Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-03 Thread Tim Stich
Look into Pentax's W90 tough camera as well. It's got a larger aperture and lens, so might take better pictures. It's cheaper as well, as far as I have seen. It's ridiculous to think any camera will take a 120 ft. fall. Sheesh. The Olympus however can handle 200 lbs. of pressure, which is pretty c

Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-01 Thread Chris Vreeland
Erin dropped hers from 2 feet, onto the wood floor and the screen cracked. Not so tough. On Sep 1, 2010, at 5:21 PM, Robert B wrote: After recently damaging beyond repair 2 digital cameras, I have been thinking of getting an Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. Would anybody care to share their op

Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-01 Thread Herman Miller
gt; Sorry John, I beg to differ. On most cameras, the plastic body shatters >> into millions of tiny pieces after a 120 foot drop but the metal body of the >> Tough Camera just turns into a twisted mass. That equates to fewer parts to >> pick up. >> >> Allan >

Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-01 Thread Diana Tomchick
- From: Robert B To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:21 PM Subject: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera After recently damaging beyond repair 2 digital cameras, I have been thinking of getting an Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. Would anybody ca

Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-01 Thread Nico Escamilla
the > Tough Camera just turns into a twisted mass. That equates to fewer parts to > pick up. > > Allan > > - Original Message - > *From:* John Greer > *To:* Texascavers@texascavers.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:44 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Texascaver

Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-01 Thread Allan B. Cobb
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:44 PM Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera We have tested this, and they aren't worth anything at all. They come apart just like any other camera when you drop it down a 120' pit

Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-01 Thread John Greer
Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:21 PM Subject: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera After recently damaging beyond repair 2 digital cameras, I have been thinking of getting an Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. Would anybody care to share their opinions on this camera, or any of the Oly

[Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera

2010-09-01 Thread Robert B
After recently damaging beyond repair 2 digital cameras, I have been thinking of getting an Olympus Stylus Tough 8010. Would anybody care to share their opinions on this camera, or any of the Olympus Tough models. The price is noticeably higher for these durable shockproof waterproof models over