Easy operation plus the option of full manual control

With the C-500 ZOOM, shooting is as easy or as creative as the photographer desires. Users can choose from 15 scene programmes including Fireworks, Portrait and Night Scene. A special help function describes the selected mode and gives a sample picture to make sure the right one is chosen. Additionally, this camera offers full manual control over the exposure settings enabling photographers free reign to explore their creativity– a feature virtually unheard of in a camera of this price category. Shooting flexibility is increased by the Super Macro mode that enables shots from only 2cm away.

Power in a small body

5.0 million pixels equip this model with the power to capture images in extraordinary detail. A 3x zoom lens (38-114mm equivalent on a 35mm camera) brings subjects in close and ensures superb results. The TruePic TURBO image processor means users can not only look forward to generating brilliant images plus also fast camera start-up and operating speeds.

With the new special “re-size with frame illustration” editing function, the photographer can choose from a variety of templates, directly on the camera. Being PictBridge compatible, images can then be printed directly on any printer supporting this standard, such as the Olympus P-10 – without needing to go via a PC.

Movie recording functionality

The C-500 ZOOM can also record movies. For instance on a 256MB xD-Picture Card, the length of film available corresponds to 9 minutes. Results can then be presented on the integrated 4.6cm LCD monitor.

For added convenience, the camera uses standard AA-size batteries (included) as well as rechargeable types. Ensuring the photographer will never be caught short of power. The C-500 Zoom offers a great price-performance ratio and is ideal for all photographers looking for an easy to use camera without wishing to forgo full manual control. It comes with the versatile Olympus Master 1.1 software.