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August 2009

Tough 1050SW

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  • WaterProof
  • ShockProof
  • SnowProof
  • NightProof
  • ShakeProof
  • Face Detection
  • xD Panorama
  • Tough 1050SW Details
    Style without compromise

    If you lead an active lifestyle, but don't want to compromise on style, then the Tough Smart 1050SW is the only choice.  Waterproof to 3 metres, shockproof to 1.5 metres and available in 5 colour options, this camera is as at home at the beach as it is around the kids or out on the town.  With the new Tap control mode you can use the Tough Smart 1050SW by simply tapping the back, sides and top of the camera. Ideal for a trip to the snow, where you don't even have to take your gloves off to take a shot.  And with Olympus' advanced optics, the Tough Smart 1050SW gives you great shots without the worry of protecting your investment.   

     Silver Bullet  - Blue Thunder  - Dusk

    untitled-4.jpgPanther - Sandstorm

    Slim, stylish body with waterproof, shockproof, dustproof performance.

    Like previous Tough series cameras, The Tough Smart 1050SW inherits the rugged characteristics of the Tough series.  Waterproof to a depth of 3 metres it is an ideal camera to keep up with the kids at the beach, around the pool, it can even be used for surfing or other marine sports. The body also clears 1.5-metre drop impact tests, so you don't have to worry having the camera around the kids, or when you're being most active.  The Tough Smart 1050SW is also guaranteed to operate at temperatures as low as -10 degress Celcius.  Coupled with a range of today's colours and superbly styled, the Tough Smart 1050SW is the ultimate take-anywhere camera for every occasion. 

    Technology to match   

    With a stylish body and rugged features the Tough Smart 1050SW also combines market-leading technology to ensure your photos turn out just the way you want them.

    Face Detection and Shadow Adjust Technology 

    Face Detect and Shadow Adjustment Technology work together to detect people's faces and automatically adjusts focus and exposure to ensure that both the foreground subject and background scenery are exposed effectively. And the Tough 1050SW is powered by a high resolution 10.1 megapixel CCD and exclusive Olympus TruePic III image processor, ensures that your photos are reproduced with true-to-life colour and outstanding detail and clarity, recording your priceless moments, just as you remember them. 

    Tap Control - An exciting and new method of camera control

    If you're active and love the snow then Tap control mode is certainly for you.  Tap control allows you to take a photo and play it back by simply tapping on the top, sides and on the back of the camera body, making it even more fun now to capture the moment. 

     


Specifications

Product Name Tough 1050SW
Image Sensor 1/2.33
Effective Pixels 10.1MP
Optical Zoom 3 x
Digital Zoom 5 x / 15 x combined with optical zoom
Fine Zoom Yes
WaterProof 3m - IEC Standard publication 529 IPX8
ShockProof 1.5m - MIL Standard (MIL-STD 810F)
SnowProof -10°C
SplashProof Yes - IEC Standard publication 529 IPX4
NightProof Nightproof LCD for easy framing at Night - ISO up to 1600 for vibrant colours at night
ShakeProof Digital Image Stabiliser
Face Detection Yes - up to 16 faces
Perfect Shot Preview Yes
Shadow Adjust Technnology Yes
EditProof Perfect Fix: Red-eye fix, Shadow Adjustment in edit mode
Lens Structure 10 lenses in 8 groups; 3 aspherical lenses
Lens Focal Length - 35mm Format 38 - 114mm
Lens Maximum Aperture 3.5 (wide) / 5.0 (tele)
Focusing System TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
Focusing Working Range 50cm - infinity
Focusing Macro Mode 20cm - infinity (wide), 30cm - infinity (tele)
Focusing Super Macro Mode From as close as 7cm
LCD Display - size 2.7"
LCD Display - pixels 230,000
Flash Settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Fill-in, Off
Flash working range up to 530cm (wide) / up to 370cm (tele) at ISO800
External Flash No
Scene Programs Number of Scene Modes: 23 Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select 1, Shoot & Select 2, Beach & Snow, Smile Shot, Pre-capture movie, Under Water Snapshot, Snow
Shutter Speed 1/4 s - 1/1000 s (up to 4 sec. in night mode)
Light Metering Mode ESP/Spot
Exposure Control Program AE
Compensation +/- 2 EV in 1/3 step increments
Sensitivity ISO 80 - 1600 AUTO
Panorama Yes, In-camera Panorama using an Olympus xD card
White Balance Mode White Balance iESP
White Balance Preset Auto, Overcast, Sunlight, Tungsten, Fluorescent1-3
Still Picture Mode JPEG EXIF 2.2 PIM III DPOF
Image Size 10M(3648x2736) 5M(2560x1920) 3M(2048x1536) 2M(1600x1200) 1M(1280x960) VGA(640x480) 16:9 (1920x1080)
Image Quality Adjustment Resize, Black & White, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation correction
Recording System Motion Picture AVI Motion JPEG with sound
Recording Time Continuous recording on 640x480 and 320x240 with Olympus Type M+ xD cards (40sec @ 30fps with Standard Type M or when MSAD-a is used)
Resolution SHQ: 640 x 480 15/30fps HQ: 320 x 240 15/30fps
Recording System Sound WAVE
Motion Picture Playback Mode Still, Frame by Frame, Fast Forward, Reverse
Self Timer 12 sec
Supplied Memory 41.6MB Internal Memory
Memory Compatibility 512MB ~ 2GB xD, Micro SD via MASD-1 Micro SD adapter (included)
Rechargeable Battery Li-42B Li-Ion Battery
Battery life - Still Shots Up to approx. 200 shots
Power D-7ACA AC Adapter with CB-MA1 Power coupler
USB CB-USB6
AV CB-VC3
Direct Printing PictBridge
Dimensions 93mm x 62mm x 22.6mm
Weight 152g
Box Contents Li-Ion Battery (Li-42B), Battery Charger (Li-40C), Strap, USB Cable (CB-USB6), AV Cable (CB-VC3), MicroSD card Adapter (MASD-1), Olympus Master Software v2.06, Worldwide Warranty Card. Please note that Micro SD cards are not included.
RRP $ 399.00