The red TG-2 iHS Digital Camera from Olympus
is their flagship "tough" point-and-shoot digital camera with a 12MP
sensor, a fast f/2.0 zoom lens and waterproof, shockproof,
crush-proof and freeze-proof capabilities. The 12MP Back Side
Illuminated CMOS sensor combined with the powerful TruePic VI Image
Processor provide detailed, true-color images and fast performance
speeds. Full HD 1080p video capture with a dedicated one-touch button
and HDMI output is supported by the TG-2 iHS and high-speed 720p HD
recording is possible at 120 frames per second with slow-motion
playback. You can also simultaneously shoot photos while you record
video.
The TG-2 iHS is built tough to withstand the elements and
the drops that might otherwise damage a compact camera. It can shoot
underwater to a depth of 50' (15 m) and with two protective frames it is
shock-proof to a drop of 6.9' (2.1 m) and crush-proof up to 220 lbf
(100 kgf). It's able to shoot and maintain all functions in temperatures
as low as 14°F (-10°C) and a protective seal keeps it sand- and
dust-proof. Both the lens and the OLED screen have coatings to prevent
scratching and to keep rain and condensation from obscuring your view. A
double-lock battery door prevents accidental openings, vital when
underwater. The TG-2 is particularly apt for shooting while diving as it
has four shooting modes designed to automatically capture underwater
light and color balance.
The lens on the TG-2 iHS is a 4x optical
zoom that provides the focal length equivalency of 25-100mm (wide angle
to telephoto) in the 35mm format. The maximum aperture at the wide-angle
end is f/2.0 which makes it ideal for capturing clear images in low
light. A Digital Zoom function is also available to double the
telephoto reach if necessary and a macro mode is supported for extreme
close-ups. Dual Image Stabilization offers sharper images by reducing
the blurring effects of camera shake. And fast burst shooting is
supported at 5fps (frames per second) in full resolution and up to 60fps
in lower resolutions.
A 3.0" OLED screen with a water-repellent
coating provides composition and playback and numerous assistive
features make it easy to get the best shot possible. Enhanced
Intelligent Auto will make all camera adjustments to capture your images
with the optimal settings and Scene Modes allow you to match the
camera's settings to the scene you are shooting, whether it be Sports,
Snow, or Night Portrait. One-touch Panorama is supported and Face
Detection recognizes when you are shooting people in order to optimize
exposure on their faces for sharp, well-lit portraits. Creative Art
Filters, such as Watercolor, Fisheye and Miniature are available to add
special effects to your images and Beauty Mode lets you smooth out
wrinkles, whiten teeth and add make-up touches.
The TG-2 iHS
also features GPS, e.compass and manometer functions to log the route
taken while shooting and to provide location, landmark, elevation and
depth information which can be recorded along with the compatible image.
