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Review Summary
2023-07-01T22:20:48
Entire family has used the tough camera, on our vacation in Croatia. We have taken in the water, underwater, and on ground photos, as well as videos. I was at first overwhelmed by the size of the manual, but realized it was only 4-6 pages in my language. I was also intimidated by all of the knobs and settings, but, they all were very easy to navigate, with the built in "info" button. We have reviewed, and played back the photos, and videos on the built in screen, but when we get home, we will figure out how to show on the TV, and share, print some. I'm confident this will be as user friendly as the everything else about this camera. I hope I never have to, but would buy another one, if I lost this one. My daughter takes it snorkeling, puts it on microscopic water zoom mode, has some great pictures. Her and her cousin were taking selfie videos of themselves jumping into waterfalls in Slunj, Croatia.. 5 stars so far..
KARL J.
2022-01-20T08:41:19
Great little camera with lots of functionality. Good all around but Perfect for macro photography, waterproof and drop proof.
ALLAN S.
2021-08-05T08:30:23
Nice camera with slightly annoying menus.
JENNIFER T.
2021-07-15T12:44:40
Great little camera. Took it to Costa Rica recently. Took great pix, endured a fair bit of abuse and did great.
HOWARD F.
2021-07-01T08:30:28
I bought this camera for my daughter?s birthday (she turned 9). It has been great for her. We?ve already gotten some great shots and video in the pool as well as a sightseeing day trip. The camera has performed well so far (one week in) and we are pleased. It is easy for her to use but also has some advanced functions for me to play with.
JAMES M.
2021-06-22T09:47:53
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is a great, compact, point and shoot camera for almost any situation. The camera is excellent for underwater photography. It even has GPS and a compass.
WILLIAM K.
2020-12-09T07:33:29
I like it. One feature I wish it had was a viewfinder in addition to the screen. It would be easier the frame the shot as sometimes when shooting outside the sun brightness interferes with the screen.
TIM K.
2020-08-25T04:24:38
Nice little camera.
Rick E.
2020-07-16T04:27:47
excellent camera for taking pictures of grandkids at pool and at beach. Will be great on next vacation if I ever get to travel again.
RALPH H.
2020-02-03T11:03:46
Perfect camera for me, as I needed something waterproof that supports high humidity environments.
DRVIP
2020-01-28T13:20:12
The camera is not too bad. It shoots fine under the water. But if you have been shooting with DSLR you won't like it too much due to the tiny sensor on the camera. Overall I'm giving it 4 stars, it's cheap and does what it advertises.
Alex L.
2020-01-27T02:02:15
Very happy with this purchase. A boneless design.
DAVID B.
2019-12-26T08:38:04
Very nice camera, Pictures and features are good.
ANTHONY M.
2019-12-25T07:30:00
Good oics,tough body, waterproof.great price too
Fred H.
2019-12-20T10:00:33
Excellent camera, amazing macro! We've used these cameras to take close-up photos of corals underwater with great success... the macro focus to within 1 cm is unsurpassed. This camera withstands high use and reasonable abuse... easy to clean and maintain. For most of the depths we work in, it works great, but if I had to request a modification, it would be that it be waterproof to deeper than 50' without an external housing. All in all an exceptional product!
David G.
2019-12-15T08:31:10
I mainly use this camera for taking pictures while white water kayaking. I also like the macro feature of focus stacking while taking pictures of insects and flowers. The close-up option is great. Pictures are sharp and clear. I also like the fact you can save RAW pictures. I use Lightroom and Lumina 4 to adjust and tweak pictures. Usually the camera saves an excellent JPG version so generally I don't have to do much "tweaking".
CHARLES M.
2019-09-18T09:05:25
I bought this camera to replace an Olympus TG-4 I recently left on the shore of a lake. I wouldn't have bought this if I hadn't lost my TG-4. I would now strongly advise against "upgrading" from a TG-4 or TG-5 (I personally don't think it offers enough of an improvement to justify dropping an additional $400, but that's just me). The one very noticeable improvement over the TG-4 is the switch to a micro USB cable for charging. The image quality is good enough that it could be used as an everyday point and shoot camera (this also holds true with the TG-4, and I would assume the TG-5). I've used underwater cameras in the past that had awful image quality, but this is not one of them! I've only used the TG-6 once, but while the image quality/color fidelity is really good, it didn't stand out as being obviously better than the TG-4. Bottom Line: If you're in the market for a good underwater camera, buy the TG-6!
