Olympus SP-500UZ
HQ Grade: C
| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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This camera is ranked
- 23rd of 40 in 6 Megapixel (#1 is Nikon D40)
- 55th of 63 in Extended Zoom (#1 is Panasonic FZ35)
- 38th of 45 in Olympus (#1 is Olympus E-520)
- 73rd of 88 in $350 - $600 (#1 is Canon S90 IS)
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Editors' Comments
The Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom takes is a still camera that is keenly aware of motion. One of the more alluring features of the SP-500 Ultra Zoom is the predictive autofocus, which anticipates the location of a moving object at the decisive moment. This allows for clearer, more accurate photos of sporting events and always active children. The 10x... read more
Specifications
- 6 megapixels
- 10x optical zoom / 5x digital zoom
- autofocus
- manual and program exposure
- JPEG and RAW file formats
- ISO 80-400
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Answered Questions for the SP-500UZ
- Q: card setup
- A: If it's a brand new card go ahead and format it. As Joe said, this will delete any images you've... read more
- Q: Is there a later model to Olympus C-770 with higher pixel rating and better focusing?
- A: Here are a few.OF the two, I have to give edge to the Olympus SP-510 because of it's 7.1MP resolution. read more
- Q: olympus sp-500 or panasonic dmc-f27 or kodakeasyshare p712? which is the best/ more slr-like?
- A: Spooner,Of the three you listed, the Kodak P712 seems to offer the best feature set and the most up-to-date technology. read more
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Open Questions for the SP-500UZ
- Q: can i add captions
- 20 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: I got a freezing software on SP500UZ. Could not power ON. Does anyone know how to make a cold boot ?
- 5 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: Is it worth the money to fix my Olympus Stylus 400?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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