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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 It has been replaced by the Olympus SP-550UZ.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.
  • 5 out of 5
"great for all photographers"
  • 4 out of 5
"It a good camera,Excellent"
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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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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Olympus SP-500UZ

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  • 3.81 out of 5

Average rating based on 100 total reviews: 3.81/5

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  • 5 out of 5
great for all photographers (lewis - 3/16/06)

i am only a kid of 12 years of age but i am into photography in a big way i have recently got back from... read more

  • 4 out of 5
It a good camera,Excellent ( - 5/15/06)

I have no problem with this camera. All shot taken are good.As long you have a steady hand forget about stabilizer.read more

  • 4 out of 5
Great color and resolution ( - 5/15/06)

I have been using this camera for more than a month. I shoot primarily still objects, so image stabilizer is not a big issue for... read more

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