Uncomplicated in both appearance and operation, the Epson PhotoPC L-500V offers the ease of point-and-shoot simplicity and the quality of a 5.0-megapixel CCD and 3x optical zoom lens. The camera’s large 2.5-inch LCD monitor is clear and bright, even under bright lighting and is easily the highest-resolution, sharpest-looking LCD I’ve seen on a digital camera to date. Image quality is excellent, with bright yet accurate color, good resolution, and relatively little lens distortion. A ruggedly constructed all-metal case and retracting lens with built-in lens cover make for a pocket-friendly design, an excellent option for users on the go. With four preset scene modes, a limited number of exposure options, and a full Auto exposure mode, the L-500V is a great match for novices or even intermediate photographers who just need a second, “take anywhere” digital camera.

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Epson is known for one thing above all: printers. If the company can maintain the standards set by its Epson L-500V, digital cameras will be another feather in its cap. This 5-megapixel entry-level compact camera captures very good-looking images, and its large screen really lends itself to showing off your pictures.

The L-500V’s attractive black metal body withstands some knocking around, and the f/2.8 to f/4.9, 5.6- to 16.8-mm (34 to 102 mm in 35-mm equivalent) 3X optical zoom lens retracts and covers itself when the camera isn’t in use. A slight protrusion on the front face of the camera helps you to keep it stabilized when shooting with one hand.

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With so many sub-$400 digital cameras flooding the market, it’s starting to feel like a plague of locusts. How do you know which one to buy, given that the quality of these is quite good now? One strategy is to look for a few key features that make a camera stand out from the crowd. Epson’s L-500V has many of the usual specs for a $400 model: a 5-megapixel sensor, a 3X zoom, an SD card slot, a continuous-shooting mode, and a small collection of scene modes. It also has one stand-out feature: the best LCD screen we’ve seen on a digital camera. The big, bright, high-resolution display should make the Epson a hit with families and friends who want to immediately share the fun. While the LCD will wow even the most hardened of professionals, the L-500V’s performance and photo quality don’t follow through on the promise.

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The Epson L-500V is great easy to use compact model that boasts enough resolution and image quality for prints up to A4 and over. The large screen is not unique on such digital cameras, but the high-resolution Photo Fine technology is a standout feature and helps make the camera joy to use. Basic control options take some of the gloss off, but anyone looking for a neat point-and-shoot digital camera would do far worse than having a closer look at this little beauty.

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The Epson PhotoPC L-500V has a good secure feeling in your hands, and the durable metal body ensures it will survive the active user’s lifestyle. The controls are well placed and easy to access and its menu system is logically organized. The L-500V features a high-resolution “Photo Fine” 2.5-inch color LCD. The image color and contrast on this LCD is most impressive, although when reviewing pictures they tend to look much better on the LCD than when viewing on your PC. Overall it works well outdoors in bright sunlight, but the reflective coating still has several angles that reflect the sun and make it difficult to use; this is when an optical viewfinder would come in handy.

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