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GE PowerPro X500 16MP 15X Zoom SLR-Style Digital Camera Reviews

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I love this camera, it does everything they said. Great pictures, easy use and so much more.
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I simply love this camera it is the best camera I've had I've had a Nikon, and Sony I wasn't thrilled with Sony for it didn't take pictures right. This camera the pics are clearer most of the time I do not need to use the flash. thank you , HSN Deborah Berry springfield,ohio
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This camera is great. The pictures are great and for the price its amazing. Cant say enough about it. If you need a camera this is the one to buy.
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Amazing.... harleychopper, WI Rating 5/10/2012
Takes AMAZING pictures, extreamly easy to use and to figure out. The focus on the camera is amazing, im completly satisfied with the product!! I would purchase other products and no be afraid of the quality because i know it would be great!!
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GE PowerPro X500 16MP 15X Zoom SLR-Style Digital Camera

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GE PowerPro X500 16MP 15X Zoom SLR-Style Digital Camera
Want an SLR-style camera that has it all? The X500 delivers with high image resolution, a powerful wide-angle zoom, easy shot-capture functions and creative manual capability. Optical image stabilization keeps shots steady when you're ready to shoot for blur-free results. This camera proves you don't have to be a pro to shoot breathtaking panoramas, fabulous portraits and well-exposed shots in a variety of lighting.

What You Get

  • Camera
  • 4 AA alkaline batteries
  • Shoulder strap
  • Lens cap with cord
  • USB cable
  • GE CD-ROM
  • Camera Creativity Center DVD
  • Manual
  • Quick start guide
  • Feature guide
  • Manufacturer's 1-year limited warranty

GE PowerPro X500 16MP 15X Zoom SLR-Style Digital Camera Features

16MP resolution
  • Capture rich, vivid photos you can enlarge or crop without sacrificing image quality

27mm wide-angle 15X optical zoom lens
  • Zoom in for greater detail or shoot from a distance
  • Zoom out for landscape and group portrait shots

Auto scene detection
  • Automatically selects and sets the correct scene mode for the sharpest,
    most vibrant pictures possible

High dynamic range
  • In-camera feature that adjusts exposure for more detail in light and dark scenes

Face Auto Exposure
  • Automatically enhances facial features detected by the camera for true subject highlighting

Face detection
  • Automatically locates faces in the shot, optimizing focus and exposure for sharp, brilliant pictures

Smile detection
  • Automatically releases the shutter when it detects your subject's smile

Blink detection
  • Alerts you if your subject's eyes are closed during the shot so you can retake the picture

Pan-Capture Panorama
  • Create breathtaking panoramas by simply panning the camera across the scene

Optical image stabilization
  • Compensates for camera shake and subject movement to give you clear, blur-free photos

ISO up to 3200
  • Improves exposure for better pictures in low-light settings

Auto-Adjust Brightness
  • Automatically adjusts the LCD viewing screen to the existing conditions for easier viewing

Electronic viewfinder
  • Helps provide more accurate depiction of your scene for improved shot composition

More Features

  • 2.7" color LCD
  • Face tracking
  • In-camera red-eye removal


Specs


The Key Specs

  • Model #:
X500
  • Resolution (in pixels):
16MP: 4608 x 3456 (16:9)
12MP: 4640 x 2608
8MP: 3264 x 2448
5MP: 2592 x 1944
3MP: 2048 x 1536
2MP: 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
0.3MP: 640 x 480 (E-Mail) 
  • Zoom:
15X optical zoom
6X digital zoom
90X combined 
  • Display/Viewfinder:
2.7" TFT LCD with Auto-Adjust Brightness/Eye-level electronic viewfinder 
  • Built-In Memory:
Approx. 14MB 
  • Storage Media:
SD or SDHC memory cards up to 16GB (sold separately) 

Additional Specs

  • Lens Type:
Wide aspheric glass ED lens
14 elements in 11 groups 
  • Lens Focal Length:
4.9mm (Wide) - 73.5mm (Telephoto) 
  • Image Sensor:
16.5MP 
  • Focus Type:
Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 13-point), AF assist light (On / Off) 
  • Focus Range:
Normal: (Wide) 23.6" (60cm) to infinity, (Telephoto) 78.74" (200cm) to infinity
Macro: (Wide) 1.97" (5cm) to infinity, (Telephoto) 78.74" (200cm) to infinity
  • Flash:
Internal 
  • Aperture:
F/3.0 (Wide) - F/5.2 (Telephoto) 
  • Exposure Control:
+/- 2EV in 1/3 EV steps 
  • Exposure Modes:
Program AE (AE-lock available) 
  • Color Modes:
Auto, Vivid, Black and White, Sepia 
  • Shutter Speed:
4 seconds - 1/2000 of a second (Manual: 30 seconds)  
  • White Balance:
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual 
  • Shooting Modes:
Auto, Manual, Auto Scene, Scene, Program Auto
Exposure, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Portrait, Panorama and Video Chip 
Scene modes: Sport, Indoor, Snow, Fireworks, Museum, Night
Landscape, Children, Leaf, Sunset, Glass, Landscape, Night Portrait, Beach, Text, Gathering, ID, Fish Eye, Travel Shooting, Photo Frame, Sketch
  • Self-Timer:
2-second delay, 10-second delay 
  • Frames Per Second:
1.39 fps (Large/Fine Mode) 
  • High Definition Recording:
No 
  • Widescreen Recording: 
No 
  • Image Stabilization:
Optical image stabilization
  • Sequential Shooting:
Yes 
  • Sensitivity:
Auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 
  • File Formats:
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: MOV (Motion JPEG)
Audio: G.711 (monaural sound)
  • Digital Interface:
USB 2.0 
  • Languages:
Selectable 
  • Body Type:
SLR-style 
  • Expected Battery Life:
In-Use: Approx. 300 shots for AA alkaline; Approx. 500 shots for AA Ni-MH
Standby: Varies depending on use; has Auto Power Off function

The Basics

  • Color:
Gold, White, Burgundy Red , Midnight Blue or Charcoal Gray
  • Measurements:
Approx. 4.06"L x 2.68"W x 2.92"H 
  • Weight:
Approx. 12.3 oz. 
  • Power Source:
4 AA batteries (included)
  • Country of Origin:
China


Camera Creativity Center Software DVD-ROM

Hallmark Scrapbook Studio Deluxe 3
 

  • Turn your photos into fantastic scrapbook memories
  • Choose from more than 1200 scrapbooking templates
  • Choose from more than 7000 Hallmark images and embellishments
  • Digital photo editor included

Greeting Card Factory Photo Card Maker 3 

  • Create personalized greeting cards from your photos
  • Choose from 1000 exclusive photo cards and customizable projects
  • Choose from an array of fonts and text effects
  • Enhanced digital photo editor

Memories on TV 4 

  • Turn your pictures into fun and unique slideshows to view on your TV
  • Choose from a wide selection of customizable transition effects
  • Assemble slide sequences from pre-built clip shows
  • Add text captions, audio and video

System Requirements (for using software) 

  • Operating System:
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Home
Windows 2000 Professional
Macintosh: OS X 10.3.9 or newer
  • Port:
USB 2.0 
DVD-ROM drive

Notes
  • For warranty information, please call HSN.com Customer Service at 800.933.2887 (8 am-1 am ET).

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