Olympus has risen – with a new rugged camera we mean. The new Olympus Stylus Tough TG-3 is ready to go where the adventure takes you. It is freezeproof to -14 degrees F, waterproof to 50 feet, shockproof from seven feet, crushproof to 220 lbs., and dustproof. It features a high-speed f2.0 lens, 16MP backlit CMOS sensor, and TruePic VII image processor, which are joined by 1080p Full HD video recording, a 3-inch LCD monitor, GPS, and built-in Wi-Fi.
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Olympus Toughen’s Up
This month Olympus shows that it is still going tough. The Olympus TOUGH STYLUS TG-850, which comes out this month (MSRP: $249.99) can record video with natural motion via 60p recording at 60fps in Full HD 1080p, as well as high-speed via 120 fps at 640 x 480 or 240 fps at 320 x 240.
But more importantly this one lives up to its name. It is waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof, and dustproof camera employs True-Pic VII processor and wide-angle 21–105 mm 5x optical zoom lens. Other features include 180 degree flip LCD monitor and 16 MP backlit CMOS sensor.
2013 CES: Mount Olympus
If you were to take a camera on a climb to the top of Mount Olympus the one to take might just be the Olympus TG-2. This 12MP rugged camera features a 3.0-inch OLED screen to preview your shots, while the built-in GPS tagging can help keep track of where you were on your various adventures. The camera can’t handle a fall from the top of a mountain, but it will survive drops up to seven feet. It is also freeze proof and crushproof. And when you’re back down from your climb the camera is one for the beach as it is waterproof up to 50 feet!
Olympus TG-625 Goes Uber Tough
Olympus keeps coming back for more. The company has introduced a full line of rugged cameras this year, but for those that have been holding off you might be in luck. The Olympus Stylus TG-625 is the top of the line – it is waterproof, shockproof and freeze-proof. But this 12megapixel camera with back-illuminated CMOS Sensor is far looking too rugged.
It looks durable yet stylish at the same time. But more importantly it is loaded with features, including iHS Technology, to ensure the picture. It offers a fast start-up time so you won’t miss that perfect shot, while the 28mm wide-angle to 5x optical zoom will also put you right where you need to be. Continue reading Olympus TG-625 Goes Uber Tough
Olympus Does Rugged One More Time
Olympus is one tough camera company, and by that we mean they have more than one tough camera for this year. Back in January we noted the got rugged with the Tough TG-320, a camera for the budget-minded shutterbug. Then a month later Olympus rolled out two more models, the TG-820 and TG-620. Now the company is showing it is tough enough and more with the new TG-1 iHS compact. Continue reading Olympus Does Rugged One More Time
Olympus Delivers More Rugged Cameras
Last month we reported that Olympus had shown off its Tough TG-320 rugged camera. Designed for the budget conscience consumer this one still was loaded with some great features. But apparently Olympus wasn’t done, and the company has also introduced two other lines – the Tough TG-820 and Tough TG-620, which will hit stores in Japan beginning later this month.
Both series will feature iHS technology with 12megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, and advanced features including Magic Filters and Beauty mode/Beauty make. There is even a “Pet Mode” that automatically detects the face of a cat or dog and focuses before shooting the photo. Both the TG-820 and TG-620 lines can capture 3D photos, and feature 5x optical zoom, along with Full HD movie (1,920×1,080) video recording with encoding in MOV/H.264 format. More photos and press release after the jump
CES 2012: Olympus Gets Tough Again
There was no shortage of rugged cameras at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. From Olympus it wasn’t just rugged, it was tough, as in the Tough TG-320, the latest in the company’s line of go anywhere cameras. This one is ideal for the budget conscious, as it will cost just $179.99 when it arrives later this year.
As with most rugged point-and-shoot digital cameras it is waterproof, shock-proof, freeze-proof dust-proof and still offers 14megapixel resolution. It will feature a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom with a 3D photo mode, and HDMI port for easy connectivity to a TV. While it can’t go deep underwater, reportedly only to about 10 feet, it will still survive a little water, which can go a long way.
Olympus Gets Tough With Crushproof Digital Camera
Need a camera that can handle extremes? We’re talking shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and even crushproof – yes, crushproof. To meet all this means a tough camera and that’s what Olympus has in mind with its new Tough TG-810 digital camera, which promises to be “crushproof” up to 220 pounds.
The camera can go deep, up to 10 meters (33 feet) and remain waterproof; withstand a drop of up two meters (6.5 feet) and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 10 degrees C (14 F). We’re really impressed that it can withstand weights of up to 100 kilograms or 220 pounds. The dustproof camera can even be rinsed off when it gets dirty! Continue reading Olympus Gets Tough With Crushproof Digital Camera