Here is how to find info on:
shutter lag
Start up time
shot to shot time
etc.
Go to:
http://www.steves-digicams.com/hardware_reviews.html
You should bookmark the link.
It is a handy link.
Click on the white area "All Reviews Alphabetically"
Scroll down to Olympus Stylus 500 and click it.
When the page appears:
On the left side click in the white area "Select Review Page".
Select "Steve's Conclusions"
Read this whole page, it is a summary of the review and usually includes the information you want.
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I am trying to buy a new camera and need some help please. I have an Olympus C4000 now and it takes great pictures, but it is to big and slow for my liking (plus the Smart Media cards are getting harder to find).
I am looking for a small (pocket sized) camera for taking to the bar, parties, weddings, etc. It needs to openup fast, take quick pictures and they need to be good and clear (it's hard to catch friends acting silly when you need to have them pose and wait for the camera to setup and focus). I would like something that takes pictures well both inside and outside and decent motion shots!!!
I would also like something with at least 5 mega pixels for larger prints and cropping. I don't see many stats on how quickly the cameras start up and how fast they can take pictures.
Have I asked for too much????
My cousin has the Olympus Stylus 500, but I can't find too much about it, it is really fast startup and takes motion pictures well.
Thanks in advance....

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