PT-048
µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010/µ TOUGH-6020/STYLUS TOUGH-6020
µTOUGH-8010/STYLUSTOUGH-8010/µTOUGH-6020/STYLUSTOUGH-6020
µTOUGH-8010/STYLUSTOUGH-8010/µTOUGH-6020/STYLUSTOUGH-6020
µTOUGH-8010/STYLUSTOUGH-8010/µTOUGH-6020/STYLUSTOUGH-6020
µTOUGH-8010/STYLUSTOUGH-8010/µTOUGH-6020/STYLUSTOUGH-6020
µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010/µ TOUGH-6020/STYLUS TOUGH-6020
µTOUGH-8010/STYLUSTOUGH-8010/µTOUGH-6020/STYLUSTOUGH-6020
For safe use
This instruction manual uses various pictographs for correct use of the
product and to prevent danger to the user and other persons as well as
property damage. These pictographs and their meanings are shown
below.
En
This indicates contents for which the possibility of human
death or severe injury in case of handling under
disregard of this indication can be assumed.
WARNING
This indicates contents for which the possibility of human
injury or the possibility of material damage in case of
handling under disregard of this indication can be
CAUTION
assumed.
WARNING
1 Keep this product out of the reach of babies, infants, and children.
There is the possibility of occurrence of the following types of
accidents.
• Injury by dropping onto the body from a height.
• Injury from parts of the body getting caught in parts which open and
close.
• Swallowing of small parts, O-ring, silicone grease and silica gel.
Please consult a physician immediately if any parts have been
swallowed.
• Triggering of the flash in front of the eyes may cause permanent
vision impairment etc.
2 Do not store with a battery in the digital camera housed in this product.
Storage with a battery inserted may lead to leakage of the battery
liquid and fire.
3 If leakage of water should occur with a camera installed in this product,
quickly remove the battery from the camera. There is the possibility of
ignition and explosion from generation of hydrogen gas.
4 This product is made of resin. There is the possibility that injuries may
be caused when it becomes broken because of strong impact with a
rock or other hard objects. Please handle it with sufficient care.
EN 3
CAUTION
1 Do not disassemble or modify this product. This may cause water
leakage or trouble. OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. shall not be
responsible for damage, lost profits, etc. caused by loss of image data
because of disassembly, repair or modification of this product by
people other than third parties specified by OLYMPUS IMAGING
CORP. or for other reasons.
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2 Use or storage of the product at the following locations may cause
defective operation, trouble, damage, fire, internal clouding, or water
leakage. This should be avoided.
• Locations reaching high temperatures such as those under direct
sunlight, in an automobile, etc.
• Locations with open fire
• Water depths in excess of 40 m
• Locations subject to vibrations
• Locations with high temperature and humidity or with severe
temperature changes
• Locations with volatile substances
3 Opening and closing at locations with much sand, dust, or dirt may
impair the waterproof characteristic and cause water leakage. This
should be avoided.
4 This product is not a case to soften impacts to the camera inside the
product. When this product with a digital camera inside it is subjected
to impacts or heavy objects are placed onto it, the digital camera may
become damaged. Please handle it with sufficient care.
5 Do not use the following chemicals for cleaning, corrosion prevention,
prevention of fogging, repair or other purposes. When these are used
for the Case directly or indirectly (with the chemicals in vaporized
state), they may cause cracking under high pressure or other
problems.
EN 4
Chemicals which cannot
be used
Explanation
Volatile organic solvents, Do not clean the Case with alcohol, gasoline,
chemical detergents
thinner or other volatile organic solvents or with
chemical detergents etc. Use pure water or
lukewarm water.
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Anticorrosion agent
Do not use anticorrosion agents. The metal parts
use stainless steel or brass. Wash with pure
water.
Commercial defogging
agents
Do not use commercial defogging agents. Always
use the specified desiccant silica gel.
Grease other than
Use only the specified silicone grease for the
specified silicone grease silicone O-ring, as otherwise the O-ring surface
may deteriorate and water leakage may occur.