KEVIN S.
2019-08-29T08:05:50
Works great. Impressed with macro/microscope feature with focus stacking. Fantastic super macro. Camera body is super solid.
MELISSA L.
2019-08-22T07:09:45
Upgraded from TG-4 to get 4k video and better underwater functionality. Very happy so far.
SCOTT L.
2019-08-11T10:47:41
Love this camera for scuba diving. O was using a large 35 mm in a housind. Now just this compact camera in a olymped housind and getting outstand pictures..
Mike
2019-08-07T08:07:54
The camera is simple to learn and works well, at least at shallow depths. Have not yet tested it in water deeper than 10 ft.
GREG P.
2019-07-25T09:22:00
The TG-6 is an excellent camera that lives up to the "tough" in its name. I took some awesome pictures out in the surf and it's nearly the perfect beach camera. The video is crystal clear, like you can reach out and touch it. This was going to be my severe weather camera. A couple minor dings. For a tough country camera the strap could be better. And the default pictures settings are dreadful. I think that's why so many people rate it poorly. A little tweaking and you'll get excellent pictures. Another thing...the TG-6 does not float. No one really expects it to, but I found out the hard way when, in a moment of distraction, mine slid out of my lap and over the side of the boat. Barely a week old and it's at the bottom of the Intracoastal somewhere in Bear Point Cove off Hutchinson Island. I wanted to cry but I'm a grownup and people point and laugh. So my brand new TG-6 is down there, a toy for manatees and dolphins to bat around. But I will get another and, this time, I'm going to cable that bad boy to the boat. If I'm willing to buy one twice, that should be a testimony to the quality.
CHRIS P.
1/2.3" BSI CMOS SENSOR
12 million
AUTO ISO: 100 f 1600 with customizable upper limit from 100 to 12800
100 - 12800 (adjustable)
Olympus TruePic VIII
IJIS/IEC protection class 8 (IPX8) - Waterproof to depths of 50' (15m)
JIS/IEC protection class 6 (IP6X)
Freezeproof to 14 Degree F/-10 Degree C
Crushproof to 220 lbf/100 kgf
Shockproof from 7 ft/2.1 m
Anti-fog dual pane
4.5mm - 18mm (25mm - 100mm)
''2.0 (wide) - ''4.9 (tele)
Throughout entire zoom range : 0.1m - infinity (Super Macro: less than f=5.4mm, from 0.1m to 0.3m/above 5.4mm, from 0.01m to 0.3m, microscope : 0.01m - 0.3m)
1/2 - 1/2000 sec. (Night Scene, A mode: up to 4 sec.)
4x
2.5 EV (Focal length set to 18mm. 35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 100mm) Based on CIPA measurement conditions
Throughout entire zoom range : 0.1m - infinity (Super Macro: less than f=5.4mm, from 0.1m to 0.3m/above 5.4mm, from 0.01m to 0.3m, microscope : 0.01m - 0.3m)
CMOS Contrast Detection System
25
Single AF (S-AF)/AF Tracking/Manual Focus (MF)
Yes
Yes
Focus knob rotation activates Live View image magnification and/or focus peaking when in S-AF+MF or MF mode
Yes; Color selection: white, black, red, yellow
Yes
Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill-in, Manual (1/1 (FULL)-1/64), Flash Off
TTL Auto, Manual
Up to +/-2 EV in 1/3 EV steps selectable
FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-300R, FL-600R, FL-900R, FL-700WR
Triggered and controlled by Olympus Wireless RC Flash system
Built-in flash
1 channel
1 group
Color LCD
3.0" (Aspect Ratio 3:2)
1,040k-dots
No
+/-7 levels
Approx. 100% field of view, exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview, gradation preview, face detection preview (up to 8 faces), grid line. Display modes: Standard, Histogram, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off.
