Olympus presenta la nuova Tough TG-1 iHS, una compatta ultra-resistente, waterproof fino a 12 metri di profondità e schockproof fino a 2 metri d'altezza, in grado di assicurare qualità d'immagine oltre ad una robustezza sopra le righe.
Interessante la scelta dell'ottica integrata, un obiettivo zoom 4x stabilizzato 25-100mm, 35mm equiv., caratterizzato da un'apertura di F2 in grandangolo (F4.9 tele), il che consente di poter contare su una buona luminosità.
Presenti anche due converter, un tele TCON-T01 ed un fish-eye FCON-T01.
Il sensore, 12MPixel BSI-CMOS da 1/2,3" (6,17x4,55mm), è in grado di catturare fino a 10fps nello scatto a raffica e girare video FullHD 1080p.
Il sotto-sistema AF è, stando a quanto dichiarato dal Produttore, derivato direttamente dall'ultima generazione di PEN digitali, quindi dovrebbe essere piuttosto reattivo ed adatto a situazioni di scatto di vario genere.
Non mancano ovviamente feature high-end come lo schermo posteriore OLED da 3" e 610K punti e l'unità GPS integrata.
La nuova Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS sarà disponibile dal prossimo mese di Luglio ad un prezzo di circa 399USD.
Convertitore Fish-Eye FCON-T01 Convertitore Tele TCON-T01
Press release Ufficiale
CAPTURE PRO IMAGE QUALITY FROMA WHOLE NEW PERSPECTIVE: OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-1 iHS
CENTER VALLEY, Pa.,May 8, 2012 -Olympus draws on its heritage of creating rugged, durable cameras that take theworry out of life-on-the-go shooting with the new Olympus TG-1 iHS. Marking a revolutionfor the Tough Series of Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Crushproof andDustproof compact cameras, the Olympus TG-1 iHS combines incredible durabilitywith iHS technology, the world's first high-speed bright f2.0 lens on a Toughcamera and converter-lens compatibility to create a versatile system camera. Thecombination of durability and outstanding image quality make it possible toshoot in even the harshest conditions. Capture beautiful underwater scenes andaquatic life, snap photos of dusk-lit peaks or record your ride down the rapidsin dazzling 1080p Full HD Video.
Superior Optics
The Olympus TG-1 iHS is the world's first rugged camera to incorporate anultra-bright, high-speed f2.0 lens* so you can capturehigh-quality images at blazing fast shutter speeds, even in low-lightconditions. The camera's three-inch high-resolution OLED display (610K dots)provides excellent visibility in bright situations, enabling you to compose theperfect shot in direct sunlight. Protective coatings help to prevent scratchesand cut down on reflective glare, and the new lens on the Olympus TG-1 iHStransforms your photographs with the same FAST AF system technology found inOlympus PEN® cameras. Never worry about water droplets obstructing your imagesthanks to the water-repellent lens coating that prevents water from remainingon the lens surface.Unmatched Rugged Durability
From atop an Alpine mountain to the depths of a tropical lagoon, the OlympusTG-1 iHS captures the perfect shot in unforgiving environments. Waterproof to40 feet, Shockproof to 6.6 feet, Freezeproof to 14°F and even Crushproof to aweight of 220 pounds, the flagship Olympus Tough model is the toughest Toughmodel to date and an exceptionally high-speed performer with faster start-uptime and quicker refresh rates.Outstanding Image Quality
A high-sensitivity, high-speed 12-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor combined with ablazing fast, DSLR-quality TruePicTM VI image processor results in high-speedautofocus, enhanced Intelligent Auto for spectacular scene and subjectrecognition, and 10x Super-resolution Zoom to produce jaw-dropping images inlocations that make even the most seasoned photographers cringe. This family oftechnologies combines for unmatched image quality in challenging shootingconditions with improved lighting, less noise and response times twice as fastas traditional cameras.Designed specifically to keep up with the on-the-go photographer, the newSuper Sport Mode combines high-speed autofocus with extra fast shutter speeds -up to 1/2000 - to freeze the action. Conveniently located on the dial, thismode captures five shots in a high-speed burst to ensure crisp shots in eventhe most extreme action sport settings. Low Light Mode is perfect for capturingthe mood of low-light indoor scenes, beautiful sunsets or late night outdoorfestivities without ruining the ambience with a bright flash. Shoot like a prowith 10 frames-per-second high-speed burst shooting and 1080p Full HD videos(1920x1080 pixels) or 60 frames-per-second (3mp) at the touch of button,allowing for slow-motion playback. Thanks to iHS Technology, your videos willbenefit from excellent color reproduction and faster processing speeds, whileMulti-Motion IS compensates for user movement during recording, creatingsmoother videos. Linear PCM Recording, an audio technology pioneered by Olympusfor professional voice recorders, records your videos with high-definitionaudio for optimal playback results.
In iAuto mode, the Olympus TG-1 iHS automatically detects the subject,lighting and situation to identify the scene you're shooting - up to 30different scenes including Night, Sport, Beach and Snow, Underwater Snapshotand Backlight HDR - and adjusts the settings for ideal results.
System Expandability
For serious photographers, Olympus is offering system expandability for theOlympus TG-1 iHS. A converter ring allows you to add a lens converter adapter,waterproof Fisheye Converter Lens and Teleconverter Lens for use on land or inwater. The Fisheye Converter Lens captures panoramic, wide-angle shots withoutsacrificing the brightness of the 4x wide optical zoom (25-100mm*) f2.0 lens.The Teleconverter Lens extends your optical zoom from 4x to 6.8x, deliveringdramatic close-ups with professional-looking background blur. Combined with theOlympus TG-1 iHS' 8x Super-resolution Zoom, which extends the range of theoptical zoom with virtually no loss of image quality, you can reach anunmatched 13.6x magnification. Both converter lenses are waterproof to 40 feet.If 40 feet is not deep enough for you, the new Olympus PT-053 underwaterhousing is designed specifically for the TG-1 iHS, enabling you to dive todepths of 135 feet (45m).Extreme Versatility
With the GPS and e.compass functions on the Olympus TG-1 iHS, location andlandmark information will be displayed and recorded along with every image. Thecamera is also equipped with a logging function so you can track the routetaken from recorded images by using applications such as Google Earth andPicasa. And with the brand-new LI-90 battery, you'll worry less about batterylife and more about your next destination. Mark your spot on the map with thebuilt-in manometer, which records elevation and water depth and even displays awarning when the user approaches a depth of 40 feet. The Olympus TG-1 iHSboasts four different underwater scene modes -- Underwater Snapshot, UnderwaterWide 1, Underwater Wide 2 and Underwater Macro - each carefully calibrated toallow for optimal color balance, exposure and flash so you automatically getthe best results. An LED illuminator on the front of the camera enhances focusand exposure for macro shooting - great for underwater close-ups where light isscarce. The LED illuminator also works in conjunction with the flash to helpilluminate your subject in low-light conditions.U.S. Pricing and Availability
The Olympus TG-1 iHS will be available in June and ships with a USB Cable &Charger (F-3AC), Lithium-Ion Battery (Li-90B), Wrist Strap, Instruction Manualand ib Software CDs, Quick Start Guide and a Warranty Card.
Estimated Street Price: $399.99 (Available in Silver)
Underwater housing will be available in July.*As of April 23, 2012
** Waterproof according to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8.Shockproof figures equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions).Freezeproof according to Olympus test conditions.
