PRESS INFORMATION Shoot 15m underwater with image quality as good as on land
Deeper, closer, TOUGHer OLYMPUS’ new STYLUS TG cameras take brilliant imaging to new heights – and depths Southend-on-Sea, 8 January 2013 – It takes specialist training to feel comfortable 15 metres underwater and a specialist camera to capture that dimly-lit world with the same radiant picture quality as if you were shooting on land. The new flagship of the Olympus STYLUS TOUGH range, the TG-2, is that camera. As with the TG-1 before it, the TG-2 supplies light to the sensor through a remarkable, extra-bright maximum aperture 1:2.0 high-speed lens. Together they capture excellent images in conditions that leave lesser compact cameras in the dark. For fans of background blur, the manual aperture priority option is a category rarity while close-up and macro lovers benefit from 200mm* telephoto power as close as 1cm from the subject. Of course, the TG-2 also spoils outdoor enthusiasts like bikers and climbers. With GPS tracking, 240fps high-speed movie recording for super slow-motion playback and – best of all – a peace-of-mind guarantee: it’s shockproof**, freezeproof**, crushproof** and waterproof** to an unprecedented degree. If you use your camera closer to sea level, the STYLUS TG-830 and STYLUS TG-630 are fast and flexible good value alternatives. The TG-2 is available in black or red from early February 2013 for £349.99. The TG-830 is on sale from mid-March for £249.99 in black, red, blue or silver and the TG-630 from early February for £169.99 in black, red, blue or white.
The TG-2 gets TOUGH on tough light If you always take ‘challenging‘ over ‘relaxing‘ and ‘both’ over ‘or’, you’ll love taking pictures with the uncompromising STYLUS TG-2. This fun compact camera delivers pristine full HD movies and stills in all kinds of conditions – from low light 15 metres underwater to fast-
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moving, auto-focussed winter sports and fascinating close-ups of the natural world. Key to its outstanding credentials is the super-bright 1:2.0 high-speed (25-100mm*) lens that combines with iHS technologies: the TruePic VI image processor and 12-Megapixel low-noise, high-sensitivity backlit CMOS sensor. With the TG-2, close-ups are a rich source of fabulous shots. You can effectively boost zoom from 4x to 8x with no discernible loss of image quality thanks to Super-resolution Zoom. Unlike comparable macro modes with a fixed focal length, Olympus’ macro system operates as close as 1cm with focal lengths from 30 to 200mm*, allowing you to capture breathtaking microscopic detail with professional-looking background blur. And here the TG-2 has another ace up its sleeve. Even in the high-end compact class, its manually selectable aperture priority mode is exceptionally rare. It’s ideal for blurring the background with portraits or ensuring consistently crisp focus with deeper compositions such as landscapes.
Expandability is a big advantage of owning a TG-2. It can be adapted to capture an even wider range of images, in even more extreme conditions, with a full range of accessories. For example, the fisheye converter for capturing wider shots even underwater or the tele converter that increases the zoom by 1.7x. To boost the deep-sea capability of your camera still further, the PT-053 underwater housing lets you shoot right down to 45 metres for just £249.99.
The TG-830 makes Full HD movies in superior formats The STYLUS TG-830 is all about worry-free. It’s crushproof** to a force of 100kg, waterproof** to a depth of 10 metres, shockproof** to a height of 2.1m and freezeproof** to -10°C. Of course, it’s al so about convenience – and glorious picture quality. In some respects, the TG-830 even outguns the TOUGH series flagship – with the choice of recording smoother fastmoving subjects in the Full HD 1080/30p format, or in 1080/60i, which is ideal for extracting still images on a PC. Alternatively, you can use Multi Recording to capture Full HD movies and 16-Megapixel photos at the same time – or record in 120fps (HD) or 240fps high speed
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movie mode for dramatic slow-motion playback of action scenes. Whatever the format, GPS and e.compass automatically register where your films and photos were taken, so you can easily store and review them by location. Like the TG-2, the TG-830 retrieves information on more than 700,000 landmarks in 180 countries and even records what direction the camera was pointing. An optional underwater housing is available (for £229.99) that keeps your camera pressure-proof down to 45m deep.
