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Technical Details
- Shooting when it's getting tough, wet and cold - waterproof to 3 m, shockproof to 1.5 m and freezeproof to -10 °C
- High precision 3.6x wide optical zoom to capture great scenes through to stunning close-ups even in tough conditions
- Photo surfing through your own customised photo album in the camera thanks to 1GB internal memory and integrated photo organising software
- Capture HD movies and view them together with photos in sharp detail on HDTVs including convenient remote operation by HDMI control
- Battery charging via USB-cable while saving and organising images on the computer
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Manufacturer's Description
Perfect for everyday adventures, the µ TOUGH-3000 is the latest addition to Olympus' school of hard knocks. With features such as an HD movie function and [ib] software, the wallet-friendly model aims to please. It inherits the award-winning µ TOUGH-8000 3.6x wide optical zoom, and has been fitted with everything from Dual Image Stabilization to Magic Filters. Waterproof to 3m, shockproof to 1.5m, and freezeproof to -10°C, the 12 Megapixel model was created to ensure photographic peace of mind while enjoying life's many adventures.
Product Description
- Shooting when it's getting tough, wet and cold - waterproof to 3 m, shockproof to 1.5 m and freezeproof to -10 ?C
- High precision 3.6x wide optical zoom to capture great scenes through to stunning close-ups even in tough conditions
- Photo surfing through your own customised photo album in the camera thanks to 1GB internal memory and integrated photo organising software
- Capture HD movies and view them together with photos in sharp detail on HDTVs including convenient remote operation by HDMI control
- Battery charging via USB-cable while saving and organising images on the computer
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Turquoise Blue
I had this camera on trial for a week or so. Gave it a good going over as we go out on site a lot and we need something that can take a bit of a battering. Have been playing around with the camera a bit more.
The good stuff:
* Nice and compact, fits in your pocket
* Picture quality is decent but there can be a little feathering around the edges but not a huge problem as the the images are high resolution and you can always crop
* I would give this camera five stars for the HD video quality, it is brilliant, the video quality is very sharp. I admit there was a shaky Cloverfield like effect but that's down to operator error!
* The user panel on the back is very simpleand more space is left for the 2.7 inch view screen, the view pictures and record video buttons are straight forward
* The battery and card flap has a lock on it so you don't open it by accident
* you can zoom the picture quite a bit after downloading and the image probably starts to deteriorate at about 300-400% which is not bad (trust me, in our jobs this sort of thing is very handy!)
The bad stuff:
* The buttons on the back are tiny, if you have little fingers then you are okay but most of the guys I work (who would be using it don't)
* The battery for this camera goes in either way but only charges in one direction (match the olympus to olympus logo on the front). It's a minor thing but it was annoying and I couldn't work out why it wasn't charging and I'm not the only one who was baffled.
* The software for the camera is installed in the camera memory but you can only access if there is no memory card in the camera - this is not included in the instructions.
* No viewfinder and the lens does not have a protective cover.
It's a pretty good picture camera but the film is very superior, I would buy it just for that alone.
The good stuff:
* Nice and compact, fits in your pocket
* Picture quality is decent but there can be a little feathering around the edges but not a huge problem as the the images are high resolution and you can always crop
* I would give this camera five stars for the HD video quality, it is brilliant, the video quality is very sharp. I admit there was a shaky Cloverfield like effect but that's down to operator error!
* The user panel on the back is very simpleand more space is left for the 2.7 inch view screen, the view pictures and record video buttons are straight forward
* The battery and card flap has a lock on it so you don't open it by accident
* you can zoom the picture quite a bit after downloading and the image probably starts to deteriorate at about 300-400% which is not bad (trust me, in our jobs this sort of thing is very handy!)
The bad stuff:
* The buttons on the back are tiny, if you have little fingers then you are okay but most of the guys I work (who would be using it don't)
* The battery for this camera goes in either way but only charges in one direction (match the olympus to olympus logo on the front). It's a minor thing but it was annoying and I couldn't work out why it wasn't charging and I'm not the only one who was baffled.
* The software for the camera is installed in the camera memory but you can only access if there is no memory card in the camera - this is not included in the instructions.
* No viewfinder and the lens does not have a protective cover.
It's a pretty good picture camera but the film is very superior, I would buy it just for that alone.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Turquoise Blue
A great little camera, which looks fantastic and takes great pictures but ......
No lens cap and with the oval shape round the lens no easy way to make your own. Yes it is water proof (tested and works), yes it is 'shock proof' (tested and works) but what's the point of all of this if the lens scratches from a bit of grit, which is the sort of thing I think you can reasonably expect in environments where you need it to be shock proof and water proof.
Great while it lasted, but it lasted for less time than other cameras that don't claim to be as tough.
No lens cap and with the oval shape round the lens no easy way to make your own. Yes it is water proof (tested and works), yes it is 'shock proof' (tested and works) but what's the point of all of this if the lens scratches from a bit of grit, which is the sort of thing I think you can reasonably expect in environments where you need it to be shock proof and water proof.
Great while it lasted, but it lasted for less time than other cameras that don't claim to be as tough.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Emerald Green
The high definition video is quite good. The wide angle lens captures quite a wide scene.
Other than that this product was awful (if went back to Amazon). My best comparison for this is our Canon Ixus 85 which we have had for several years.
