Typical price: £585
What is it: Digital SLR with interchangeable lens system and 8-megapixel sensor
What we think: Olympus has packed the E-500 with features in a bid to compete in the growing sub-£700 dSLR market
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 March 2006
Tags: olympus, raw, conditions, continuous
We like:
Compact design; strong autofocus performance even in low-light situations; intuitive and easy-to-navigate menu system; wide range of automated and manual features to appeal to both serious hobbyists and curious SLR newcomers
We don't like:
Unreliable automatic white balance in some conditions; slow start-up time when dust reduction is enabled; compatible Zuiko lenses don't indicate focal distance
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The Olympus E-500 is a compact, easy-to-use digital SLR camera with a broad feature set for its class and very nice photo quality overall
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