Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow)
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Need a camera that can keep up with someone (you?) who's active, daring, and/or an occasional risk-taker? Then check out the Olympus Stylus Tough-6000. This is one incredibly durable digital camera; it's shock, water, freeze, and crush proof - ummm, ok - resistant. Don't go driving your Hummer over it, or tossing it into liquid nitrogen. It's not quite that rugged but it sure can take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. Drop it, splash it, toss it - then pick it up and take a photo or make a movie. The Tough-6000 is ready, willing, and able to capture all those future memories and help you share them with friends and family. For sportsters indulging in the wintery and aquatic types of activities - listen-up -Tap Control is about to change your life. Playback, shadow adjustments, and flash mode can all be activated by simply tapping (tapping is not smashing) the top, sides, or back of the camera. No need to pull off the gloves, or fumble for a button - just bop it!
Shooting vistas or portraits? The Tough-6000 lets your creativity become a photographic reality. Your vision and intuition can finally come to fruition; whether it's a breathtaking scenic, or an intimate close-up. For those on-the-go shots we have two flavors of image stabilization: optical and digital. Use one or the other or both at the same time to keep those otherwise blurry photos sharp and clear.
- 10MP CCD Sensor
- High-resolution capture ensures enhanced enlargement capability
- 3.6x Optical Zoom
- Compact 5.0 - 18.2mm zoom lens (28 - 102mm equivalent in 35mm format) handles wide-angle scenics or close-up portraits easily
- 2.7" LCD Screen
- 2.7" (6.9cm) HyperCrystal III LCD provides crystal-clear viewing for everyone
- Shockproof
- Rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot drop, bump, or other mishap. Meets Mil-Std 810F
- Waterproof
- A revolutionary system of waterproof seals and gaskets keeps water out at depths up to 10'
- Freezeproof
- Winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures (14°F/-10°C)
- Tap Control
- Operate picture playback, shadow adjustment and flash mode by tapping top, back, sides of the camera- ideal for underwater use, when wearing gloves, or whenever traditional buttons are impossible to use
- Dual Image Stabilization
- 2-in-1 anti-blur solution: Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake Digital Image Stabilization provides faster shutter speeds for capturing crisp, clear images under low-light conditions
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.3 CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10MP |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Modes | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Image File Formats | Still Image - JPEG / Movie: AVI Motion JPEG |
| Recorded Resolution | 10MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 1MP, VGA, 16:9 |
| Video Recording | AVI Movie with Sound: 640x480 or 320x240 @ 30/15fps |
| Audio Recording | Yes |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Focus | Auto |
| Zoom | Optical: 3.6xDigital: 5.0x |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.0 - 18.2mm (28 - 102mm equivalent in 35mm format) |
| Maximum Aperture | Wide: f/3.5 - Tele: f/5.1 |
| Focus Range | Normal mode: 19.7"/0.5 m - infinity Macro mode-wide: 3.9"/0.1 m - infinity Macro mode tele: 11.8"/0.3 m - infinity Super Macro mode: .08"/2cm - 19.7"/50cm |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | None |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Auto, High Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Shutter Speed | 1/2000 sec - 1/4 sec (4 sec in Night Scene mode) |
| Exposure Modes | Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization, Beauty Mode, Scene Modes |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Smile Shot, Beach & Snow, Snow, Pre-Capture Movie, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide1, Underwater Wide2, Underwater Macro, Movie |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | ISO 800-Wide: 0.33'/0.1 m - 13.1'/4.0 m ISO 800-Tele: 0.98'/0.3 m - 8.9'/2.7 m |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Self Timer | 12 Seconds |
| Date & Time Stamp | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 42MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards | 1 or 2GB xD-Picture Card, microSD w/MASD-1 adapter |
| Recording Capacity | Internal Memory: 8 10MP JPEG/Fine, 22min VGA movie 640x320 @ 30fps 1GB XD Card: 205 10MP JPEG/Fine, 9.3 minutes VGA movie 640x320 @ 30fps |
| Battery Type | LI-50B |
| Power Adapter | D-7AC |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 High-Speed |
| Direct Print Capable | PictBridge |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes |
| Web-Cam Capable | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| System & Software Requirements | Auto-Connect USB: Mac OS X 10.3 or later, Windows 2000/XP/VISTASoftware: Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5, Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 2.7" (6.9cm) HyperCrystalTM III LCD |
| Language Options | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Playback Options | NTSC or PAL |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 3.8 x 2.5 x 0.88" (95.3 x 63.4 x 22.4) |
| Weight | 5.3 oz (149g) w/o batteries and media card |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 10 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (6)
- Large clear LCD (6)
- Compact (4)
- Good image quality (3)
Cons
- Lag / shutter delay (3)
- Poor flash (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (7)
- Family photos (4)
- Sports/action (4)
- Everyday photos (3)
- Landscape/scenery (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (4), Photo enthusiast (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Camera - with a couple limitations
This camera was purchased as JUST a fun camera. I wanted something that can go fishing, jetskiing, to the pool, and can survive the life of chasing a kid or two around.
This camera was purchased as JUST a fun camera. I wanted something that can go fishing, jetskiing, to the pool, and can survive the life of chasing a kid or two around.
What I like - easy to use, rugged, and good picture quality (AT LOW ISO).
What I don't like - noise at high ISO, boot-up time, and shutter lag. I am afraid that this camera won't be a good action camera, but we will see this summer.
My test images with it make me decently happy. I shot a macro-shot in "Super Macro" mode of a birdhouse in my backyard, and you can CLEARLY see every detail of the texture of the wood. The depth of field with this camera is very good as well.
