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📷 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Camera: Unleashing Unmatched Durability and Superior Quality Review

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Description of 📷 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Camera: Unleashing Unmatched Durability and Superior Quality

camera type: compact, sensor effective megapixels: 12, maximum movie recording resolution: 1920x1080, maximum movie frame rate: 240fps, viewfinder type: no (display), Optical Zoom: 4, image stabilizer (still image): dual, screen size: 3", screen: viewfinder, fixed, protection: waterproof

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

I didnt expect the quality to be so high.

An excellent camera for active people, travelers, I do video filming and work a lot on professional equipment, I was looking for a camera for family shooting, I don’t always want to carry a backpack with iron for cinema. There are cameras like this one among all manufacturers, I chose for a long time and this camera turned up at a good price. If you need a camera for all occasions, then this is it, a soap box that you will like, it's not about the quality of shooting, it's about a true and…

Pros
  • -Can be dropped - Can be heated -You can shoot creative things with the effect like time lab goes right away with the tilt shift effect, pseudo but very effective. - Stabilization -Zoom -ISO and aperture control -A bunch of effects in my opinion useless, but they are! No need to download apps to add the fisheye effect, you can immediately remove it from the very beginning while observing the result. -Compactness, I always have a department in my bag and a camera with me, whether it's shooting a child or reporting events, she is always there and has never let me down! -Rectangular housing allows you to install the camera on any surface to stand back and take a photo or video of yourself. -To the previous plus, I’ll also take the shooting timer for 3.6 and 12 seconds to stick into the place where you need to be captured. -My child has been taking this camera since the year and shoots everything he likes, I don’t shake the camera because it is not killed! -Stereo microphone -It is possible to install a convector with either a wide or a narrow angle, I ordered a wide one, because there is not always enough viewing angle to take myself off my hands. -I upvote the developers for this important invention! - There is a thread for attaching to a tripod - All buttons are tactilely clear, I can turn on the recording without pulling the camera out of my pocket -There is a flash
Cons
  • -If you have lost the charging cord and connection to the computer, then it will be difficult to find the same one, but as an option, using a universal charger, you can charge the battery and the flash drive is also removed from the camera. -The gum that is next to the screen has peeled off. - The body, although a piece that was not killed in some way, broke off near the shutter button, I don’t worry, I sealed this hole with hot glue, it doesn’t affect the work in general.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Mediocre goods, most likely I will not use.

As a backup camera for tough conditions, it will do just fine. And if you buy a branded battery charger, then paired with an external battery, you can go offline. Do not buy Chinese universal frogs - they explode on his batteries. Pros below: Sturdy, comfortable in the hand. GPS and tracker. Non-chip batteries. Good underwater photography. Some cons: Autofocus often does not work in normal lighting, focuses on its own glass (clear). Noticeable condensation inside the lens at sea. GPS…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I am amazed at how well made the product is, just magical!

I am very pleased with the camera. Photos and videos are decent. The battery lasts all day. I bought a PST-EP01 underwater wrist strap for it, because. staff did not inspire confidence. Pros: Security. A week of operation on the Red Sea withstood perfectly. GPS. Now all photos are linked on Google maps. Fast and nimble. Build quality and design. Has some cons: Maybe the price is slightly too high, though there are not so many competitors to this camera.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I³'m satisfied with the product, it³'s well made and the price is also satisfying.

Takes good pictures for a soap dish. In general, I was satisfied. I prefer to use it manually. Most likely this camera in good hands will receive a high rating, because. his characteristics are very good. Got pros: Obviously, the advantages are the aperture ratio of this model Structural strength Design With its cons: I bought on the first day of sales, and did not look at the software. After Panasonic, it seems somewhat miserable. I don’t like the autofocus, maybe I didn’t figure it out…

Revainrating 4 out of 5

I have not regretted the purchase, everything is fine.

It allows you to take unique pictures in any weather, in the water and on the beach. The photo quality is just superb. For example, I post photos in micro and macro modes, panoramic, birthday (indoors), etc. Judge for yourself) Before that, I used TG-830 for 2 years.Compared to this, the TG-2 wins in terms of speed, flash output, micro mode and no jamming. If micro mode isn't your thing, then the TG-830 will suffice.

Pros
  • Universal, stylish, GPS, stabilizer, excellent photos in macro and micro modes. The last one is especially exciting. Great panoramic shots. Works great in Auto mode. Ability to install filters (important for underwater photography)
Cons
  • Lens cap missing. I understand that there is a protective glass. But it constantly gets dirty, you have to wipe it before shooting. It is possible that the sand will scratch. I couldn’t find a suitable cover (((so ours is in a bag. The micro mode is quite slow, but you can get used to it. The zoom is weak, only 4x. Photographing birds in the trees is not possible. Zoom is missing. At a depth below 12 meters it slows down, at 15 meters it looks like a wet spot appears on the screen from the inside. It looks scary, but disappears at a shallow depth. High price. But despite this, I bought it, and so far I have never regretted it.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great value for money, one of the best offers.

