Olympus announces µ TOUGH-8010 and µ TOUGH-6020

Let the month of March- 2010 come and you will find photography more exciting with Olympus’s µ TOUGH-8010 and µ TOUGH-6020 Cameras that are not only waterproof but also capable of withstanding -10°C temperature enabling them a freeze-proof device.

The device has been developed keeping various requirements of the users in mind. The new Cameras are waterproof, freeze-proof, shockproof and scratch-proof ensuring the durability of the devices. A range of new features and advantages have been incorporated in the device that provides thousand of options to the users. Now you don’t have to compromise with your moments as there is plenty of space available with the device. These cameras feature 14 mega pixels resolution power, which enhances the sharpness of the photos. The new cameras from Olympus are based on Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology. The company has left no stone unturned to make your shot perfect and beautiful hence, enabled the camera with various other features such as HD movie recording and HDMI technology, Improved TAP Control Menu, Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking, Magic Filters and many more.

Some of the highlights of the devices:

• Shockproof to 2m*2, waterproof to 10m*3, crush-proof to 100kg*4 freeze-proof to -10°C and scratch-proof (µ TOUGH-6020: shockproof to 1.5m**, waterproof to 5m*3 and freeze-proof to -10°C)
• 5x wide optical zoom (28-140mm*1)
• Dual Image Stabilization (combines mechanical and digital image stabilization)
• HD movie recording and HDMI technology
• 14 Mega pixels
• 2GB internal memory (µ TOUGH-6020: 1GB) and SD*5 Card compatible
• Photo Surfing and [ib] software
• Improved TAP Control Menu
• 6.9cm/2.7” Hyper Crystal III LCD (230,000 dots)
• Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking
• Magic Filters
• Manometer (µ TOUGH-8010 only)
• In-Camera Manual
• USB charging

Available in Platinum Silver and Midnight Black (µ TOUGH-8010) or in Midnight Black, Candy Pink, Steel Blue, and Cosmic Green (µ TOUGH-6020)

1. Equivalent to a 35mm camera
2. Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions)
3. According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8
4. According to Olympus test conditions
5. SD is a trademark of SD Card Association