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Abstract: There is a printed ‘Basic Manual' in 29 languages, the full manual together with software is on a supplied CD-ROM. Charging is by USB but do not lose the supplied lead as the end that fits in the camera is not standard.The face has the lens top right with...
Olympus has been a leading the pack in underwater cameras recently with the TG-2 and now the new TG-3. We were hoping that some of the great performance and features from the flagship series would trickle down to the TG-850. While that isn't the case with...
Well manufactured, Fully tiltable display (180°), Ease of use, 5axis image stabilisation, Fast autofocus, Super Macro mode
No touchscreen, WiFi, GPS, electronic compass or altimeter, Startup a tad slow, Dull images that lack detail
The Olympus TG-850 is something of its own beast within the Stylus Tough family. Whereas its siblings are all about withstanding rugged, adventurous lifestyles, the TG-850 is more of a standard compact with a selfie display and ultra wide-angle zoom lens ...
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Published: 2014-01-30, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Olympus is no stranger to the waterproof compact camera, and from what we've seen the Stylus Tough TG-850 not only looks to be its best effort yet, but also comes with a number of firsts. Principal to the TG-850's design is a tilt-angle screen that can f...
Arguably, the biggest surprise of the TG-850 is how good the image quality is. That's by no means a derisory comment towards Olympus, but more towards Tough style cameras as a concept. Typically – and based on other reviews of similar style cameras from...
Abstract: Quick TakeProsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record"Tough" features: Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof and Freezeproof protect the cameraLens-Shift I.S. helps steady the camera while on the moveNice, Bright 3.0-inch Tilting LCD allows y...
After my few weeks with the TG-850, I have really come to enjoy the functionality and usability of the camera. Its tough aspect is something I would not want to live without, and the photos it takes are just outstanding. I feel that at $229, it's a little...
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Published: 2014-06-17, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Well designed, fullyfeatured and very durable compact camera for outdoor and family adventures, Sturdy tilting LCD encourages experimentation, 16mp images and HD video quality are just right for most web and print publishing needs, 4001600 ISO photos are
No RAW format, High quality JPGs seem overly processed when viewed full screen, The TG850 has forgone the 720p highspeed video of its predecessor, the TG830. Even my iPhone 5s can shoot 120fps Highspeed in HD, Ridged plastic grip could be a durable rubber
The TG-850 is an excellent value for the features provided. It's ease of use will appeal to families, and creative features will win over active enthusiasts. I cannot wait to take it back out into the wilds and have more fun....
Abstract: Behind the lens sits a 1/2.3-inch type, 16-megapixel, backside-illuminated CMOS image sensor paired to a TruePic VII-branded image processor. Together, the pairing allows sensitivities from ISO 125 to 6400 equivalents. Olympus also includes an Auto ISO fu...
