Olympus Camedia D-500L Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Olympus Camedia D-500L digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Olympus Camedia D-500L accessories with your camera. You'll get the Olympus Camedia D-500L manual and always important Olympus Camedia D-500L lens which makes the Olympus Camedia D-500L digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Olympus Camedia D-500L accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Olympus Camedia D-500L kit or bundle, is the Olympus Camedia D-500L leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Olympus Camedia D-500L body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Olympus Camedia D-500L Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number D-500L
Camera Format SLR-style
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $599.00
Price Update Date 2005-04-27
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 490 g
17.1 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 115 x 83 x 130 mm
4.5 x 3.3 x 5.1 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1024x768, 640x480
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 1.00
CCD Filter Type RGBG
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 50 - 150 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 60 cm to Infinity
24.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 30 - 60 cm
12.2 - 24.5 in
Min Aperture f/7.8
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description 2.8 - 5.6, 3.9 - 7.8 (two settings)
Lens Thread 43 mm
Lens Thread Type Lens Threads
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type SLR
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.8
Exposure ISO Settings 180
Manual White Balance No
Longest Shutter Time 1/4
Shortest Shutter Time 1/10000
Exp Adj Range 3.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 1.00 EV
Metering Modes ESP digital, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority No
Self Timer 12 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-In, Red-Eye reduction, Off, Back-lit
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.7
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SmartMedia
Memory Included (MB) 2.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG
Connectivity Video Out No
External Connections Serial
OS Compatibility PC, Mac
Power Battery Form Factor AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline, Lithium, NiCd, NiMH (4 NiMH recommended)
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Discontinued, factory refurbs may be available very cheaply (under $300)

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Olympus Camedia D-500L review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Olympus Camedia D-500L power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Olympus Camedia D-500L digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Olympus Camedia D-500L even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Olympus Camedia D-500L Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Olympus Camedia D-500L rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Olympus Camedia D-500L accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Olympus Camedia D-500L wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Olympus Camedia D-500L, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Olympus Camedia D-500L camera or Olympus Camedia D-500L lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Olympus Camedia D-500L camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Olympus Camedia D-500L digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Olympus Camedia D-500L powergrip digital camera.

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