *2 Recommended max. aperture 1:4.0

Twin Flash with FR-1

Ring Flash with FR-1
EP-1 Eyecup EP-2 Eyecup EP-5 Big Eyecup EP-6 Big Eyecup FS-1 / 2 Focusing Screen E-System Bag
for E-1 for E-1 for E-300/500 for E-300/500 for E-1

MF-1 OMAdapter

EX-25 Extension Tube

EC-14 Tele Converter

System Bag Compact

RM-1 Remote Control

RM-CB1*3 Remote Cable

PT-E01 Underwater Case

*3 not for E-500, E-300 with HLD-3

(only for E-300)

Hot Shoe SRF-11 Ring Flash Set (incl. FC-1 / RF-11)

FL-CB05 Flash Cable

FL-20 Flash

FL-36 System Flash

FL-50 System Flash
RF-11 Ring Flash FC-1 Macro Flash Controller FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring for 35/50mm Macro TF-22 Twin Flash

AC-1 AC Adapter

(only for E-1/E-300)
BLM-1 Li-ion Battery Pack
HLD-2 Power Battery Holder (only for E-1)
HLD-3 Power Battery Holder (for two BLM-1)

GS-2 Grip Strap

(for HLD-2, HLD-3, FP-1)

RG-1*4 Remote Grip Cable

FP-1 Flash Power Grip (incl. FL-CB02) HV-1 High Voltage Pack BN-1 Ni-MH Battery Pack AC-2 AC Adapter
LBH-1 Li-ion Battery Holder

(for 3x CR123A)

BCM-1 Li-ion Battery Charger
BCM-2 Li-ion Battery Charger
BLL-1 Li-ion Battery Pack (only for E-1)
BCL-1 Li-ion Battery Charger (only for E-1)

FL-CB02 Flash Cable

* E-1, E-300 with HLD-3, E-500 no realease via FP-1
SHV-1 Flash High Voltage Set (incl. HV-1 / BN-1 / AC-2)
STF-22 Twin Flash Set (incl. FC-1 / TF-22)
SHLD-2 (only for E-1) Power Battery Holder Set (incl. HLD-2 / BLL-1 / BCL-1)
Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

E-500 Kit includes:

E-500 body
Li-ion battery charger (BCM-2)
Li-ion battery pack (BLM-1)

OLYMPUS Master CD-ROM

USB cable

Video cable

Shoulder strap
Eye-piece shutter Instruction Manual System Chart Warranty Card
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Leaves others in the dust The Olympus E-500 digital SLR for reliably clean photography As digital photography has gained popularity and become affordable for just about everyone, increasing numbers of photographers are demanding the higher quality and flexibility that only an SLR camera can offer, with the availability of interchangeable lenses, external flash systems and other accessories. Now, with the Olympus E-500, the promise of creative digital SLR photography is within everyones reach. High reliability For all ardent photographers, image quality has the highest priority, and the Olympus E-500 does everything to ensure perfect photos in every situation. By incorporating the Supersonic Wave Filter, the problem of dust entering the camera body and landing on the CCD while changing lenses a phenomenon until now virtually impossible to prevent is finally solved. As a piece of dust can cover several thousand pixels on the CCD, even the tiniest particles can potentially cause serious damage to photos. The patented technology ensures worry-free lens changing anywhere and anytime, enabling users to really experience the brilliance of dust-free pictures. Developed by Olympus, the Supersonic Wave Filter generates ultra-high-speed vibrations that shake off dust and other particles, which are then captured on a special adhesive membrane. This function is invoked at each start-up of the camera but may also be manually effected. This ingenious solution also spares users the otherwise necessary time and expense of cleaning dusty image sensors. High image quality With 8.0 million pixels, the Olympus E-500 ensures subjects are always recorded in brilliant detail. Furthermore, rather than using an ordinary Interline Transfer CCD, this model incorporates a Full Frame Transfer CCD (FFT CCD). This type of CCD has a larger pixel area, because there is no dedicated transfer channel, instead the photodiode itself is used for this purpose. As a result, the FFT CCD captures more electrons, to deliver a higher signal/noise ratio and a wider dynamic range. The photos therefore benefit from greater exposure latitude, more detail and less noise. High mobility Featuring a penta type design, the Olympus E-500 has the authentic professional look and feel of a classic SLR. Yet with its smaller size, it is also one of the most compact D-SLRs on the market. Active users will welcome a camera that they can take and use almost anywhere from hikes in the country to busy city visits. Professionals will also appreciate the lightweight load, which makes the E-500 an ideal back-up camera, particularly useful for photo-journalism assignments in the field. The professional style and very user-friendly layout of controls make intuitive operation of the camera possible in next to no time. Photographers can choose from 21 pre-defined scene modes to suit most common situations. Alternatively, the manual options, including P/A/S/M, facilitate unrestricted creativity and allow the users individuality to unfold. A 49 area AE sensor and high light and shadow basis metering provide for amazing exposure control. The Olympus E-500 also features professional AE Lock functionality for camera customisation. And when theres not enough natural light, the built-in pop-up flash is always there to shed more light on the subject. Incorporation of the TruePic TURBO image processor not only ensures images pack a punch with their life-like colour, resolution and contrast, it also adds speed to the Olympus E-500. Sequential shooting at 2.5fps is possible with all image data formats. In the HQ (1/8) or SQ JPEG format, images can even be recorded up to the full memory card capacity when using high-speed media, such as SanDisk SDCFX (Extreme III). In addition, users also benefit from the two memory card slots one for CompactFlash and another for xD-Picture Cards which add to this models practicality and provide extra data security. Operation is further enhanced by the cameras large 6.4cm/2.5 HyperCrystal LCD screen with 214,000 pixels for framing and viewing shots. It conveniently allows results to be viewed in large format directly on the camera without glare, even in direct sunlight and at angles of up to 160. Views of recorded shots can be enlarged up to 14x to facilitate easy checking. The LCD doubles as the easy-to-read status panel, giving clear, detailed information on all camera settings. High versatility Of course, one of the main benefits of an SLR is its ability to extend the photographic possibilities through specialised accessories. Here the Olympus E-500 profits from the Olympus E-System line-up. Currently, the lenses on offer cover a focal range of 7-300mm (equivalent to 14-600mm on a 35mm camera). From unique, wide-angle perspectives right through to ultra-magnification power with large apertures, Olympus provides a solution for any situation. Various external flash units are available too. As well as standard types, ring and twin flash units provide for specialist applications.

