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June 2007

Mju 500

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Key Features
  • Splashproof
  • Movie recording with sound
  • 20 Scene Modes
  • 5.0 Megapixel
  • 3 x Optical Zoom
  • 2.5" LCD Screen
  • SplashProof
  • Mju 500 Details
    If you're looking for the best picture quality, state-of-the-art technology, easy handling and stylish compact design, then the Mju 500 is the camera for you. 20 scene programmes and a fast high-quality image processor ensures great results, while the large HyperCrystal LCD allows viewing even from extreme angles. Plus with its sleek weatherproof* metal body it makes the perfect everyday companion.

    * Weatherproof equivalent to the IEC standard publication 529 IPX4


Specifications

Product Name Mju 500
Image Sensor 1/2.33"
Effective Pixels 5.0MP
Optical Zoom 3 x
Digital Zoom 4 x / 12 x combined with optical zoom
SplashProof Yes - IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4
Lens Structure 5 lenses in 3 groups
Lens Focal Length - 35mm Format 35mm - 105mm
Lens Maximum Aperture 3.1 (wide) / 5.2 (tele)
Focusing System TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
Focusing Working Range 60cm - infinity
Focusing Macro Mode 20cm - infinity (wide), 50cm - infinity (tele)
Focusing Super Macro Mode From as close as 8cm
LCD Display - size 2.5"
LCD Display - pixels 215,000
Flash working range 20cm - 360cm (wide) / 20cm - 200cm (tele)
Scene Programs Number of scene modes: 20 Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Portrait, Party shot, Sport, Beach & Snow, Show Window, Self portrait & Self timer, Self Portrait, Sunset, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Cuisine, Documents, Candle, Underwater Wide, Underwater Macro, Shoot & Select 1, Shoot & Select 2
Shutter Speed 1/2 - 1/1000 sec (up to 4 sec. in night mode)
Compensation +/- 2 EV in 1/3 EV step increments
Sensitivity ISO 64 - 400
Panorama Yes, using an Olympus xD card
White Balance Mode White Balance iESP
Still Picture Mode JPEG EXIF v 2.2 PIM II DPOF
Image Size 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 1024 x 768 640 x 480
Image Quality Adjustment Resize, Black & White, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Brightness correction
Recording System Motion Picture Quicktime Motion JPEG
Recording Time Up to card capacity
Resolution 320 x 240 15fps 160 x 120 15fps
Recording System Sound WAVE
Motion Picture Playback Mode QuickTime Motion JPEG
Self Timer 12 sec
Memory Compatibility 16MB ~ 2GB xD Card
Rechargeable Battery Lithium-Ion battery (LI-12B)
Power D-7ACA AC Adapter
USB CB-USB6
AV CB-VC3
Direct Printing Pictbridge
Dimensions 99mm x 55.5mm x 31mm
Weight 165g
Box Contents Lithium-Ion Battery (Li-12B), Charger (Li-10C), Wrist strap, USB cable (CB-USB6), AV cable (CB-VC3), Olympus Master Software, Worldwide Warranty Card