Advanced Rugged Point-And-Shoot With The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

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The latest rugged camera offering of Olympus, the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS, comes with some features that may encourage photo enthusiasts to use it every single day.

Normally the shooting modes as well as the optics of rugged cameras are compromised to provide it with the hard and durable casing. However the recently introduced the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS offers more features than any other camera designed for use in the great outdoors.

One may even think that the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is an advanced point-and-shot camera due to its fast lens f2.0 lens, 12MP CMOS sensor that has been optimized for use in low-light situations, the 1080p HD video capture and its three-inch OLED display.

With its 4X optical zoom from 25mm to 100mm, the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS facilitates the taking of pictures of subjects that may not be within arm’s reach.  Users can also opt to attach tele-converter and fisheye lenses into the camera although these are sold separately.

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is water-proof up to forty feet, freeze-proof up to fourteen degrees Fahrenheit, crush-proof up to 220 pounds and dust-proof. The camera also offers HDR and high-speed modes that are comparable to advanced non-rugged point-and-shoot cameras. 

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is also capable of shooting ten frames per second at a resolution of 12MP while the 3MP resolution will allow users to shoot at a faster rate of sixty frames per second.

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS also has a rather fast auto-focus speed that is similar to the Pen cameras of the company while it offers Linear PCM audio recording while in video mode. The camera also has an integrated electronic compass and GPS.

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is expected to be released into the market by July at a price tag of $400.

Two New Deluxe P&S From Olympus, the Olympus SZ-30MR iHS and Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS

Following the release of the OM-D E-M5 of Olympus, some of the deluxe point-and-shoot cameras of the company were also updated including the Olympus SZ-30MR iHS and the Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS.

The compact design of the earlier version of the Olympus SZ-30MR iHS will be retained along with the 25mm-600mm lens. However some enhancements were made on the sensor, image processor and the LCD of the Olympus SZ-30MR iHS.

Olympus SZ-30MR iHS

The upcoming Olympus SZ-30MR iHS will feature an enhanced 16MP CMOS sensor and three-inch LCD touchscreen. The sensor of the updated camera will offer an enhanced image detail along with reduced noise during lowlight situations.

The dual TruePic V microprocessors of the Olympus SZ-30MR iHS will also allow users to record HD videos and high-res images at the same time.

The Olympus SZ-30MR iHS will also carry a new designation, the iHS, which refers to the dual image microprocessor and the backlit CMOS sensor of the device. Lowlight performance will reportedly be enhanced with these two new features on the Olympus SZ-30MR iHS while response time will be enhanced along with the subject and scene recognition. Zoom magnification is also increased without affecting the quality of the images.

The Olympus SZ-30MR iHS will have a price tag of around $400 and will be available by April.

Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS

The Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS will also receive a similar iHS feature that is found on the Olympus SZ-30MR iHS. The Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS will continue to be tough just like the previous model of the camera. Due to this the Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS will have a metal body along with a system that absorbs shocks from drops of over six feet.

The Olympus Tough TG-810 iHs can also withstand weights of up to around 220 pounds.

The Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS will also be able to withstand temperatures of around 14 degrees Fahrenheit and depths of up to 33 feet. The image processor of the Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS has been updated along with a 12MP sensor. The Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS will also feature a three-inch ultra-high resolution LCD.

The Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS is going to be a tough camera with high-end features that were enhanced further although its price will be lower compared to the previous model of the camera at around $300. The Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS is expected to be available by March.

With the upcoming Olympus SZ-30MR iHS and the Olympus Tough TG-810 iHS, Olympus lovers will have something to look forward to in the next few weeks.