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Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 12.0MP Black Digital Camera

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★★★★☆
4.4

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Pros

  • Easy to use (37)
  • Quality construction (37)
  • Bright lcd (32)
  • Comfortable controls (31)
  • Great picture quality (31)
  • Easy setup (29)
  • Easy to keep clean (25)
  • Waterproof (2)
  • Fantastic underwater shot (1)
  • Fast (1)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (8)
  • Poor battery life (2)
  • Poor in low light (2)
  • Bad picture quality (1)
  • Complicated menus (1)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (1)
  • Don't dive with it (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Leaked (1)
  • No manual adjustments (1)

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  • Travel (36)
  • Fun (33)
  • Family photos (21)
  • Photojournalism (5)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Underwater (2)
  • Underwater photography (2)
  • Upgrade (2)
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Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Digital Camera, Black (226750) Olympus is a precision technology leader, creating innovative opto-digital solutions in healthcare, life science and consumer electronics products. The STYLUS TOUGH-8000 is virtually indestructible. Whether youre kayaking downriver or skiing a double diamond, its hard to hurt this camera. Breakthrough features like Dual Image Stabilization and Tap Control provide the clearest images under the most challenging conditions. Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Digital Camera, Black (226750) Features: • Durable metal body with an innovative shock-absorbing technology protects it from drops of up to 6.6 feet • A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 33 feet underwater • It's Freezeproof to 14F/-10C. Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures • With its rugged body and reinforced LCD, the STYLUS TOUGH-8000 is designed to withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure so your camera and images are always protected • Operate picture playback, shadow adjustment, flash mode and more just by tapping the top, back and sides of the camera. Tap Control is ideal for underwater use or when wearing gloves • In-Camera panorama captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture by simply pressing the shutter button and slowly panning across a panoramic scene • Using a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, you can preview the effects of various settings, select and capture the perfect shot • More than 12 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create poster-sized prints without losing a single detail • In addition to xD-Picture Card compatibility, the STYLUS TOUGH-8000 comes with an adapter for microSD memory card, an emerging electronic storage media for mobile phones, PDAs and HDTVs • This large LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology for easier composing and shooting even in direct, bright sunlight • Sensor-Shift Image stabilization combined with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds capture crisp, clear images even if the subject is moving • A 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom captures even more of the subject into each shot. The lens does not protrude from its body so it is further protected from harsh conditions • Soften shadows and smooth wrinkles or blemishes on your subjects face as you capture the image. Edits can also be made after taking the picture to avoid costly image editing software • Tracks up to 16 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Digital Camera, Black (226750) Specifications: • Shockproof MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (6.6ft/2m) • Waterproof Equivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (33ft/10m) • Freezeproof MIL-STD-810F Low Temp Equivalent (-10oC/14oF) • Crushproof 220lbf, 100kgf • Image Sensor 12 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.33" CCD • Focal Length/Lens Configuration 5.0 18.2mm (28 102mm equivalent in 35mm photography) 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lenses • Zoom 3.6x Optical Zoom + 5x Digital Zoom • Maximum Aperture F3.5 (W) / F5.1 (T) • Display 2.7" (6.9cm) HyperCrystalTM III LCD with Backlight Boost, approx. 230,000 dots 5 Steps Brightness Adjustment • Focus System CCD Contrast Detection • Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal mode: 19.7" infinity (0.5m infinity) • Macro mode: Wide: 3.9" infinity (0.1m infinity) Tele: 11.8" infinity (0.3m infinity) • Super Macro mode: 0.8" 19.7" (2cm 50cm) • Focus Mode iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF • Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec. 1/4 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode) • ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto, High Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 • Exposure Metering Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) • White Balance Control Auto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents) • Exposure Compensation 2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps • Image File Format Still Image: JPEG • Movie: AVI Motion JPEG • Number of Recorded Pixels 12MP (3,968 x 2,976) • 5MP (2,560 x 1,920) • 3MP (2,048 x 1,536) • 2MP (1,600 x 1,200) • 1MP (1,280 x 960) • VGA (640 x 480) • 16:9 (1,920 x 1,080) • Motion Blur Suppression Dual Image Stabilization • Shooting Modes 24 Shooting Modes; • Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Beauty Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT SCENE, 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. DOCUMENTS, 13. BEACH & SNOW, 14. SNOW, 15. PRE-CAPTURE MOVIE, 16. UNDERWATER SNAPSHOT, 17. UNDERWATER WIDE1, 18. UNDERWATER WIDE2, 19. UNDERWATER MACRO), Movie • Panorama In-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software) • Continuous Shooting High speed: 5.0 frames per second, 11 frames (3MP) • Normal speed: 0.99 frames per second, 21 frames (12MP) • Shooting Assist Functions Perfect Shot Preview, Histogram, Frame Assist, Voice Recording • Movie Mode AVI Movie with Sound: • 640x480 (30/15fps) • 320x240 (30/15fps) • Image Processing TruePic III Image Processor • Noise Reduction Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes • Image Playback Still Image: Single, Index Display (4/9/16/25), Up to 10x Enlargement, Slideshow, Rotation, Calendar, Histogram, Voice Playback • Movie: Normal, Fast-Forward, Reverse, Frame-by-Frame, Voice Playback • Playback Edit Effects Still Image: Red-Eye Fix, Shadow Adjustment Edit, Beauty Fix, Resize, Cropping, Black & White, Sepia, Calendar, Saturation • Movie: Frame Index • Flash Built-in • Flash Modes Auto (for low light and backlit conditions) • Red-Eye Reduction • Flash Working Range Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) 13.1ft (4.0m) at ISO 800 • Tele: 0.98ft (0.3m) 8.9ft (2.7m) at ISO 800 • Self-Timer 12 Seconds • Memory 45 MB internal memory • Removable Media Card xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) • Outer Connectors Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input*) • Optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1) is required. • Auto-Connect USB USB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage) • System Requirements Auto-Connect USB: Windows 2000/XP/VISTA with USB port, Mac OS X 10.3 or later with USB port • Software: Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5 • Operating Temperature/Humidity Operation: 14- 104F (-10- 40C) • Storage: -4- 140F (-20- 60C) • Operation: 30% - 90% humidity • Storage: 10% - 90% humidity • Power Source Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-50B), AC Adapter (D-7AC) with the optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1) • Battery Life (CIPA DC-002) 250 Shots • Dimension 3.7"W x 2.4"H x 0.85"D (95mm x 61.7mm x 21.5mm) • Weight 6.4oz (182g) without batteries and memory card *Image shown may vary by color, finish, or material