Adhesive
Do not use adhesive for repairs or other purposes.
When repair is required, please contact a dealer or
a service station of OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
6 Jumping into the water with the Case in your pocket or in your hand,
throwing the Case from a boat or ship into the water, and other rough
handling may cause water leakage. Please handle with sufficient care,
when handing it over from hand to hand etc.
7 If the camera on the inside should become wet because of water
leakage etc., immediately wipe off all moisture and confirm the
operation after the Case is dried.
8 Please remove the O-ring when traveling by air. Otherwise air
pressure may make it impossible to open the Case.
9 For safe use of the digital camera in this product, please read the
“Instruction Manual” for the digital camera carefully.
0 When sealing this product, take sufficient care that no foreign matter
gets caught at the O-ring and the contact surface. It is caused for water
leakage.
a When you install your digital camera in the Case after taking pictures
in the water, it may cause the loss of transparency of the lens inside
even if you insert the supplied silica gel to the Case when drying the
camera is insufficient.
EN 5
Contents
Introduction ........................................................................... 2
Please read the following items before use .......................... 2
For safe use .......................................................................... 3
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1. Preparations.................................................................... 8
Check the contents of the package....................................... 8
Names of the parts................................................................ 9
Using the accesories........................................................... 11
Install the strap.................................................................... 11
Installation and removal of the LCD hood ........................... 12
Mounting and removing the lens cap .................................. 12
Using the fiber cable adapter .............................................. 13
2. Advance Check of the Case.......................................... 14
Advance check before use.................................................. 14
3. Install the digital camera................................................ 15
Check the digital camera..................................................... 15
Open the Case.................................................................... 16
Load the digital camera....................................................... 17
Make sure the camera is loaded properly........................... 17
Seal the Case...................................................................... 18
Check the operation of the loaded camera ......................... 18
Perform the final checks...................................................... 19
Visual Inspection ................................................................. 19
Water Leakage Test............................................................ 19
4. Taking Pictures Under Water ........................................ 20
Underwater shooting modes ............................................... 20
How to select the shooting scene ....................................... 21
Locking AF during underwater shooting.............................. 21
5. Handling After Shooting ................................................ 22
Wipe off any waterdrop ....................................................... 22
Take out the digital camera................................................. 23
Wash the Case with pure water .......................................... 23
Dry the Case ....................................................................... 23
6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function ............................ 24
Remove the O-ring.............................................................. 24
Remove any sand, dirt, etc. ................................................ 24
EN 6
How to Apply Grease to the O-ring......................................26
Install the O-ring...................................................................27
Replace consumable parts ..................................................27
7. Appendix........................................................................28
Specifications.......................................................................28
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EN 7
1. Preparations
Check the contents of the package.
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Check that all accessories are in the box.
Contact your dealer if accessories are missing or damaged.
• LCD hood
• Silicone grease
(on the body)
• Optical
fiber cable
adapter
• LCD hood
strap
• Silica gel (1g)
• Lens cap
• Hand strap
• Case body
(Check that the O-ring is installed)
• O-ring remover
• Adapter
Black (PTAC-07)
White (PTAC-06)
• Instruction manual (this manual)
• OLYMPUS distributor list
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Names of the parts
4
3
5
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2
1
6
7
8
9
0
a
b
1 Palm grip
2 Diffuser
5 Accessory mount
6 Front lid
9 LCD inner hood
0 O-ring
*3 Shutter lever
*4 ON/OFF button
7 Open/close dial
8 Lens ring
a Tripod seat
b Light shield hood
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c
d
e
f
g
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h
i
m
l k
j
*c Arrow pad W
*d ( (REC) button
*e Zoom buttons
*f q button
*i OK/AFL button (*1)
*j E button
(*1) During Underwater Wide-
Angle 1 or Underwater Macro
shooting mode, the OK button
k
button/arrow pad T
l MENU button
m LCD monitor window
*g INFO button/arrow pad S functions as the AF LOCK
*h Arrow pad X
button.
