Olympus TG-1 iHS: compact waterproof OLED display with a 3”

On line store chain Best Buy has emerged a new compact Olympus camera line tought: this is the  TG-1 IHS revealed in this way by a clumsy published promptly removed, it still has completely leaked specifications.

Like the previous  TG-820 , the camera body is  dustproof and waterproof with a tolerance of about 12 meters deep. The new Olympus will rely on the same 12 megapixel CMOS sensor with dual stabilizer Dual IS and a case is particularly resistant to impact (shockproof up to 2 meters in height). The zoom optical 4X is adopted while the large display relies on the quality  OLEDs for its 3 inches and 610 000 points.

The processor is the powerful  TruePic VI with ability to record video in full HD 1080/720p . A provision should also be a GPS in the picture shown below but absent among the technical characteristics "stolen" from the Best Buy site:

• USB 2.0 port
• Allows an easy connection to your computer.
• Memory card slot
• Supports Secure Digital , Secure Digital High Capacity and SDXC formats for storing or Transferring media.
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• 12.0-megapixel 1/2.3 "CMOS image sensor
• Captures high-resolution images up to 3968 x 2976 pixels.
• 4x Optical / 4x total zoom digital/16x
• For precise zooming and accuracy.
• 3 "OLED display
• With 610K dots for clear viewing and easy navigation.
• HD movie mode
• Allows you to capture video clips in 1080p, 720p or VGA resolution.
• VI TruePic image processor
• Helps Ensure clear, detailed images.
• Dual image stabilizer
• Reduces image blur by camera shake and vibration Caused. up to ISO 6400 for improved image capture in low-light conditions.
• Scene modes
• Includes portrait, landscape, night scene, night + portrait, indoor, self-portrait, sunset, fireworks, cuisine, beach & snow, and more. Magic Art filters allow you to get creative with your pictures.
• Burst shooting mode
• Captures up to 3 fps or up to 200 pictures for fast-action shots. Panorama mode allows you to record stunning view shots.
• White balance modes
• Includes cars, overcast, sunlight, tungsten and underwater to keep colors looking natural.
• Built-in auto flash
• With red-eye reduction for natural-looking eyes in portraits.
• Autofocus
• With super macro mode focuses as close as 0.4 "for clear photos up close.
• Water-, freeze-, crush-, shock-and dust-resistant design

 Still no indication of price and availability, we will update the article as soon as we have more details.  on | source

Olympus has updated its flagship compact looks Olympus XZ-1

Olympus has announced a small but nice update. Model Olympus XZ-1 , presented at CES 2011 and has received this year, one of the most prestigious awards in the Red Dot design and won the title of "Best compact camera for professionals," according to TIPA, acquired a new body color and lens cap. Now the camera is represented also in silver casing and is equipped with a lens cover that opens and closes automatically when you turn on / off camera.

In addition to traditional black and white version of the case, now XZ-1 is available in silver. Of course, the new silver version has retained all the characteristics of the XZ-1: fast lens Olympus 1:1,8-2,5 with 4x optical zoom, a large high-sensitivity 10 MP sensor size 1 / 1, 63 "and a powerful processor that provides high quality images even in low light.

Pictures can be viewed on a large OLED display with a diagonal of 3 inches. The control ring on the lens allows you to quickly configure all important settings. Also available with the camera a lot of creative features, including multi-exposure and six Art Filters, which can be used even when shooting HD video. Black lens cap LC-63A automatically opens and closes with power on / off camera.