OLYMPUS TOUGH-µ 8000

Do not handle with care

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As tough as you like
With the µ TOUGH-8000 and µ TOUGH-6000, users can choose the level of toughness they need. The top-of-the-line model in the tough range, the µ TOUGH-8000, is perfect for those really wanting to take things to the limit: waterproof to 10m***, shockproof to falls up to 2m**, freezeproof down to temperatures as low as -10°C and crushproof to withstand weights of up to 100kg****, it can take a veritable beating and still return excellent results. Its sister model, the µ TOUGH-6000, is no softy either. In addition to freezeproof attributes, it is waterproof to 3m*** and provides shockproof protection against drops of up to 1.5m**.

Expand your shooting horizon
Both new cameras inherit the versatile 3.6x wide optical zoom which was first seen in the µ TOUGH series’ EISA Award winning µ 1030 SW predecessor model. The lens offers a focal length range that starts at just 28mm* for fantastic group photos and close-range architectural motifs, extending to 102mm for bringing distant subjects in close.

Say goodbye to blur
Dual Image Stabilisation joins the image-enhancing features of the µ TOUGH-8000 and µ TOUGH-6000. It ensures that photos impress with their blur-free fidelity even when the shooting environment means some camera shake is inevitable.

Maximise camera control and imaging performance
Besides an intuitive on-screen menu that can be displayed on the 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD in up to 39 languages, these models feature an additional innovative approach to controlling the camera. The Tap Control mode gives users fast access a range of settings simply by tapping the camera body – which also means that adjustments can easily be made even when wearing gloves.

Being built for tough action doesn’t mean the µ TOUGH-8000 and µ TOUGH-6000 skimp on image quality. Boasting 12 and 10 Megapixels respectively, both provide ample resolution to faithfully record scenes to the smallest detail. Furthermore, each model incorporates clever features that ensure spectacular results. Capable of recognising up to 16 faces, Advanced Face Detection Technology guarantees that human subjects are always perfectly focused and exposed. Additionally the µ TOUGH-6000 also has a handy Smile Shot feature which enables the camera to take the picture as soon as the person smiles. Meanwhile, Shadow Adjustment Technology assures that optimal contrast levels are attained across the entire image. Shooting ease is also enhanced through the inclusion of Intelligent Auto Mode: it identifies the scene being framed and automatically adjusts camera settings to one of five commonly-used scenes. In addition, Beauty Mode smoothes the skin of subjects while the shot is being taken, making for more even and brilliant skin tones.

The resilient µ TOUGH-8000 and µ TOUGH-6000 are a natural choice for anyone looking for a camera that can keep up with their own active lifestyle.
Waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof.

*Equivalent to a 35mm camera
**Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions)
***According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8
****According to Olympus test conditions

Features:

 

 Supplied with:

  • Handstrap
  • Instruction Manual
  • World Wide Warranty Card
  • CB-AVC3 (Audio/Video cable)
  • CB-USB6 (USB Cable)
  • OLYMPUS Master 2 (Software CD-ROM)
  • LI-50B (Lithium-Ion Battery)
  • LI-50C (Lithium-Ion Battery Charger)
  • F-1AC
  • MASD-1 (microSD attachment)

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Price: £279.99
Post & Packing within the U.K.: £9.00
TOTAL: £288.99
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Specification