The TGs keeps your creativity safe The affordable TG-630 combines trademark TOUGH imaging power with child, water, shock and freezeproofing. Like every next-generation TOUGH camera, it boasts iHS sensor and image processing technologies, Full HD and high frame rate movie recording as well as 11 creative filters and the FlashAir™ wireless compatibility that makes it a pleasure to transfer images to your cloud or social website of choice.
Outstanding features: Toughness Feature
TG-2
TG-830
TG-630
Waterproof
15m
10m
5m
Shockproof
2.1m
2.1m
1.5m
Freezeproof
-10°
-10°
Crushproof
100kg
100kg
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Dustproof
GPS, e.compass
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Tap Control Mode
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Built-in manometer
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LED illuminator for AF
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Image Quality •
4x wide optical zoom (25-100mm*) for shooting flexibility (TG-830 and TG-630: 5x wide optical zoom (28-140mm*)
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12 Megapixel backlit CMOS sensor for high-resolution, superbquality full-size movies, stills and prints (TG-830: 16 Megapixel backlit CMOS sensor)
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1:2.0-4.9 wide-aperture high-speed lens for dramatic shots with low depth of field or reduced blur in low light (TG-830 and TG-630: 1:3.9-5.9)
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Manual aperture priority mode for setting aperture to achieve professional-looking effects like background blur (TG-2 only)
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iHS technologies for capturing exactly the shots you want irrespective of shooting conditions
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High speed movie recording at 120fps (TG-830 even in HD) or 240fps for playing back fast-action video in dramatic, detail-rich super slow motion
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Super Sports Mode for sharper sequential shots of fast-moving subjects (TG-2 only)
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Super Macro Zoom for effectively boosting the zoom range to 200mm* even from just 1cm from the lens (TG-2 only)
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Full HD 1080/30p or 1080/60i movie with sound for capturing smoother fast-motion movies and beautiful extractable stills in the ideal PC format (TG-2 and TG-630: 1080/30p Full HD Movie only)
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Magic Filters for adding creative effects to HD movies and/or stills: Punk, Pop Art, Pin Hole, Soft Focus, Fish Eye, Sparkle (photos only), Watercolour, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented (photos only), Dramatic
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8x with Super-resolution Zoom for digitally extending the range of the optical zoom with virtually no loss of image quality (TG-830 and TG-630: 10x with Super-resolution Zoom)
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Advanced Underwater White Balance covering all underwater light situations for best natural colours
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Advanced Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking for easy setting and focussing
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3.0” OLED (610,000 dots) display for improved playback and visibility during shooting with enhanced contrast, brightness and angle of view (TG-830 and TG-630: 3.0” HyperCrystal III 460,000 dot LCD) 4
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Multi Recording with TruePic VI image processor for recording movies and photos simultaneously or automatically one after the
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other (TG-830 only) FlashAir™ compatible for transferring password-protected images to selected smartphones and social networks
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Free iOS and Android software downloads for editing and sharing images in social networks via smartphone or tablet PC
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HDMI technology for controlling your camera from one remote when it’s connected to HD equipment
* 35mm camera equivalent ** Waterproof according to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8. Shockproof figures equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions). Freezeproof according to Olympus test conditions. SD is a trademark of SD Card Association. UHS I is not supported. FlashAir is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Please check the Olympus website at www.olympus.co.uk for the latest specifications. For feature descriptions, please see the online appendix: http://www.olympuseuropa.com/corporate/rmt/media/corporate_1/press_release_content/Appendix_EU.pdf
For questions or additional information, please contact: Mark Thackara/Sarah Cheetham Sarah Cheetham Product Marketing - Consumer Imaging Twitter: @OlympusUK Facebook: www.facebook.com/OlympusUK Tel: 01702 616 333 Mobile: 07929 042 914 Email: sarah.cheetham@olympus.co.uk Mark Thackara National Marketing Manager, Consumer Products Twitter: @MarkThackara Blog: www.dramatictone.tumblr.com Tel: 01702 616333 Mobile: 07970 758209 Email: mark.thackara@olympus.co.uk
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