Olympus TG-1 review

Tough compact with f/2.0 lens

Olympus TG-1
The new Olympus tough camera is waterproof, shockproof, crushproof and freezeproof

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Shooting close-ups with the Olympus TG-1's Macro shooting mode enables you to capture an excellent level of crisp detail.

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The Olympus TG-1's waterproofing means that you can expose it to situations where other compact cameras would be vulnerable, enabling you to capture some unique and interesting shots.

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When you're taking a break from your adventurous outdoor activities, the Olympus TG-1 performs brilliantly in everyday situations too, delivering sharp, faithfully coloured images with plenty of fine detail.

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The Olympus TG-1's Pin Hole Magic Filter adds an atmospheric vignette to your shots: perfect for moody scenes and low-key portraits, for instance.

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Another of the camera's Magic Filters creates an artificial reflection of part of your scene, enabling you to add a convincing water-like effect to your shots.

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The Olympus TG-1's 5fps Sports mode enables you to track and capture fast-paced subjects with accuracy, freezing them in motion.

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Dramatic Magic filter

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Fisheye Magic filter

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Fragment Magic filter

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Miniature Magic filters

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Pencil Sketch Magic filter

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Pinhole Magic filter

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Popart Magic filter

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Reflection Magic filter

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Soft focus Magic filter

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Watercolour Magic filter

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