Design: The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 combines the durability of a tough metal body along with a shock-absorbing system to survive almost anything. Weighing in at 7.1 ounces and measuring 3.7 x 2.4 x 0.9 inches the camera fits into a large pocket. Coming in silver, blue and black the camera's body is entirely metal and grips well in a pair of gloves. Featuring Olympus's Tap Control the camera uses a 2.7-inch LCD and also has an LED light for darker situations.
Specifications: Featuring a 12 Megapixel resolution and a 3.6x optical zoom, the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 can handle drops of up to 6.6 feet, is crush-proof by weights of up to 220 pounds, withstand temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and is waterproof down to 33 feet. The lens offers f3.5-5.1 aperture and a focal length of 28-102mm (35mm equivalent) taking still images at 3968x2976 pixels and 640x480 at 30fps for video. The camera uses xD memory cards with an adapter for microSD and microSDHC cards.
Features & Performance: The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 offers most of the basics with up to 1600 ISO sensitivity and various white balance options. Recording modes include Intelligent Auto and more, along with some focusing options. The camera delivers Digital ESP, Spot and Face Detection AE metering functions with Black & White and Sepia color effects. Intelligent Auto is particularly useful while the 19 scene modes offer plenty of shot options including underwater options and in-camera Panorama.
Performance-wise, average shutter lag in bright conditions is a slow 0.7 second and 0.8 second in low light. Continuous shooting speed is good at 1.1 frames per second but shot-to-shot times of 2.5 seconds without flash and 5 seconds with it is rather long. A start-up to shot time of 1.8 seconds is quite fast. Photos were good with natural colors and at lower ISOs.
All in all the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is an excellent camera if you're doing something rugged outdoors, above sea level, in a cave or underwater. While a bit slow, its impressive toughness more than make up for it.
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