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Note: This camera was first sold in Aug 2005. It has been replaced by the Olympus SP-550UZ.
Olympus SP-500UZ

Olympus SP-500UZ

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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.
  • 1 out of 5
"Be aware of upgrading your Olympus camera online...."
  • 2 out of 5
"To slow"
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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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  • 3.8 out of 5

Average rating based on 99 total reviews: 3.8/5

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  • 1 out of 5
Be aware of upgrading your Olympus camera online.... (Ken - 4/13/08)

I was very disappointed with the lack of concern by Olympus.
I tried to upgrade my camera online and ended up with a camera that... read more

  • 2 out of 5
To slow (Robert Tolentino - 10/28/07)

The camera takes great pictures of stationary objects with the camera on a tripod. For family photography it is poor to say the least. It... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Poor Product, Bad Service (Allen Steinburg - 12/21/06)

I have owned this camera for eight months without much trouble until now. I downloaded the camera updates which caused a problem with the camera... read more

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