OLYMPUS Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, Red

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The Micro Four Thirds standard, of MFT for short, is a rich and vibrant system for photographers and videographers with a huge range of Micro Four Thirds lenses to use with your Olympus camera (remember that MFT shooters can use Panasonic and Olympus lenses interchangeably). Although this camera is not the most recent, the features and technology included are still very much impressive. This includes its 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4K video, fully articulated touchscreen and 121 AF point feature. The SeaLife DC2000 features full manual controls including aperture controls from f/1.8 to f/11. Being able to shoot wide open at f/1.8 will ensure great subject separation while drawing in as much light as possible.

Olympus ‘Tough’ series: The odd one out in the family, Olympus’ Tough TG cameras are waterproof compacts with fixed zoom lenses and 1/2.3-inch sensors. They’re some of the most popular tough cameras out there, and the most recent OM System TG-7, and Olympus Tough TG-6 have a reputation for being one of the best you can buy. This little camera has a range of shooting modes including a number of different macro modes and underwater modes. These modes allow for underwater microscope and white balance management. It has a small front screen that features essential information such as camera settings and battery life. The rear touch screen allows for greater menu and function controls. The best Olympus camera is the flagship OM-1, which provides content creators with the latest technology for photography and video. With accurate autofocus, blistering high-speed shooting and class-leading stabilisation, OM cameras excel at capturing subjects as diverse as sports, action and wildlife, as well as weddings, portraits and travel. The Olympus Tough TG-6 is an ideal camera for divers or adventure seekers that enjoy getting out and about in nature.

Basic Photo Features

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The rear of the body features a bright 3″ 920K Dot LCD. As there is no viewfinder, all of your shots will be composed through this screen. Even in the murkiest of conditions this screen will illuminate enough for you to see what you are shooting. My solution was to keep using iPhones 8/8+ for most situations and a GoPro Hero5 for those moments when using the iPhone could be dangerous. The SeaLife Micro 3.0 is built for underwater photography, while the Paralenz Vaquita 4K is constructed especially for scuba diving. The Vaquita has a distinct cylindrical form factor, controls designed for easy use underwater, and numerous features built for serious divers. It also pairs perfectly with Olympus' lineup of f/1.2 Pro primes and super-small telephoto zooms, which can feel unbalanced on smaller bodies without a grip. If you need a big body for big lenses, and big battery life for big shooting sessions, this is the Oly for you– I took it with me to Africa on a photo safari, and it was a phenomenal performer.This compact little camera is best placed around the entry-level point of the waterproof digital camera market. That in no way is an indication of its capabilities as it impresses in every way. Whether a waterproof camera is worth it largely depends on your needs and the environments in which you’ll be shooting.

iPhoneXSmax has two cameras with fixed lens at 26, 52mm equivalent, Oly's zoom power is 100mm equivalent. But you could use a 2x add on lens to reach that with your iPhone and keep much better IQ than the Oly.On the plus side we found this camera to support a huge range of useful additional photographic features like its in-body stabilisation (up to 7.5 stops), support an efficient continuous autofocus and subject detection mode, and put out excellent JPEGs that are accurate in colour exposure. However on the down side the lower ISO range compared to its peers was disappointing as well as its bulky and heavier body build compared with other Micro Four Thirds cameras in the Olympus range.