Epson L-500V 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

by Epson

Product Details

• Item Weight: 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00032HCAG
• Item model number: L-500V
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,040 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 20, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Epson's compact L500V digital camera offers a 5-megapixel resolution for brilliant, crystal-clear enlargements and a 3x optical and 4x digital zoom. The L500V also boasts exclusive features based on Epson's long-time background in printing, including direct printing to select Epson printers and the ability to add a digital frame to a photo--right from the camera.

The L500V has three resolution modes: 2560 x 1920 (5 MP), 1600 x 1200 (2 MP), and 640 x 480 (VGA) pixels. Additionally, the L500V can capture up to 30-second video clips (with sound) at 30 frames per second and at three resolution settings: 640 x 480, 320 x 240, and 160 x 120 pixels. With the built-in microphone, you can record up to 30-second voice messages. The L500V stores images on Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) memory cards.

Review captured images on the large, bright 2.5-inch low-temperature poly-silicon TFT LCD, which features a 200K-pixel resolution and supports instant preview, playback of videos, the ability to delete images and videos, and a slide show feature.

The Epson L500V incorporates a new creative feature, Print Image Framer (P.I.F.), which is specifically designed to work with select Epson Stylus Photo printers and the PictureMate personal photo lab. It gives you the ability to add a frame to any image simply by pressing the P.I.F. button on the back of the camera. Frames will not affect the original image and they can be added without having to connect to a computer. It's as easy as selecting a frame design from a selection of over 100 frames and choosing a photo. Frames can even be chosen before a photo is taken. You can also design your own frames using the included Print Image Framer Designer software as well as personalize existing frames, and upload them to the L500V.

Other features include:

• Shoot up to three images per second until your memory card is full.
• Macro mode of 1.97 inches
• Scene modes: normal, landscape, portrait, night view, and night portrait
• Self timer: 2 and 10 seconds
• Flash modes: auto, flash off, red-eye reduction, fill-in flash, slow synchronized
• Dimensions: 3.62 x 2.48 x 1.26 inches (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5.6 ounces (without batteries or memory card)
• Powered by proprietary rechargeable lithium-ion battery

When it's time to print, the L500V can connect and print directly to select Epson printers. Just select images using the LCD, then press the Print button--it's as easy as that. The direct print feature supports Stylus Photo R300, RX600, and PictureMate PRINT Image Matching II and Exif 2.2.

What's in the Box
This package includes the Epson L500V digital camera, USB cable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter and cable, CD-ROM with drivers for Mac and Windows and Print Image Framer tools. You can also purchase an extra AC adapter and rechargeable battery, which can be handy when travelling.

Product Description

The Epson L500V features a 5 megapixel sensor 640x480 video 3x optical zoom 4x digital zoom 2.5 (comparitively large) LCD screen 32mb internal memory and SD/MMC memory card slot.The Epson L500V is 3.6 x 2.5 x 1.2 and weighs 5.8oz

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first camera I've had that made me say WOW!, March 31, 2005

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J. Divers (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson L-500V 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

I've never left a review for anything I've bought before, but I feel compelled to do so for this camera. I do a lot of ebay, and taking pictures of my stuff inside has always been a challenge because of lighting. This is the first camera I've had that takes awesome pictures inside!

The screen is huge which helps you see exactly what you're getting in the picture. The functions are great and I was able to figure them out with very minimal use of the manual. You can take pretty decent videos, and there is even an option to add a voice recording to go with the pictures you take (like those picture frames that you can record sayings in).

It's a small camera, which may be a challenge to someone with big hands or fingers, but it is very sterdy and does not feel light or cheap at all.

Oh another awesome thing is it comes with it's own battery charger- YAY!!!

Mine came with a 16MB memory card and I can only take 13 pictures on the default resolution setting (it was so good I didn't have to change it), so I would recommend purchasing a bigger memory card. I just bought a 256MB for under $20 on ebay :)

My only complaint is that it didn't come with a case or camera strap & Epson does not make cases, so I'm looking for one that will fit right now.

All in all I would definitely recommend this camera, I LOVE it!!!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awsome LCD display to share photos with friends, December 7, 2004

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M. Hasson (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson L-500V 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

When you buy a digital camera one of the great things is to be able to judge and share your result immediately. This is the best camera I have seen to do this so far. With more than 200,000 pixels on the display, and a size of 2.5" it is far above any other camera I have seen. Movie shooting is also a very nice feature.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars beware, April 17, 2006

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james (michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson L-500V 5MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Electronics)

i bought this camera and was impressed by its lcd screen but thats about it it takes blurry pictures so much that im trying to return it and its not the camera because its the second one i have bought. dont be taken in by these glowing reviews there are much better cameras out there and you dont want one thats gonna blur the best moments of your life