SD, SDHC x1, SDXC x1 ( UHS-I compatible)
DCF2.0, Exif2.3
RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG
RAW: 4000 x 3000
JPEG: 4000 x 3000 - 640 x 480
x2 (P, A, Movie mode), x2/x4 (Microscope mode)
Available
Intelligent Auto (iAUTO), Program Auto (P), Aperture Priority (A), Movie (Standard, 4K, High-speed), Custom1, Custom2, Underwater (Underwater snap, Underwater wide, Underwater macro, Underwater microscope, Underwater HDR), Microscope (Microscope, Focus stacking, Focus bracket, Microscope control), Scene Mode (SCN)
Sequential shooting H: approx. 20 fps with selectable 10/20 fps
Sequential shooting L: approx. 5 fps
Pro Capture: approx. 10 fps Electronic Shutter
Sequential shooting H: RAW: Max. 14 frames, JPEG (LN): Until card is full
Sequential shooting L: RAW: Max. 40 frames, JPEG (LN): Until card is full
Maximum Recordable Frames Prior to Full Shutter Press (Pro Capture Mode): Max. 5 Frames
Auto WB, 6 Preset WBs, 3 Underwater WBs, 4 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)
+/-7 steps along A-B/G-M axis (Except for Custom WB)
i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Art Filters
Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key except when using i-Enhance, Underwater, Art Filters, Color Creator:
Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Portrait +Landscape, Hand-held Starlight, Nightscape, Portrait + Nightscape, Children, Sport, Candlelight, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Panorama, Live Composite, Backlight HDR 6 images are automatically captured and combined into a single image composite
Pop Art (I, II/a.b.c.d.e.f.)
Soft Focus ( -/c.e.)
Pale & Light Color (I, II/a.b.c.d.f.)
Light Tone ( -/d.f.)
Grainy Film (I, II/b.c.d.g.h)
Pin Hole (I, II, III/d.)
Diorama ( I,II/d.)
Cross Process (I, II/b.c.d.f.)
Gentle Sepia ( -/a.b.c.d.f.)
Dramatic Tone (I/b.c.d.e.f.) (II/b.c.d.e.f.g.h)
Key Line (I, II/a.b.c.d.e.)
Watercolor (I, II/a.b.c.d.)
Vintage (I, II, III/a.b.c.d.e.f.i)
Partial Color (I, II, III/a.b.c.d.e.f)
Bleach Bypass (I, II/a, b, c, d, e, f, i)
Instant Film (-/a, b, c, d, e, f, i)
a. Soft Focus Effect
b. Pin-Hole Effect
c. White Edge Effect
d. Frame Effect
e. Star Light Effect
f. Blur Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)
g. B&W Effect (None, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
h. Pict. Tone (None, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
i. Shade Effect (Top & bottom, Left & Right)
18 Selectable Colors
Update interval time/composite method
.5sec - 4.0 sec/Lighten Mode (Bright area prioritization)
Interval Time 1 sec. - 24 hours, max 299 frames. Available when automatically creating. Time-lapse video.
+/-2 adjustable by 1/3 EV steps
Number of images 10/20/30
Wide/Standard/Narrow
Available Angle of view becomes slightly smaller:
MOV (MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
MOV:
3840x2160 (4k)/30p, 25p (Bit rate: Approx. 102 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD)/30p, 25p/IPB (SF,F,N)
1920x1080 (FHD)/60p, 50p/IPB (SF,F,N)
1280x720 (HD)/30p,25p/IPB (SF,F,N)
60p: 59.94fps, 50p: 50.00fps, 30p: 29.97fps, 25p: 25.00fps
FHD IPB (SuperFine/52Mbps, Fine/30Mbps, Normal/18Mbps)
HD IPB (SuperFine/52Mbps, Fine/30Mbps, Normal/18Mbps)
MOV: Approx. 29 min
Yes (Frame rates may drop when certain Art Filters are used)
MOV:
3840 x2160 (4K)/5fps
1920 x1080 (FHD)/5fps, 10fps, 15fps
1280 x720 (HD)/5fps, 10fps, 15fps, 30fps
1920x1080 (FHD)/120fps, recording time 20 sec.
1280x720 (HD)/240fps 20 sec., recording time 20 sec.
640x360 (SD)/480fps 20 sec., recording time 20 sec.
Digital stabilization (angle of view becomes slightly smaller)
Wave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Built-in stereo microphone
Built-in mono speaker
Monitor Mode (outputs video and info display to a connected monitor) Info display is not shown on the camera while recording:
Built-in (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n)
GPS (GLONASS, QZSS), compass, manometer, temperature sensor, accelerometer
USB 2.0 (Micro-B)
Micro HDMI (Type D)
Print reservation (DPOF)
LI-92B Li-ion battery
F-5AC
Available (1/3/5 min. off)
Approx. 340 Images (using Toshiba SDHC UHS-I Card Exceria with IS ON, based on CIPA test standards)
Approx. 50 minutes (under standard JEITA testing)
Approx. 110 minutes (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec., custom (wait time: 1-30sec., number of shots: 1-10, shot interval: 0.5/1/2/3sec.)
