Olympus C-500 Zoom
(also known as the Olympus D-595 Zoom)
Review Date: May 5th 2005
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Introduction
The Olympus C-500 Zoom (called the Olympus D-595 Zoom in the USA) is a 5 megapixel compact digital camera that was first announced at the PMA show back in February 2005. Aimed firmly at the beginner market, the Olympus C-500 Zoom has a 3x optical zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera, a 1.8 inch LCD screen and 19 different shooting modes, including a manual mode that gives you control of shutter speeds and apertures. The Olympus C-500 also has a built-in help system, something that has been introduced on quite a few recent entry-level cameras, and a Super Macro mode that allows you to focus as close as 2cms from your subject. Does the Olympus C-500 Zoom have enough features and useability to make it stand out from the dozens of other sub-£200/$300 digicams that line the shelves? Find out in my latest review.
Price
The recommended retail price of the Olympus C-500 Zoom in the UK is £199.99 and in the US it is $299.99.
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You can buy the Olympus D-595 Zoom from PhotographyBLOG's recommended retailer, Amazon.com, for only $236.94. Free shipping in the US!
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