Olympus Tough 8010 Camera Review–Tough Camera, Easy Sell

When a camera comes with the word "tough" right in its name, I can't help but sit up and take notice.  I mean, come on!  It's TOUGH!  But is there anything more to it than its durability--its toughness, if you will?  You'll find out today there is actually quite a bit, with the Olympus Tough ...

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Olympus Stylus 7030 Digital Camera Review–Unbelievable Value

Olympus doesn't put out very many cameras that I've come across--not near so many as Kodak and Nikon and the like, anyway--but when they do, they've usually done a pretty nice job.  And today's review target, the Olympus Stylus 7030, will prove to be exactly that: a pretty nice job. The Olympus Stylus 7030 is a ...

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Olympus Stylus 550WP Camera Review–Not The Best Value

Olympus' camera line is generally solid, with a very few exceptions, even if a lot of their models, much like a Robert Plant video, all seem vaguely similar.  But Olympus' Stylus 550WP will prove to be a solid camera, if a bit too expensive for what you get. First, there IS a color choice here, but ...

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Olympus Strap Float

People who have the Olympus Stylus models 720SW, 725SW, 770SW, 790SW, 850SW or 1030SW may find this Olympus STRAP FLOAT handy. With the release of many water-proof cameras today, it is apparent that the need to have something handy such as this strap float will come a long way. Keeping your camera afloat along with the ...

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2009 Share the Experience Photo Contest

There is no better way to prove your skill and hobby in photography other than snapping away at places that may even win you a contest. The National Park Foundation (NPF) and Olympus today announced the launch of the 2009 Share the Experience Photo Contest, a special photo contest that encourages nature lovers, amateur photographers, ...

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Olympus Stylus Tough

Stylus Tough

Olympus is rebranding its popular Stylus SW digital camera to Stylus Tough. Olympus wants to focus on the waterproof, shock-proof nature of the Stylus line and gain larger market share on outdoor cameras through rebranding. With more and more people engaged in active and extreme sports and other vigorous outdoor activities, camera companies are scrambling ...

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