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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS SP-500 UZ Ultra Zoom 6MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom

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Compatible Mountings PIXMA
Photo Sensor Technology CCD
Supported File Format JPEG
Image Stabilization Optical, Digital
Maximum Focal Length 380 Millimeters
Optical Zoom 10
Maximum Aperture 3.5 Millimeters
Brand Olympus
Model Name Olympus SP-500
Photo Sensor Size 1/2.5-inch

About this item

  • 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
  • 10x optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
  • 27 selectable shooting modes, plus full manual and automatic control
  • Threaded lens barrel allows the addition of Olympus conversion lenses (not included; must be purchased separately)
  • Powered by four AA-size batteries (included); stores images on xD-Picture Cards
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What's in the box

  • Instruction Manual

    • Product Description

    From the Manufacturer

    Boasting the most powerful zoom in this new series, the 6.0 megapixel SP-500 UZ gets you much closer to your world. Whether your child is scoring her first goal or you've set your sights on a distant eagle's nest, its 10x optical zoom will serve you well. With a full complement of high-quality features, the SP-500 UZ puts no limits on your ability now and can grow with your skill level. Take comfort with a true, ergonomic grip and a large 2.5-inch LCD that gives clear evidence of your subject's proximity. Includes Easy Print for one-button printing to a PictBridge-enabled printer, full manual and automatic settings, 27 shooting modes, the flexibility to accept lenses with its threaded barrel and our exclusive TruePic TURBO Image Processor.

    10x Ultra Zoom
    The powerful 10x optical zoom, 30x total zoom--and Olympus precision-crafted lenses--bring your subject within easy view, on your local soccer field or on vacation.

    6.0 Megapixels
    Capture subtle detail and increase the size of printed images without loss of clarity.

    2.5-Inch LCD
    This large LCD helps you view and share images during shooting and playback.

    Easy Print
    One-button printing from the camera to any PictBridge-enabled printer (including the Olympus P-11).

    Full Manual and Automatic Control
    Whether you're feeling creative or prefer the camera to handle things, you have the power to decide.

    27 Selectable Shooting Modes
    Simply turn the dial and select the desired shooting mode from 21 creative scene options--including landscape, portrait, indoor, night scene, candle, or fireworks.

    Expanded Capabilities
    As your needs change or ability improves, enjoy the freedom to add Olympus conversion lenses.

    TruePic TURBO Image Processor
    This exclusive Olympus technology enables smoother, more accurate images with accelerated startup and shutter release times.

    QuickTime Movie Mode with Audio
    Bring your pictures to life, then e-mail them to family and friends.

    What's in the Box
    Olympus SP-500 UZ digital camera, strap, multi-connector for USB and AV, 4 AA batteries, basic instruction manual, quick start guide, warranty card, CD ROM: Olympus Master Software, and advanced manual.

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    3.5 out of 5 stars
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    70 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the image quality, quality and settings of the digital camera. For example, they mention it takes good photos, has a decent resolution and that the detail this camera captures is amazing. They appreciate the automatic settings and the ability to go into full manual mode. That said, they appreciate the internal processing features and the reasonable price.

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    13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the camera. They say it takes pretty good photos, has a large LCD screen, and is decent resolution for most web applications or for presentations. They also mention that the detail this camera captures is amazing.

    "...6MP is decent resolution for most web applications or for presentations...." Read more

    "...Large LCD screen is awesome (2.5"). Zoom awesome. Picture quality is good. Very satisfied...." Read more

    "PROS:1. Good image quality2. Big LCD screen3. Can shoot RAW4. Semi-Auto...." Read more

    "...It worked fine except for (1) poor pic quality in low light environment, even with scene mode justifications (a lot of dark dots); (2) images easily..." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it is a good camera, with a high-quality lens. They also say that it takes great photos and is able to withstand rough conditions.

    "...The lens is pretty good, though it isn't the F1.8 that is found on the 2040. The 10X zoom is very nice and does what I wanted...." Read more

    "...Everything is great with this camera. I did alot of research and found that this had everything I wanted for a great price...." Read more

    "...The camera is in very good condition, arrived with an extra lens and the manual. It takes great photos. A great buy for a beginning photographer!" Read more

    "...High quality and tough in rough conditions. Heat, cold and dust no problem for this camera. Great product" Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the settings of the digital camera. They mention that the automatic settings are great in most situations, and the ability to go into full manual mode makes it more versatile than your standard point-and-shoot. The camera has semi-automatic modes and has all the manual operation possibilities of a much more expensive camera. It also has many internal processing features.

    "...it does shoot RAW, if one is so inclined, and has all the manual operation possibilities of a much more expensive camera, plus a number of pre-set..." Read more

    "...2. Big LCD screen3. Can shoot RAW4. Semi-Auto. modes available (Aperture/Shutter priority)5...." Read more

    "...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..." Read more

    "...And the ability to go into full manual mode makes it more versatile than your standard point-and-shoot...." Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the refurbished digital camera. They mention that it has a very reasonable price.

    "...I was able to get this as a factory Refurbished unit for a very reasonable price. After using it for a month, I would hunt another one down!" Read more

    "...alot of research and found that this had everything I wanted for a great price...." Read more

    "Amazing little camera for the price!..." Read more

    Good camera but not without a few problems
    3 Stars
    Good camera but not without a few problems
    PROS:1. Good image quality2. Big LCD screen3. Can shoot RAW4. Semi-Auto. modes available (Aperture/Shutter priority)5. Dedicated buttons for commonly used features (e.g., flash, trash, display, print, and quick view...these allow the user to bypass navigating the menu)6. Display/frame-assist shows a real-time histogram and also shows a 9-part grid in the LCD (for the novice new to the rule-of-thirds).CONS:1. No image stabilization.2. Not sturdy...the lens on my SP-500UZ rattles, both, when closed or open. This problem has existed since I first opened the box (does anyone else have this issue?)P.S. I wanted to give this camera 3.5 stars but the option was not available...hence, the 3 stars!
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    Top reviews from the United States

    R. Langston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice and useful camera!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2012
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    The SP-500UZ is a little dated by 2012 standards where consumers are led to believe that without 14-16 megapixels, image stabilization and 32x zoom lenses it is not possible to capture great images. A friend once stated that it often isn't the bow that matters, but the skill of the archer. To some extent I agree.