Image Sensor  
    Effective pixels 12 Megapixels
    Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB)
    Full resolution 12.7 Megapixels
    Type 1/2.33 '' CCD sensor
Lens  
    Optical zoom 3.6 x (WIDE)
    Aspherical glass elements 2
    Focal length 5.0 - 18.2 mm
    Focal length (equiv. 35mm) 28 - 102 mm
    Structure 10 lenses / 8 groups
    Maximum aperture 3.5 - 5.1
Digital Zoom  
    Enlargment factor 5 x / 18 x combined with optical zoom
LCD  
    Resolution 230000 dots
    Monitor size 6.9 cm / 2.7 ''
    LCD type HyperCrystal III LCD
    Frame assistance Yes
    Brightness adjustment +/- 2 levels
    LCD backlight boost Yes
Focusing System  
    Method TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
    Spot focusing Yes
    Face Detection AF Yes
    Standard mode 0.5m - ? (wide) / 0.5m - ? (tele)
    Makro mode 0.1m - ? (wide) / 0.3m - ? (tele)
    Super Macro mode Closest focusing distance: 2 cm
Light Metering  
    ESP light metering Yes
    Spot metering Yes
    Histogram in shooting mode Yes
Exposure System  
    Shutter speed 1/4 - 1/2000 s / < 4 s (Night scene)
    Exposure compensation +/- 2 EV / 1/3 steps
    Enhancement function Image Stabilisation Mode
Shadow Adjustment Technology
Advanced Face Detection Technology
Exposure Modes  
    i-Auto Yes
    Programme automatic Yes
    Beauty Yes
Scene Modes  
    Number of scene modes 19
    Portrait Yes
    Landscape Yes
    Night Scene Yes
    Night Scene with portrait Yes
    Sports Yes
    Indoor Yes
    Candle Yes
    Self-portrait Yes
    Sunset Yes
    Fireworks Yes
    Cuisine Yes
    Documents Yes
    Beach and Snow Yes
    Snow Yes
    Pre-Capturing Movie Yes
    Underwater Snapshot Yes
    Underwater Wide 1 Yes
    Underwater Wide 2 Yes
    Underwater Macro Yes
Sensitivity  
    Auto AUTO / High AUTO Automatically selected
    Manual ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance  
    AUTO WB system Yes
    Overcast Yes
    Sunlight Yes
    Tungsten Yes
    Flourescent 1 Yes
    Flourescent 2 Yes
    Flourescent 3 Yes
Internal Flash  
    Working range (wide) 0.1 - 4.0 m (ISO 800)
    Working range (tele) 0.3 - 2.7 m (ISO 800)
Sequence Shooting  
    Sequential shooting mode (high speed) 5 fps / 11 frames (in 3MP mode)
    Sequential shooting mode 1.0 fps / 21 frames
Image Processing  
    Pixel mapping Yes
    Noise reduction Yes
    TruePic III Yes
    Distortion compensation Yes
Function Processing  
    Panorama Yes
Movie Processing  
    Image Stabilisation Mode Digital Image Stabilisation
Image Editing  
    Black & White Yes
    Sepia Yes
    Resize Yes
    Trimming Yes
    Attach a calendar Yes
    Correction of saturation Yes
    Beauty Fix Yes
    Red-eye reduction Yes
    Shadow Adjustment Yes
Movie Edit  
    Index Yes
View Images  
    Calendar Yes
    Index 4, 9, 16, 25 frames
    Zoom 1.1 - 10 x
    Slide show Yes
    Rotation Yes
    Image protect mode Yes
    Histogram in playback mode Yes
    Voice playback Yes
View Movie  
    Frame by frame Yes
    Fast forward Yes
    Reverse playback Yes
    Voice playback Yes
Still Image Recording  
    DCF Yes
    EXIF 2.21
    PIM III
    DPS PictBridge
    DPOF Yes
Movie Recording System  
    Recording format AVI Motion JPEG®
    Sound recording Yes , format: WAV
    Movie quality 640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity (10s with 30fps when xD standard type is used)
640 x 480 / 15 fps Recording time: Up to card capacity
320 x 240 / 30 fps Up to card capacity
Note: maximum file size 2GB
Voice Appendage  
    Recording format Wave format
    Recording length 4 s
Memory  
    Internal memory 45 MB
Image Size  
    12M 3968 x 2976
    5M 2560 x 1920
    3M 2048 x 1536
    2M 1600 x 1200
    1M 1280 x 960
    VGA 640 x 480
    16:9 1920 x 1080
Menu  
    Menu languages in camera 39 languages (Japanese, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (BR + PT), German, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Korean, Simple Chinese, Traditional Chinese,Thai, Arabic, Bulgarian, Romanian, Persian, Indonesian, Hebrew, Malay, Vietnamese)
Interface  
    Speaker Yes
    DC input Yes (CB-MA1 required)
    Combined A/V & USB output Yes
    USB 2.0 High Speed Yes
Other Features  
    Mechanical Image Stabilizer Yes
    Shock resistant Shock-proof from heights of up to 2m *
    Waterproof Waterproof up to a water pressure equivalent to 10m depth **
    Crushproof Crushproof up to 100kg ***
    Freezeproof Freezeproof up to -10°C ***
    Tap Control Yes
    Pre-Capturing Movie Yes
    Perfect Shot Preview Yes
    Self timer 12 s
    In-Camera Panorama Yes
    Advanced Face Detection Technology Yes
    Menu guide Yes
    LED Illuminator Yes
    Manometer Yes
* Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions)
** According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8
*** According to Olympus test conditions
Size  
    Dimensions (W x H x D) 95 x 61.7 x 21.5 mm
    Weight 182 g (without battery and card)

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