•Waterproof to 12m** shockproof to 2m*** crushproof to 100kg**** and freezeproof to -10C
•4x wide optical zoom (25-100mm*)
•f2.0 high-speed lens
•12 Megapixel backlit CMOS
•TruePic VI image processor
•iHS Technology
•Low Light Mode
•Super Sports Mode
•Super Macro Mode
•1080p Full HD Movie and HDMI Control
•Multi-motion Movie IS
•GPS & Electronic Compass
•7.6cm/3.0 610000 dot OLED
•Dual Image Stabilisation
•Magic Filter Movie and/or Stills
•HDR Backlight Adjustment
•Advanced iAuto and AF Tracking
•Face Detection and Advanced SAT
•Super-resolution Zoom
•3D Photo Shooting Mode
•Beauty Make-up Mode
•Pet Detection Mode
•In-Camera Panorama
•Tap Control
•Manometer
•LED Illuminator
•Eye-Fi Card compatibility
•Photo surfing and [ib] software
•USB-Battery Charge
•Metal body
Even by the extremely high standards of Olympus’ category-defining TOUGH range of cameras the new TG-1 TOUGH flagship takes remarkable pictures – and boasts some remarkable features. First and foremost its superb extra-wide aperture f2.0 high-speed lens that can capture excellent-quality images even in the permanent twilight found 12 metres underwater. Which is exactly where this camera is engineered to excel. The TG-1 is waterproof to 12m** shockproof to 2m*** crushproof to 100kg**** and freezeproof to -10C. For all-action risk-takers or reef-loving divers it’s peace of mind sealed in a stylish all-metal box. And what a box of high-tech innovations that is. For serious photographers waterproof fisheye and tele converter lenses are available (via an optional adapter). There’s Olympus’ iHS (Intelligence High Sensitivity and High Speed) technologies plus a colour-rich high-contrast anti-reflective OLED display GPS and e.compass and three new shooting modes: Low Light Super Sports and Super Macro. It’s an impressive package that puts rival compacts firmly in their place.
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Megapixel | 12 |
| Colour of product | Silver |
| Optical zoom | 4 x |
| Aperture range | 2.0 - 4.9 |
| Sensor type | 1/2.3 '' CMOS |
| Camera shutter speed | 1/4 - 1/2000 s / < 4 s (Night scene) |
| LCD Screen Size | 3.0 |
| Compatible memory cards | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 |
| Durable | Yes |
| Water Proof | Yes 12m |
| Freeze Proof | Yes -10 |
| Shock Proof | Yes 2m |
| Box contents | •LI-90B Lithium-Ion Battery •F-2AC AC Adapter •CB-USB6 USB Cable •CB-AVC3 Audio/Video cable •Hand Strap •World Wide Warranty Card •Instruction Manual •Image Management Software |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 111.5 x 29.1 x 66.5 mm |
| Weight | .230 Kg |
| Warranty | 2 Year |
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