| Price |
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| Sensor |
3.24 megapixel, 1/1.8-inch 3.34MP CCD |
| Lens |
Ricoh, f2.6-3.4, 3x zoom |
| Focus |
Auto and manual, 1-24cm in macro mode |
| Exposure |
Program AE |
| Metering |
Multi-pattern, centre-weighted, spot |
| Monitor |
2.0-inch 200,000 pixels |
| AE Compensation |
+/- 2EV, 1/4EV increments |
| Flash |
Auto, flash off, forced flash, Slow synch, Red-eye |
| Video output |
NTSC/PAL switchable |
| Movie recording |
AVI |
| Other features |
Voice memos, email and image upload capability |
| Image storage |
Internal, Compact Flash |
| Batteries |
Lithium-ion DB-20L 3.7V |
| AC adaptor |
Included |
| Software |
USB drivers, Camedia Master |
| Weight |
295g (excluding battery) |
| Dimensions |
141.9mm (w) x 78.2mm (h) x 30.3mm (d) |
| Transfer |
USB |
| OS |
Windows 98/Me or 2000, Mac OS 8.6-9 |
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| Verdict |
The i500's connectivity tools are complex, expensive and,
without extra hardware, incomplete. Underneath, though, is a fascinating
and capable camera |
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| Features: |
75 |
| Images: |
81 |
| Build: |
80 |
| Value: |
57 |
| Final Score: |
73 |
