Olympus EVOLT E-500 Brochure & Specs
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EVOLT E-500 Digital SLR
Type
Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera
Media
Compact Flash Card (Type I, II), Microdrive, xD-Picture Card (Dual Slot)
Imager Size
17.3mm x 13mm
Lens Mount
Four Thirds Mount
Compatible Lens
Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens
Image Sensor
Type
4/3 type Full Frame Transfer Type CCD solid-state image sensor
Effective Pixel Number
8.15 million pixels
Aspect
4:3
Filter Array
Primary color filter (RGB)
Filter
LPF
Fixed type
IR Cut Filter
Hybrid Type
Dust Protection Filter
Supersonic Wave Filter
Recording System
Type of Recording Format
DCF (JPEG), TIFF, RAW
Type of File Format
JPEG, TIFF Ver. 6.0 (Exif 2.2), RAW (12bit)
RAW + JPEG Recording
Yes
File Size
RAW
3264 x 2448
Uncompressed
Approx. 13.6MB
TIFF
3264 x 2448
Uncompressed
Approx. 24.5MB
SHQ
3264 x 2448
1/2.7
Approx. 6.4MB
HQ
3264 x 2448
1/4 / 1/8 1/12
Approx. 4.5 / 2.5 / 1.8MB
SQ
3200 x 2400
1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12
Approx. 6.2 / 4.4 / 2.4 / 1.8MB
2560 x 1920
1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12
Approx. 3.7 / 2.5 /1.3 / 0.8MB
1600 x 1200
1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12
Approx. 1.5 / 1.0 / 0.5 / 0.4MB
1280 x 960
1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12
Approx. 0.9 / 0.6 / 0.3 / 0.2MB
1024 x 768
1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12
Approx. 0.6 / 0.4 / 0.2 / 0.2MB
640 x 480
1/2.7 / 1/4 / 1/8 / 1/12
Approx. 0.3 / 0.2 / 0.1 / 0.1MB
Viewfinder
Type
Eye level Dach Mirror type Optical View Finder
Viewfinder Coverage
Approx. 95%
Magnification
Approx. x 0.9 with 50mm Lens set to infinity on -1diopter
Eye Point
Approx. 10mm
Diopter Adjustment
Built-in type -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focusing Screen
Fixed type
Mirror
Quick Return Mirror
Viewfinder Information
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
Depth of Field Preview
One-touch WB Button (Customizable)
Eye Cup
Interchangeable type (EP-5/6), EP-5 supplied
Eye Piece Shutter
Interchangeable type, EP-4 supplied
LCD Monitor
Type
HyperCrystal LCD (TFT Color LCD)
Size
2.5 Inch
Pixel Number
215,250 pixels
Viewfield Coverage
Approx. 100%
Brightness Control
+/- 7 steps
Autofocus
Type
TTL Phase Difference Detection System
Focus Mode
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus / S-AF + MF/ C-AF + MF
Focus Area
3 points
Detection Range
EV 0 to 19 (ISO 100)
Focus Area Selection
Automatic Selectable / Manual Selectable
AF Assist Lamp
Built-in Flash type
AF Lock
Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)
Exposure Control
Light Metering System
TTL Full Aperture Light Metering by 49 Zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
Light Metering Mode
Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average / Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot
(Approx. 2% Spot)
Detection Range
Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 to 20 (50mm F2, ISO 100)
Spot; EV 3 to 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100)
Exposure Mode
Full Auto, Program with Program Shift / Shutter Priority / Aperture Priority /
Manual / Scene Program AE / Scene Select AE
Scene Program AE
Portrait / Landscape / Macro / Sports / Night Scene & Portrait
Scene Select
Portrait / Landscape / Landscape & Portrait / Night Scene / Night Scene & Portrait
/ Firework / Sunset / Macro / Sports / High-Key / Low-Key / Documents / Beach
& Snow / Candle / Children
For more information: www.olympusamerica.com/evolt
Olympus Imaging America Inc. • Two Corporate Center Drive • Melville, NY 11747
Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © 2005 Olympus Imaging America Inc. All rights reserved.
D1298-0905
Printed in the United States of America. Olympus is a trademark or registered trademark of Olympus Corporation, Olympus Imaging America Inc. or their affiliated entities.
AUTO, 100, 200, 400 (AUTO: 100-400) Expandable to 800, 1600
Sensitivity
Up to +/- 5 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step
Exposure Compensation
Locked by first position of Shutter Button / AE/AF Lock Button (Customizable)
AE Lock
3 Frames in +/- 1, 2/3, 1/2 or 1/3 EV step
Exposure Bracketing
White Balance System
Auto WB, Preset WB, Custom WB, One-touch WB
WB Mode
Lamp (3000k) / Fluorescent 1 (4000k) / Fluorescent 2 (4500k) / Fluorescent 3
Preset WB
(6600k) / Daylight (5300k) / Cloudy (6000k) / Shade (7500k)
R-B/G-M up to +/- 7 step in each 2mired step for each Auto / Preset setting
WB Compensation
3 Frames with +/- 4/8/12 mired steps
WB Bracketing
Color System
sRGB / AdobeRGB
Color Space
Vivid / Natural / Muted / B&W / Sepia
Picture Mode
5 levels in each Vivid, Natural and Muted mode
Color Saturation
5 levels in each Picture mode
Sharpness
Contrast
5 levels in each Picture mode
Filter
Yellow / Orange / Red / Green in B&W mode
Toning
Sepia / Blue / Red / Green in B&W mode
Gradation
3 levels
Shutter
Electronic Controlled Focal Plane Shutter
Type
A,P,Ps: 1/4000 to 60 Sec(depend on conditions), S: 1/4000 to 60 Sec, M: 1/4000
Shutter Speed
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)
Self Timer
Wireless with bulb function by RM-1 (RM-1:option)
Remote Control
Drive System
Single / Sequential Shooting
Drive Mode
Approx. 2.5 fps.
