Even by the extremely high standards of Olympus category-defining TOUGH range of cameras, the new TG-1 TOUGH flagship takes remarkable pictures
- & boasts some remarkable features. First & foremost its superb, extra-wide aperture f 2.0 high-speed lens that can capture excellent-quality images even in the permanent twilight found 12 metres underwater. Which is exactly where this camera is engineered to excel. The TG-1 is waterproof to 12m, shockproof to 2m, crushproof to 100kg & freezeproof to -10°C. For all-action risk-takers or reef-loving divers, its peace of mind sealed in a stylish all-metal box. & what a box of high-tech innovations that is. For serious photographers, waterproof fisheye & tele converter lenses are available (via an optional adapter). Theres Olympus i HS (Intelligence, High Sensitivity & High Speed) technologies, plus a colour-rich, high-contrast, anti-reflective OLED display, GPS & e.compass & three new shooting modes: Low Light, Super Sports & Super Macro. Its an impressive package that puts rival compacts firmly in their place.