Need a camera that can handle extremes? We’re talking shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and even crushproof – yes, crushproof. To meet all this means a tough camera and that’s what Olympus has in mind with its new Tough TG-810 digital camera, which promises to be “crushproof” up to 220 pounds.
The camera can go deep, up to 10 meters (33 feet) and remain waterproof; withstand a drop of up two meters (6.5 feet) and freezeproof to temperatures as low as 10 degrees C (14 F). We’re really impressed that it can withstand weights of up to 100 kilograms or 220 pounds. The dustproof camera can even be rinsed off when it gets dirty!
On the feature end this camera doesn’t cut corners either. It features a 3-inch Super Precision HyperCrystal III LCD panel, 14megapixel CCD sensor and a 28-140mm wide-angle lens. It offers a 5x optical zoom, 720p HD video recording and includes GPS and Electronic Compass, while including support for SDHC and SDXC cards as well as HDMI connectivity. It also features a 3D photo mode that lets users capture a scene from two different angles to create still photos that can viewed in 3D.
The GPS, Electronic Compass and Manometer provide tag images with landmark information, including altitude or depth in the water as well as location data and map coordinates. The wide-angle optical zoom is perfect for nature or even underwater shots. And best of all this rugged camera can withstand the elements, and keep going as long as you can. The camera will be available later this month (MSRP: $399.99)