| Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 12 MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle Optical Dual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD (Silver) | 
| Brand: Olympus
Category: Photography
Department: Cameras & Camcorders
List Price: $379.95
Buy New: $229.95
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Rating:  148 reviews
Sales Rank: 745
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3.6
Display Size: 2.70
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Maximum Focal Length: 18.2
Minimum Focal Length: 5
Maximum Resolution: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 2.6
MPN: 226740
Model: Stylus 8000 Silver
UPC: 050332167858
EAN: 0050332167858
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 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 (not included) |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
There is really only one word to describe the shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof Stylus 8000 camera from Olympus: Tough. Built to withstand some of the harshest environments on earth, 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.
FEATURES:
- Winning the Battle of the Blur with Dual Image Stabilization - For the first time, Dual Image Stabilization will be offered on Olympus cameras in the tough category. In the cold climates where the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 thrives, you may shiver, but the camera performs sure and steady even in shaking hands. Dual Image Stabilization combines two technologies--mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization--to provide one powerful anti-blur solution for capturing great images whether the photographer or the subject is moving. Olympus’ mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the internal image sensor to compensate for camera movement, even in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. Additionally, Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that preve
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 148
 worth every penny May 19, 2009
susan saint-pierre (San Francisco, CA United States)
26 out of 26 found this review helpful
I bought this camera after my camera died last year in Singapore. I was backpacking for a year in Asia and needed something more durable for all the abuse it was going to take. This one did the trick. I am an avid photographer and this camera really did was it says it would do. I could throw it in my day pack and never have to think about it getting wet, crushed, sat on, scratched, etc. I even dropped it off the top of a waterfall in India (by accident) it smashed off a rock and into the pool below, my friend climbed down and got it and after a little shake to get off the water I took a picture of him - worked like a charm!
Two little criticisms you should know:
1. There is no viewfinder only the LCD screen. So if you are trying to take a shot on a really sunny day you might just see your own reflection in the LCD and have to guess that you got what you were pointing at. (The good thing is with the SHQ setting on, if you need to zoom and crop later you've got the pixels to do it.)
2. I did have a problem with water leakage once when I jumped into the ocean from a boat. I think it was two things I did wrong, the force of hitting the water might have been too much for the seals, and two I didn't soak/rinse it in freshwater before opening it to change the memory cards. In the future I'll have someone hand me the camera after I jump in so no high pressure water exposure, and I'll rinse off the salt before opening it up. There was no permanent damage done, it just acted a little wonky until the next day when it finally all dried out.
Great Camera! May 7, 2009
Leena Couling (Honolulu, HI)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
We ordered the silicon skin and floaty strap with this camera and we havent had any problems yet. Its been out in freshwater, the ocean and the pool for the past 4 days straight with really great pictures! We really like the tap-control feature. My husband took it on a 5 day hiking trip to Kauai, and was worried that the battery would die (no electricity out there). Happily one full battery lasted the whole trip even with several movies recorded! The camera is easy to use, takes great pictures and movies, and best of all fits in your pocket! The one drawback is the camera is so small that sometimes with the underwater shots, it's hard to stablize the camera and a finger shows up in the corner of the picture. That will get better over time though. We were glad we got the 8000 over the 6000 because we were easily free diving past 10 feet while snorkeling to get some great turtle pictures. So far we love the camera!
Submerged for 24hrs May 1, 2009
Bradley Stewart (Crystal River Fl)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Recently took new Stylus Tough 8000 on a snorkeling trip to Crystal River Fl. Upon paddling in a canal my fiance dropped the camera in ten feet of water and a foot of algae. After unsuccessfully free diving for an hour we opted to return in the morning with scuba. The next day we fanned and used a rope search pattern for about 59 minutes before recovering our brand new camera. After 24 hrs of soaking it turned on and worked perfectly. Needless to say we have purchased the floating strap and tested it in the pool for and hour, it stayed on the surface. Hats off to Olympus for a great camera.
Great camera August 3, 2009
M. Shocklee (Marina del Rey, Ca)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I almost did not buy this camera because of the reviews of the camera not having sharp images. I wanted an underwater camera really bad, so I bought it anyways.The images are very sharp and the color is great. Because I use this as a quick point and shoot, I leave the camera in iAUTO mode and am very happy with the results. I have had the camera for six weeks now and have used it in swimming pools and in the ocean every day for two weeks. The underwater pictures are great and really fun. The video mode on this camera is decent for a point and shoot. It is not as good as a video camera, but then I am not carrying around another waterproof video camera. The only draw back is the finish of the camera. It is really nice looking, and it also scratches really easily. For a "Tough" camera, I wish the finish was as tough. The one thing I have to remember when being around the water is to keep water drops off the lens (causes blurry images) and mini air bubbles away from the lens while underwater (flip camera upside down to rid the bubbles). I bought the orange float strap and it does float my camera in the ocean and was glad I had it. If you want to see some images go to www.atomicmonkey.us and the pictures and video under Catalina and Mammoth were all taken with the Olympus.
Undersea at Guanaja June 18, 2009
BlazerDiver
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I bought the Stylus 8000, underwater housing, olympus UFL1 strobe and strobe adapter. I took the camera to Guanaja, Honduras during a dive trip. The photos are incredible! 12M really helps out and the u/w settings are tremendous!
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