If I had to choose only one word to describe the new shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof Stylus 8000 camera from Olympus, it would be: Tough. It’s designed to survive some of the roughest environments on the planet, the Stylus Tough series builds on the impressive specifications of the renowned Stylus SW Series by adding Dual Image Stabilization. Now, when the Stylus Tough-8000 arrives at the windy mountain peak or dive into choppy waves, it stays steady and ready to capture blur-free images in virtually any condition.
The Stylus Tough-8000, designed for active and adventurous people, features an impressive 12 million pixels of image resolution for poster-sized prints and can survive a 6.6-foot drop, venture 33 feet underwater, withstand 220 pounds of crushing pressure, and laugh at freezing temperatures. Tap Control makes it easy for skiers, divers and snowmen makers to control key settings without removing their gloves.
- 12-megapixel resolution for photo-quality, poster-size prints
- Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof
- 3.6x wide-angle optical dual image stabilized zoom
- 2.7-inch Advanced HyperCrystal III LCD screen
- Compatible with xD Picture Cards and microSD memory cards
Review by Tom on January 24, 2010:
I bought the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 because I was tired or replacing broken cameras. When you have kids (specifically 4 boys!) things happen. I can honestly say my family has tested the camera’s ability to withstand drops, water, and sand. The kids have a lot of fun taking underwater photos in the pool. It color corrects for underwater photos to make sure they look great. The Stylus Tough 8000 is a great camera for an adventurer… or a family!