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Great shots on land and underwater

Don’t let wet weather, cold temperatures, or dirt and mud keep you from capturing great-looking pictures. The Olympus TG-2 iHS can take it all and still deliver detailed photos when conditions prove challenging to less-rugged cameras. Waterproof to depths of 50 feet, this sporty point-and-shoot is ideal not just for snapshots in the rain but for gorgeous underwater photos while snorkeling in tropical locales. Even in poor light, the TG-2’s f/2.0 lens and backlit CMOS sensor ensure your photos show plenty of detail with minimal noise. There’s also an LED illuminator and four underwater shooting modes, perfect for close-ups of fish and other sea-dwelling subjects.

Great action shots and HD video

The TG-2’s nimble f/2.0 lens is also great for shooting fast-moving action, like skiers zooming down the slopes or mountain bikers descending a tree-lined trail. Grab time-freezing stills at the frenetic rate of 5 frames per second. Or shoot crystal-clear 1080p hi-def video for playback on an HDTV via the TG-2’s micro HDMI output. Image stabilization helps prevent shaky hands from ruining your photos and video. And the TG-2's TruePic™ VI processor and array of creative features and scene modes make it as great for candid shots around the house as it is for documenting adventures in extreme conditions.

Track your adventures with on-board GPS

Want to keep track of all the various locales you've photographed? No problem. The TG-2's built-in GPS records location and landmark information with each photo you take, so you'll never be left wondering which lake you were swimming in when you took that great underwater shot. You can also record elevation levels and water depth, so you'll know exactly how high and how low you go. A warning notice alerts you when you're approaching depths of 50 feet, so you'll know to keep your camera from going too deep.

Expand your range with add-on lenses

As versatile as the TG-2 is, you can expand its capabilities even further. An optional adapter allows you to add Olympus's teleconverter or fisheye converter lenses, for more powerful zoom or more dramatic wide-angle shots. That's an impressive feature for any compact digital camera, especially a tough-style camera like this. The converter lenses are only waterproof to depths of 40 feet.

Specifications:

12-megapixel effective recording CMOS sensor

3" OLED screen (610,000 dots)

4X optical zoom (4X digital zoom)

35mm equivalent lens focal length: 25-100mm

records photos and video onto optional SD, SDHC, or SDXC memory cards

Special Features:

waterproof to depths of 50 feet

f/2.0 lens for freezing fast action and low-light shooting

shockproof up to 7 feet

freezeproof to 14° F

crushproof for up to 220 lbs. of pressure

dustproof

built-in GPS records location and landmark information with photos

high-definition movie mode (up to 1080p resolution)

aperture priority mode allows manual aperture adjustment

burst shooting mode fires off 5 frames per second for up to 25 shots at full resolution

34 scene modes, including beauty mode for improved portraits and 4 underwater shooting modes

11 Magic Art effects filters for unique stylized stills and video

expandable for use with optional lenses (lens adapter required)

sensor shift image stabilization minimizes blur from shaky hands

Connections and Dimensions:

micro HDMI output for connecting the camera to a compatible HDTV (cable not included)

high-speed USB interface

4-1/2"W x 2-5/8"H x 1-1/8"D

weight (with battery): 8.1 oz.

Supplied Accessories

lithium-ion rechargeable battery and AC charging adapter

USB cable

2 lens mount rings (black and red)

strap

Pre-Order for March, 2013.

When available, please allow three weeks for delivery.