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New Olympus TG 1-iHS camera

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PostedJul 15, 2012 at 7:59 pm

I'm now anxiously awaiting delivery from Amazon on my Olympus TG 1-iHS digital camera.

To say it's purely a "point-and-shoot" camera is not quite correct since it has a lot of options to choose from before "pointing".

It's not a cheapie at $400. plus a $35. kit of extras but if you GOOGLE it you'll see why it's so good. Soon I'll get a screw-on lens adaptor and a telephoto lens if I want more than the built in 4X zoom. A fisheye lens is also available. I'm heading to Europe this year and I want a good camera, better than my Panasonic Lumix. I think this is it. It's a litle heavier than I'd like but easy to overlook a few ounces for great photos.

FINALLY, after waiting years for a backpacking camerea I could justify carrying I have found what is, by all reviews, a great waterproof (to 40 ft.) and drop resistant (from 6 ft.) ruggedized camera. I wouldn't doubt if some specialized military units will begin using it since they do often buy civilian gear when no equivalent military gear is available.

Anyone else getting one?

Chris BPL Member
PostedJul 15, 2012 at 8:37 pm

Please update with a review when you've had a chance to try it out. I am very interested but I am also happy to let others try it out first. Besides the ruggedness – the low f stop puts it in a league all its own…as long as it produces.

I am not one for pictures except when I have my kids along. And 2 of 3 are finally big/old enough to start venturing beyond car camping. This Olympus looks like it is going to be great. Hope it works well for you.

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