About this gear

The Olympus Tough TG-6 is a compact point and shoot underwater camera known for it's macro capabilities.

The Tough TG-6 is waterproof to a depth of 50 feet (15m)2, dustproof3, shockproof to 7 feet (2.4m)4, crushproof to 100 kgf5, freezeproof to 14ºF (-10°C) 6 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 lens7. 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.

The owner's take

4 / 5 Rated by BushRenegade, who owns it

“A good camera for all round use and strong macro abilities”

Pros

  • Great Macro images
  • Simple compact point and shoot

Cons

  • Buttons are too small
  • Zoom control issues
  • Screen is hard to see at some angles
  • Lacks good image stabilisation
  • Controls are hard to use in the water

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