Olympus m:robe MR 500i Multimedia Digital Camera
The Olympus m:robe MR 500i is a 1.22MP Other camera — with null video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
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Overview — Olympus m:robe MR 500i
Key Features — Olympus m:robe MR 500i
3.7-Inch Touchscreen Display: A 640x480 TFT LCD touchscreen serves as the primary interface for navigation, framing, and photo browsing — unusually large for its era.
Multimedia Hybrid Device: Combines a digital audio player, photo viewer, and camera in a single unit, functioning as an all-in-one portable media device.
1.22MP Built-In Camera: Captures stills at up to 1280x960 pixels using contrast detection autofocus, suitable for casual snapshots and photo browsing.
Built-In LED Photo Light: Replaces a conventional flash with an LED light source for illuminating subjects in low-light conditions.
3.5mm Headphone Jack: Standard headphone output allows direct audio monitoring with any wired headphones or earphones.
Built-In Rechargeable Battery: Integrated Li-ion battery provides approximately 8 hours of music playback or around 2 hours of photo slideshow use per charge.
Specifications — Olympus m:robe MR 500i
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Other |
| Sensor | Other |
| Resolution | 1.22MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1 point |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1280x960 |
| Burst Rate | 1 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | null |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Display | 3.7 inches TFT LCD Touchscreen |
Description — Olympus m:robe MR 500i
The Olympus m:robe MR-500i is a multimedia hybrid device built around a 3.7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen at 640x480 pixels — a notably large display that serves as the primary interface for both photo browsing and camera operation. The camera side of the device uses a 1.22MP sensor with a maximum capture resolution of 1280x960 pixels and a contrast detection autofocus system with a single focus point. The ISO range spans 100 to 400, and a built-in LED photo light supplements shooting in dim conditions.
No image stabilization is available. The body is made from a plastic and metal composite, measures 109.4 x 73.4 x 21.2 mm, and weighs 210g. The integrated rechargeable Li-ion battery is rated at approximately 8 hours of music playback and 2 hours of photo slideshow.
Connectivity includes USB and a 3.5mm headphone jack, with no Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Storage is internal only.
Pros — Olympus m:robe MR 500i
- ✓Large 3.7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen at 640x480 resolution provides an unusually spacious interface
- ✓Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery rated for approximately 8 hours of music playback
- ✓Plastic and metal composite build keeps weight to a manageable 210g
Cons — Olympus m:robe MR 500i
- ✗1.22MP sensor with a maximum resolution of 1280x960 pixels is very limited for stills photography
- ✗ISO range tops out at 400, restricting shooting in challenging light beyond what the built-in LED photo light can assist
- ✗No image stabilization of any kind — inBody IS and digital IS are both absent