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Manufacturer: General Electric Part number: DSC-X500-BK-US-1
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- Bottom Line:
- The GE X500 megazoom is a very good value as long as you understand its photo and performance limitations.
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CNET editors' review
GE Power Pro X500 (Black) price range: $104.99 - $129.95
- Reviewed by: Joshua Goldman
- Reviewed on: 07/22/2011
- Released on: 02/15/2011
The good: The GE Power Pro X500
offers a lot for its low price including a 15x wide-angle zoom lens and semimanual and manual controls.
The bad: The X500's shooting performance is really slow and it's not good indoors without a flash and in low-light conditions.
The bottom line: The GE X500 megazoom is a very good value as long as you understand its photo and performance limitations.
User reviews
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Great Camera for cheaper price!
by ralphc23 on January 4, 2012
Pros: - very good camera for its price
- good image quality even in maximum optical zoom
- good in macro shots
- video quality is good although it's not HD
- small and light weight
- excellent for beginners!Cons: - sometimes it's hard to focus even in well-lit areas
- aperture must be adjusted to 8 and up.
- sometimes, the image on the LCD looks good but if you view it on a computer, you will see the noise and the low image quality.Summary: Best camera on its price range. If you're a beginner and looking for a non-DSLR camera, GE x5/x500 will be great for you. I must admit, image quality ...
Summary: Best camera on its price range. If you're a beginner and looking for a non-DSLR camera, GE x5/x500 will be great for you. I must admit, image quality is not that good especially in low-light areas but using some software, you can enhance the color of the image. Good luck to those who want to buy this one! :)
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent value for the price!
by johnnystorm1961 on December 29, 2011
Pros: Excellent versatility (various modes (aperture, shutter, programmable, etc.)
High quality pictures (16MP)
Economical price for outstanding value
Feels comfortableCons: Batteries don't last as long as I thought.
Summary: For the price I think this camera is outstanding. There are areas where they could improve though. A video online would help with training to use all the various options. ...
Summary: For the price I think this camera is outstanding. There are areas where they could improve though. A video online would help with training to use all the various options. Battery life could be longer.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Better than first impressions would lead you to believe
by kkorie01 on July 17, 2011
Pros: - Extensive features found usually only in higher priced cameras
- Auto, semi, and full manual shooting modes
- Low cost!!
- Nice quality video
- Feels great in your hand ( Balance, weight from batteries, and textured grip)
- AA battery power
- Feels soliCons: - Somewhat slow, but certainly tolerable
- Lack of a brand reputation
- No HD video and only mono microphone
- Low-light pictures aren't great
- No snap-on lens cap
- Plastic (Metal is just better, but it's a minor personal gripe)
- How long will it lastSummary: I was ready to upgrade from my point-and-shoot, and wanted a longer lens, but wasn't ready to jump to dSLR level, I'm just an amateur. This led me ...
Summary: I was ready to upgrade from my point-and-shoot, and wanted a longer lens, but wasn't ready to jump to dSLR level, I'm just an amateur. This led me to megazooms, and in looking I found this camera. I was very skeptical of a GE camera, this is not something that they are known for. However, I know they make quality products that I own and rely on daily. I did my research heavily and weighed the pros and cons in the reviews that I read from all over the web and took the leap. Let me say, I am glad I did! For the cost, this is a very nice camera, it is almost surprising how nice it is for the cost! It has auto, semi, and full manual shooting modes and a plethora of other application specific shooting modes. I haven't been able to test all of them yet, but the ones I have gone through work very well, and take very nice, clear pictures with rich colors that are, of course adequately lit. The lower lighting photos are not as nice, but they are still certainly acceptable. I use the camera for rail photography and it does very well for that application, many of my shots come out very well, I have some that are a little blurry, but again, I am an amateur who is still learning and practice on timing is critical, especially with any camera that is not a dSLR. I think for someone who is looking to become more serious in the photo hobby, primarily outdoor, and do not want to drop $300 - $500 for a comparable megazoom, this is a great choice for you. Do not expect dSLR performance, simply because it isn't, but you do get a camera that is better than a point-and-shoot and for a heck of a price!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: General Electric
- Part number: DSC-X500-BK-US-1
- Description: The X500 features an electronic view finder, 16-megapixel, optical image stabilization, a powerful 15x optical zoom and 27 mm wide angle, lens for clear, crisp pictures that bring you closer to the action. As easy to use as most point and shoot cameras, the GE X500 is an outstanding camera with many of the most popular and advanced features found in larger, more expensive SLRs. Advanced features like shutter and aperture priority modes; high dynamic range and smile, blink and face detection, which make the X500 an attractive introduction to bridge cameras.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Black
- Resolution 16 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Total Pixels 16,500,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 16,000,000 pixels
- Optical Zoom 15 x
- Digital Zoom 6 x
- Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 13
- Digital Video Format MOV,
MJPEG - Image Recording Format JPEG
- Max Video Resolution 640 x 480
- AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 400,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO auto,
ISO 80 - Exposure Metering Center-weighted,
Spot,
Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE) - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic,
Shutter-priority,
Manual,
Aperture-priority - Shooting Programs Snow,
Beach,
Photo frame,
Fisheye effect,
Sports mode,
Night landscape,
Sunset,
Leaf,
Panning,
Anti-blur,
Night portrait,
Fireworks,
Museum,
Children,
Text,
Party/indoor,
ID photo mode,
Glass,
Panorama assist,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Fluorescent,
Incandescent,
Cloudy,
Daylight,
Fluorescent light (cool white) - Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type 15 x x Zoom lens - 4.9 mm - 73.5 mm - F/3.0-5.2
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 27 - 405 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Min Focus Range 23.6 in
- Macro Focus Range 2 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 11 groups / 14 elements
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Guide Number (m / ISO 100) 7.5
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features AF illuminator
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 23 ft
Additional Features
- Continuous Shooting Speed 1.39 frames per second
- Additional Features Exif Print support,
Auto Scene mode (ASCN),
DPOF support,
Scene Detection Technology,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Audio recording,
Face detection,
Auto HDR mode,
AE lock,
Auto power save,
Pan-Capture Panorama technology,
Face Detection AF/AE,
Histogram display,
Automatic display brightness adjustment,
Blink Detection technology,
PictBridge support,
Smile Detection technology,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Display
- Type 2.7 in LCD display
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Shoulder strap,
USB cable Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 4 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included ),
4 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( Optional ) Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed 14 MB
- Memory Card Slot SD card
- Supported Memory Cards SDHC Memory Card,
SD Memory Card - Image Storage JPEG 4608 x 3456,
JPEG 4640 x 2608,
JPEG 4320 x 2430,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 2592 x 1944,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture MOV - 640 x 480,
MOV - 640 x 480,
MOV - 320 x 240,
MOV - 320 x 240 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 4.1 in
- Depth 2.7 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 12.3 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Product series
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Manufacturer: General Electric
Specs: Full body,
16 megapixels,
15 x,
27 - 405mm F/3.0,
CCD,
Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) -
Manufacturer: General Electric
Specs: Full body,
16 megapixels,
15 x,
27 - 405mm F/3.0,
CCD,
Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
Accessories
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