Four features were given priority in
the development of the new Olympus
E-500: maximum image quality, a
flawless cleaning system for the hyper-
sensitive image sensor, ease of use
and a compact design. Based on the
FourThirds Standard, the E-500
already boasts a wide range of
accessories for virtually any demand,
including lenses specifically designed
for use in digital photography to
guarantee optimum performance.
Making sure the tough demands of
daily use don’t compromise quality,
the camera incorporates a unique
cleaning system which is only
available from Olympus. It ensures
that dust entering the camera’s
body during lens changes does not
land on the image sensor and
affect photos. What surprises at
first use of the camera is its low
weight, compact and practical
dimensions and its large, high-reso-
lution HyperCrystal LCD – which not
only delivers razor sharp previews of
images but also lets the user see all
camera settings at one glance.
The E-500 makes for a sophisticated
all-round camera for any area of appli-
cation, whether business or private, on
the road or in the studio.
• "Supersonic Wave Filter", the unique
Dust Protection System
• Full Frame Transfer CCD with
8.0 million pixels based on the
FourThirds Standard.
• 2.5"/6.4cm HyperCrystal LCD
monitor with 160° viewing angles.
• Lightest camera in the D-SLR class*
with an exceptionally compact body.
compact:
A completely digital SLR system that
satisfies professional demands.
• TruePic TURBO image processor.
• Classic exposure modes semi-automatic/
automatic/manual.
• Scene modes for 21 common shooting
situations.
• Recording formats RAW, TIFF and JPEG.
• Built-in pop-up flash with TTL control.
• Storage media: xD Picture Cards and
CompactFlash.
• PictBridge compatibility for direct printing
without need for a PC.
Lens
attachment mark
Mode dial
Power switch
Mirror
Hot shoe
Viewfinder
Menu button
Information button
Monitor
AEL/AFL button/
Protect button
OK button
One touch WB button
AF frame
selection button
Control dial
Shutter button
+/– exposure
compensation button
Lens release button
Lens lock pin
Mount
SSWF indicator
* As at October 2005.
