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E-500
• 8.0 Megapixels with FFT
CCD
• Strong dust reduction
(Supersonic Wave Filter)
• AUTO / M / P / S / A & 20
scene modes
• Built-in pop-up flash
Best performance D-SLR camera in a very compact and lightweight design with integrated flash for ease of use which meets all
photographic requirements.
The eight million pixels Olympus E-500 digital SLR is a creative photographer's dream with a full complement of manual settings plus
the user-friendly simplified and detailed display. It incorporates a CF as well as an XD card slot. The ergonomic, professionally approved
layout of the controls, usability is also enhanced by the high resolution 6.4cm/2.5￿ HyperCrystal LCD, which allows results to be viewed
in a large format directly on the camera.

Specifications

Type
Body material
Lens mount

Image Sensor

Effective pixels
Filter array
Full resolution
Type
Aspect ratio & area
Filter
LPF filter
IR cut filter
Dust reduction filter
Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer
• 6.4cm / 2.5'' HyperCrystal
LCD
• Light and ergonomic design
• Dual slot for CF and xD-
Picture Cards
• User-friendly menu with
detailed and simplified
display modes
Fiber reinforced
polycarbonate
Four Thirds mount
8 Megapixels
Primary colour filter (RGB)
8.89 Megapixels
4/3'' 4/3 type Full Frame
Transfer CCD solid-state
image sensor
4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Fixed type
Hybrid type
Supersonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type
Field of view
Magnification
Depth of field preview
Eye point
Diopter adjustment
Focusing screen
Mirror
Displayed information
Eye-level TTL Penta mirror
type optical viewfinder
Approx. 95%
Approx. 0.9x with a 50mm
lens set to infinity at -1
dioptre
Customised One-Touch WB
button
16mm at -1 dioptre
-3.0 - +1.0 diopter / built-in
type
Fixed type
Quick return mirror

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    The eight million pixels Olympus E-500 digital SLR is a creative photographer's dream with a full complement of manual settings plus the user-friendly simplified and detailed display. It incorporates a CF as well as an XD card slot. The ergonomic, professionally approved layout of the controls, usability is also enhanced by the high resolution 6.4cm/2.5￿...
  • Page 2: Shutter Speeds

    Shutter speed A priority 1/4000 - 60s (up to 30 min in AF illuminator Yes , Built-in flash, optional Bulb mode) Olympus dedicated flashes Shutter speed S priority 1/4000 - 60s AF lock Yes , Locked by first position Shutter speed Manual...
  • Page 3: External Flash Control

    Fill-in for exclusive flash mode, white balance Type TTL auto FP/ TTL auto for compensation level, focal Olympus dedicated flash, length, focus area, file type, auto or manual picture mode, file name, image size, recorded card type.
  • Page 4 Size Dimensions (W x H x D) 129.5 x 94.5 x 66mm Weight 435g (without battery and card) * Focal length equivalent on a 35mm camera in brackets Specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer...