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Review on ๐Ÿ“ท Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Camera: Unleashing Unmatched Durability and Superior Quality by Aneta Jagieliska แ Œ

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Quality is top notch, happy with everything.

The main purpose of the purchase was the possibility of amateur underwater photography and the camera fully met all expectations, and in some places even surpassed them. In this connection, despite the shortcomings, I give it a clean 5. The choice between Fuji, Nikon, Panasonic and Sony of the same price category was difficult, but it was still made in the direction of Olympus. A pocket amphibian, in addition to the "mirror", is a pleasant thing and in some places is now indispensable, especially when traveling, where it does not always make sense and the opportunity to carry a backpack with equipment. As for the price, in contrast to the cost of underwater boxes for DSLRs, it does not seem too high. For snorkeling at a depth of 1-2 meters, the thing is ideal, at 10-12m (non-professional dives) there were no problems, the camera worked just as well as on the surface, it didnโ€™t fog up or leak anywhere. And for those who are engaged in professional diving, it already makes sense to look towards a completely different technique. Do not forget that this is a "soap box" and if you are used to a "mirror", immediately give yourself the setting that the quality will be appropriate, make allowances for it. Where there is an opportunity to shoot with more serious equipment - do it, otherwise the photos will disappoint you. Where there is no such possibility - take a soap dish and not a single pleasant moment will be missed. Underwater photography brought a lot of pleasure, so if you are planning a vacation on the seas, take an amphibian and you will have an exciting pastime, and in addition, you will have something to brag about when you return. :)

Pros
  • - Water resistant up to 15 meters, it is important to remember to check the latches of both covers when diving to avoid leaks, but this action quickly becomes automatic. And do not forget to follow the instructions for use and care of equipment after diving. - GPS, it started for a long time when it was first turned on, it took about a day of waiting, but I sin on a bad zone in the house, where even cellular communication does not catch well. - The presence of three special modes for underwater shooting: normal, movement under water, underwater macro, plus something like a "selfie" under water, well compensates for the underwater blue due to the increased transmission of red shades. Moreover, in the "motion" mode, instant readiness for shooting after the shot is taken, it turns out almost continuous shooting. - Underwater video on a 29 inch TV looked decent in terms of picture quality. - Excellent macro, does not focus quickly, does not always immediately find a macro object. On a macro underwater, it often misses focus. - The design is strong, there is no backlash anywhere, the feeling of a monolith in the hand. - Charging from USB. If necessary, you can charge from a desktop or other device, in addition to the mains.
Cons
  • - Some concern is caused by the front removable ring, it does not fit as tightly as we would like, but there is a "reserve" in a different color in the kit. - Didn't like the strap at all. Not suitable for diving, because. it is very loose, you are afraid that it will slip off your hand. I use an additional one that fits snugly to the wrist. - When immersed, the screen is very poorly visible, at shallow depths and bright sun, shooting is almost at random. Only with a strong approximation, you can see the settings, switch. - The mode switch wheel, although tight, but with active shooting, you may not notice how you accidentally switched it to another mode. The same applies to the settings of modes of a certain category, which are switched by the arrows "up, down, right, left" (for example, in the creative category you want to switch from "motion" to "macro", but you get to the flash. With wet hands underwater, you need to get used to this switching, it's a bit annoying). By itself, the control unit is not very well located. As a rule, you shoot with a soap box with one right hand, and if you hold it tightly, you can accidentally hit one of the buttons and the device has already switched. - It is not possible to take a photo while shooting a video at the same time. It would be a very nice addition. - The quality of ordinary photos (landscapes, views) is very mediocre, but it's still a soap box.

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