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
“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