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Olympus SP-500 Ultra Zoom  
 
DCRP Review of SP-500UZ
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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model name: SP-500 Ultra Zoom
Date announced: 2005-08-29
MSRP: $379
Official site: SP-500UZ Homepage
 
Max resolution: 2816 x 2112 (6 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 10X optical + 5X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 38mm - 380mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F3.7
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (3 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 80/100/200/400
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 320 x 240
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: 10MB on-board memory + xD Picture card   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 1-109
Batteries used: AA (4)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.2 x 2.9 x 2.8 in / 106.7 x 73.7 x 71.1 mm
Weight (empty): 10.1 oz / 285 g
Bundled software: Olympus Master
 
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