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Abstract: The extensive series of Tough Smart Olympus cameras are one of the best-selling varieties across the current digital camera market for a number of reasons: they are robust enough to withstand a variety of extreme conditions and yet are stylishly de...
Abstract: The Stylus 1050 SW is elegant in its all-metal brushed ultra compact body, which is . The buttons are on the small side so photographers with big hands might want to first try before they buy....
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Published: 2008-11-12, Author: Paul , review by: techworld.com
The Olympus Mju 1050 SW is definitely a niche camera, but one that is very good at what it does. For shooting in extreme weather conditions, or simply surviving everyday bumps and scrapes, the Stylus 1050 SW delivers excellent photo quality with littl...
Abstract: Designed for adventurers users worldwide, Olympus has unleashed the 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW. Durable enough to stand up to an "on the go" lifestyle, the metal body and shock-absorbing construction allow the camera to withstand up to a 5 foot drop...
Waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof. Built-in accelerometer and "tap controls" let you activate some features by tapping. Descriptive menus and features are very intuitive and helpful for beginners.
Long shutter delay. Long wait time between shots. Sharpness weakens at image edges. Noticeable color fringing. ISO speeds 400 to 1600 are very noisy. LCD shows significant motion blur.
Waterproofing, ruggedizing, and a unique "tap-control" feature dont make up for subpar image quality and long shutter lag in this Olympus point-and-shooter....
Waterproof, shockproof casing, Tap control actually works
Panorama mode only available with Olympus xD cards, Flash unit too bright and close to lens, Shot to shot time is slow
The 1050SW is a rugged adventure camera designed for swimmers and skiers, with 10.1 megapixels and tap control. However, not even the quirky functions can hide the fact that the 1050SW is just not as good as the 1030SW. ...
3m waterproof and 1.5m shockproof, can survive in low temperatures, tap controls
Lots of chromatic aberration, extremely slow shot-to-shot and burst modes
Unfortunately the Tough 1050SW is a bit of a step backwards in the otherwise excellent tough series. Its extreme levels of haloing are problematic and the overall performance is downright slow. The tap control system is pretty innovative, however, and...
Abstract: Are you the idiot who's always dropping his mobile phone or camera at parties? Or maybe you're the plonker who always gets the drink spilled on him? Either way, if you're looking for a camera to fit a clumsy or accident-prone lifestyle, the shockproof,...
