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Olympus STYLUS TOUGH-8000
There’s really only one word to describe the new shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof Stylus 8000 camera from Olympus: Tough. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on earth, the Stylus Tough series builds on the impressive specifications of the renowned Stylus SW Series by adding Dual Image Stabilization.

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Durable metal bodyDurable metal body with an innovative shock-absorbing technology protects it from drops of up to 6.6 feet.

waterproof seals and gasketsA revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 33 feet underwater.

FreezeproofIt's Freezeproof to 14°F/-10°C. Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures!

rugged body and reinforced LCDWith 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.

Tap ControlOperate 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 panoramaIn-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.

Live, multi-frame windowUsing a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, you can preview the effects of various settings, select and capture the perfect shot.

12 million pixelsMore than 12 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create poster-sized prints without losing a single detail.

xD-Picture Card compatibilityIn 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.

2.7 LCDThis large LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle and anti-glare technology for easier composing and shooting even in direct, bright sunlight.

Dual Image StabilisationSensor-Shift Image stabilization combined with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds capture crisp, clear images even if the subject is moving.

3.6x wide-angle optical zoomA 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.

Beauty modeSoften shadows and smooth wrinkles or blemishes on your subject’s face as you capture the image. Edits can also be made after taking the picture to avoid costly image editing software.

Specifications
ShockproofMIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (6.6ft/2m)

WaterproofEquivalent to IEC60529 IPX8/JISC0920 (33ft/10m)

FreezeproofMIL-STD-810F Low Temp Equivalent (-10oC/14oF)

Crushproof220lbf, 100kgf

Image Sensor12 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.33" CCD

Focal Length/Lens Configuration5.0 – 18.2mm (28 – 102mm equivalent in 35mm photography) 10 Lenses in 8 Groups, 2 Aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lenses

Zoom3.6x Optical Zoom + 5x Digital Zoom

Maximum ApertureF3.5 (W) / F5.1 (T)

Display2.7" (6.9cm) HyperCrystalTM III LCD with Backlight Boost, approx. 230,000 dots 5 Steps Brightness Adjustment.

Focus SystemCCD 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 ModeiESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF

Shutter Speed1/2000 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 MeteringDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected)

White Balance ControlAuto, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents)

Exposure Compensation±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps

Image File FormatStill Image: JPEG Movie: AVI Motion JPEG

Number of Recorded Pixels12MP (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 SuppressionDual Image Stabilization

PanoramaIn-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software)

Continuous ShootingHigh speed: 5.0 frames per second, 11 frames (3MP) Normal speed: 0.99 frames per second, 21 frames (12MP)

Shooting Assist FunctionsPerfect Shot Preview, Histogram, Frame Assist, Voice Recording

Movie ModeAVI Movie with Sound: 640x480 (30/15fps) 320x240 (30/15fps)

Image ProcessingTruePic™ III Image Processor

Noise ReductionSet automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes

Image PlaybackStill 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 EffectsStill Image: Red-Eye Fix, Shadow Adjustment Edit, Beauty Fix, Resize, Cropping, Black & White, Sepia, Calendar, Saturation Movie: Frame Index

FlashBuilt-in

Flash ModesAuto (for low light and backlit conditions) Red-Eye Reduction Fill-in Off

Flash Working RangeWide: 0.33ft (0.1m) – 13.1ft (4.0m) at ISO 800 Tele: 0.98ft (0.3m) – 8.9ft (2.7m) at ISO 800

Self-Timer12 Seconds

Memory45 MB internal memory

Removable Media CardxD-Picture Card™ (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)

Outer ConnectorsMulti-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input*) *Optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1) is required

Auto-Connect USBUSB 2.0 High-Speed (USB Mass Storage)

System RequirementsAuto-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/HumidityOperation: 14° – 104°F (-10° – 40°C) Storage: -4° – 140°F (-20° – 60°C) Operation: 30% – 90% humidity Storage: 10% – 90% humidity

Power SourceLi-ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-50B), AC Adapter (D-7AC) with the optional DC Coupler (CB-MA1)

Battery Life (CIPA DC-002)250 Shots

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