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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” 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.

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SP-500 UZ

10x Ultra Zoom The powerful 10x optical zoom, 50x total zoom – and Olympusprecision-crafted lenses – bring your subject within easy view, on your local soccerfield or on vacation.

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

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

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

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

27 Selectable Shooting Modes Simply turn the dial and select the desiredshooting 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 technologyenables smoother, more accurate images with accelerated startup andshutter release times.

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

0.6Megapixel

Effective Zoom

Optical

50xOptical & Digital

Total Zoom

10xModes

Shooting

27Dial

Mode Threaded

Barrel

Olympus® SP-500 UZ Specifications Stock No. 225720

Imager: 6.0 megapixel effective, 6.37 megapixel gross, 1/2.5” CCD

Lens: 6.3 – 63 mm (38mm – 380mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 11 lenses in 7 groups, 2 aspherical lenses

Zoom: Seamless to 50x (10x optical and 5x digital combined)Aperture Range: f2.8 – f3.7 (adjustable in 1/3 EV step)LCD: 2.5” Color LCD, approx. 115,000 pixelsFocus System: CDD Contrast DetectionFocus Range: Normal: (Wide) 23.62” – infinity (0.6m – infinity)

(Tele) 78.74” – infinity (2m – infinity)Macro Mode: (Wide) 2.76” – 23.62” (0.07m – 0.6m)

(Tele) 47.24” – 78.74” (1.2m – 2m) Super Macro Mode: 1.18” (3cm) – infinity

Focus Mode: iESP auto, Spot AF, Selective AF target, ManualShutter Speed: 1/1000 sec. – 15 sec., Bulb ISO: Auto, 80/100/200/400Metering Mode: Digital iESP Multi-Pattern Auto TTL, Spot Metering,

Center Weighted Metering White Balance: iESP2 Multi-Pattern Auto TTL, Pre-Set, One-Touch,

Overcast, Sunlight, Evening Sun, Tungsten, (3)Fluorescents, WB Compensation ±7

Exposure Compensation: ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV stepsRecording Modes: DCF Exif 2.21, JPEG, PIM 3Adjustment Resolutions: 2,816 x 2,112 (RAW)

2,816 x 2,112 (SHQ)2,816 x 1,880 (3:2 SHQ)2,816 x 1,880 (HQ)2,816 x 1,880 (3:2 HQ)2,592 x 1,944 (SQ1 High, Normal)2,288 x 1,712 (SQ1 High, Normal)2,048 x 1,536 (SQ1 High, Normal)1,600 x 1,200 (SQ1 High, Normal)1,280 x 960 (SQ2 High, Normal) 1,024 x 768 (SQ2 High, Normal)640 x 480 (SQ2 High, Normal)

Shooting Modes: 27 Shooting Modes: AUTO, Program Auto, A, S, M, MY,Scene Preset (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait,Night Scene, Sport, Night & Portrait, Indoor, Candle, SelfPortrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks,Museum, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction,Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach, Snow)

Panorama: Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Mastersoftware when using Olympus brand xD-Picture CardTM

Custom Settings: 4 My Mode

Sequential Shooting: High Speed: 2.5 frames per second up to 3 framesNormal Speed: 1.5 frames per second up to 11 frames in HQ mode

Shooting Assist Functions: Histogram, Frame AssistImage Quality Adjustment: (Adj. ±5) Sharpness, Contrast, SaturationMovie Mode: QuickTime® Movie with Sound, JPEG,

SHQ: 640 x 480/30fps, HQ: 640 x 480/15fps, SQ1: 320 x 240/30fps, SQ2: 320 x 240/15fps

Image Processing: TruePic TURBO™ Image ProcessorPixel Mapping: Pixel Mapping via Menu SettingNoise Reduction: Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 seconds or longerImage Playback: Still Image: Single, Index, Enlargement, Slide show,

Calendar, AlbumMovie: Normal, Still (Frame-by-Frame), FF/Reverse,Index Jump, Playback Zoom

Playback Edit Effects: Still Image: Black & White, Sepia, Resize, Crop, Raw DataEdit, Compose, Red-Eye Reduction, Brightness, SaturationMovie: Still Image Edit, Index

Direct Printing Options: PictBridge Easy Print and DPOFFlash: Built-in Pop-UpFlash Modes: Auto (for low light and back lit conditions), Red-Eye

Reduction, Fill-In, Fill-In & Red-Eye, Off, SlaveFlash Working Range: Wide: .3m – 4.5m, Tele: 1.2m – 3.4mSelf-Timer: 12 Sec.Settings Memorization: On/Off (Hold changes/Reset to default settings)Date/Time Calendar: Simultaneous recording into image data, Automatic

up to 2099Memory: 10MB internal memoryRemovable Media Card: xD-Picture Card™ (16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB or 1GB)Outer Connectors: Multi-Connector for USB and A/V, DC InputAuto-Connect USB: 2.0 FullSystem Requirements: Windows 98SE/2000 PRO/ME/XP, Mac OS 10.1 and higherOperating Environment: Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C), 30% – 90% humidity

Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C), 10% – 90% humidityPower Supply: 4 AA BatteriesSize: 4.15” W x 2.93” H x 2.80” D (105.5mm x 74.5mm x 71.0mm) Weight: 10.05 oz. (285g) without batteries and media card

Available AccessoriesProduct UPCNumber 050332- Accessory

200756 134607 CLA-4 Lens Adapter Tube200895 144200 TCON-17 1.7x Teleconverter Lens200894 144231 WCON-07 Wide Angle Converter Lens200447 144521 WCON-08 Wide Angle Converter Lens200349 152618 CB-USB5 Digital Camera USB Cable 200347 152632 CB-AVC3 Digital Camera A/V Cable200840 139084 16MB xD-Picture Card™200841 139091 32MB xD-Picture Card™200842 139107 64MB xD-Picture Card™200843 139114 128MB xD-Picture Card™202025 155695 256MB xD-Picture Card™200395 155640 512MB xD-Picture Card™200495 298422 1GB xD-Picture Card™200830 139138 MAUSB-10 xD-Picture Card™/SmartMedia USB Reader/Writer200891 144422 MAUSB-100 xD-Picture Card™ USB Reader/Writer200335 153738 MAUSB-300 xD-Picture Card™ USB Reader/Writer200837 139512 MACF-10 xD-Picture Card™/ Compact Flash Adapter200835 139145 MAPC-10 xD-Picture Card™/SmartMedia PCMCIA/PC Card Adapter200845 296473 xD-Picture Card™ Media Wallet200899 139428 B-90SU 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries and Quick Charger200880 297104 B-90SU 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries and Overnight Charger200616 128088 LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery200656 131347 LB-01 CR-V3 Lithium Battery 2 Pack200890 39404 C-8AC A/C Adapter200855 296572 Digital Imaging Kit200784 295643 Digital Camera Gadget Bag200893 297883 2-Year Extended Warranty

Package Contents

SP-500 UZ CameraStrapMulti-Connector for USB and A/V4 AA BatteriesBasic Instruction Manual

Quick Start GuideWarranty CardCD ROM: OLYMPUS Master™ Software andAdvanced Manual

The Olympus School of Digital Photography is a one-day workshop covering everything from digital imagecapture to final output. To register, visit www.olympusphotoschool.com or call 1-800-645-8100 x6161.

Olympus Digital Still Cameras can be used with confidence wherever you go. They are backed by a one-year repair warranty service that is available worldwide. Please contact our service center or check theAuthorized Distributors list for service and applicable areas of service. May not be available in all areas.

Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer.

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Olympus is a trademark or registered trademark of Olympus Corporation, Olympus Imaging America Inc. or theiraffiliated entities. All trademarks and registered trademarks listed herein are the property of their respectiveholders. D1229-0805

All capacity figures are approximate.

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SP-500 UZ

Memory Card Storage Capacity

Quality Pixel Resolution 512 MB xD-Picture Card™ 1 GB xD-Picture Card™(Optional) (Optional)

Still Image RAW 2816 x 2112 57 shots 115 shotsUnit: shots SHQ 2816 x 2112 126 shots 253 shots

HQ 2816 x 2112 347 shots 695 shotsSHQ 2816 x 1880 132 shots 265 shotsHQ 2816 x 1880 389 shots 780 shotsSQ1 2592 x 1944 139 shots 279 shotsSQ1 2592 x 1944 409 shots 820 shotsSQ1 2288 x 1712 178 shots 357 shotsSQ1 2288 x 1712 523 shots 1048 shotsSQ1 2048 x 1536 221 shots 444 shotsSQ1 2048 x 1536 652 shots 1305 shotsSQ1 1600 x 1200 363 shots 726 shotsSQ1 1600 x 1200 1030 shots 2063 shotsSQ2 1280 x 960 560 shots 1122 shotsSQ2 1280 x 960 1597 shots 3198 shotsSQ2 1024 x 768 863 shots 1728 shotsSQ2 1024 x 768 2457 shots 4920 shotsSQ2 640 x 480 2129 shots 4264 shotsSQ2 640 x 480 5324 shots 10660 shots

Movie HQ 320 x 240 approx. 774 sec. approx. 1550 sec.(w/o sound) SQ2 320 x 240 approx. 1549 sec. approx. 3101 sec.Movie HQ 320 x 240 approx. 762 sec. approx. 1527 sec.(with sound) SQ2 320 x 240 approx. 1503 sec. approx. 3009 sec.