Olympus TG-6 Hands-On Tour 

I feel embarrassed that I’ve had TG-6 for a year not knowing some features. I’ve learned from you on Time-Lapse function - but a BIG “Thank You” for the language CLARITY and slow paced which allows me to hear every word, a real plus compared to fast talk from other presenters.

Love the delivery style and the "to the point" explanations. Well done. Just bought one.

A very calm and relaxing review. I'm new to cameras, looking for something I can take outside and wont have to cry over if I drop it, but can still give nice pics. And I think this review gave me a better understanding of the TG 6 and how it delivers!

That log feature is so cool! Really shows they understand the needs of their target audience well.

Very impressed with your introduction to this camera. I've been carrying a Lx-7 around in my bicycle bags and pockets for too long and it battered but mostly functional. This seems, from this preview, to be a worthy replacement especially when you cannot count on the weather. Thank You Dave.

Thank you for this interesting video. I ordered a TG-6 today ready for a holiday in a few weeks. My Purchasing decision was mostly driven by which cameras were available to buy. This video has reassured me I haven't bought a donkey!

I am new to the TG series. To be clear, at 2.50, the cover shown is an optional item. But it does come with an unscrewable transparent cover as seen at 0.21. One important item that should be mentioned is there is no Manual Mode, so you cannot set the shutter speed directly, except when you alter the exposure comp setting or play around with the scene settings. Aperture priority with limited to 3 steps e.g. Tele 4.9,6.3,18, Wide 2, 2.8, 8 norm 2.3, 3.2, 9. I'm treating this camera as a fun camera to shoot on rainy days. There aren't many alternative waterproof camera that give you full manual control without needing a large bulky and expensive housing. You got to realise this camera is relatively cheap so don't expect all bells and whistles. Even nowadays a camera phone has more functionality. But isn't as rugged as this. This camera seems well built and the seals at entry points seem good. I am using this camera on holidays when it is raining and my A7riii would get soaked, full of condensation which takes ages to get rid of fogged lenses and viewfinder. Wish there was an optional lenshood which could help reduce flare but also protect the lens from rain droplets when shooting in raining. Please do correct me if I have any facts wrong.

Great detailed video, thanks very much for posting as it was very helpful in contributing to my purchase decision.Very impressed with the Tg6 so far. Mainly using it for underwater macro video work, I also use it with the Olympus PT-059 housing. Amazed at the quality footage this is producing. I normally shoot at 1080 60fps which gives that nice flexibility of slowing down in post.

Great Video, a brilliant intro to the TG - 6, thanks for sharing

I love my tg-6. I take it with me everywhere, even took it down to 80ft underwater without a housing.

Great review of the TG-5!

Very well done, informative, and helpful!

My 870 had a protective lens cover, this didn't have it, so I purchased for extra that which I believe you explained and showed-first time out of all the instruction videos- Thank you.

Best review I’ve seen for this camera. Hands down. Or as the kids say lately .. Mic Drop ツ

Thank you for another excellent review!

Ive been looking for a good camera for slow mo shoots for vlogs. :) this might do it. I also appreciate you explaining the lower megapixels.

Thank you for the review.....will be getting one

You don’t use adapter ring to attach LG1, Just remove the front ring!

Was going for a GoPro hero 7 black , I've studied loads of videos but your one alone has made my decision for me .. it's the tg 6 for me ( the lenses swung it I think ) Thanks 👍

Thanks so much. Didn't know about the pro capture!

What is maximum lenght of video in 4K with full battery?

Where do I find a time lapse settings on TG-6?

I cannot find the setting to turn on the slow mo, found a how-to video for the tg-5 but not for the tg-6, I swear I've been through every setting menu and I can't find it

Does anybody know if there is an easy way to move the focus point? (P or A Mode)

👍👌VERY BEAUTIFUL 😍👍 I LOVE IT ❤️👍

But these videos were done with the tg-5 🤔 would’ve liked to see the tg-6 😐

Super helpful thanks!

Do you have a link on where to buy the accessories?

Thank you. I appreciate it.

super guide very useful! would you know a way to use the Olympus app on PC? I found only app for Android and for iOS. Is there anything for PC? if you know, thanks for sharing. thx!

May i know why my tg6 cant read the memory card

I own the TG-5 since 2017 and it's really a great camera. I am using it while running, shooting video and photos. The TG offers many options, a very easy menu and a good quality of video and photo. Impressive for a camera with such a small sensor.

Are RAW photos available in Pro Capture mode?

Of course... I just bought one today for a pretty good price....of course

Thank you for the review of the TG-5 camera. Now, I'm onto finding a review for the TG-6 model.

Like a TG-5 but with higher resolution rear monitor. TG-5 had alot more updates Than TG-4 but for fast motion video the TG-4 focusing out of the box worked best. TG-5 & TG-6 change focus from centre spot to average area. Amazing quality compared to Go pros.

Nice!

Hi . is this camera can change shutter speed on video mode , example HD 60 fps and 1/120 shutter speed. thanks :)

What’s best link to a users manual? Mine didn’t seem To come with anything but quick start. Thank you great bideo

Hello, can i use fcon lens underwater even without a case?

Have you ever used the underwater diffuser on land just for normal shots to defuse the flash?

Is this better than a phone camera?

