Samir Photographic Supplies launches new Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 camera

The new Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 has been designed to withstand both accidents and rough conditions with ease, and still produce great quality pictures.

"Today, holiday makers and people in general are choosing increasingly adventurous and excitement filled leisure activities that are both physically and mentally demanding," said Omar Al Hindi, Sales & Marketing Director of SPS at the launch of the new camera. "As these pursuits entail facing up to tough conditions and being prepared for any eventuality, their equipment too needs to be built with such requirements in mind. The new Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is one such piece of gear that can easily take the roughest conditions in its stride and still function faultlessly."

Olympus' Stylus Tough-8000 is a rugged 12 megapixels camera that shoots in toughest situations . It is shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof, shakeproof, waterproof and is rated to survive underwater depths of 10 meters , drops of up to 2 meters, and 100 k.g of pressure.

It also has semi-standard features, such as dual image optimization, face detection for perfectly focused and exposed faces plus correct exposure of other image areas. These features make it ideal for people who like activities that require physical toughness and rough usage conditions.

Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 also feature Dual Image Stabilization combining two technologies - mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization - providing one powerful anti-blur solution for capturing great images whether the photographer or the subject is moving. You may shiver, but the camera performs sure and steady even in shaking hands.

In addition, Olympus' mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the internal image sensor to compensate for camera movement, even in low light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. The Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject.

The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 performs equally well underwater as its lightweight, stainless steel and aluminum exteriors are matched with interior rubber gaskets and 0-rings to seal out the elements - including water. It can be fully submerged to capture beautiful images down to 10 meters underwater, and features a built-in manometer, making it ideal for more serious underwater adventurers who want to know the depth at which images were taken.

The camera's freeze-proof feature allows the camera to perform even when the temperature dips well below freezing (14 degrees Fahrenheit; - 10 degrees Celsius). Stylus Tough-8000 continues to allow you to take great images in freezing situations when most traditional cameras would fail.

The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 is now available at all SPS stores and other leading electronics retailers across KSA.