Tough Camera
Jun 17, 2021 08:19:56 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
Another vote for the TG -6. I take it on my kayak all the time and also on a powerboat and never worry about the water splashing or bumpy ride. I highly recommend the Tg6
Jun 17, 2021 08:30:46 #
No question, the Olympus TG-6 is the way to go. 12 megapixels is plenty for anything short of heavily cropped paper prints.
Jun 17, 2021 08:38:35 #
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Nice article and good comparative choices.
https://worldsstone.com/strongest/14761/strongest/worlds-most-strongest-zoom-camera/
Nice article and good comparative choices.
Jun 17, 2021 08:41:30 #
Jun 17, 2021 08:42:38 #
philmurfin wrote:
Hello, br I'm looking to buy a tough camera, somet... (show quote)
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Jun 17, 2021 09:12:19 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
Remember the days when 6 was the be all? The images captured back then haven’t changed, they’re still good. I have a Tg6 and am very happy with it. It is worry free. The image quality is excellent. It’s the camera I take for kayaking hiking on rough terrain.
Jun 17, 2021 09:51:14 #
11bravo wrote:
I carry my TG-6 (previously had a TG-4, passed to ... (show quote)
The TG-6 is all the OP needs to know.
Jun 17, 2021 09:51:50 #
V2volk
Loc: St. Louis area
All I can say is the TG series are great cameras; I have had 2 of them so far. I have had others but found the TG the best.
Jun 17, 2021 10:21:25 #
I have the Olympus Tough TG-5. It has been truly tough and durable. Takes wonderful pictures. It will automatically do focus stacking and macro. When I want to do a real close up, I use it in place of my Fuji X-T30.
Jun 17, 2021 11:01:02 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
I stepped off of a park bench and fell to my back a few years ago with my Nikon D7200 under me. Warped the lens hood a bit. My back is still sore.
Jun 17, 2021 11:26:56 #
Thorburn
Loc: Virginia
Remember Olympus has a micro 4/3 sensor so the megapixels may not be as large but it is almost indescribable. The pictures are awesome. I enjoy mine.
Jun 17, 2021 11:41:07 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
philmurfin wrote:
Hello, br I'm looking to buy a tough camera, somet... (show quote)
The TG-7 will be out soon. Yes, it will be more than likely a 12mp sensor but a newer design for lower light/noise. The lens will change to a 24-200 range (35mm terms) and will likely be f1.8. If you do not have time to wait, there is always the TG-6 at a good price. We are up to six TG-6s at work now because they produce sharp photos, can do macro/micro (×11), and are relatively easy to use for even a beginner. Even video is easy-to-use for recording lifts and moves. They are replacing the higher end Canons and Nikons for most of our uses. Accessories that we find useful are the ring flash adapter and the ring diffusion adapter. There are other tough cameras available, but there is a reason that the TG-6 is the best selling one on the market right now.
Jun 17, 2021 11:46:42 #
philmurfin wrote:
Hello, br I'm looking to buy a tough camera, somet... (show quote)
I wouldn’t be concerned about the 12mp limitation of the Olympus TG-6 camera, unless you’re going to make very large wall prints. It’s a very impressive camera. It shoots RAW as well, and can shoot in macro mode, having an automatic focus bracketing feature.
My suggestion would be to buy it from B&H, Adorama, etc., with a 30 day return policy, and try it out.
Jun 17, 2021 12:55:18 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I don't know of any camera that I can be sure that would survive a few feet drop.
Amen.
And furthermore I can’t think of ANY thing that I can be sure of (except D&T).
Jun 17, 2021 13:03:49 #
Thorburn wrote:
Remember Olympus has a micro 4/3 sensor so the megapixels may not be as large but it is almost indescribable. The pictures are awesome. I enjoy mine.
That camera is waaaaaay too small to be m4/3 or even one inch. Allowing for the bulk of its armor, there’s most likely a 1/2 inch pocket camera lurking within.
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