{"product_id":"olympus-e-500-dslr-14-42mm-lens-four-thirds-excellent-s-c-1173","title":"Olympus E‑500 DSLR + 14–42mm Lens – Four Thirds – Excellent – S\/C 1173","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympus E‑500 8MP digital SLR with the Zuiko Digital 14–42mm f\/3.5–5.6 standard zoom lens. Fully tested and working, presenting in \u003cstrong\u003eExcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with a \u003cstrong\u003every low shutter count of 1173\u003c\/strong\u003e. A compact, lightweight Four Thirds DSLR offering classic Olympus colour, solid build quality and compatibility with the full range of Zuiko Digital lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Condition: Excellent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully tested and working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter count: \u003cstrong\u003e1173\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLCD clear with minimal marks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButtons and dials responsive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensor clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight cosmetic wear only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLens (14–42mm):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptics clean with no haze or fungus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight internal dust typical for age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutofocus accurate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZoom and focus rings smooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount clean and secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCLUDED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlympus E‑500 DSLR body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZuiko Digital 14–42mm f\/3.5–5.6 lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLLECTORS NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe E‑500 was one of Olympus’s most popular early Four Thirds DSLRs, known for its compact handling and strong JPEG colour. Paired with the 14–42mm kit zoom, it remains a capable and enjoyable camera for enthusiasts, collectors and those exploring the Four Thirds system. Low‑use examples such as this are increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8MP Four Thirds sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZuiko Digital 14–42mm standard zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery low shutter count: \u003cstrong\u003e1173\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, lightweight DSLR body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull manual controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all Four Thirds lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEO KEYWORDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympus E‑500, E‑500 DSLR, Four Thirds camera, Zuiko 14–42mm lens, low shutter count, Olympus DSLR kit, vintage Olympus digital\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Olympus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54022328942934,"sku":null,"price":79.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/5213\/1414\/files\/IMGP8320_7c4f1bfb-374e-49f5-9583-e0dc381ee68f.jpg?v=1779980394","url":"https:\/\/colinscameras.co.uk\/products\/olympus-e-500-dslr-14-42mm-lens-four-thirds-excellent-s-c-1173","provider":"Colins Cameras","version":"1.0","type":"link"}