Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Camera Review
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Looking for a camera that can support an active lifestyle that centers around water or winter sports? Then take a closer look at the Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 digital camera. The Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 camera is waterproof up to sixteen feet, so you can feel free to explore the reefs or just the bottom of the pool with the Olympus 6020 in tow. And the camera is also freeze proof to right about the point to where its so cold it's not going to be much fun to take photos anyway (around 14 degrees Fahrenheit). Add to those options that you can drop the camera from eye level to the floor without damaging the camera, and the Olympus 6020 digital camera really does live up to its "tough" name.
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The Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 camera isn't just a camera that's hard to break, and absolutely does include many of the latest features that you would expect on a digital camera that isn't waterproof, freeze-proof, or shock absorbing. The sensor creates photos at 14 megapixels of resolution using a high performing CCD sensor. This 14 megapixel sensor works in conjunction with the 5x optical zoom to provide high levels of accurate detail even in extreme close-ups.
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The Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 camera also records high definition videos with just the press of a button. Even under water, the 6020 will records in up to 720p, if that's your choice, to provide almost the highest quality video on a point-and-shoot camera. How high def your videos appear will depend on just how clear the water is when shooting from below the waves. But for above the water, the dual image stabilization mechanism helps to eliminate blurring in the Olympus 6020 camera's output.
Unlike other digital cameras, the Olympus Stylus 6020 camera includes a large amount of internal memory. 1 gigabyte is available to you at startup, and should allow you or another photographer ample time to play taking photos or video before you'll need to install an SD or SDHC memory card. When recording video, you may reduce image quality down to 480p and below to save space, but memory cards are pretty cheap, so buy a couple and shoot in 720p with the 6020 camera.
One sticking point is in the display. The LCD screen on the Olympus 6020 Stylus isn't as large as we would like to see, at only 2.7". Comparable cameras do sell with a 3-inch display, and we would like to see it increased a bit. That being said, .3" isn't that much difference, and really only becomes a problem when attempting to shoot underwater. It's just easier to see the display in water when it's made larger. The Olympus 6020 camera's big brother, the Olympus 8010 also features just a 2.7" screen, so this seems to be Olympus' standard.
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Camera Photos
Also standard on the Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 are the usual face detection functions, auto focus, and intelligent auto, which allows the camera to determine the environment the photo or video is being shot, and to make adjustments to create the best possible shot without manual intervention. As I said, pretty standard fair for a point-and-shoot camera.
What isn't standard is Beauty Mode. Beauty Mode is something I've not seen (or haven't noticed) on a camera before, and it seems intriguing given that I'm getting older. Beauty Mode attempts to remove wrinkles and blemishes from the faces it recognizes in each shot, or at least smooths over the wrinkles and blends in the shadows to create a smooth clean face. This can be done automatically by choosing the Beauty Mode option on the Olympus 6020, or can be used to "correct" faces manually after the shot has been taken. I'm sure there are plenty of women (and men) out there who would like to remove a wrinkle or two from photos taken of them!
As you can see, the Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 digital camera makes a great camera even if you don't consider the features that Olympus really wants you to see when considering a purchase. The casing that makes the Olympus Tough 6020 camera waterproof isn't so bulky that it takes away from the functional aspects of the camera. A lot of waterproof cases that can be purchased for DSLR cameras are just downright ugly, but the Olympus Tough 6020 camera's case is stylish, giving a perfect camera to use even if you aren't planning a trip to explore a reef or ski down a mountain!
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Camera Specs
* Model / ASIN: TOUGH-6020 / (B0031RGETU
* Colors Available: Black, Blue, Green, and Pink
* Resolution: 14 megapixel resolution using a CCD sensor and TruePic III Image Processor
* Lens: 5x optical zoom, wide angle lens which is 28 – 140mm equivalent to a 35mm
* Digital Zoom: 5x digital zoom
* Video Recording: Records HD quality video at up to 720p resolution
* Minimum Focus Range: 23.6 inches in normal; 7.9 inches in macro; 1.2 inches in super macro
* Continuous Shooting: 1.2 frames per second at 3 megapixels for as many shots that will fit in memory
* Shutter Speed: 1/2000 second minimum to .25 second (4 seconds available in night mode only)
* Aperture: f/3.9 to f/5.9
* ISO: 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600
* LCD Display: Yes; 2.7" HyperCrystal LCD monitor
* Flash: Built-in front flash
* File Format: JPEG for still photos; MP4 (MPEG4) for HD movies
* File Storage: 1 Gb of internal storage
* Outputs: USB (x1); A/V (x1)
* Viewfinder: None
* Power: Rechargeable Li-ion battery (model #LI-50B) takes approximately 200 shots per charge
* Dimensions: 3 4/5" x 2 1/2" x 1" (W x H x D) and weighs just a bit over 6 ounces without the battery pack and memory card
* Release Date: February 2010
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