 | | Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera |
The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW digital camera is shockproof, waterproof, freeze proof, crushproof and dustproof. Also the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW definitely has the rugged qualities needed to fulfill its mission.
The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW underwater camera features:
. metal construction
. effective waterproof seals
. Mushy shutter release
. Testing/Performance
. Solid results for resolution
. image noise Color accuracy
. the white balance scores lag the competition
. components clearly legible menu display
. LCD washes out in bright light
. tiny flash Design/Layout
. small size yet easy to handle
. Multifunction buttons increase learning curve modes
. plethora of custom presets
. text-based shooting guide
. Slow continuous-mode shooting Control Options
. Useful on-screen preview for white balance
. Exposure comp
. lacks manual controls image parameters
. Extensive in-camera effects
. panorama shooting
. old-fashioned designs in frame and label modes connectivity
. Extras include decent software limited battery life
. xD memory card format
With the ultra-compact Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera, we now have no excuse not to always have this built-tough, worry-proof travel companion with us, literally anywhere. The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW underwater camera is built as tough as it gets, with waterproof capability up to 10m (33 ft). The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW digital camera is the perfect snapshot digital camera to take with you if you do a lot of traveling and want a tough camera to take snapshots at the beach, boating on the lake or ocean, hiking in the wild, or skiing down the slopes without worrying about bumps, knocks, rain, mud, sand or dust.
The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW underwater digital camera is a real Digital Waterproof Camera. Waterproofing was improved in the previous model Olympus Stylus 770 SW waterproof camera and the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera can be submerged to 33 feet. Waterproof to 10 meters, it is also capable of withstanding a drop of two meters and as it is freeze-proof as well, it can tolerate temperatures down to 10 degrees Celsius and pressures of up to 100 kilograms, making it the toughest digital camera in the range. Waterproof to a depth of 10m and shockproof against falls to 2m, the metal-bodied mju 1030 SW should survive pretty much anything that you subject it to, and in the UK there's an extended 2 year warranty for added peace of mind. The Stylus 1030 SW underwater camera performs as well underwater as it does on land because its lightweight, stainless steel and aluminum exterior is matched with interior rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal out the elements. The innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take movies and amazing pictures in a pool, lake or ocean up to 33 feet underwater.
The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera also features a water-repellant lens coating to prevent water droplets from forming on the lens to get crystal-clear shots no matter how wet the shooting environment. Being farther from the camera lens, the strobe reduces the illumination of particles in the water which helps eliminate backscatter. The sliding lens cover provides good protection for the lens, but it can get stuck if you get mud caked in the door slot, which happened to me. The lens is also capable of a wider angle than most compact cameras, with a 35mm focal range of 28-102mm. This bright white light can be turned on when a flash is not desired, or when you're trying to illuminate an object very close to the lens. Of course, having the 35mm-equivalent of a 28mm lens comes in handy for wide shots that would be difficult to capture with a narrower lens. The addition of a 28mm lens makes the Olympus 1030 SW underwater camera more useful for scenic photography. The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera lens does not protrude from its body so it is further protected from harsh conditions.
Since the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW underwater camera is strictly point-and-shoot, you probably won't be fiddling with too many adjustments, but when you do, the function button will provide quick and easy access to settings you're most likely to change: white balance, ISO, drive mode, metering, and image quality. Olympus enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal-clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds.
The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera technical features and specifications:
. 10.1-megapixel effective CCD and 3.6x Wide optical zoom lens
. Shock Proof (MIL-STD-810F) up to 6.6ft (2m)
. Waterproof (equivalent to IEC6059 IPX8/JISC0920) up to 33ft. (10m)
. Freeze proof (-10°C/14°F) and Dustproof
. Crushproof up to 220lbf. (100kgf)
. 29 shooting modes - 24 are preprogrammed Scene modes (including 4 Underwater modes)
. 2.7-inch Hyper Crystal II LCD with 230,000 pixel resolution and 5 steps of brightness adjustment
. Olympus' Shadow Adjustment, Face Detection and Digital Image Stabilization technologies
. AVI format movies 640x480/320x240 at either 30 or 15fps with audio
. Record 640x480 (30fps) video until memory is full when using Type M+ or H xD cards with Firmware v1.1
. Add voice memos to still pictures
. ISO sensitivity; Auto, 80 - 1600
. Built-in all-weather speaker and microphone
. 14.7MB of internal memory
. Card slot supports xD-Picture Cards up to 2GB as well as microSD (MASD-1 adapter is required)
. Auto-Connect USB for easy image transfer to computer
. Direct printing to any PictBridge compatible printer
. LI-50B Lithium rechargeable battery and charger included
. Optional PT-041 underwater housing (US$279) for up to 40 meter depths
The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW underwater camera constitutes a shockproof, waterproof, freeze proof, crushproof and dustproof digital camera that builds on the Olympus Stylus SW series, which has a great reputation of delivering great images while enduring extreme expeditions and everyday adventures. The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW waterproof camera is a good buy in case you shoot frequently in rough environments. |