Tough Camera
Jun 17, 2021 13:27:20 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
User ID wrote:
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.
I am not 100% certain, but I believe it could be a 1" (which is still smaller than 4/3rds). Olympus has always had some of the best designs for small compact lenses to cover small sensors.
Jun 17, 2021 13:56:35 #
hjkarten
Loc: San Diego, California
I have the TG-5 and found it good quality, durable, waterproof. Useful Macro and Micro. Only drawback for outdoor activity is that it lacks an Electronic View Finder. Difficult to visualize image on LCD screen in bright light.
Jun 17, 2021 14:16:27 #
I have used Canon products for years and they are tough and reliable. Once, when when I was in a Costa Rica rain forest, I put my SL2 under a rain poncho. The humidity did a number on some of the electronics, but not all, and after a few hours in dry conditions, it began working again and no photos were lost. The battery was back to normal and I took several hundred more images. When I got home, I sent it to Canon for servicing and it came back good as new. I still use it, mostly on overseas travel. Not a sermon just a thought.
Jun 17, 2021 14:32:39 #
DanCal
Loc: Southern California
I have a Nikon FM from the 70s that has been dropped many times and still works. Haven't used it in a while...
Jun 17, 2021 14:52:22 #
fetzler
Loc: North West PA
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.
The Olympus TG cameras do NOT have a micro 4/3 sensor I believe it is a 1 inch sensor.
Jun 17, 2021 15:01:12 #
DHenard
Loc: Northeast Tennessee
bsprague wrote:
I have a TG-5. My wife gave it to me for those days that she thought I was too stressed out about using my 'real' gear. It is a great and fun camera to use.
I have a TG-5 as well. Been in the ocean with it several times. Olympus recommends to put it in a bowl of fresh water for 30 minutes to remove the salt. I HIGHLY recommend the TG-6 for anyone looking for a very tuff and go anywhere camera.
Jun 17, 2021 15:02:42 #
My most popular "art" photo was taken with a 12 megapixel Kodak P&S. I actually have a 16x20 canvas print on my wall. Don't fall down the gear/megapixel/specs rabbit hole. The TG-5 or 6 will serve admirably well, unless you're shooting sports or making billboards. Don't forget the JJC twist open lens cap, it's very cheap and convenient as hell.
Jun 17, 2021 15:04:23 #
Agree, the Olympus TG-6 is the way to go. It will be going strong for at least a decade.
Jun 17, 2021 16:05:55 #
User ID wrote:
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.
The TG-6 has a 1/2.3" sensor, but it certainly is not "way too small" to have a one inch sensor. My Sony RX-100 has a one inch sensor and is smaller than the TG-6.
Jun 17, 2021 16:41:46 #
Thanks to everyone for your help and advice, the TG series seems to be a very popular choice and I may well add to the list of users. As for the D850, I'm not sure it would fit in my pocket, I also don't think my pockets are deep enough to afford one!
Best.... Phil
Best.... Phil
Jun 17, 2021 17:13:22 #
philmurfin wrote:
I'm looking to buy a tough camera, something that I can take with me anywhere, doesn't matter if I drop it or it gets wet etc.
Getting dropped is absolutely bad for any camera that has moving parts inside. Doesn't matter how "tough" the camera's exterior is.
Jun 17, 2021 17:29:15 #
philmurfin wrote:
Hello, I'm looking to buy a tough camera, something that I can take with me anywhere, doesn't matter if I drop it or it gets wet etc. I read in reviews that Olympus are regarded highly however, they only have a 12 megapixel sensor, that seems rather low to me, any ideas welcome please.
Thanks.... Phil
Thanks.... Phil
Please remember, it's not how many pixels, but the size and quality of those pixels. I have some images I took in Europe, in 2005, with a Nikon E4500 P&S, 4MP camera that you'd swear were taken with 8, 16, or 20+ MP camera. A wise person at the dealer I purchased it from, in 2003, said, "more than pixels, good glass is far more important. I've never looked back, even though I now own some relatively higher pixel count cameras. The "Tough" is a well thought out, and designed, camera which does just what it's advertised to do. Thinking about one myself to compliment my Olympus collection, and provide an alternate "every-day-carry" cam ?
Jun 17, 2021 20:10:52 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
philmurfin wrote:
Hello, br I'm looking to buy a tough camera, somet... (show quote)
I've seen a couple recent articles or videos that have all put the Olympus at the top of the list.
Jun 17, 2021 22:58:18 #
philmurfin wrote:
Hello, br I'm looking to buy a tough camera, somet... (show quote)
You want to buy a tough camera? Get a used pro model like the D3, their built like tanks and almost as heavy as one.
Jun 17, 2021 23:57:48 #
sabfish wrote:
The TG-6 has a 1/2.3" sensor, but it certainly is not "way too small" to have a one inch sensor. My Sony RX-100 has a one inch sensor and is smaller than the TG-6.
What part of “allowing for its armor” was unclear to you ? It’s utter nonsense to use your RX100 as a point of reference.
A Brinks armored car has only two seats and a Mazda Miata has the same seating at less than half the size. Acoarst the Miata has more zoom, and with the top down it’s also ultra wide angle ;-)
The TG6’s “armor” is its shock resistant built-in underwater housing. The TG6 actually is way too small to have a one inch sensor.
Below is a full system m4/3 smaller than your one inch Sony, but I really wouldn’t recommend it as a submersible !
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