Below photographs taken with Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 http://www.flickr.com/photos/9251644@N06/4525530367/ The above photo is an example of ample lighting conditions with a less then amateur photographer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9251644@N06/4526175096/ This photograph I included to illustrate the length of the attached flash. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9251644@N06/4525539023/ My absolute favorite photo ever taken.... On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 6:42 PM, Diana Tomchick < diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu> wrote: > I like my Canon Powershot D10, it takes fine photos for a point-and-shoot. > The Canon Powershots tend to have nicer lenses than the Olympus waterproof > point-and-shoot cameras. I've taken mine into Honey Creek and other water > caves, the biggest problem is you need a way to clean the mud off the lens > cover before taking a photo, and it's subject to lens fogging, but what > waterproof camera isn't? This camera does not have a hotshoe mount, but you > can still use external flashes with the camera timer. I carry it on my belt > in a small soft bag that was designed for a GPS. The drawback of this model > is it's not small and rectangular (it's quite thick due to the waterproof > housing for the zoom lens), so there's no small, precisely sized Otter Box > or Pelican Case for it. If I need to protect it from shock, I put it inside > a Darren drum instead. > > Even the Olympus Tough Cameras will get damaged from a crushing blow; the > LCD screens are often the weak point of the camera. Maybe you need to > rethink how you carry your camera while in the cave. The Pentax Optio WP > will fit nicely into a small Pelican case that can be clipped to a belt > loop. > > Diana > > > On Sep 1, 2010, at 6:14 PM, Nico Escamilla wrote: > > while I do not own the olympus I've seen one in action, they're pretty >> decent but the picture quality leaves a lot to be desired.. its ok if you >> plan to upload your photos to facebook where you cant zoom at all, but once >> you zoom in >80% you'll see what Im talking about. Get the Cannon powershot >> D10, similar or better performance and better picture quality. >> >> Nico >> >> On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Allan B. Cobb <a...@oztotl.com> wrote: >> 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 >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: John Greer >> 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. And they >> have just as many parts to pick up. >> >> John Greer >> >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> 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 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 the point and shoot models. Is this feature just sales BS, do >> they really hold up to abuse and is it worth the extra $$? >> >> Shockproof waterproof are one thing, but how about mud proof. Should I be >> concerned that mud may over time compromise the 'O' ring seals? >> >> Does the camera take decent photos? How about cave photos and flash? I >> know it's not an SLR, but I'm hoping that picture quality is not too >> compromised for durability. >> >> Thanks, Rob >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3106 - Release Date: 09/01/10 >> 01:34:00 >> >> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > Diana R. Tomchick > Associate Professor > University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center > Department of Biochemistry > 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. > Rm. ND10.214B > Dallas, TX 75390-8816, U.S.A. > Email: diana.tomch...@utsouthwestern.edu > 214-645-6383 (phone) > 214-645-6353 (fax) > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Visit our website: http://texascavers.com > To unsubscribe, e-mail: texascavers-unsubscr...@texascavers.com > For additional commands, e-mail: texascavers-h...@texascavers.com > >
