Waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof – the camera that’s built for life’s rough and tumble!

Whatever photographic exploits you indulge in – from snorkelling to mountain biking or snowboarding – the 10 megapixel Olympus μ [mju:] TOUGH-6000 provides peace of mind and keeps on delivering great shots.

It also looks fantastic, available in a range of stunning colours; Lemon Yellow, Pure White, Arctic Blue and Sunset Orange.

This hard-as-nails compact digital camera further boasts a 3.6x wide zoom that provides a 35mm equivalent focal length of 28-102mm to facilitate those group portraits and landscape shots. Blur caused by camera shake is all but eradicated thanks to Dual Image Stabilisation, while a unique TAP Control allows the camera to be operated by tapping the body.

So, remember: if your camera isn’t an Olympus TOUGH, it’s not tough enough!

The µ [mju:] TOUGH-6000 is perfect for those really wanting to take things to the limit: waterproof to 3m**, shockproofed against falls of a height up to 1.5m***, and freezeproof down to temperatures as low as -10°C, it can take a veritable beating and still returns excellent results.

The µ [mju:] TOUGH-6000 inherits the versatile 3.6x wide optical zoom which was first seen in the µ TOUGH series’ EISA Award winning µ 1030 SW predecessor model.

The lens offers a focal range that starts at just 28mm for fantastic group photos and close-range architectural motifs, extending to 102mm for bringing distant subjects in close.

Dual Image Stabilisation joins the image-enhancing features of the µ [mju:] TOUGH-6000. It ensures that photos impress with their blur-free fidelity even when the shooting environment means some camera shake is inevitable.

Besides an intuitive on-screen menu that can be displayed on the 6.9cm/2.7-inch HyperCrystal III LCD in up to 39 languages, the camera features an additional innovative approach to controlling the camera. The Tap Control mode gives users fast access to a range of settings simply by tapping the camera body – which also means that adjustments can easily be made even when wearing ski gloves.

Being built for tough action doesn’t mean the µ [mju:] TOUGH-6000 skimps on image quality. Boasting 10MP, it is capable of recognising up to 16 faces thanks to Advanced Face Detection Technology guaranteeing that human subjects are always perfectly focused and exposed. This capable camera further has a handy Smile Shot feature that enables it to take the picture as soon as the person smiles.

Meanwhile, Shadow Adjustment Technology assures that optimal contrast levels are attained across the entire image. Shooting ease is also enhanced through the inclusion of Intelligent Auto Mode, which identifies the scene being framed and automatically adjusts camera settings to one of five commonly used scenes.

The resilient µ [mju:] TOUGH-6000 is a natural choice for anyone looking for a camera that can keep up with an active lifestyle.

* Equivalent to a 35mm camera
** Equivalent to MIL Standard (Olympus test conditions)
*** According to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8
**** According to Olympus test conditions)

TAP CONTROL MODE FOR EASY FUNCTION SELECTION
This is a unique interface that lets users access a range of camera functions by simply tapping on the camera body. Quick View mode, Scroll Playback Pictures and a user-defined function (Flash or SAT) can all be accessed by tapping at particular points of the camera.

HYPERCRYSTAL LCD FOR ENHANCED BRIGHTNESS
A high-grade, fully-transmissive technology used in LCDs, which employs an additional layer at the bottom of the LCD to reflect light from external light sources. This enhances the brightness of the LCD, so even in direct sunlight images are displayed sharply and improved contrast compared to that of conventional displays. Also, it provides for particularly wide viewing angles without glare or shadow, so images can be framed from a variety of angles and viewed by several people at once.

INTELLIGENT AUTO MODE FOR PERFECT PHOTOS
This "intelligent" type of AUTO mode uses Face Detection Technology to allow the camera to detect the five most commonly used scenes automatically. It enables the capture of perfect photos without any need for manual settings.

MICROSD COMPATIBILITY
A special attachment comes bundled with this camera which provides for microSD card compatibility in addition to being able to use xD-Picture Cards.

SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED EXPOSURES
A technology designed to improve exposure for pictures with dark areas. Using a sensor that works much like the human eye, dark parts of a composition (e.g. a shadow under a tree) are identified and the camera then adjusts the exposure settings accordingly for those areas. The result is a more realistic and detailed picture.

POWERFUL DUAL IS FEATURE MINIMISES BLUR AND MAKES SHOOTING IN EXTREME "TOUGH" CONDITIONS A SNAP
Image stabilisation used to be extremely difficult to combine with shockproof performance. However, Olympus succeeded in incorporating a CCD shift image stabilisation mechanism without sacrificing the body size. The result is Dual IS, which reduce blurring caused by camera shake and subject movement and makes it easier to take pictures in extreme "tough" conditions.