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Moreover, based on the FourThirds System, cross-manufacturer compatibility of accessories is also assured. Jointly developed by Olympus and Kodak especially for digital capture, it sets standards on three levels mechanical, optical and communication to maximise the performance of camera body, image sensor and lenses. A growing number of manufacturers are now part of the FourThirds consortium. The eight million pixel Olympus E-500 Digital SLR combines a classic design, stunning performance and a tempting price to bring the high quality and creative freedom of digital SLR photography to ambitious hobby photographers and semi-pros alike. And thanks to the Supersonic Wave Filter, photos will never again be ruined by the harmful effects of dust on the image sensor. The camera is extremely light and compact, and offers excellent ergonomic handling. Equipped to facilitate full creative expression and sensational results, the Olympus E-500 will be offered in a choice of four kits which will be available from the end of October 2005. The Olympus E-500 digital SLR main features: 8.0 million pixels with Full Frame Transfer CCD 6.4cm/2.5 HyperCrystal LCD (214,000 pixels) Supersonic Wave Filter for dust protection Light and compact penta type design (for classic SLR look) 49 area AE sensor & high light basis, shadow light basis metering Single AF, continuous AF and manual focusing Digital ESP, centre-weighted average and spot exposure metering AE lock functionality Sequential shooting at 2.5fps in HQ (1/8) and SQ JPEG format up to the full memory card capacity when using high-speed media, such as SanDisk SDCFX (Extreme III) IR Hybrid Type Cut Filter for equalisation with human eyes 1/3 EV ISO steps TruePic TURBO image processor 21 scene programme and scene select programme modes Dual slot for CompactFlash/Microdrives and xD-Picture Cards Built-in pop-up flash User-friendly menu with detailed and simplified display modes plus full manual operation Compatible with the complete range of Olympus E-System lenses and many accessories Kits available*: Camera body, BLM-1 rechargeable battery pack with BCM-2 charger SE Kit with camera body, 17.5-45mm (35-90mm) 1:3.5-5.6, LBH-1 battery holder, 3x CR-123 batteries Kit with camera body, 14-45mm (28-90mm) 1:3.5-5.6, BLM-1 rechargeable battery pack with BCM-2 charger DZK Kit with camera body, 14-45mm (28-90mm) 1:3.5-5.6, 40-150mm (80-300mm) 1:3.5-4.5, BLM-1 rechargeable battery pack with BCM-2 charger Olympus E-System lenses: ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm (14-28mm) 1:4.0 ZUIKO DIGITAL 11-22mm (22-44mm) 1:2.8-3.5 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm (28-70mm) 1:2.0 (available from 2006) ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-45mm (28-90mm) 1:3.5-5.6 ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm (28-108mm) 1:2.8-3.5 NEW! ZUIKO DIGTAL 18-180mm (36-360mm) 1:3.5-6.3 (available from spring 2006) ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35-100mm (70-200mm) 1:2.0 (available from October 2005) ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm (80-300mm) 1:3.5-4.5 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm (100-400mm) 1:2.8-3.5 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90-250mm (180-500mm) 1:2.8 (available from November 2005) ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm 1:3.5 Fisheye (available from January 2006) NEW! ZUIKO DIGTAL 35mm Macro (70mm) 1:3.5 (available from winter 2005/2006) ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50mm (100mm) 1:2.0 Macro ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150mm (300mm) 1:2.0 ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm (600mm) 1:2.8 * Focal length equivalent on a 35mm camera in brackets Specifications are subject to change without notice