The first part of substantial compact camera range refresh by Olympus begins with the (mju) Tough 3000 (Europe / Asia name). As with previous Tough cameras the 3000 is shockproof to 1.5m, scratchproof, waterproof to 3m, and able to withstand temperatures as low as -10C (or freezeproof if you like). Behind its monocle-like lens-cover sits a 3.6x wide angle zoom (28-102mm) and a pretty tiny 12 megapixel CCD sensor. Must-haves are sensor stabilization, HD movie, HDMI connectivity and Magic Filters (known as Art Filters elsewhere). Credit though for 1GB of internal memory and USB charging.
Olympus unveils the new TOUGH-3000 for your wet, bumpy and winter roads: waterproof to 3m, shockproof to 1.5m, freezeproof to -10°C. The 12 Megapixel model features a 3.6x wide optical zoom (28-102mm) lens, a 6.9cm /2.7inch HyperCrystal III LCD, 1GB internal memory, SD Card compatible, and Dual Image Stabilization. The camera offers HD movie recording and your can show your movies on a TV connected via HDMI, where you may flip through images easily on the spot with Photo Surfing.
The TOUGH 3000 features 12MP resolution (1/2.3-in. CCD); a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-102mm equiv.) that is ideal for capturing wide vistas, large group shots, and underwater shots; built-in Sensor-shift image stabilization to help reduce camera shake and avoid blurred photos; and a 6.9-cm (2.7-in.) LCD display screen (230k-dot) all in an ultra compact JeansPocket Certified body.
You can shoot HD movie 1280x720 pixels (720p) at 30fps with monaural sound using a dedicated one-touch button. You can also capture HD movies underwater. The camera features a water-repellent lens coating to prevent water droplets from forming on the lens when stepping out of the water.The Olympus Stylus TOUGH 3000 is the first TOUGH digital camera with 720p HD video. It is waterproof down to a depth of 3m (10ft) without the need to use an underwater case. Interior rubber gaskets and O-rings seals protect the camera from dust and moisture. A rugged metal body and shock-absorbing construction allow the sensitive parts inside the camera to withstand a 1.5m (5-foot) drop, bump, or other mishap. And if you live in, or plan to visit, the cold North, the TOUGH 3000 is also winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures (-10C / 14F).
The Olympus ยต TOUGH-3000 features:
• Shockproof to 1.5m**, waterproof to 3m***, freezeproof to -10°C and scratchproof
• 3.6x wide optical zoom (28-102mm*)
• Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabilisation)
• HD movie recording and HDMI technology
• 12 Megapixels
• 1GB internal memory and SD**** Card compatible
• Photo Surfing and [ib] software
• 6.9cm/2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD (230,000 dots)
• Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking
• Magic Filters
• In-Camera Manual
• USB charging