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Backpacker Magazine – March 2010

Shoot Like a Pro: Cameras - Olympus Stylus Tough-8000

This slim, waterproof point-and-shoot has great image stabilization.

by: Steve Howe

Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 (Courtesy Photo)
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 (Courtesy Photo)

Tough is right: This waterproof point-and-shoot survived stream dunkings, thunderstorms, and accidental four-foot drops, all the while delivering sharp 12MP photos.

The image stabilization and high ISO settings reduced blurring in low-light conditions, plus it packs 3x optical zoom and is slim enough to fit in your pack’s hipbelt pocket. $379; 7 oz.; olympus.com




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I have had my tough for two years now and I wear it on a clip attached to a belt loop. It slaps rocks and trees and whatever else gets close. My buddies and I will trough it back and forth while hiking and scrambling without worry. This thing is TOUGH! My favorite picture that I have taken was of a trout swimming in a lake that I had to sneak up on, and by that I mean from under water. Its expensive, but I don't see myself having to pony up more cash for a new camera anytime soon. Oh yeah I don't think I have ever cleaned mine either.
Posted: May 27, 2011 Cates

mine drowned at 1m snorkeling in Key West
Posted: Oct 20, 2010 wanderer

This camera is INSANE!!
Posted: May 26, 2010 Kate

I've had this camera since last summer and I love it! I brought it with me to Hawaii and snorkeled with it every day. It never leaked and took great pictures. You can even shoot a video underwater with sound! This camera needs minimal maintenance; all you have to do is submerge it fresh water for 10min, let it dry, then clean 2 openings (USB and battery) from sand/dirt/dust/hair/etc and it's good to go! I really like the pictures this camera takes and it's nice it's got 3x optical zoom plus a little more of digital zoom.
Highly recommend this to any outdoors-man or outdoors-woman!
Posted: Mar 16, 2010 Angelina

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