Olympus Stylus TG-870 Tough

BY Riz Baig

Olympus Stylus TG-870 Tough–Feb 10, 2016– Tokyo, Japan (Techreleased) – Olympus Corporation (President: Hiroyuki Sasa) is pleased to announce the new compact digital camera, OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-870 Tough, scheduled to go on sale on February 26, 2016. This all-around camera features five main Tough capabilities, a 21mm*1 ultra wide-angle zoom lens, and 180° tilting LCD monitor, along with a versatile array of new shooting functions.

Main Features

• Five main Tough capabilities: Waterproof up to 15 m^*2, dustproof^*3, shockproof up to 2.1 m^*4, freezeproof up to -10°C^*5, and crushproof up to 100 kgf^*6
• 21mm^*1 ultra wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens
• High-definition 180° tilting LCD monitor, Face button, and Self Portrait mode
• Built-in Wi-Fi^*7 for linking to a smartphone, and high-precision GPS^*8
• Variety of shooting functions such as Art Filter and Live Composite for enhancing the expressive power of photos

The Tough series is a model equipped with the five Tough capabilities, waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof, and crushproof, pursuing the concept of worry-free shooting underwater, on snowy mountains, and other harsh environments that other cameras could not endure. The OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-870 Tough, with its five Tough capabilities and ultra wide-angle 21mm^*1, 5x optical zoom lens, makes it easy and fun to shoot wide-open scenery such as mountains and snow-covered fields, ocean scenes, and other active locations. Its 180° tilting LCD monitor also provides a variety of angles for shooting including easy self portraits (selfies). Advanced features such as built-in Wi-Fi^*7 and GPS^*8 and a variety of shooting functions make this the perfect all-around camera not only for tough scenes but also for everyday use. There is also a wealth of exclusive accessories for maximizing the potential of the OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-870 Tough.

Main Features Details

1. Five main Tough capabilities: Waterproof up to 15 m^*2, dustproof^*3, shockproof up to 2.1 m^*4, freezeproof up to -10°C^*5, and crushproof up to 100 kgf^*6

With improvements to the waterproof sealing mechanisms, waterproof up to 15m^*2 is achieved on the OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-870 Tough. Shock-absorbing mechanisms with shock-absorbing materials placed inside the camera, and a double chassis construction results in clearing drop test from a height of up to 2.1 m. It is also durable enough to withstand crushing up to 100 kgf^*6. In addition to the capability to withstand up to -10°C^*5 in low temperature environments, a dustproof design^*3 is used, which brings out the true value of this camera when used in punishing environments such as underwater, on snowy mountains, rocky slopes, etc, where other digital devices fear to tread.

2. 21mm^*1 ultra wide-angle, 5x optical zoom lens

Superb optical technology cultivated over many years is crystallized in this camera for an extremely rare wide-angle 21mm^*6, 5x zoom lens, among compact cameras. The waterproof, splashproof ultra wide-angle zoom lens is not only great for capturing wide-open landscapes such as the mountains and seaside, but is also advantageous in cramped locations where the photographer may hesitate to step back. This lens also compensates for distortion that easily occurs around the edges of images captured on an ultra wide-angle lens. When taking selfies, the camera even compensates for distortion of faces in the corners of shots that causes an unnatural look in images. While achieving the ultra wide-angle lens, the camera is kept compact with a new prism processing a high refractive index, and Super HR lenses.

3. High-definition 180° tilting LCD monitor, Face button, and Self Portrait mode

This camera is equipped with a 180° tilting LCD monitor that makes a variety of shooting styles possible, including low and high angle shots. A 920,000 dot high-definition LCD monitor is used to reproduce the finest details of the scene, and an improved maximum brightness level makes it easy to see even under bright sunlight. The Face button on the front of the camera can be used as a shutter release button, as well as for recording movies and as a LCD monitor boost. Invert display setting detects the camera’s direction and LCD position, and automatically switches the display orientation. When used together with the Face button on the front of the camera, selfies are easy to capture with either the right or the left hand. Self Portrait mode is included on the mode dial which automatically controls the camera so that it automatically adjusts the focus on the person holding it, and adjusts the brightness of the AF Illuminator. An easy-to-see self-timer and countdown display are also shown on the LCD monitor. When combined with the 180° tilting LCD monitor, these features make selfies easy.

4. Built-in Wi-Fi^*7 for linking to a smartphone, and high-precision GPS^*8

1) Wi-Fi^*7

With built-in Wi-Fi^*7 and the iPhone and Android compatible smartphone application Olympus Image Share, it is possible to wirelessly connect the camera to a smartphone. Photos captured with the camera can be transferred on the spot, shared via social networking services, and a smartphone can be used as a remote controller for shooting. Touch AF Shutter and zoom operation can also be controlled by smartphone in Program and iAUTO modes, as well as 5 Scene mode options perfect for night scenes, while viewing images on the smartphone’s screen. Initial settings are easy by just scanning the QR code displayed on the camera screen with a smartphone.

2) GPS^*8

The ability to record location information in images, as well as the route traveled to an SD card is the perfect tool for documenting outdoor activities and travels. Not only is the OLYMPUS STYLUS TG-870 Tough equipped with GPS, but it is also compatible with GLONASS and QZSS for better positioning accuracy than ever before. Additionally, Assist GPS^*8 can be used to significantly reduce time from the beginning of positioning until information is received by downloading satellite information ahead of time via the internet using the computer app OLYMPUS A-GPS Utility or the smartphone app OLYMPUS Image Track. Olympus Image Track can be used to import GPS^*8 logs and photos to a smartphone via Wi-Fi^*7 for display on a map. Recording and managing images with appended location information adds significant value to photos of travels and other activities.

5. Variety of shooting functions such as Art Filter and Live Composite for enhancing the expressive power of photos

All 13 Art Filter options made popular on the Compact System Cameras OLYMPUS PEN and OM-D are included on this model. There are also a variety of functions that enhance imaging expressions, such as Live Composite for capturing light trails, and Nightscape Movie mode^*9 which has been optimized for capturing light tones for night scenes.