34 selectable languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
4.43 x 2.6 x 1.23" (113 x 66 x 32.4mm)
(based on CIPA standards, excludes protrusions)
8.92 oz (253g)
050332192430
This is an excellent camera
By CHRIS P.
The TG-6 is an excellent camera that lives up to the "tough" in its name. I took some awesome pictures out in the surf and it's nearly the perfect beach camera. The video is crystal clear, like you can reach out and touch it. This was going to be my severe weather camera. A couple minor dings. For a tough country camera the strap could be better. And the default pictures settings are dreadful. I think that's why so many people rate it poorly. A little tweaking and you'll get excellent pictu...
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Perfect for me
By DRVIP
Perfect camera for me, as I needed something waterproof that supports high humidity environments.
Olympus expands rugged and underwater shooting capabilities with the new Olympus Tough TG-6, a compact digital camera with reliable Tough performance for shooting anytime and anywhere. It features a blazing fast, wide-angle ''2.0 lens, back-lit high-speed CMOS sensor, and powerful TruePic VIII image processor, providing the ability to capture stills and video with brilliant color and stunning detail. The Tough TG-6 is waterproof to a depth of 50 feet (15m), dustproof, shockproof to 7 feet (2.4m), crushproof to 100 kgf, freezeproof to 14 Degree F (-10 Degree C), and features a dual-pane protective glass construction for superb anti-fogging performance. Its Variable Macro System goes beyond the limits of the eye with ultra-close-up shooting up to 1cm from the front of the lens. Full-featured underwater shooting modes and a new fisheye converter lens that supports circular fisheye photography are available for the Tough TG-6, along with a full lineup of other accessories for expanded shooting possibilities, making this truly the strongest field camera available.
Tough Performance for Shooting Anytime
Sealing throughout the entire camera body and double-lock construction on the camera battery cover are designed to provide waterproof performance to a depth of 50 feet for underwater shooting and excellent dustproof capabilities for use in dirty and dusty locations. Its floating construction protects the inside of the camera, clearing drop tests up to seven feet, and the reinforced body withstands loads up to 100 kgf. The Tough TG-6 is also freezeproof down to 14 Degree F, and the nitrogen-filled, hermetically sealed dual-pane protective glass construction prevents condensation and fogging for reliable shooting even in locations with severe temperature fluctuations.
High-Quality Images
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is equipped with a high resolution, high-speed ''2.0 zoom lens and a high-speed back-lit CMOS image sensor, offering excellent high-sensitivity performance and allowing you to capture bright, richly detailed images in low-light settings, ideal for shooting fast moving subjects. Anti-reflective (AR) coating incorporated in the image sensor's sealing glass minimizes ghosting and flares. The TruePic VIII image processor, found in the award-winning Olympus OM-D E-M1X professional model, is featured on this model, reducing noise levels and improving resolution in low contrast areas. RAW data can be recorded and then edited in post-production using the Olympus Workspace image editing software.
Variable Macro System
Conquer macro photography and creatively capture intricate detail using any of the four shooting modes, opening a new world of macro shooting. This close-up shooting performance allows high-quality image capture of the microscopic world that the human eye cannot see. The closest focusing distance of 1cm is possible for close-up shots even in Program and Aperture modes for more flexible photography.
The LED Light Guide, LG-1 (sold separately) uses the LED on the front of the camera to evenly illuminate the subject while the image is being taken. The LG-1 also assists with composing the image, acting as a constant light source to illuminate the subject.
The Flash Diffuser FD-1 (sold separately) uses the in-camera flash to illuminate the subject, offering a significant increase in the amount of light. This increase in light allows for usage of lower ISO settings and faster shutter speeds, as well as an increased working distance. The FD-1 can also be utilized under water.
Microscope Mode
With Microscope Mode, users can capture high-quality, detailed images of tiny subjects that are difficult to see with the naked eye, such as the antennae and feet of insects, the veins of a leaf on a tree, snowflakes, etc. A maximum shooting magnification of 7x8 is possible when the optical zoom is set to the telephoto end and the subject is 1 cm away from the front of the lens, delivering magnified shots similar to using a microscope.
Microscope Control Mode
Switch display magnification ratios with the press of a single button similar to switching microscope objective lenses for observing and photographing subjects at 1x, 2x, and 4x. When the subject is 1 cm from the front of the lens while using this mode, the image on the rear LCD monitor can zoom in up to 44.4x.