    I have used Olympus digitals for some time and still have an old C2040 that performs great. I got this one to get a little more reach for nature photos. The lens is pretty good, though it isn't the F1.8 that is found on the 2040. The 10X zoom is very nice and does what I wanted. It is nice to have a "little" more modern media card. SmartMedia cards are expensive and have limited capacity. The SP-500UZ uses xD cards, but skip the modern m+ cards with capacities greater than 1gb. The current card is a 1Gb xD-H type card and it works fine with a reasonably fast write time. I really like all of the added electronic features and controls, though it is a great idea to spend some quality time figuring out what everything does. 6MP is decent resolution for most web applications or for presentations.

    I was able to get this as a factory Refurbished unit for a very reasonable price. After using it for a month, I would hunt another one down!
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    Clifford Cheney
    1.0 out of 5 stars It sucks -- pics taken were lost for no reason
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2006
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    I had this camera for about 8 months, bought it with an Olympus 512M xD memory card. It worked fine except for (1) poor pic quality in low light environment, even with scene mode justifications (a lot of dark dots); (2) images easily get blurred if you do not have super steady holding hands.

    The most annoying thing happened today: we lost all the pics taken recently in my wife's graduation celebrations. All the pic-review was fine when the pics were taken, but today when I powered it on again trying to copy the pics to my computer, it stupidly displayed "power off" or "format the card" message for no reason. I also tried to insert the xD card in my laptop card reader to copy the pics out, but the computer prompted the card needs to be formatted and not readable. In the end, I have to format the card and lost all the pics taken in my wife's graduation celebrations.

    I have been using digital cameras for 5 years and owned 3 digital cameras before. Nothing like this has ever happened on other cameras. I am pretty sure everything was operated properly. It just sucks, no matter it is the camera problem or the card problem since they are all branded olympus.

    I do not want this camera anymore. It is just not a reliable one. Since the product return deadline is already over, I might just trash it. It is completely annoying.
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    Jeremy D Vosburgh
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rather good. Not perfect.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2007
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    I had to get a digital camera for my wife (her first). I thought a 6mp camera would be as good as she would ever need. The thing that really sold me was the 10X zoom and the small size.

    First impressions when I got it:

    (1) Looks sharp, except for the fact that it is three inches thick to accommodate the zoom and the four batteries. Was happy that it wasn't too heavy though.

    (2) How do I close the battery case without breaking it when I first put in the batteries? Long story short, there was nothing wrong, but it was more trouble than I expected.

    (3) Camera doesn't work! Loud cracking sound when zoom initially moves around during startup. What? "Zoom error" The camera turned off. Turned on again. Same drill. The camera was the only present I got my wife that cost real money. Of course, she was upset. She upset: me upset. Because of Christmas rush I don't send it back immediately.

    (4) 2 months later, I send my camera with my amazon receipt, the warranty, and the Olympus service form (get it on the web or request it from their website) to the Olympus service center via UPS.

    (5) Received camera back in ONLY 1 and a half weeks. How did they do that? Olympus stock rising...

    (6) Turn camera back on after fumbling with batteries again. Same annoyance.

    (7) Camera works! O happy day!

    (8) Overall happiness with camera after using it for a couple days: Very satisfied. Not a point and click camera. You must depress shutter halfway and wait for a green light to come on to communicate that focusing is ready. Large LCD screen is awesome (2.5"). Zoom awesome. Picture quality is good. Very satisfied. Good for young adult looking to take pictures of "stuff." Probably not for aspiring professionals.

    Would I do it all over again? I don't know. But assuming you don't get a broken camera, I think its a good camera and does what it advertises.
    2 people found this helpful
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    melystu
    5.0 out of 5 stars A gem!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2011
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    This is the third of this model camera I've purchased. . . one for self initially, one for a gift to a friend, one to replace old camera which was misplaced (and later recovered).
    Although listed as a "point and shoot", ie, many automatic features, this camera is considered by many to be a HYBRID between P&S and a DSLR. No lens replacements here, although a wide angle attachment is available. HOWEVER, it does shoot RAW, if one is so inclined, and has all the manual operation possibilities of a much more expensive camera, plus a number of pre-set shooting condition 'helps'. There are many internal processing features, too, if one wishes to use them. The original manual is still available online.
    Another key, and increasingly rare and valuable feature is the presence of a VIEWFINDER! Newer, less-expensive cameras seldom have these today, as they are expensive to include.
    I have used the camera exclusively for five years and have yet to be disappointed or felt the strong desire to "upgrade". I post my pictures to Flickr and get great responses; last month one of my photos was selected for publication in an art magazine in Asheville/NC, and my annual photo calendar sold well this past Christmas season (70 units sold locally). So, as this purchase proves, I'd "buy it again", and I have.
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    Mary Anderson
    2.0 out of 5 stars no batteries or XD card - unable to use
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
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    said it would come with batteries - no batteries no XD card unable to use it - it is hard to get a XD card - I have tried several places and no one carries them
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    christopher cummins
    5.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 6, 2018
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