Olympus FE-5000

" With a precise 5x optical zoom, Dual Image stabilisation and compact metal body, the new Olympus FE-5000 is the ideal companion for your weekend or holiday trip. The camera comes with the latest features, such as Intelligent Auto Mode and Advanced Face Detection that make taking quality shots even easier. With 14 shooting modes and the easy ”one button, one function“ design, best results are guaranteed, whatever the situation. And a 10 Megapixel resolution means that you can demonstrate your enthusiasm for travelling on poster-size prints. "

- Olympus -

10.1 Megapixel

Get superior image quality with a high-resolution 10-megapixel CCD. Make large prints, or even crop, without losing detail.

5x Optical Zoom

60% more magnification than 3x gets you closer to the action with the ultra-compact, precision-crafted Olympus lens.

2.7" High-Resolution LCD

The 2.7" High-Resolution LCD lets you easily shoot and share your images with friends and family.

xD, microSD compatible

In addition to xD-Picture Card compatibility, the FE-5000 comes with an adapter for a microSD memory card, an emerging electronic storage media for mobile phones, PDAs and HDTVs.

Dual Image Stabilization

Sensor-Shift Image stabilization combined with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds lets you capture crisp, clear images even if your subject is moving.

Face Detection

Tracks up to 16 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

Smile Detection

Detects a smile on your subject's face and automatically fires off three consecutive shots to ensure you capture that perfect smile.

Shooting Corrector

Corrects shooting mistakes instantly by lightening shadows and removing red-eye post shot right in the camera.

VGA Movie with Sound

Capture and share your fondest memories in full motion on the big screen or on the web using VGA Movie with Sound.

YouTube

Easily upload your VGA movies with sound to YouTube™ and share them with the world using Olympus Master™ 2.0 Software.

15Modes

Always get the best shot with easy-to-use Shooting Modes. The preset scene modes optimize your camera's settings for ideal results. Modes include Sunset, Night Scene, Self Portrait, Beach and Snow and many more.

High ISO 1600

High ISO lets you minimize blurry images caused by movement and capture clearer, brighter images in low light.

In-Camera Help Guides

Learn as you go. The In-Camera Help Guides provide a brief description of camera settings and features, conveniently displayed on the LCD, at the push of a button.

TruePic III

Developed for the professional Digital SLR, this image processor delivers superior images with true-to-life color, sharper detail, and less noise.

Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery

Get long-lasting economical shooting power, with a Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery, so you're always ready for that important shot.

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Image Sensor 10 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.33" CCD

Focal Length/Lens Configuration 6.3 – 31.5mm (36 – 180mm equivalent in 35mm photography)
8 Lenses in 6 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses

Zoom 5x Optical Zoom + 4x Digital Zoom

Aperture Range f3.5 (W) / f5.6 (T)

Display 2.7" (6.9cm) LCD with Backlight Boost, approx. 230,000 dots 2 Steps Brightness Adjustment

Focus System CCD Contrast Detection

Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal mode: Wide: 23.6" – infinity (0.6m – infinity) Tele: 39.4" – infinity (1.0m – infinity)
Macro mode: Wide: 3.9" – infinity (0.1m – infinity) Tele: 23.6" – infinity (0.6m – infinity)
Super Macro mode: 1.2" – infinity (3cm - infinity)

Focus Mode iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF

Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec.–1/4 sec.

ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (equivalent)

Exposure Metering Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)

White Balance Control Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents)

Exposure Compensation ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps

Image File Format Still Image: JPEG
Movie: AVI Motion JPEG

Number of Recorded Pixels 10MP (3,648 x 2,736)
5MP (2,560 x 1,920)
3MP (2,048 x 1,536)
2MP (1,600 x 1,200)
1MP (1,280 x 960)
VGA (640 x 480)
16:9 (1,920 x 1,080)

Motion Blur Suppression Dual Image Stabilization

Shooting Modes 15 Shooting Modes;
Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT PORTRAIT, 4. SPORT, 5. INDOOR, 6. CANDLE, 7. SELF PORTRAIT, 8. CUISINE, 9. DOCUMENTS, 10. BEACH & SNOW, 11. SMILE SHOT), Movie

Panorama Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software

Shooting Assist Functions Frame Assist, Voice Recording, Exposure Compensation Preview

Movie Mode AVI Movie with Sound;
640x480 (30/15fps)
320x240 (30/15fps)

Image Processing TruePic™ III Image Processor

Image Playback Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Histogram, Voice Playback
Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame, Voice Playback

Playback Edit Effects Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Lighting Fix, Resize, Cropping, Black & White, Sepia
Movie: N/A

Flash Built-in

Flash Modes Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
Off

Flash Working Range Wide: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 12.8ft (3.9m) at ISO 800
Tele: 1.6ft (0.5m) – 8.2ft (2.5m) at ISO 800

Self-Timer 12 Seconds

Memory 48MB Internal Memory

Removable Media Card xD-Picture Card™ (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)

Outer Connectors Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output)

Auto-Connect USB USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage)

System Requirements Auto-Connect USB: Windows® 2000/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS X 10.3 or later with USB port
Software: Windows® 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.6

Operating Temperature/Humidity Operation: 32° – 104°F (0° – 40°C)
Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C)
Operation: 30% – 90%
Storage: 10% – 90%

Power Source Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-42B)

Battery Life (CIPA DC-002) 200 Shots

Dimension 3.8"W x 2.2"H x 0.79", with lens 1.0"D (97.4mm x 56.6mm x 20.1mm, with lens 25.5mm)

Weight 4.8oz (137g) without batteries and media card