Memo:
The Case operation parts marked by * corresponds to the operation parts of
the digital camera. When the operation parts of the Case are operated, the
corresponding functions of the digital camera will operate. For details of the
functions, refer to the instruction manual for the digital camera.
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Using the accesories
Install the strap
Install the strap on the Case body.
Installation illustration
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Installation completed
Hand strap
Hand strap ring
How to use the hand strap
Pass your hand through the hand strap and adjust the length with the stop
button.
stop button
EN 11
Installation and removal of the LCD hood
Installation
Strongly push the LCD hood as shown in the figure into the rails above
and below the LCD monitor window.
En
Removal
Remove the LCD hood from the rails above and below the LCD monitor
window by widening the LCD hood.
Guides
Installation
Removal
Mounting and removing the lens cap
Fit the lens cap onto the lens ring as
shown in the figure. Be sure to
remove the lens cap before
shooting.
EN 12
Using the fiber cable adapter
The fiber cable adapter is required when connecting the separately
available UFL-1 underwater flash to the Case using an underwater optical
fiber cable (optional: PTCB-E02).
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How to install
1 Attach the optical fiber cable adapter to the diffuser shown in the figure
below.
2 Put the underwater optical fiber cable plug all the way into the optical
fiber cable (optional: PTCB-E02) insertion slot.
Remove the underwater optical fiber cable when you do not use it while
taking picture.
Memo:
RC mode can use only µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010.
When UFL-2 is used, set camera and UFL-2 to RC mode.
For details, see the instruction manual of digital camera and UFL-2.
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2. Advance Check of the Case
Advance check before use
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This Case has been the subject of thorough quality control for the parts
during the manufacturing process and thorough function inspections
during the assembly. In addition, a water pressure test is performed with
a water pressure tester for all products to confirm that the performance
conforms to the specifications.
However, depending on the carrying and storage conditions, the
maintenance status, etc., the waterproof function may be damaged.
Before using, always perform the following advance checks.
Advance Check
1 Before installing the digital camera in the Case, immerse the empty
Case to confirm that there is no water leakage.
We recommend to immerse the empty Case to the intended water
depth, however, if you cannot perform this way, check the Case by
referring “Water Leakage Test” (P.19).
2 Main causes of water leakage are as follows.
• The O-ring has not been installed.
• A part of the O-ring or the entire O-ring is outside the specified
groove.
• O-ring damage, cracks, deterioration or deformation
• Sand, fibers, hair or other foreign matter sticking to the O-ring, the
O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the front lid
• Damage to the O-ring groove or the O-ring contact surface on the
front lid
• Catching of the strap, silica gel, etc. when closing the Case
Perform the test after the above causes have been eliminated.
CAUTION:
If a leak is detected in normal handling, do not use the Case and contact
Olympus.
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3. Install the digital camera
Check the digital camera
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Check the digital camera before loading it in the Case.
1. Battery Confirmation
The flash is used very frequently during underwater shooting.
Before diving, make sure that you have enough remaining battery power.
2. Confirmation of the Remaining Number of Pictures to be
Taken
Confirm that the image storage has a sufficient remaining number of
pictures to be taken.
3. Remove the hand strap from the digital camera.
When a digital camera is loaded without removing the strap, the strap may
get caught between the Case lids and may cause water leakage.
4. Attach the adapter to the digital camera.
Attach the digital camera while distending the adapter slightly.
White adapter (PTAC-06) for µ TOUGH-6020/STYLUS TOUGH-6020.
Black adapter (PTAC-07) for µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010.
CAUTION:
When combination of the digital camera and the adapter is incorrect, the
camera does not operate correctly.
Be sure to check the combination while installing the digital camera.
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Open the Case
1 Slide and hold the slide lock towards the arrow direction (1 of figure below)
and turn the open/close dial counter clockwise (2 of figure below).
2 Turn the open/close dial to the position where it cannot be turned further.
3 Open the rear lid of the Case gently.
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1
Slide lock
2
Open
Open/close dial
CAUTION:
Do not exert too much force while turning the open/close dial. Doing so may
damage the dial.