What is the maximum memory card it can hold? MicroSD or SD?

As long as you don't get it under water. My camera will no longer charge. Any suggestions why?

Thanks

The video of this is so far away from the camera, I can't see the settings he's talking about. going to look for another video where I can actually see the camera.

I have the TG-4 and have been thinking about upgrading. Is the TG-5 or TG-6 worth paying the $450 to upgrade? If so, which would you recommend and tell me why the upgrade is worth spending the money. Nice review, I like how you presented everything. But I don't recall why the TG-6 is better than the TG-5.

Is it the same problem with AF in video mode as with tg 5 ? the same lack of aperture (dapth of field control) ?

HiBit of a long shot don't know if anyone can help?I am travelling in the next few weeks and like the look of the TG6. I have an old Canon DSLR that I don't want to carry around. Though I like taking photos I am still after many many years pretty useless on the technical side. I want an easy to use rugged camera. Will not do underwater shots.Unfortunately I do not have much time to get used to the camera before I'm off. My fault! Can you recommend some easy to locate settings for landscape/street photography. I'm ok with iSO but the rest more or less baffles me and I've never used an Olympus before. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

One issue not mentioned is there’s no protection for the front glass, the cameras promoted as tough & shown on beaches & in rivers. These environments have sand & as there’s no way of putting a protective filter then the glass can be scratched. Getting it repaired costs around £150. Saying you don’t have to worry about anything is misleading, on every camera I own there’s a filter to avoid this issue but non of the so called Olympus Tough cameras have a way of protecting the glass from accidents. How easy would it to have had a clip on front glass to protect the expensive to replace piece at the front of the camera

So the video does not clearly differentiate the DIFFERENCES between the TG-5 vs. TG-6. Why Not?

Where can I purchase the wide angle converter for the TG- 6?

what a review...... you put a new lens on and you stop your review!! I am interested to see what we can do with that lens!

I just bought this and it makes this awful clicking sound while recording. Does anyone know anything about this and can it be fixed?

Hi, can you please tell me where I get the manual of TG-6 to utilize and learn more of its camera capabilities??-The one that came with the camera is not thorough. Thank you!!!

Hey, hey at 2:50 that cover... may I ask how to look for it? I love it! Thank you.

Why did they get rid of the articulating screen? The old ones had it and that's the only reason I'm not buying this.

Iam thinking about getting this camera. Its now 2023 and no tg7 was never announced so idk if this a abandoned product by olympus iam kind of hesitant .

Is there a threaded female port on the bottom of the camera to screw in a small tripod ?

Just a suggestion on you video technique. Most of the time, the TG-6 is a small object in the middle of the screen - too small to see what’s on the LCD. Most of the image is your hands, sleeves, and blank space (which are not of interest). Zoom in so the camera itself is large in the frame so we can see the camera as you manipulate it.

just how many times is "of course" said???

is this a good light weight to carry around when one is walking a lot

I own a TG 3. Would you say it's worth the upgrade? Also what lense would you recommend that's similar to an action camera?

Can you say what objectives are available for the tg6? Good vid! Greetings from Germany

Nice review! Would this camera work well for doing RU-vid blogging?

Nice review. Would you advise this camera as a every day camera ? And how is the low light performance? Thanks

Thank you for the review. When holding info button down it turns on the light. Is it possible to shoot video while using the light on the TG6???

I’m getting me one ☝🏼.

Can you record 4K at the max zoom in? Microscope mode?

Do all those lens come in the box with the TG-6?

I've used the Toughs to shoot surfers which has gotten me some great images, but water spots have always been a problem. Does anyone use RainX or would that damage the apparently fragile front lens plastic?

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Please work on your emmm...

Never heard so many UMMMMM'S on a review... EVER..

Kind'a strange review of a camera where all the footage is of one prior. Not a fan of that, sorry.

That's tg-5

Umm, err, ah.... thanks , 😊, nice review 👍

What colour do you all prefer, red or black ?

Don't buy this camera unless you don't mind having a pink anomaly in the center of many images.

Great video, very informative, look forward to watching more, however, please stop say”um”. Thank you for posting.

DO NOT BUY. I had the predecessor. The little door to the usb-connector broke off due to a stupid accident. It appears that Olympus doesn't repair camera's as soon as the 2 year warranty period has passed. You cannot get it repaired anywhere else, because it is a specific part only available via Olympus. So if something happens and you'd need a repair, you can just throw your camera away after the 2 year warranty period has passed. I tried to contact Olympus on this, but they don't even react on my request for a solution. The customer service of this company is so terribly lousy. .. It's a good camera, but as soon as some accident happens and you need a repair you're busted. My advise would be: NEVER buy Olympus.

ammm

Maybe you can say "Of Course" 20 more times!

英語解りませ～ン。

Um....

Не берите , это ужасное качество. Деньги жалко за такое качество

Both TG-5 and 6 images is shit I don't understand why I bought them... Even a Galaxy S5 camera would beat this crap.

Stop saying um plz

"Um..." "Of course". I am not usually one to complain, but work on your oral presentation skills, please!

Um, ah, ah um ah ah ah um. Limited vocabulary. Um,er, ah yup. That’s about it um, yah. You need to have a script, voice over the video and be a little more, um, professional.