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OLYMPUS TG-850 DIGITAL CAMERA, BLACK
Want a compact camera that’s as tough as you? The OLYMPUS TG-850 DIGITAL CAMERA, BLACK is waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, and freezeproof to 33 feet, 7 feet, 220 pounds, and down to 14 degrees respectively. If that’s not tough enough for you, then your next camera purchase should include a Kevlar vest and a submersible.
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With the Olympus Stylus TOUGH TG-850 compact digital camera, you certainly don’t need to wait for the weather to pass any longer.
Learn about the OLYMPUS TG-850 DIGITAL CAMERA, BLACK
At Adorama, we’re sure that many photographers are pretty tough. But it’s rare to come across a compact camera that could be described as “tough.” Fortunately, cameras that match your toughness do exist, and they go by names like the OLYMPUS TG-850 DIGITAL CAMERA, BLACK. This durable compact camera isn’t just about taking a licking, though—it’s also about taking one heck of a picture. That may be due to variables like a 5x zoom lens that starts at 21mm (35mm equivalent), which is the widest of any ruggedized camera. Or it may be due to the fancy viewfinder, a 3-inch LCD monitor that can flip like a politician—up to 180 degrees. If you want a camera that’s capable of taking a lick or two while also taking great pictures all the while, this Olympus Stylus TOUGH TG-850 Digital Camera is for you.
When your camera can handle the cold, the rain, the water, the dust, and even some heavy crushing, you’ll have no more excuses to stay inside. If you want to take your photography mobile, this Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 Digital Compact Camera is the way to go.
From the Manufacturer
Olympus Tough Stylus TG-850
If you are looking for a compact camera that will deliver outstanding action video and still photography in nearly any extreme condition, the Olympus Tough Stylus TG-850 is an outstanding choice. It has an upgraded 5x zoom lens that starts at 21mm (35mm equivalent), which is the widest of any ruggedized camera. Also new is a 3-inch, 460k dot resolution LCD monitor that flips up 180 degrees, so you can do dramatic action selfies in extreme conditions. You can also more easily shoot "half submerged" images showing half above water and half underwater scenes using this feature.
Olympus Tough Stylus TG-850 rugged features:
• Waterproof down to 33 feet
• Shockproof from 7 feet
• Crushproof to 220 pounds
• Freezeproof down to 14 degrees
• Dustproof
Video features-important if this camera is to be considered as an alternative to pocket action camcorders-include 60p recording at 60fps in full 1080 HD, high-speed recording at 120fps in VGA quality and 240fps in 320x240 pixel resolution. Multi-motion movie image stabilization is said to compensate for blurring that occurs when shooting video when walking or panning a scene.
Photographic features include claimed fast autofocus, 7.1fps burst rate, an enlarged handgrip, and lens-shift image stabilization. There are 11 Art filters, an intervalometer that can shoot up to 99 frames at intervals of 10 seconds to 60 minutes. While the Olympus TG-850 doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi, it supports the Toshiba FlashAir SDHC card.