EN 16
Load the digital camera
1 Confirm that the digital camera is OFF.
2 Gently insert the digital camera which has attached the adapter into
the Case.
En
3 Insert 2 piling up silica gel bags (1g) between the bottom of the digital
camera and the Case.
The silica gel bag provided for prevention of fogging.
2
3
CAUTION:
• The silica gel bag will be caught when the Case is sealed and water
leakage will occur.
• Once silica gel has been used, the moisture absorption performance will
be impaired. Always replace the silica gel when the Case is opened and
closed.
Make sure the camera is loaded properly
Check the following points before sealing the Case.
• Is the digital camera loaded properly?
• Is silica gel inserted all the way at the specified location?
• Is the O-ring attached properly to the opening on the Case?
• Is there any dirt or foreign matter on the O-ring or the O-ring contact
surface on the front lid?
• Is the waterproof function maintenance performed? For details of the
maintenance, see “6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function” (P.24) of
this manual.
EN 17
Seal the Case
1 Close the Case gently while aligning the mounting projection of the rear lid
and groove.
2 Turn the open/close dial clockwise.
• The Case is sealed.
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Close
CAUTION:
• If the open/close dial is not fully turned, the Case will not be sealed. This
will cause water leakage.
• Close the rear lid of the Case so that the lens cap or LCD hood strap
doesn’t catch. If it catches, water leaks may result.
Check the operation of the loaded camera
After sealing the Case, check that the camera operations normally.
1 Push the ON/OFF button on the Case and confirm that the camera
turns ON/OFF.
2 Press the shutter lever on the Case and confirm that the camera
shutter releases.
• Also operate other control buttons on the Case and confirm that the
camera functions properly.
EN 18
Perform the final checks
Visual Inspection
After sealing the Case, check the sealing part of front and rear lid visually
to confirm that the O-ring is not twisted or out of the groove and that no
foreign matter has been caught. Also check that the Case is not broken or
cracked.
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CAUTION:
Hairs, fibers, and other narrow items are not very apparent, but they may
cause water leakage. In addition, pay special attention to breaks and cracks
on the Case.
Water Leakage Test
The final test after loading the camera is explained below. Always perform
this test. It can be performed easily in a water tank or a bathtub. The
required time is about five minutes.
• At first, immerse the Case for only three seconds and check that no
water drop etc. to the Case.
• Next, immerse the Case for 30 seconds and check that no water drop
etc. to the Case.
• Furthermore, immerse the Case for three minutes.
• Check followings:
- check that no water has accumulated the Case.
- check that the Case is not clouded.
- check that no water has entered the Case.
• If inside of the Case becomes cloudy or there is a water drop, do the
maintenance of the O-ring and perform the water leakage test again.
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4. Taking Pictures Under Water
Underwater shooting modes
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kUnderwater Wide-Angle 1
Suitable for shooting a scene that extends
across a wide range such as a school of fish
swimming through the water. Background
blues are vividly reproduced.
lUnderwater Wide-Angle 2
Suitable for shooting a large, fast moving
subject such as a dolphin or manta ray.
In many dolphin-watching locations, use of a
flash is not permitted to avoid frightening the
dolphins. Although this mode was originally
designed to work without the flash, it can also
be enabled if required, for example when
shooting a manta ray.
HUnderwater Macro
Suitable for close-up shooting of small fish
and other underwater creatures. Natural
colors of the underwater are accurately
reproduced.
CAUTION:
When taking macro pictures on the wide-angle side, the flash light may be
missing in some parts or the light volume may not be uniform.
During underwater shooting, shooting conditions (water clarity, suspended
matter, etc.) can have a significant effect on the range of the flash.
Always check your pictures on the LCD monitor after shooting.
EN 20
How to select the shooting scene
1 Set the camera’s shooting mode to “SCN”.
2 Press the down arrow pad ( button) to
move to the sub menu.