The "Tough" 3000 takes ages to turn on, several seconds, by which time your shot may well have passed. If not it will take the camera so long to focus that unless your subjects regularly pose for oil paintings, the moment will have passed.
Don't try to make a panorama with the built in function. For some reason it seems to skew the first of the three images anticlockwise about 20-30 degrees leaving a useless photo. It is also limited to 3 photos so you'll need a narrow panorama.
Battery life was poor - for the short time we used it the battery (both original and a spare) seemed to run out after about half a day of beach photos even after the batteries had been through several charge cycles. Our Ixus will run for about a week on one battery for casual holiday snaps.
There were a few other annoyances - there is no separate battery charger supplied, the battery has to be charged in the camera. This means there is no way to leave a spare on charge when the camera is in use. An external charger can of course be purchased as an accessory. Charging is via the USB cable which also means the camera door has to be opened to connect the cable - all a bit fiddly for a battery charge. Another big annoyance was the video mode - a single button on the panel starts the video recording. We have several videos of sand, feet and the car dashboard from an accidental press. The video mode won't allow the optical zoom to be used if the sound recording is on, but will if the sound is switched off (to hide mechanism noise). So you either have fixed zoom videos or zoom in in silence.
And THE WORST OF IT - the camera died after one week of a three week holiday. It had been snorkelling once and there were a few small signs of water and sand trying to get into the case but it seemed OK. On the second outing on the surface of the pool it expired. Inspection revealed significant moisture entering through the door (which was correctly closed and locked) which probably helped it to die. My Ixus has been out and drenched in the pouring rain and has had sea break onto it on various boats and it is still alive (and it's not waterproof). This camera is pathetic. Olympus' own guarantee excludes damage from "liquids" and "impact" - great for a waterproof, shockproof camera!!
Avoid this toy camera.
Other than that this product was awful (if went back to Amazon). My best comparison for this is our Canon Ixus 85 which we have had for several years.
The "Tough" 3000 takes ages to turn on, several seconds, by which time your shot may well have passed. If not it will take the camera so long to focus that unless your subjects regularly pose for oil paintings, the moment will have passed.
Don't try to make a panorama with the built in function. For some reason it seems to skew the first of the three images anticlockwise about 20-30 degrees leaving a useless photo. It is also limited to 3 photos so you'll need a narrow panorama.
Battery life was poor - for the short time we used it the battery (both original and a spare) seemed to run out after about half a day of beach photos even after the batteries had been through several charge cycles. Our Ixus will run for about a week on one battery for casual holiday snaps.
There were a few other annoyances - there is no separate battery charger supplied, the battery has to be charged in the camera. This means there is no way to leave a spare on charge when the camera is in use. An external charger can of course be purchased as an accessory. Charging is via the USB cable which also means the camera door has to be opened to connect the cable - all a bit fiddly for a battery charge. Another big annoyance was the video mode - a single button on the panel starts the video recording. We have several videos of sand, feet and the car dashboard from an accidental press. The video mode won't allow the optical zoom to be used if the sound recording is on, but will if the sound is switched off (to hide mechanism noise). So you either have fixed zoom videos or zoom in in silence.
And THE WORST OF IT - the camera died after one week of a three week holiday. It had been snorkelling once and there were a few small signs of water and sand trying to get into the case but it seemed OK. On the second outing on the surface of the pool it expired. Inspection revealed significant moisture entering through the door (which was correctly closed and locked) which probably helped it to die. My Ixus has been out and drenched in the pouring rain and has had sea break onto it on various boats and it is still alive (and it's not waterproof). This camera is pathetic. Olympus' own guarantee excludes damage from "liquids" and "impact" - great for a waterproof, shockproof camera!!
Avoid this toy camera.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Couldn't be more helpful
Speedy delivery and after care exceptional. Posted out the warranty and packaging very promptly when it was found. Thank you.
Published 7 months ago by Ando
Do NOT be tempted to buy this camera!
There are one or two good things about this camera: The HD video quality (and sound) is excellent. Also the quality of the underwater shots is very good for a camera in this price... Read more
Published 8 months ago by R. Jones
Not bad.
I have now owned this camera for just over a year, it is excellent in that you can just chuck it in your bag and don't need to worry about it getting wet or damaged. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Becca
Died after 5 weeks
i loved this camera when i first got it, it could take a fair battering and the photos were brilliant in and out of water. a lot of fun. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bettiboo
wish I`d spent more time reviewing this camera
Very very disappointed with this camera. The battery dies after taking less than 50 shots (all day-light and no video)which has meant I have had to buy another battery and a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by lpt63
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Published 14 months ago by Dr. A. J. Kozlowski
Tough camera
Big problem for me is that it doesn't put the date on the images. I need this for my survey files and auditing.
Apart from that it does everything else. Read more
Apart from that it does everything else. Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Foster
Olympus shockproof Camera
Great item. My daughter tends to drop her camera on a regular basis. We have had this type of camera before, she wanted a beter pixel this time.
Published 16 months ago by Brenda Clarkson
Worsed Camera
We bought this to go to Egypt on the Nile crusie and 7 day by the sea. Forgot to pack the charger and it took 46 photos before it died! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Robin kingston
olympus u-tough 300
unlike other comments here we had no problems with the use underwater whilst snorkelling in the Red Sea over a 2-week period. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. A. Saunders
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