Olympus Stylus Tough TG-1 iHS
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13 years ago
Olympus Tough TG-1 Digital Camera Review
It's obvious to see from the product images that the Olympus TG-1 is a 'tough' camera with its overall metal and rubber construction it certainly appears to be a rather sturdy & serious camera.
13 years ago
Olympus has a long-running reputation for being at the forefront of 'life-proof' compact camera development, frequently being the first to implement new technologies and lead the way in terms of the amount of punishment its cameras can take.
13 years ago
Olympus Tough TG-1
Olympus has been on the tough and waterproof camera tip for a long time now. Its range of mju and Tough cameras has often delivered in the rugged stakes, but lacked higher spec features to make for a really attractive prospect. Can the latest Olympus Tough TG-1 change that?
Pros:
- Tough
- waterproof
- f/2.0 lens useful when camera decides to utilise its potential
- GPS
- converter adapter is fun
Cons:
- Inaccurate focusing
- protective lens window smudges easily and can diminish image quality
- image quality nothing special
- bulky design
- limited battery life (could have a bigger battery in this large body)
- lack of manual controls
- awkward zoom control placement
13 years ago
Snapping pics while snapping bones
For the extreme adventurer, the risk of snapping a few limbs is all part of the fun. Breaking a bone is one thing, but breaking your camera? Now that's just downright scary. Capturing your stunts in all their insane glory requires a rough-and-ready camera like the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS ($400) , a...
13 years ago
Olympus Tough TG-1 Review
The Olympus Tough TG-1 could be viewed as the culmination of Olympus's many years in Tough camera development. The model is not only lifeproof, but also features an advanced imaging specification to match. The question is, is this the best Tough camera ever produced?
Pros:
- Good LCD screen
- f/2 maximum aperture
- general performance
Cons:
- Exposure issues
- optical accessories prohibitively priced
13 years ago
Great all rounder for everyone!
When you combine f2.0, 1080p video and rock solid build quality, it results in everyone enjoying this camera, including my kids. By far the best camera in its class.
13 years ago
This camera is OK if you just want to put pix on the internet, email to your friends, or print small versions. But if you want a surf picture to hang on your wall, forget it. The fast, long burst is great, but it doesn't do any good if most of your pictures are soft and noisy, or coated with blue...
Pros:
- Very good burst rate, good auto WB and color
- Design and menus are good
- Good functionality overall
Cons:
- Very poor IQ for any print over 8x10 or any major cropping. Erratic AF. LCD useless in bright sun
- turns this camera into a "Point and Guess." Fogs up if you go from underwater to above water (as in surfing shots where you have to go under a lot of waves. Lens ring falls off easily.
13 years ago
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Review
Looking for a tough cam? Then the TG-1 should be at the top of your list. It's hard to justify many other comparably priced units which have fewer features and capabilities.
Pros:
- Attachment lens options
- Quick
- easy-to-use settings
- Bright
- clear display
- F2.0 lens is a big help with low-light shooting
Cons:
- A better sensor and more manual controls are on the wish list
- Button click could be harder
13 years ago
Olympus TG-1 iHS First Look Review
Olympus cameras are no strangers to unfriendly terrains. The Tough series of point-and-shoots have been snapping away in unforgiving weather conditions for years. Up 'til now, rugged cameras from every major manufacturer have been good at surviving the elements but have generally come up short in...
13 years ago
Olympus TG-1
The TG-820 is an interesting waterproof compact that's held back by an ageing lens. Olympus has has therefore gone back to the drawing board to concoct a genuine high-end underwater snapper with features that should help set...
Pros:
- Waterproof to 12 m
- shockproof from heights of 2 m
- crushproof to 100 kg
- Nice build and finish
- good design and handling
- pleasant OLED screen
- Secure-locking compartments
- Excellent responsiveness once running
- Incredible macro mode
Cons:
- A bit chunky to handle and quite heavy
- Zoom controls on back of camera (not practical for one-handed use
- Lens sharpness at max aperture in wide-angle (and no Av mode to get around that
- Slow start-up
- Sound in video mode could be better
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