OLYMPUS released new shockproof camera OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-860 Tough with middle photo and video abilities. It is waterproof ( can work at depths down to 15 m ), dustproof, shockproof ( does not break, when it falls from heights up to 2.1 m ), freezeproof ( can work at temperatures down to -10 degrees by Celsius ) and withstand static forces, that equivalent to 100 kg weight. Its 3 inch LCD monitor can tilt at 180 degrees angles : this allows to make photos under any angle and make selfie photos, while observing resulting picture on screen. OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-860 Tough is equipped with 16 MP CMOS sensor with 1/2.3“ size and TruePic VII image processor. Objective lenses are wide angle and can provide 5x optical zoom. Camera can shoot at 60 frames per second frequency in 1080, 720 and 480 modes; it can be increased up to 240 fps ( in 640 x 360 mode ) and up to 120 fps ( in 854 x 480 mode ). It also can shoot in Time Lapse Movie mode, in which it makes 1 frame per 0,5, 1, 3, 6, 12 or 30 seconds and saves frames in video file with normal playback speed. This mode is useful for recording slow processes like : flowers opening, clouds movement and other similar processes. Camera supports Wi-Fi connections, which allow to transmit videos and photo files to mobile devices and remotely control camera from smartphone. Also, it supports GPS navigation for coordinates of place of shooting storing in photo and video metadata. For OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-860 Tough there are following accessories released : waterproof case ( which lowers underwater recording depth down to 45 m ), sports holder ( which allows to attach camera to clothes ) and silicon case, which protects camera body from scratches. Package contains : camera itself, USB cable for data transmitting and battery recharging, recharger and user’s guide.
