OLYMPUS Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, Red

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Why do people keep thinking that iPhones can represent the best in smartphones, when comparing phones vs camera?? Whether in terms of zooming, AF or IQ, I doubt these phones are anywhere near the best. My life is shaped by the urgent need to wander and observe, and my camera is my passport.”– Steve McCurry What if you could shrink yourself? The great-value price includes a six-month warranty extension5 if new owners register their camera at www.my.olympus.eu. PT-059 Underwater Case for capturing movies and stills worry-free at depths up to 45 metres. The camera control dial is operable when the camera is stored in the case for easy exposure compensation control underwater. Two external flash units for underwater photography (UFL-3) are compatible for multi-unit flash photography in a compact system.

The TG-6 will go on sale from early July along with a number of new useful accessories for the expandable Tough photography system. Tough performance in any environment: Built for adventure The TG-6 is a pretty standard point-and-shoot from a handling perspective. Its handgrip is decently deep, and the camera ships with a cloth wrist strap that you can use on land and under water. Like a wilderness travel guide, the TG-6 pulls you into the micro world, under the water, and down deeper trails than you would ever take your clunky DSLR down. You can trust the Olympus Tough TG-6 out in the wild because it’s built strong and made for adventure. It’s even tough enough to let your kids use it. Choose an ISO of 100. Choose an aperture of f18. This will effectively choke out the light and force the TG-6 to slow down the shutter speed to let more light in. The slow shutter speed will produce a silky waterfall.Image composition on the Olympus Tough TG-6 compact is entirely via the screen (Image credit: Olympus) Other users who tend to be on the clumsy side - such as children - might also be considered as a potential recipient of a camera like this. Especially those that are unlikely to already be toting a smartphone for their snaps. The Wi-Fi system requires an app to work, Olympus Image Share. It's available for Android and iOS. It's not a new app by any means, but it has an annoying new feature. A few months ago, it started to send push notifications to my phone, alerting me of somewhat useful news like free webinars from pro photographers, to spammy alerts on products going on sale. The irony is that I had an underwater case for my x100s. But it’s so clumsy to use in the case that it hinders my photography.

Here’s the best part; in P mode, you have direct access to exposure compensation with the camera dial. Your camera will hardly ever get the exposure just as you want it. So use the exposure compensation feature to brighten or darken the photo before you take the picture. With its Tough performance and its high-quality lens, the TG-6 gives you the freedom to explore underwater worlds to a depth of 15 m. Utilising the wide range of accessories, you can go as deep as 45 m. If there’s one area of the compact camera market that has remained resilient against the threat of smartphones, it’s the rugged or “tough” sector. These cameras can go with you to places that your smartphone would surely perish in, giving you scope to shoot all your adventures - or just day trips to the beach. There’s also in improved rear LCD screen - it now boasts an improved resolution of 1040k-dots across its 3-inches.Pro Capture mode saves photos before and after the shutter release is pressed, to help you capture the right moment The TS7, or FT7 depending on where you are in the world, is Panasonic's latest beach-ready compact, with the advantage of an electronic viewfinder and waterproofing down to an impressive 31m, for a price that right now is lower than that of the TG-6. You also get a 20.4MP sensor, 4K video and a choice of fetching colors, although raw capture is missing, and battery life isn't as strong as it was on the previous FT5. My kids and I discovered a stream filled with salmon. I knew it was the perfect chance to try out the TG-6 underwater.

It may sound like we’re down on the Olympus TG-6 – but that’s really not the case. Having an f/2 lens puts it ahead of basically any other tough compact in terms of low-light performance and versatility, and its optical zoom lens and ergonomic form factor give it solid advantages over a GoPro. It’s just important to view the camera in context. It won’t produce incredible, mind-blowing images that can be blown up on billboards, but it will do exactly what it’s designed to do – produce decent-looking images in challenging conditions for a fairly reasonable price. Olympus Tough TG-6 review: video The TG-6 has become our dedicated “leave it laying around the house” camera. It’s so small that it doesn’t bother my wife. It’s there when we need it. And, it’s so tough we don’t mind the kids using it.LB-T01 Lens Barrier for protecting the lens surface against dirt and scratches. The barrier is easily opened/closed by rotating the edge which ensures easy handling even when wearing gloves. The overall impression of detail when looking at images at normal printing and web sizes is absolutely good, while exposures are generally well balanced when using the all-purpose metering system. You're paying a premium for the rugged build. If you're on a tighter budget, you won't lose much if you can find a TG-5 at a discount, and there are budget options like the Fuji XP130 and Nikon W100 that aren't quite as capable, but are easier impulse buys to take on your island getaway. New shooting modes include some additional high-speed recording modes for video, plus a new underwater mode and more versatile macro options. You no longer need to be nervous around the water with your camera – the TG-6 is completely waterproof and pulls you right in. A good motivator