Specification Description
Model 226750, 226750-, 8000, OLYSTYLUS8000
UPC 050332167872
Audio Recording Yes
Auto Focus iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF
Auto power saveĀ  Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
AVI Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits Rugged metal body and shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 6.6-foot dropTake pictures as deep as 33 feet underwat
Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Camera Flash Built-in
Camera/Camcorder Color Support Yes
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Lithium Ion
Color Support Yes
Connections USB (1)
Connector Type xDPicture Card, microSD
Continuous Burst or Capture ModeĀ  Yes
Controls / Adjustments 5-Step brightness adjustment
Country Of Origin China
Date/Time Insert Yes
Description Header Take it to the limit.
Digital Video Format AVI
Digital Zoom 5
Display Catalog Number 55032756
Display Size 2.7 inches
Effective Sensor Resolution 12000000 Pixels
Enclosure Color Black
End Product Indicator Yes
Expansion Slot(s) USB
Exposure Compensation ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
Exposure Metering Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE
Flash Modes Auto (for low light and backlit conditions), Red-Eye Reduction Fill-in, Off
Focal Length 5.0mm~18.2mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 5.0mm~18.2mm
Focus Adjustment CCD Contrast Detection
High-speed shutter Yes
Humidity Range Operating 30%~90%
Image Storage 12MP (3968x2976), 5MP (2560x1920), 3MP (2048x1536), 2MP (1600x1200), 1MP (1280x960), VGA (640x480), 16:9 (1920x1080)
Included in the Box Olympus® Stylus Tough-8000 12.0MP Digital CameraUSB cableA/V cableRechargeable lithium ion battery (LI-50B)
Integrated Memory 48
Integrated Memory UOM MB
JPEG, JPG Yes
Lens Aperture f3.5-f5.1
Lens Construction 10 Lenses in 8 Groups
Lens System Features 2 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lenses
Lens System Type Zoom
Light Sensitivity ISO64~1600
MAC Operating System Support MacOS® v10.3 or later
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Part Number 226750
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Max Resolution 230000
Megapixel Range 8+MP
Microphone Type Built-in
Min Operating Temperature 14 Fahrenheit
Model Stylus Tough-8000
NightShot Yes
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Optical Sensor Type 1/2.33" CCD
Optical Zoom 3.6
PC Operating System Support Windows® 2000, XP, Vista®
PictBridge-enabled Yes
Power Device Rechargeable lithium ion battery (LI-42B)
Product Depth 0.85
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.4
Product Type Point & shoot
Product Weight 6.4
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 3.7
Rechargeable Yes
Red Eye Reduction Yes
Resolution 12 Megapixels
Self Timer Yes
Shock Tolerance MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (6.6ft/2m)
Shooting Programs Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Beauty Mode, Scene Modes :. Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport,
Size Specialty
Software OLYMPUS MASTER 2.0 software
Sound Output Mode Monaural
Still Image Format JPEG
Supported Flash Memory xDPicture Card, microSD
Supported Languages English
Type LCD
Video Capture 640x480 (30/15fps), 320x240 (30/15fps)
White Balance Auto, Presets
White Balance Presets Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents

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★★★★★
5.0
Nice Toy !

"Very nice camera. Took it to a rafting trip. Full water immersion, rough handling, etc. No problems at all. Nice photos. User Menu is easy to read and being a compact sports camera, there are quite a few of nice programs appropriate for such a camera and none of the gimmicks that often make menus cumbersome. Would buy again..." Read Full Review »

Apr 27, 2009 by Reiner

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3.0
just ok

"worked ok in the surf but leaked when diving 12', Adorama replaced it with no hassels get the uw housing..." Read Full Review »

Sep 23, 2009 by video ron

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Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 12.0MP Black Digital Camera Review

Nice Toy !

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None found yet

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"Very nice camera. Took it to a rafting trip. Full water immersion, rough handling, etc. No problems at all. Nice photos.

User Menu is easy to read and being a compact sports camera, there are quite a few of nice programs appropriate for such a camera and none of the gimmicks that often make menus c …"  Read Full Review »

Body partly under water

Body partly under water
  • Using Product

Outside the Raft in spray

Outside the Raft in spray
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 27 2009
Reiner
Rochester, NY
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Price: $338.00
 
 

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 12.0MP Black Digital Camera Review

just ok

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD

    Cons

  • Don't dive with it
  • Leaked
  • Poor Operation in Low Light
  • Tiny buttons

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Travel
 

"worked ok in the surf but leaked when diving 12', Adorama replaced it with no hassels get the uw housing "

Hunter on Cocoa beach 8/09

Hunter on Cocoa beach 8/09
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 23 2009
video ron
Ft. Lauderdale
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  • Pro Photographer
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Price: $299.95
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 12.0MP Black Digital Camera Review

Great if it works

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Water-resistant only

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I bought the Olympus Tough 8000 about 2 weeks ago for a point in shoot to have while at the beach on a cruise. I took it snorkeling and took some decent pictures and also used it just out and about. One evening during dinner I took some pictures. The next day I turned it on just after putting it …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 3 2009
Love Sponge
Parkersburg, WV
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Price: $299.95
 

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 12.0MP Black Digital Camera Review

Easy to use camera with a tough exterior

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This camera was built for someone on-the-go, and for someone that doesn't want a little bad weather to stop their outdoor photo-ops. A little heavier than most its size, but I realize that weight goes into protecting it. haven't gotten to test it under water, but used someone elses last summer in …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 25 2009
Eric Outdoors
Saint Louis, MO
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 12.0MP Black Digital Camera Review

Rugged and tough with nice picture!

★★★★★
5.0

"Pros

Very good camera with a nice picture, easy to use settings, water proof works great. I have taken it to the pool several times with my kids and it makes for some very nice action pictures in the water.



Cons

Very minor cons: XD cards are more expensive than SD cards, I would like to see the "Au …"  Read Full Review »

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