3 Press the left/right arrow pad to select the
shooting scene, and then press the OK
button.
En
Arrow pad
OK button
Locking AF during underwater shooting
When the “Underwater Wide-
Angle 1” or “Underwater Macro”
mode is selected, you can easily
lock the focus position (AF lock
operation) by pressing the OK
button (AFL button) on the rear of
the protector.
When the focus is locked, the AF
lock indicator (AFL) appears on the
top right of the LCD monitor screen
of the camera.
To cancel the AF lock, press the OK
button (AFL button) again.
Selecting the underwater movie mode
The underwater mode is available for µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-
8010 only.
Press the ( (REC) button when selecting the underwater mode.
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5. Handling After Shooting
Wipe off any waterdrop
En
After completing the shooting and returning to land or a ship, wash lightly
in pure water and wipe off any waterdrop sticking to the Case. Use air or
a soft cloth not leaving any fibers to thoroughly wipe any waterdrop etc.
from the joint between the front and rear lid, the shutter lever, the palm
grips, and the open/close dial.
CAUTION:
When waterdrops remain between the front and the rear lid, they may
spill to the inside when the Case is opened. Take special care to wipe
off all waterdrops.
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Take out the digital camera
Open the Case carefully and take the digital camera out, then remove the
adapter from the digital camera.
CAUTION:
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• When opening the Case, take sufficient care that no water will drip from
your hair or body onto the Case and the camera.
• Before opening the Case, make sure that your hands or gloves are free of
sand, fibers, etc.
• Do not open or close the Case at locations where there is water spray or
sand.
• Take care not to touch the digital camera or the battery with hands wet with
sea water.
Wash the Case with pure water
After use, seal the Case again after taking out the camera and wash it
sufficiently in pure water as soon as possible. After using in sea water, it
is important to immerse it for a fixed time (30 minutes to 1 hour) in pure
water to remove any salt.
CAUTION:
• Water leakage may occur when a high water pressure is partially applied.
Before washing the Case with water, take out the digital camera from it.
• Operate the shutter lever and various buttons of this product in pure water
to remove salt adhering to the shaft. Do not disassemble for cleaning.
• Drying the Case with salt adhered may impair the function. Always wash
off any salt after use.
Dry the Case
After washing with pure water, use a clean cloth to wipe off any
waterdrops. Be sure to use a cloth free of salt residue that doesn’t leave
any loose fibers. Dry the Case completely at a well ventilated location in
the shade.
CAUTION:
• Do not use hot air from a hair dryer or the like for drying and do not expose
the Case to direct sunlight, as this may accelerate deterioration and
deformation of the Case and deterioration of the O-ring, leading to leakage
of water.
• When wiping the Case, take care not to cause scratches.
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6. Maintaining the Waterproof Function
Whenever you open the rear lid of the Case, always be sure to perform
the O-ring maintenance operation as described below.
Perform at the location without sand or dust, after washing and drying your
hands.
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Remove the O-ring
1 Insert the O-ring remover between the O-ring and the O-ring groove.
2 Slip the tip of the inserted O-ring remover below the O-ring.
(Be careful not to scratch the O-ring groove with the tip of the O-ring
remover.)
3 Hold the O-ring with your fingertips after it has come out of the groove
and remove it from the Case.
Remove any sand, dirt, etc.
After visually checking that dirt has been removed from the O-ring, checks
for sand and other foreign matter adhered, damage and cracks can be
done by squeezing the entire circumference of the O-ring lightly with your
fingertips.
EN 24
Remove any foreign matter adhered to the O-ring groove using a lint-free
clean cloth or cotton swab. Also remove any sand or dirt adhered to the
O-ring contact surface on the front lid of the case.
En
CAUTION:
• Maintenance of the waterproof functions is required even before using this
product underwater for the first time.
• When a sharp object is used to remove the O-ring or to clean the inside of
the O-ring groove, the Case and the O-ring may be damaged and water
leakage may occur.
• Take care not to stretch the O-ring.
• Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene or similar solvents or chemical
detergents to clean the O-ring. When such chemicals are used, the O-ring
may be damaged or its deterioration will be accelerated.
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How to Apply Grease to the O-ring
Make sure that your fingers and the
Apply the exclusive
lubricant to each
O-ring.
O-ring are free of dirt, and squeeze about
5 mm of lubricant onto a finger. (5 mm is
the most appropriate amount.)
1
2
3
4
En
Apply the lubricant with three fingers and
spread it over the ring. Be careful not to
use force as this may stretch the O-ring.
Spread the lubricant
all over the O-ring.
After spreading the lubricant, check
visually and by touch that the O-ring is
not scratched and that its surface is flat.
If it is damaged in any way, be sure to
replace it with a brand-new O-ring.
Check that the O-ring
is free of scratches or
unevenness.
Apply lubricant on the
O-ring contact
surface.
Use the lubricant remaining on the
fingers to clean and lubricate the case’s
contact surface.
CAUTION:
• Always perform maintenance of the waterproof function even when the
Case has been opened every shooting. Neglecting this maintenance may
cause water leakage.
• When the Case is not to be used for a long time, remove the O-ring from
the groove to prevent deformation of the O-ring, apply a thin coat of silicone
grease, and store it in a clean plastic bag or the like.
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Install the O-ring
Confirm that no foreign matter is adhered, apply a thin coat of the grease
provided to the O-ring, and fit the O-ring into the groove. At this point,
confirm that the O-ring does not stick out from the groove.
En
• When sealing this product, make sure that no hairs, fibers, sand
particles or other foreign matter stick not only to the O-ring, but also to
the contact surface (front cover). Even a single hair or a single grain of
sand may cause water leakage. Please check with special care.
Examples of foreign matter sticking to the O-ring
Hair
Fibers
Grains of sand
Replace consumable parts
• The O-ring is a consumable part. Regardless of the number of times the
Case is used, it is recommended that the O-ring be replaced with a new
one at least once a year.
• Deterioration of the O-ring is accelerated by the use conditions and the
storage conditions. Replace the O-ring even before a year has passed
if it shows signs of damage, crack or loss of elasticity.
Note:
• Please use genuine Olympus silicone grease, silica gel and O-ring.
• Do not try to replace the O-ring by yourself.
• We recommend to perform the check periodically.
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7. Appendix
Specifications
En
Compatible models
Olympus digital camera
µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010
µ TOUGH-6020/STYLUS TOUGH-6020
Pressure resistance
Main materials
Depth of up to 40 m
Body/Open/close dial/Grip/Shutter lever/
Operation buttons: Polycarbonate
Lens window: Multiple coat glass
Operate button shafts: stainless steel
Diameter of lens ring ∅52 mm
Dimensions
Width 145 mm x height 109 mm x thickness 71
mm
Weight
365 g (camera and accessories not included)
Weight under
water
µ TOUGH-6020/STYLUS TOUGH-6020: about
30g
µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010: about
65g
(including camera, adapter, battery and media
card) in the freshwater
*
We reserve the right to change the external appearance and the
specifications without notice.
Supplied accessories for PT-048
O-ring: POL-041
Silica gel: SILCA-5S
Silicone grease: PSOLG-2
LCD hood: PFUD-07
Lens cap: PRLC-12
Optical fiber cable adapter: PFCA-01
Adapter for µ TOUGH-6020/STYLUS TOUGH-6020: PTAC-06
Adapter for µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010: PTAC-07
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Sold separately accessories
Silicone grease: PSOLG-3
Optical fiber cable: PTCB-E02
Underwater flash: UFL-1
UFL-2 (µ TOUGH-8010/STYLUS TOUGH-8010 only)
Short arm: PTSA-02, PTSA-03
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Step-up ring (52mm to 67mm): PSUR-03
Underwater wide conversion lens: PTWC-01
Underwater macro conversion lens: PTMC-01
Maintenance kit: PMS-02
Accessories can be purchased.
Products of other model types describing above cannot be used.
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MEMO
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