OLYMPUS Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, Red

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After the success of the ‘Olympus’ OM-1, the OM SYSTEM OM-5 represented the difficult second album. The revitalised brand had shown promise under its new hands, but consistency would be the key to seeing if there was a long-term future. Fears proved unfounded – the OM System OM-5 has turned out to be a delight and triumph. As a replacement for the E-M5 series, it represents the middle of the range, and so delivers a lightweight build with high-speed shooting, and comes at a significantly lower price than the OM-1.

The biggest upgrade though was inside because the E-M1 Mark III debuted a new processor, the TruePic IX. This new processor allowed features from the E-M1X, including LiveND that mimics the effect of neutral density filters up to 5 stops, and a hand-held high-resolution multi-shot mode that outputs 50MP images. Essentially the E-M1 Mark III was the camera the E-M1X should have been all along! It is still on the pricey side arguably, especially when you consider that the cheaper E-M10 Mark IV gives you better build quality and an electronic viewfinder. Still, you may prefer the slim, stylish form factor of the PEN EP-7.While the TG-6's rugged specs are very impressive, when it comes to going underwater, several of its peers can go quite a bit deeper, with the Nikon Coolpix W300 (arguably the TG-6's closest competitor) able to function down to 30 meters (100 feet). If you're a snorkeler, that's no big deal, but for scuba it's a very desirable trait. When testing waterproof cameras we pay particular attention to how easy they are to use when using them underwater, where camera controls are not a straightforward to see or use. So now, let’s get started with the best Olympus and OM-System cameras you can buy, for all users and budgets… Best OM-System and Olympus cameras in 2023

Arguably more likely than the PEN F II is the release of another E or E-PL (PEN-Lite) camera. The resurrection of E-P line in 2021 (in the form of the Olympus PEN E-P7) somewhat threw the future of the E-PL into question –though the E-P7 wasn't released in the US, where small EVF-free cameras have traditionally been a harder sell for the company. Olympus offers a huge number of accessories, including an underwater housing that lets the camera go 15 meters (50 feet) deeper, wide-angle and fisheye conversion lenses, the ability to wirelessly fire Olympus's flashes (which need to be in housings too, of course) and much more.While the top-plate operational buttons are on the large side, they’re not especially outsized, so you won’t feel out of place operating this camera on dry land as well as in the wet. The combined SD card and battery compartment at the TG-6’s base, and the side compartment that houses HDMI and USB ports, are protected by doors with a double-catch mechanism to prevent them from being opened accidentally underwater, or at another inopportune moment. It’s unlikely you’ll be able to encapsulate your adventures in a single shot. That’s where cameras like the TG-5 help you to create an entire story. Use the different modes available to capture wide-angle shots, underwater memories, macro images, and 4K video. Combine it all together for a complete picture of your travels and adventures. Use underwater modes For those in the first group, the TG-6's auto mode can handle just about every situation, and its numerous scene modes are well organized. Going underwater? Just choose the 'fish' spot on the mode dial, where you'll find five choices that match the situation you're in. It is a shame that Olympus did not create a simplified version of its menu system for more novice users, who are likely to be overwhelmed by the options and organization.