Product Features and Technical Details

Product Features

  • 14.0 megapixel CCD
  • Attention adventure-seekers: this is the go-anywhere, do-anything camera you¿ve been waiting for
  • A simple, one-touch button allows you to record movies with amazing clarity in high-definition, right from your camera
  • Life can be tough, this Olympus waterproof camera is tougher. Rugged metal body and innovative shock-absorbing construction
  • A revolutionary system of Olympus waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 33 feet underwater
Olympus Waterproof

Technical Details

  • Brand Name: Olympus
  • Model: STYLUS TOUGH-8010 Black
  • Optical Sensor Resolution: 14 MP
  • Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
  • Optical zoom: 5 x
  • Maximum Aperture Range: F/3.5-5.1
  • Minimum focal length: 5 millimeters
  • Maximum focal length: 25 millimeters
  • Lens Type: Zoom lens
  • Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.3"
  • Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
  • Display Size: 2.7 inches
  • Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO auto, ISO 64, ISO 1600
  • Image types: JPEG
  • Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
  • Exposure Control Type: Cuisine, Candle, Beauty, Underwater macro, Snow, Underwater wide 2, Underwater wide 1, Documents, Landscape, Portrait mode, Underwater snapshot, Beach/snow, Night portrait, Self-portrait, Pet, Fireworks, Panorama assist, Night scene, Sports mode, Sunset, Indoor
  • Width: 3.9 inches
  • Depth: 0.9 inches
  • Height: 2.5 inches
  • Weight: 7.6 Ounces

 

Product Details

  • Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2010

 

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Attention adventure-seekers: this is the go-anywhere, do-anything camera you’ve been waiting for. It snaps stunning photos — and records HD movies — wherever you are. Hurtling down a rugged trail. Plunging underwater. Balancing on your snowboard. The Olympus waterproof Stylus Tough-8010 is engineered to thrive in any conditions. 

Waterproof (33ft.) A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 33 feet underwater. 
Shockproof (6.6ft.) Life can be tough, this camera is tougher. Rugged metal body and innovative shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 6.6-foot drop, bump, or other mishap. 
Freezeproof (14°F/-10°C) Boldly enter that winter wonderland without worrying about your camera. The Olympus waterproof Stylus Tough-3000 is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. 
Crushproof (220LBF.) With a rugged body and reinforced LCD, the Olympus waterproof Stylus Tough-8000 withstands up to 220 pounds of pressure so your camera and images are protected. 

HD Video 720p A simple, one-touch button allows you to record movies with amazing clarity in high-definition, right from your Olympus waterproof camera. 

Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 Features

14 Megapixel
An amazing 14 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create poster-sized prints without losing a single detail. 

5x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom
A 5x 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. 

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

One-Touch HD Movie
With One-Touch HD Movie you can record widescreen, crystal clear HD movies (720p) right from your camera. 

2 GB Internal Memory
Store more photos and videos than ever before, right in your camera with 2GB of internal memory (usable memory is 1.63GB). 

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

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

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

Crushproof
With its rugged body and reinforced LCD, the Olympus waterproof Stylus Tough-8010 is designed to withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure so your camera and images are always protected. 

Dual Image Stabilization
Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds so you can capture crisp, clear images even if the subject is moving. 

Tap Control
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. 

AF Tracking
AF Tracking automatically tracks unpredictable, fast-moving subjects such as kids and pets, and continuously adjusts the focus and brightness so you can capture these photogenic whirlwinds with ease. 

Creative Art Filters
Create Art Filters gives your photos a distinct look by applying special artistic effects including Pop Art, Fisheye, Drawing and Pinhole. 

Intelligent Auto
The Intelligent Auto setting identifies the scene you’re shooting — portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport — and adjusts the settings to optimize results. 

Advanced Face Detection
Advanced Face Detection tracks up to 12 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. 

In-Camera Panorama
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 scene. 

Shadow Adjustment
Shadow Adjustment Technology brings out more details in shadows. It helps capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations, such as backlit shots. 

Beauty Mode
Beauty Mode takes beautiful portraits by softening shadows and smoothing wrinkles and blemishes on your subject's face. Edits can also be made inside the camera after taking the picture. 

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

Review:

The Olympus waterproof Stylus Tough 8010 digital camera withstands inhospitable environments while taking very good pictures. The heavy-duty housing is well-sealed from the elements, with the battery compartment and usb and hdmi connections sealed by an o-ring protected double-locked door. 

Initial camera set-up is VERY simple. After inserting and partly charging the battery (via the camera USB connection), camera initialization can be performed from the attached computer. Image-processing software can also be installed from the Olympus waterproof camera itself. The software is basic, but does have a couple of Olympus-specific touches. 

Out of the box, users must charge the replaceable battery via the usb connection while the battery is in the Olympus waterproof camera; via a computer or the provided wall charger. In order to continue shooting, I've since purchased an external charger and extra battery so that I can swap batteries and continue shooting while recharging the depleted cell. Each is readily available from online vendors; both Olympus waterproof original and facsimiles. 

The Olympus waterproof camera has numerous scene modes, face recognition, and effective anti-shake technology. The panorama mode is nice, but slow to stitch pictures together and is not entirely accurate. 

Shot delay from the time that the shutter is pressed sometimes causes a moment to be missed. Save times for 14 mb images to a SDHC card are a bit lengthy. 
The non-standard mini-usb connection at the Olympus Waterproof camera end is less-than-secure, causing occasional connect-disconnect cycling. 

Overall, I find this Olympus waterproof camera relatively easy to use; though it can be confusing to a digital photography newcomer. The Olympus waterproof camera can be set to a fully-automatic mode for those folks. I've not yet explored all of the scene modes, but the three tried thus far aid in obtaining sharp pictures. 

For someone who wants a capable camera that can be used at the beach or in the pool; this is the best I've found. For those who don't need weather or environment resistance, other choices at approximately half the price will fill the bill nicely." 

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Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 14MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD (Black)

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