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.