Olympus Mju 725 Views
When other manufacturers say their cameras can “cope with anything†they usually mean the extremes of exposure or focusing, they don’t mean being dropped on the ground or dunked in water! Being shockproof up to 1.5m* and waterproof up to 5m**, the Olympus µ (mju) 725 SW’s gives a whole new meaning to this phrase. And, should this level of protection not be enough, photographers can use the optional PT-033 Underwater case to extend the camera’s sub aqua capabilities to an amazing 40m below the surface.
ThinkCamera have reviewed the Olympus Stylus 725 SW where they rate the camera 8/10 and write; a“The mju725SW is a lovely sleek and shiny beast, ite’s possibly over-developed in the feature department but that cane’t really be a bad thing. Itm’s like a digital hybrid m– containing all the best bits and not falling down in the design or operation department. It
ePhotozine has reviewed the Olympus Stylus 725 SW and writes; “Equally at home on the beach or by the swimming pool, the Mju 725SW combines rugged build and excellent image quality with the interesting addition of dust and water-proofing. This makes it a great choice for those who pursue outdoor activities such as watersports or for those who just live life to the full. Although focusing can be difficult underwater and no manual exposure options have been provided for greater control, these are only minor chinks to the Mju 725SW
Pre-Photokina 2006: Those of you with an adventurous (or just clumsy) side will be pleased to hear that Olympus has updated the shockproof and waterproof Mju 720 SW. The new Mju 725 SW is now waterproof to 5m, can survive being dropped 1.5m, and features the same 7.1MP resolution and 3x optical zoom as its predecessor. UPDATE: We understand this product will not be available in the USA.