Focus Stacking Mode
Focus stacking mode captures multiple shots while automatically shifting the focus from the foreground to the background. Only the areas in focus are extracted and merged, resulting in a full pixel photo with a deep depth of focus. This is particularly effective for macro shooting when shots have a shallow depth of field and a narrow range of focus. Between 3 and 10 shots can be set on the Tough TG-6 so users can fine tune settings for different subjects and precision in their finished image.
Focus Bracketing Mode
With a single shot, this function captures up to 30 images while shifting the focus from the foreground to the background. Three levels of focal shift and the number of shots can be selected to perfectly match the subject and shooting conditions. This feature is convenient for instantly setting the focal position when shooting flower petals or the wings of insects, etc.
Dive Deep Into Underwater Photography
To expand the possibilities of underwater shooting ever further, the Tough TG-6 is equipped with five underwater shooting modes optimized for various situations, allowing the user to capture sharp, colorful underwater photos at all depths. The popular Underwater White Balance mode now offers three options, providing appropriate color adjustment for deep water shooting. The new Fisheye Converter FCON-T02 (sold separately), for circular fisheye photography, is now available, offering a versatile lineup of accessories to further expand shooting creativity.
Five Underwater Modes
Underwater Wide: Optimized for shooting in dim underwater conditions and capable of shooting in deeper water.
Underwater Snapshot: Records subjects using the natural lighting in pools and other shallow water for natural-looking photos.
Underwater Macro: Perfect for close-up shots of small subjects such as little fish.
Underwater Microscope: Captures even smaller subjects up to 1 cm from the front of the lens.
Underwater HDR: Dramatically recreates the scene without losing details in dark areas.
Three Underwater White Balance Modes
Underwater Shallow: Recommended for use in water depths up to approximately 10 feet deep to improve the red tones that tend to occur in shallow water.
Underwater Mid-Range: Optimally tunes the color for general use in water from 10-50 feet deep.
Underwater Deep: For use with the new Underwater Case PT-059 (sold separately) in water deeper than 50 feet, particularly for improving the blue tones in photos.
Fisheye Converter, FCON-T02
The new Fisheye Converter FCON-T02 (sold separately) delivers both circular fisheye photography and diagonal fisheye photography via zooming control. It can function even underwater for zoomed-in shots. The Converter Adapter CLA-T01 (sold separately) is required to attach this lens. FCON-T02 is only compatible with the Tough TG-6.
Advanced Video Functions
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is equipped with Ultra HD 4K Movie, ideal for recording beautiful scenery in amazing detail. Full HD 120fps High-Speed Movie is also included to capture high-quality split-second moments with playback in stunning slow motion.
Field Sensor System
The Olympus Tough TG-6 is equipped with a Field Sensor System, using tracking information obtained from various sensors in the camera to record data, including the GPS, manometer, temperature sensor, and compass. Data can then be synced to photos and video and viewed in the free Olympus Image Track (OI.Track) smartphone app. Simply press the INFO button, even when the camera is off, to display data.
Pro Capture Mode
Never miss a shot! Pro Capture Mode shoots sequentially at 10 frames-per-second (fps) for 0.5 seconds before the shutter button is pressed fully, making it perfect for capturing shots where timing may be difficult, such as an insect in flight or a drop of liquid splashing.
High Definition LCD monitor
The new rear LCD monitor now features a 1.04 million-pixel high-definition resolution for improved visibility. The brightness and color saturation are optimally tuned for use outdoors.
Date Imprint
It is now possible to embed the date and time of capture into still images for convenience and reference later. Users can turn this feature on and off to best fit their needs.
Lens Barrier, LB-T01
The new lens barrier LB-T01 protects the lens surface from scratches and dirt. The barrier opens and closes easily for smooth operation, even while wearing gloves.
Silicone Jacket, CSCH-127
This accessory protects the surface of the camera body from scratches. It also provides a solid grip on the camera when shooting during winter sports and water sports. LED Light Guide LG-1 and Flash Diffuser FD-1 can function with the silicone jacket attached to the camera.
Underwater Case, PT-059
Designed exclusively for the Tough TG-6, this case can function down to a depth of 148 feet. The camera control dial is operable even when the camera is stored in the case for easy exposure compensation control underwater. Two external flash units for underwater photography (UFL-3) are compatible with multiunit flash photography in a compact system.
Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, UC-92
This new, compact battery charger can fully charge the Lithium Ion Battery LI-92B using a USB port in approximately
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