Abstract: The E system from Olympus is the only digital SLR system designed from the ground up to be wholly digital. All of the other D-SLR systems from other manufacturers are based, at least in part, on existing 35mm film SLR standards, including body designs, le...
Published: 2006-02-02, Author: Lisa , review by: cnet.com
Compact design; strong autofocus performance even in low-light situations; intuitive and easy-to-navigate menu system; wide range of automated and manual features to appeal to both serious hobbyists and curious SLR newcomers.
Unreliable automatic white balance in some conditions; slow start-up time when dust reduction is enabled; compatible Zuiko lenses dont indicate focal distance.
The Olympus Evolt E-500 is a compact, easy-to-use digital SLR camera with a broad feature set for its class and very nice photo quality overall.
Excellent image quality, Excellent value with 2 lens kit, RAW, TIFF, and low compression SHQ format and selectable compression level for HQ and SQ, Mirror lockup, CCD cleaning system, Good ergonomics
A bit too heavy on power consumption in comparison to other dSLR cameras, Soft focus at the widest angle with the 1445 mm lens
Unlike other Olympus digital SLR cameras to date, the Olympus E-500 has a much more traditional design than the last dSLR Olympus introduced, the E300. Another in a series of Four Thirds system cameras, the E-500 uses a CCD with 4:3 proportions and a l...
Unique and effective anti-dust system, Great value twin lens bundle, Good resolution and overall image quality, Detailed shooting information for a budget DSLR
Motorised manual focusing not very tactile, View through viewfinder looks very narrow, Screen doesnt turn off when you compose, Lens selection not as broad as major rivals
The Olympus E-500 is a mixed bag with plenty of things going for it, but equally a number of aspects which could be considered deal-breakers by some photographers. Highlights of course include the SSWF anti-dust system, an impressively high level of in...
Unique and effective anti-dust system, Great value twin lens bundle, Good resolution and overall image quality, Detailed shooting information for a budget DSLR
Motorised manual focusing not very tactile, View through viewfinder looks very narrow, Screen doesnt turn off when you compose, Lens selection not as broad as major rivals
The Olympus E-500 is a mixed bag with plenty of things going for it, but equally a number of aspects which could be considered deal-breakers by some photographers. Highlights of course include the SSWF anti-dust system, an impressively high level of in...
Abstract: After using the Canon Digital Rebel XT with an 18-55 mm lens, I decided to try the latest affordable digital SLR from Olympus - Olympus EVOLT E-500 with 14-45 mm f/3.5-5.6 Olympus Zuiko lens. Pictures The pictures of the Olympus EVOLT E-500 as well as...
Abstract: When the Olympus E-300 first appeared in the market, many raised an eyebrow. Was this the camera that would truly make a mark for the FourThirds system? It wasnt. With the E-500 digital reflex Olympus gives it another shot, one that in my opinion is f...
Good resolution, very little difference to the EOS 350D (although not as crisp), Good color, contrasty images with out-of-the-camera appeal (selectable Picture Modes), Low noise levels up to ISO 400, usable ISO 800 (image much softer at ISO 1600), New hig...
Very small viewfinder view (difficult to see fine detail, difficult to check focus), Recommended sensitivity ISO 100 - 400, images at ISO 800 usable, ISO 1600 not really, Not instant startup (1.7 sec) even longer in its out-of-the-box configuration, Occas...
When the E-500 was announced in September this year the reception was noticeably more positive than for the E-300. The E-300s primary problems were its unusual design/layout and (as soon as reviews arrived) pretty average high ISO performance. It had...