Sequential Shooting Speed
Max. Frame Number on
RAW; TIFF: 4 Frames
Sequential Shooting
JPEG (HQ, SQ); Up to full capacity with high speed Media(*1)
Built-in Flash
TTL Auto / Manual
Type
Auto / Red-eye Reduction / Slow synchro / Fill-in
Synchronization Mode
X = 1/180 Sec. (FP Flash Mode up to 1/4000 sec.)
X-Sync Speed
Up to +/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV step
Intensity Control
Synchro Timing
Front curtain and Rear curtain selectable
Hot-Shoe
TTL Auto with FL20 / 36 / 50 (FP Flash with FL36 / 50)
Play Back Function
Display Mode
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,
Information
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
Exposure Level View
Yes
Video Signal Output
REC, Play Back, Custom, Setup
Menu Information
English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean
Menu Languages
Edit Functions
RAW Development
RAW Edit Mode
B&W, Sepia, Red-eye Reduction, Color Saturation, Resize
TIFF, JPEG Mode
Single / All / Selected (Between CF Media and xD-Picture Card)
Copy Mode
Erase/Protection Function
Single, All, Selected
Erase Mode
Single
Image Protect Mode
USB 2.0 Full Speed
PC Interface
Power Supply
Rechargeable Li-ion battery Pack BLM-1 / Optional 3x CR123A with LBH-1
Battery
Size/Weight
Dimensions
5 x 3.7 x 2.6 inches (129.5 x 94.5 x 66mm)
Weight
Approx. 15.34 oz. (435g); Without Batteries and CF Card
Environment
Operating Range; 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Temperature
Storage Range; 4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Operating Range; 30% to 90%, Storage Range; 10% to 90%
Humidity
*1) with SanDisk Extreme III CF card on default image quality mode(HQ 1/8)
TM
The most full-featured digital SLR in its class.
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- Page 1 Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. © 2005 Olympus Imaging America Inc. All rights reserved. D1298-0905 Printed in the United States of America. Olympus is a trademark or registered trademark of Olympus Corporation, Olympus Imaging America Inc. or their affiliated entities.
- Page 2 Beginners will view EVOLT E-500 as a powerful combination of advanced technologies that can help them master digital photography. Get your hands on EVOLT E-500. The most full-featured digital SLR in its class.
- Page 3 Capture a world without dust. You’ll be amazed what’s out there. The new EVOLT E-500 features our exclusive dust-reduction technology for spot-free photos. With undetectable vibrations, it shakes dust and debris loose from the image sensor thousands of times each second. Rather than shadows and imperfections, clear images are all...
- Page 4 Brilliance and speed, from edge to edge. • The 8 megapixel sensor in the EVOLT E-500 has earned wide acclaim for producing a full range of color, sharp and subtle contrast, as well as fine detail – with minimal noise.
- Page 5 Even when using the largest apertures, these lenses help you produce super- sharp, bright and colorful images from one edge of your photo to the other. Leading-edge technology yields edge-to-edge consistency. The EVOLT E-500 is fully compatible with the largest selection of world-class optics – ® precision-crafted digital-specific Zuiko lenses –...
- Page 6 A pleasure to behold: Our largest, brightest LCD. The EVOLT E-500’s HyperCrystal LCD is among the largest in its class – a generously-sized 2.5”. It also packs as many pixels as any LCD display, affording you outstanding color and contrast, with a full 160-degree viewing angle, from left to right and up and down.
- Page 7 It’s easy to select a mode. Even easier to enjoy the results. When you feel like taking complete control, you can do so with EVOLT E-500’s creative modes: Program (the camera automatically sets lens aperture and shutter speed), Aperture Priority (you select aperture –...
- Page 8 C-AF, S-AF, MF, S-AF+ MF, C-AF+MF. White Balance – The exclusive one-touch WB button at the back of EVOLT E-500 helps you make settings, with ease. Also choose from White Balance and Preset White Balance (for daylight, cloudy, shade, tungsten, fluorescent and more).
- Page 9 More Ways to Exercise Creativity Five Metering Modes – Choose from our new 49-point Digital ESP (Electro Selective Pattern) metering, center-weighted average metering, spot metering, highlight spot metering (for getting clean, true whites with detail) and shadow spot metering (for getting rich, dark blacks with detail).
- Page 10 The full complement of wide-angle, telephoto and other powerful Zuiko interchangeable lenses is designed exclusively for EVOLT E-500 and E-System SLRs: 8mm f3.5 Fisheye (Jan ’06) 7-14mm f4.0 Ultra-Wide Zoom 11-22mm f2.8/3.5 Wide Zoom...