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Olympus Tough 8000

Olympus Tough 8000

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"A great digital camera for travel"
  • 5 out of 5
"Love The Camera!"
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[Read our full Olympus TOUGH 8000 review] The Olympus Tough 8000 has a durable construction in a camera that is waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof, shakeproof, and all around lifeproof, but early reviews aren't happy with image quality. Tough is... read more

Specifications

  • 12-megapixel resolution for photo-quality, poster-size prints
  • Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof
  • 3.6x wide-angle optical dual image stabilized zoom
  • 2.7-inch Advanced HyperCrystal III LCD screen
  • Compatible with xD Picture Cards and microSD memory cards (not included)
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Q: olympus tough 8000, error, "write protect"!!
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Q: after using underwater, camera no longer works
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Q: tough olympus..its say writable error...the manual asks to connect the camera to pc but dunno nottin happen how do i fix it..help plz...thanks ..
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Average rating based on 101 total reviews: 4/5

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  • 5 out of 5
A great digital camera for travel (Brynda - 9/28/09)

I purchased this camera before a trip hiking the Incan trail in Peru. I didn't want to have to worry about it getting damaged by... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Love The Camera! (geoff - 9/16/09)

you literally use this cam everywhere! and i mean it every where... been island hopping and used it under water and got great shots! even... read more

  • 2 out of 5
a bit lower than average (Sise Lor - 5/10/09)

i bought this camera a week ago and at first i thought that it was gonna be great because it was practically accidental proof, but... read more

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