Olympus has taken the wraps off a new compact digital camera that will enable avid shutterbugs to activate a variety of device settings by simply tapping on the camera’s body.

Many consumers are already familiar with the motion-sensor technology built into gaming consoles that translate physical motion into electronic commands, noted Nadine Clark, Olympus product manager. The Stylus 1050 SW employs similar technology.

“Adjusting the camera settings is intuitive considering the whole camera reacts to the way

it’s tapped,” Clark said. “When you absolutely must get the shot in firm conditions, the Stylus 1050 SW is the camera to have at your side.”

Photo Tap Dance

Featuring a 10.1-megapixel imaging sensor, the Stylus 1050 SW is housed in a rugged body that renders it impervious to sudden shocks, freezing temperatures and water. Olympus even goes as far as to claim that the new digital camera can survive […]

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