Your video footage is amazingly clear and sharp. WOW. Thumbs up just for that! Cheers from Canada.
This looks like a great little camera! Really considering grabbing myself one as a pocket camera when I'm not carrying my gear bag that I can also let the nephews play with when they come over.
Thanks for sharing. I recently purchased the TG-6, and so far I'm happy with it. I use it for inspection photography where a smartphone or traditional camera wouldn't work due to possible environmental issues.
Thank you!
Indestructable so... i managed to kill my tg 5 - rip
My favorite camera has a habit of sucking lint into the interior of the lenses. I'm asking (assuming) that this waterproof camera would be lint proof. Is there a solid glass plate over the lens or is that an option? How do you switch between regular mode, macro mode and microscope mode? My current changes to macro mode just by holding it very close to the object. How about just a vid on macro and microscope modes for the TG cameras.
The only drawback I see in the TG6 is it's somewhat limited focal length. I prefer at least 200mm, but, for working closer, it'll work.
Hmmm....well, I'm not sure if it's evil, but after losing a Nikon Coolpix P7100 due to waterlogging on a rainy night last December (2019), it seems to be just what I need during the autumn and winter months, here in Seattle, where the days are mostly cloudy and I have to resort to doing my street photography at night, often in the rain. :)
is the photo quality equal or marginally better than ipone XR? i want something to use on my travels, and not bring out my phone.
Looking to get a second camera and the price is pretty decent. Think after watching this video it help me make the decision on getting one or not!
Whar about the cameras focal lengths, min/max aperture, and sensor size? thanks!
Put a micro 43 sensor in this body and this camera would be REALLY amazing. The image quality from these TG câmeras still strikes me as 2018 mid range smartphone camera.
HI great videos thank you. i live in thailand andcan buy the TG4 for 22% less than the TG6. I'm not into underwater stuff. Like street/landscape photography. which one would you go for? thx
with the info you are giving ...this video could have been max 3 mins. and that only tanks to the duck shots.
Thank you for the info bro..keep it up
Sadly for me this product was a huge disappointment. I am an licensed boiler inspector and it is my job to inspect equipment and document the condition. I need a very high quality camera that is able to take pictures in challanging light conditions and this is not it. The auto focus and adaptive ISO functions on this camera are very poor. I am questioning if it's a defective product. Ultimately I have given it to my 9 year old son as it is unusable for me in my profession. The only positive I can say about this camera is that it is indeed very tough as I literally threw it across a concrete building and it some how survived.
Thank you for another excellent review!
Not much info here just scraping the surface, the macros were blurred
What kind of watch do you have on
@ 6:00 he states he hasn't even used the newer model... THE WHY TF ARE YOUR REVIEWING THE SHELL OF THE CAMERA?
A compass inside your camera, yeah most useful tool ever..🤣
Sadly for me this product was a huge disappointment. I am an licensed boiler inspector and it is my job to inspect equipment and document the condition. I have owned over a dozen weather proof tough cameras over the years and this is amongst the worst. I need a very high quality camera that is able to take pictures in challanging light conditions and this is not it. The auto focus and adaptive ISO functions on this camera are very poor. I am questioning if it's a defective product as all the images are over exposed and low resolution. Ultimately I have given it to my 9 year old son as it is unusable for me in my profession. The only positive I can say about this camera is that it is indeed very tough as I literally threw it across a concrete building and it some how survived.
Does it make a sound when you turn it off? My wife got one and she thinks it's messed up because it makes a slight robotic noise when she turns it off.
Thanks a lot
I s there a threaded port on the bottom of the camera to screw in a small tripod ?
Assuming the menu system is the same or similar to the rest if the Olympus omd stable, I dont see the issue, it works! Panasonic menu is 10x worse, I cant understand what everyone has trouble with
When you re-watch the video and before you upload it, did you realize that the viewers CANNOT see what you are presenting?
Sounds like didn’t get this camera from Olympus as it sounds like you bought, went through the menu and made boring menu video. Get straight into what does! The OS thingy can come later
I just got this camera and so far I'm really impressed. I purchased this for situations I didn't feel comfortable bringing my other cameras but I still wanted better pictures then I could get with a phone.
It’s a beautiful camera, still shots, in the water or vlogging.
only 12 megapixels ha ha ha to bad they made a nice camera very weak on the still pictures not for me 16 to 20 on the Panasonic and Nikon
Olympus definitely has improved on the Tough series, their menu does need some work, they need to simplify it better. Great video Dave.
Nice review. Does it have image stabilisation? Do we know about battery life? I’m assuming no mic input? 😀
Video samples. :-)
What would you say is the best bet for a camera to take kayaking on the ocean that might be sitting in some water in the kayak? I'm not taking it under water, but want to take pictures while kayaking. From your review it seems like this is a good camera when you have good lighting, but it's so expensive. I also go skiing where there's sometimes bright sun, but others can get overcast. What would your recommendation be?
I am a scuba diver which camera would you recommend
Go Pro Hero 9 with Makro Case Lens from Pan Ocean is Better
Nevermind. You are clearly a paid channel. Glad you showed that.
You are talking about the video is. But how is it for photography? I really don't think gopro and so on, is better there? 🤔
Between the Olympus tg6, the Ricoh wg70 and fujifilm xp 140, which one would you recommend?
Sadly for me this product was a huge disappointment. I am an licensed boiler inspector and it is my job to inspect equipment and document the condition. I have owned over a dozen weather proof tough cameras over the years and this is amongst the worst. I need a very high quality camera that is able to take pictures in challanging light conditions and this is not it. The auto focus and adaptive ISO functions on this camera are very poor. I am questioning if it's a defective product. Ultimately I have given it to my 9 year old son as it is unusable for me in my profession. The only positive I can say about this camera is that it is indeed very tough as I literally threw it across a concrete building and it some how survived.
