Olympus Announce Stylus TG-850 Tough Compact Camera

Olympus Imaging Australia today announced the release of the new Olympus Stylus TG-850 Tough compact digital camera, which is being touted as the first Tough camera to be equipped with a tilting LCD. What does this mean?? Underwater “selfies” or at least partially submerged selfies.

Olympus tell us the TG-850 features the four cornerstones of tough performance, waterproof, shock-proof, freeze-proof and crush-proof which sets you up for worry-free shooting underwater, on snowy mountains and other harsh environments other cameras could not endure.

Key features include:

• Waterproof to 10mtr, shock-proof to 2.1mtr, freeze-proof to -10 degrees Celsius, and crush-proof to 100kg.
• 180 degree tilting LCD screen for low angle shots and self portraits.
• Super wide-angle 21-105mm optical 5x zoom lens.
• 16-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor.
• High performance TruePic VII image processor.
• 60p Full HD movies and Art Filter for enhanced expressive power

Information on this fantastic travel and holiday companion will be available in greater detail on the DCW website very shortly where you will have the opportunity to register your interest. 

The Stylus TG-850 Tough is expected to land on Australian shores and in DCW stores in March.

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Fujifilm - New Camera's Announced - Finepix S1, FinePix S8600 & FinePix XP70

Fujifilm announced overnight the launch of a number of new cameras to their range. These models will be available to preorder shortly from Digital Camera Warehouse.

Fujifilm Finepix S1

The new Finepix S1 is the world's first weather-resistant bridge camera. The S1 is loaded with new technologies to improve picture taking and advanced creativity, including a powerful 50x image-stabilised optical zoom lens, wireless communication, full HD movie function — all wrapped in a robust dust and water-resistant body.

FinePix S1 key features list:

• Robust dust and weather-resistant bridge camera
• 50x image stabilised optical zoom lens (24-1200mm equivalent)
• 1cm super macro mode
• 5-Axial Image Stabilisation
• 16.4 megapixel 1/2.3-inch backlit CMOS sensor
• AF speed of 0.14sec
• Start-up time of approximately 0.68sec
• Shooting interval of approximately 0.65sec
• Maximum continuous shooting speed of approximately 10.0fps
• 920K dot EVF
• Vari-angle LCD screen
• Time Lapse Interval Shooting function (up to every 10mins for 6hrs max)
• 10 Artistic Advanced Filters
• Wi-fi connectivity
• Full HD Movie recording

Fujifilm FinePix S8600

Next up in new camera announcements is the FinePix S8600 camera which features a powerful 36x FUJINON zoom lens, a high-quality 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor, and a host of creative features, all wrapped up in a pocket-friendly body; it's the all-rounder you can take anywhere.

FinePix S8600 key features:

• Compact design
• FUJINON lens with 36x optical zoom (25-900mm equivalent)
• 16 megapixel 1/2.3inch CCD sensor
• Optical Image Stabilisation (Lens Shift)
• HD movies at 720p/30fps
• 3 inch LCD monitor (460k dots)
• Face Detection (up to 10 faces)
• Mode Dial (P/S/M and Burst Shooting mode)
• 10 Advanced filters for creative effects
• Mini HDMI output
• Powered by 3×AA alkaline batteries with an approx. 250-shot battery life

Fujifilm FinePix XP70

Also announced is the arrival of the new FinePix XP70, which enables all-action photographers to take great pictures and movies before sharing them instantly. The 16.4 megapixel waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof compact features wireless connectivity for simple sharing with a smartphone or tablet along with a host of powerful picture taking features.

FinePix XP70 key features:

• Waterproof to 10m, Shockproof to 1.5m, Freezeproof to -10℃ and Dustproof
• 16.4 megapixel 1/2.3”-inch CMOS sensor
• 5x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle setting
• Wireless connectivity for instant image and movie sharing
• Full HD movie capture
• Action Camera mode
• Optical Image Stabilisation
• 10 Advanced Filters
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) capture
• Motion Panorama 360°

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