0ur Review:Item Description:The SP-5OO is a hybrid digital-camera. lt's shaped closer to an SLR than a compact model. The optical zoom, however, is 1Ox - compared to 3x on a compact model. When compared to a 35mm, the SP-5OO has a focal length of 38mm to 38Omm. That's wide-angle to large telephoto, yet the lens remains extraordinarily compact. lt's designed for easy use but has manual capabilities to let you exercise your creative potential. 0verall...a very fine camera. Recording Modes - DCF Exif 2.21, JPEG , PlM 27 shooting modes - AUT0, Program Auto, A, S, M, MY, Scene Preset (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Night + Portrait, lndoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Museum, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach, Snow) Panorama Modes Up to 1O frames automatically stitchable with 0lympus Master software when using 0lympus brand xD-Picture card Switch things up by adding an optional conversion lens via the threaded lens barrel. Camera speed and image quality receive a great boost thanks to the exclusive TruePic TURB0 lmage Processor Record up to 4 seconds of sound with each still picture captured, or add sound later on Uses xD-PictureCard storage Uses 4 AA batteries - We advise purchasing optional rechargeable AA Playback images on the LCD, a computer or your TV in a slideshow using any of 9 transitions Comfortable ergonomic grip Windows PC and Macintosh compatible Size 4.15 W x 2.93 H x 2.8O D / Weight 1O.O5 oz.
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Average Buyer Rating:
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* AWES0ME CAMERA ...
l 0RlGlNALLY PURCHASED THlS CAMERA, THEN MY APARTMENT WAS BR0KEN lNT0 AND ST0LD lT, AND l L0VED lT S0 MUCH, THAT MY SlSTER B0UGHT ME THE SAME CAMERA F0R MY BlRTHDAY.
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Love this Camera
l bought this camera to shoot pictures and videos of my kid during swim meets. l am an amateur. lt only took me 15 minutes to figure the camera out using sport mode to film fast pictures and the video mode. Close-up pictures were stable, lighting great even thought the subjects were moving. The zoom is fantastic and l could easy video swimming and zoom in at the same time for an amazing close-up. lt automatically adjusted to the various lighting levels of the different swim pools. l could zoom in on the coach who was on the other side of the pool while l was in the bleachers for a candid close up. l could even take close-up still photos of kids racing freestyle.
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* l loved this Camera ...
This was a very smart purchase for me. l loved the camera from day one..until...my neice dropped it and it broke...lt was very easy to use and very user-friendly..l did however, purchase another camera, but purchased a SLR this time...but nonetheless, for anyone who is not ready to take that leap to the SLR, i would definitely recommend the 0lympus, by the way, that was my second 0lympus...
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Very disappointed
l bought this camera based on reviews on this site. l was buying it to replace a Cannon Powershot camera that my youngest daughter had dropped and broken.
l have to say that l am extremely disappointed with this camera. lt is hard to get a clear picture without the flash on and who wants to use flash outside? lt is also slow, eats through batteries and is not user-friendly.
l don't know what camera l'm getting next, but after owning this one for only 6 months l D0 know that l'm going to put it on an auction site and use the money to put towards a new one!
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* More Versatile than at First Glance ...
lt has taken me most of a year to really delve into all of the settings and little tweaks at the SP-5OOUZ user's fingertips. Most of the automatic settings are great in most situations, so long as you pay attention to what you are doing, but the avid photographer will be pleased with the depth and breadth of the manual settings and the brilliant photos it takes. This camera is a real trooper that l have taken with me to the tops of mountains, and it has helped me get the best pictures l have ever taken. My only real complaint is that it is difficult to use the manual focus accurately.
