OLYMPUS INTRODUCES FLAGSHIP MODEL, TOUGH TG-1 COMPACT DIGITAL CAMERA

Olympus Malaysia is proud to announce the release of the OLYMPUS TG-1, its latest flagship compact camera model under the Tough category. Check out its great assortment of features ranging from waterproof functionality, drop shockproof, resistance to low temperatures, high-speed GPS and iHS technology (Olympus original technology enabling high-speed operation and excellent night shots). And what makes this new stylish model different from the previous Tough series is that it is now equipped with impressive lens with a maximum aperture of f2.0.

Expected to be released in June 2012, this bright f2.0 lens goes far beyond any previous tough camera, possessing a brightness far above and beyond the rest. A bright lens enables the user to enjoy faster shutter speeds and is called a “high-speed lens”. High-speed lenses allow shooting of night scenes and in bad weather when there is insufficient light. The lens keeps the ISO speed at a lower value, reducing noise and offers beautiful images.In addition to improved image quality due to iHS, the combination of the backlit CMOS sensor and SLR image processor TruePic VI dramatically improves the camera’s operational speed in the following three areas: the time the camera is powered on until shots can be taken, time necessary for focusing and continuous shooting function.

Location information can also be acquired at high-speeds with the GPS function. Because users can record location information in images and record the route traveled to an SD card, this function is perfect for recording outdoor activities.
The speed with which the internal GPS unit operates from the start of positioning until location information is acquired is an important feature. A-GPS uses GPS assist data via a PC application to drastically shorten the time it takes to acquire location information from satellites.

The 4x zoom lens boasts a super wide 25mm to 100mm equivalent angle of view at the telephoto end. And what make this model even more unique are the two types of completely waterproof conversion lenses.With the fish-eye lens, users can shoot at extremely wide angles, and the tele-converter lens allows an angle of view up to an equivalent of 170mm. Both lenses are completely waterproof, satisfying the needs of this outdoor-system camera. These accessories are sold separately.The OLYMPUS Tough, released in 2006, was the world’s first completely waterproof digital camera. While maintaining and improving its tough capabilities, we have done our best to respond to the demands of photo enthusiasts who love shooting outdoors. The TG-1 is the flagship Tough model, promising toughness that will survive the great outdoors, speed to match the reflexes of outdoor users, and the highest image quality in the harshest conditions. The TG-1 is the ultimate outdoor camera, letting users capture scenes and images that were impossible until now.

Price for this camera is yet to be confirm, announcement will be made prior to its availability in June 2012.