Nice intro buddy
great video thanks a lot. I'm shooting wakeboarding and surfing with my dslr but I want to get closer and use a different angle. I do all my shots on 'shutter speed' mode. Would you recommend this camera. I tried filming with my GoPro 7 white and get screenshots but the results is so disappointing. Looking forward to read you
As a diver myself, this guy recommending the gopro over this isn't great advice. Why? Because he's just a snorkeller. I used the gopro and don't get me wrong, they're alright. But Gopros suck at pictures, theyre mostly for video and wide angle only, and can't get anything up close, no zoom, macro etc. Anything 2 inches or less is blurred. Gopro's have no flash or strobes whatsoever and the operating system is 1 dimensional. After using the gopro for 2 years underwater ive become tired of not being able to take close up shots. Olympus is the best underwater camera for the price hands down
Can this camera make timelapse at night so you can see stars?
The TG-6 didn't meet my needs for video. What do you like or not like about the TG-6?
Here is a followup video I made about the TG-6: https://youtu.be/pa1DFVsKxbo
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Just like any other 1/2.3" sensor cameras, the lack of dynamic range in this camera is obvious from the footage. If you like scuba diving and the water is crystal clear, I think it is good option however, the camera isn't that expensive compared to the larger sensor cameras. Those cameras have water housings with prohibitive prices.
I absolutely love this camera. one area where it excels is taking macro photos in bad weather.
Looks new channel , wishing you luck and success !
Man, comparing TG-6 with Hero 7 is like comparing apples and pears..
The most important key feature for underwater video is accurate white balance. In this department Olympus TG6 is way better than gopro hero 8. Image stabilization is more related to user skills. It is true gopro has better stabilization than any camera on the market but that can be compensated by post-production software or using a tray
Lumix is the clear winner
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So... I didn't see any underwater shots. Does 'waterproof' not imply underwater camera? You'd think you could at least see what a photo looks like from a few inches below the surface? Did I miss that section?
Kickass review as always
Thank you Chris I like the Panasonic
Thank you. Very helpful. More techie than i can understand, but got your main points.
Thank you for this review. I was looking at the Oly TG-6 and is is good to see the comparisons. The goal for me is a durable camera for all conditions and one that can take action shots. Would you say the Oly TG-6 covers this? OR do you have a better suggestion?
I was originally looking for a good pocket point and shoot and an activity cam (like a gopro style).
Good and detailed comparison 👍
Also want comparison between iPhone 11 pro max vs Olympus TG-6. For photography wheather to buy iPhone or TG-6?? Please help me out.
Great video! I'm actually on the market for a waterproof camera. I'm between the Fujifilm xp140, the Ricoh wg60 and the Olympus tg6. What do you think of the xp140? Worth it ?
Garbage and pointless.. use your phone lol
Sadly for me I bought the Olympus and it has been a huge disappointment. I am an licensed boiler inspector and it is my job to inspect equipment and document the condition. I have owned over a dozen weather proof tough cameras over the years and this is amongst the worst. I need a very high quality camera that is able to take pictures in challanging light conditions and this is not it. The auto focus and adaptive ISO functions on this camera are very poor. I am questioning if it's a defective product as all the images are over exposed and low resolution. Ultimately I have given it to my 9 year old son as it is unusable for me in my profession. The only positive I can say about this camera is that it is indeed very tough as I literally threw it across a concrete building and it some how survived.
all can be used as action cameras?
Is this the same dude from Bow River Troutfitters?
Great video, 9 out of 10! MAJOR FAIL doing a review and not taking a moment to take any UNDERWATER PHOTOS & VIDEOS with the UNDERWATER CAMERAS. (no one else does either it seems, so next time include a "C" Roll. (in the "Sea" Roll. )
thus i love my olympus tg-870... it has a flip up screen...
Maybe it was mentioned and I missed it, but the Olympus has an incredibly robust microscope mode and very close focus distance. I use it for macro photos scuba diving and the included scuba accessories like a housing and lens make it a clear winner for me.
Noise when zooming shame
Phones take better pics and vids than these cameras. wish you would've led with that
Are the add on ring lights waterproof to the rated max depth?
My first waterproof camera was a olympus tg610 i think(lots of years ago...) i broke it in my activities after 2years , my second was again the same camera, i lost it on the way on some mountains after 2 years. I bought a PANASONIC Lumix (but not the model of your video) but the hi end model of the time that i bought it, very good features, very good price, it supposed that it will be able to follow me in my way of life for years, BUT DID NOT, brand new camera 2 days old the first time it went into the water like half a meter it broke down!!! 350euro CAMERA destroyed in some seconds!!! I went to the official distributor and service of my country and at the end i end up loosing ALL FAKING SUMMER without camera because i was waiting for them to make a conclusion!!! The camera came, fixed, problem with the sealing bla bla so i went soft with the camera from now on(NO WATER, NO TOUGH TERRAIN) things that this camera should follow easy!!! NO, after 6 months sitting in a drawer i decide to use it underwater again, after one minute the camera was dead again... i throw it in the garbage and went and buy an olympus tg850 which believe passed a lot of action, on and underwater, snow, mountains, mud mountain biking and so on!!! NEVER LET ME DOWN IN MORE THAN 5 YEARS i HAD it before i forget her on my car(the second time) and lost it on the way back home(the first i return back to the mountain 90km away to find it and i found it)!!! When it comes to compact waterproof and action cameras (NOT GO PRO!!!) OLYMPUS is 100steps in front from competitors!!! You buy something and you know it will last at least 2-3 years or until you loose it!!! I would buy tg 6 with closed eyes, just because it is an olympus everything else is for the garbage...