Stop-action pictures are OK thus far in day-light. I have taken a handful of shots of my dog playing fetch, and I have no complaints beyond needing to learn the timing of the camera because of the shutter lag. There are a few tricks though, to keeping the camera pre-focused. The real test will come in intense sunlight on the water this summer.
This is a back-up to my dSLR, and I would NOT recommend it as a primary camera if you are at all serious about photography. However, that is not at all what I bought it for.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
10MP on a tiny chip,
Pros:1. olympus is a front runner of underwater camera. It has made numerous generations of underwater cameras before others can even make one. That is the main reason I bought it.2. at...Read complete review
Pros:1. olympus is a front runner of underwater camera. It has made numerous generations of underwater cameras before others can even make one. That is the main reason I bought it.2. at the first sight I was disappointed by the image quality. Then I realized that if you use it in good light at ISO 50 the image quality is pretty decent.Cons:I really don't have too much enthusiasm to do a full test of this camera but this is what I found:1. flash is not enough on ISO 50. I will post some sample shots in [...]later.2. batter indicator is useless. It shows full all the time, and then jumped to low batter warning. 3. just so so battery life. I would recommend a back up battery4. support at most 2G of memory card5. In the scene mode ISO are not adjustable. which means that although you dont like the pic quality of ISO 800 you have no choice; and the camera automatically reduce the picture sizes in order to reduce noise associated with high ISO.6. ugly flash. (I have tried many other compact cameras and they were all doing better)
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Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
Lag time takes some getting used to. Handled great in the snow, haven't used it underwater yet.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
I like this camera a lot. It's great to go underwater with it and not have any problems. The picture quality is very clear too!
Pros
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
I have old model Canon SD1000. In general in all aspects,but waterproofing, this Canon is better than the subject Olympus. From my point of view flash isn't powerfull enough or poorly calibrated. Face recognition doesn't focus on faces but on objects which arn't of my interest. Waterproof is OK. However if you don't have to use the camera underwater often - don't buy it. Get something else. Outside pictures under the sun are OK. However it's not fast enough.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Poor Flash
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
Pros:1. olympus is a front runner of underwater camera. It has made numerous generations of underwater cameras before others can even make one. That is the main reason I bought it.2. at the first sight I was disappointed by the image quality. Then I realized that if you use it in good light at ISO 50 the image quality is pretty decent.Cons:I really don't have too much enthusiasm to do a full test of this camera but this is what I found:1. flash is not enough on ISO 50. I will post some sample shots in [...]later.2. batter indicator is useless. It shows full all the time, and then jumped to low batter warning. 3. just so so battery life. I would recommend a back up battery4. support at most 2G of memory card5. In the scene mode ISO are not adjustable. which means that although you dont like the pic quality of ISO 800 you have no choice; and the camera automatically reduce the picture sizes in order to reduce noise associated with high ISO.6. ugly flash. (I have tried many other compact cameras and they were all doing better)
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
I am using camera in the Philippines for diving and snorkeling. It works great. I used a Canon Pixma/Elph previously with an underwater case and I always had problems focusing while still moving underwater. This camera seems to correct my movement underwater. The only downside, is the size is a little too flat because I have big hands sometimes awkward to hold onto and press shutter release underwater.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
Very easy to use and understand, don't need to be a camera whiz to use it.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Excellent in Low Light
- Good Battery Life
- Good sized screen
- Great Resolution
- Great Zoom
- Nice Features and Settings
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Photos
- Home
- Outdoors
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
We have this camera for alot of everyday useage. But its also great for vacations because of the underwater capability and the drop resistance.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Good Battery Life
- Good sized screen
- Great Resolution
Cons
- Shutter speed
Best Uses
- Everyday Photos
- Home
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
most of the time i used under water for my son swiming lession and it take great pictures and videos, but the shuteer speed for me is not the best.
Pros
Cons
- Not Good In Low Light
- Shutter Lag
Best Uses
- Everyday Photos
- Outdoors
- Sports/Action
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
Nice point and shoot, great daylight pictures, fun to have for outdoors activities.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Olympus Stylus Tough-6000 Waterproof Digital Camera (Yellow):
This camera was purchased as JUST a fun camera. I wanted something that can go fishing, jetskiing, to the pool, and can survive the life of chasing a kid or two around.
What I like - easy to use, rugged, and good picture quality (AT LOW ISO).
What I don't like - noise at high ISO, boot-up time, and shutter lag. I am afraid that this camera won't be a good action camera, but we will see this summer.
My test images with it make me decently happy. I shot a macro-shot in "Super Macro" mode of a birdhouse in my backyard, and you can CLEARLY see every detail of the texture of the wood. The depth of field with this camera is very good as well.
Stop-action pictures are OK thus far in day-light. I have taken a handful of shots of my dog playing fetch, and I have no complaints beyond needing to learn the timing of the camera because of the shutter lag. There are a few tricks though, to keeping the camera pre-focused. The real test will come in intense sunlight on the water this summer.
This is a back-up to my dSLR, and I would NOT recommend it as a primary camera if you are at all serious about photography. However, that is not at all what I bought it for.
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Memory Cards
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Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
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- GBP 17.87
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Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
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- Price: $8.67
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Lenses & Adapters
Capture the right view with a conversion lens.
- Price: $13.98
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Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
- GBP 4.78
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $13.99
- GBP 8.93
What's in the Box
- USB Cable
- A/V Cable
- Wrist Strap
- LI-50B Lithium-Ion Battery (3.7V, 925mAh)
- LI-50C Battery Charger
- Limited 1 Year Warranty
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