Great unit! Photo ? p=0 Cool video quality! No matter what they say, no matter how they scold, you just need to put your head up, Pts good video quality! We dived up to 10 meters, did not leak. When you swim, the device is fixed on your arm, if it is turned on, then the preset settings are lost from arbitrarycomntact of the buttons with the body. It is better to set up and turn off, and turn it on just before shooting. Another interesting feature: If a scene program is selected for…

Pros
  • Lots of shooting software The quality of the photos was a pleasant surprise. The brilliance is not inferior to my SLR.
Cons
  • Not

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best thing for the money, glad I did it.

filming in the Red Sea in March, the maximum diving depth with it is 16.5 meters, but I think it will withstand 20. Everything was filmed in the region of 8-15 meters of depth around 2 hours of the day. the photo is naturally better in the morning at 3-7 meters, when the sun's rays break through the watercomlumn) video examples: photo:

Pros
  • the video and photo are colorful, I didn’t understand much with the settings under water, I didn’t reveal all the functions and only shot video, because I took a course on PADI. taken on land in auto mode.
Cons
  • No

Revainrating 4 out of 5

A good product, I advise you to try it.

The device was taken for amateur shooting under water, snorkeling in the Red Sea . in this capacity, so far it has justified itself by 100%. We should try to take a picture with a teleconverter (although the price bites). Underwater photos turn out high-quality, even at photos with a zoom. Before that, a sports kodak was used for these purposes, the difference is huge (though the price of the devices is also . the kodak cost 2t. R, the oil cost 15 + subsequent repair 5t. R for a broken battery…

Pros
  • Shockproof when all 2 compartments are closed, waterproof, fast enough, the video shoots with high quality, if you choose the "correct" compression from 2 possible and the maximum size of megapixels, then the photos are quite good. Of the functions I need, burst shooting, several underwater modes, panorama. Possibility of mounting a tripod. It is possible to install additional accessories, but they are expensive (at least 6in 2022).
Cons
  • The lens does not close with anything, such as a shutter, there is a danger of scratching. The monitor screen is quickly scratched (and this is a fat minus for a protected device). If you want to keep the device in a normal presentation, be sure to buy a case. In my opinion, 2 doors for an apparatus that can be taken under water is also a minus. A very inconvenient mode selection wheel, located on the back of the device . tight, you will twist with one finger or rather with a nail . underwater, this is a real problem, only if you select the "scene" mode in advance, and then change the necessary items. In general, all control of the device is placed on the back side and tightly grouped, which is not very convenient for a man's hand. On the top of the power button and the shutter button, by the way, they are not very different in size, you can easily press the power button instead of the shutter button. Although shockproof, you can easily break it, just open it for charging and an unfortunate set of circumstances . repair from 5 in SC. Camera cost.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best product, from those that I have viewed, I advise everyone!

Purchased before a trip to the Red Sea. Naturally tested before the trip. Operated 12 days, 3 times a day for 3-4 hours. Total about 120-140 hours. After each swim, it was soaked for an hour in fresh water and dried. I will decipher the shortcomings: - after a few days, a round piece of iron with lists of modes fell off. It was badly glued. Now you have to turn on the camera to switch the mode - the screen is duplicated. - when set to "underwater 1", the flash is forced to turn on. Artifacts

Pros
  • Security, lens, classic layout.
Cons
  • Workmanship, incorrect settings in some modes, equipment, does not immediately focus.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality exceeds all expectations, I recommend to buy.

Liked 3 things. 1. Previously, I had a Canon D10, but it was lost. All waterproof cameras sin with one thing - there is no built-in protection for the lens glass, since there are no external moving elements in such devices - in this case, curtains. After some time, this threatens with abrasive damage to the lens glass, one hundred will lead to clouding. But here this problem is solved. A false ring is installed on the lens, which closes the mount for special stages. In particular, to protect…

Pros
  • The classic lens layout is centered. There are no problems with getting the finger of the left hand on the lens, as, for example, Nikon Coolpix AW110.
Cons
  • At the moment I have not found, except for the price. More expensive than this waterproof device is only the Nikon 1 AW1 Kit, which costs 50% more.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I do not cease to rejoice at the purchase, a very good deal!

Excellent machine for vacationers at sea. Took 3 times on vacation with Nikon D3200. Daytime shots in the air are almost the same (in automatic modes). In low light, stronger optics win somewhat. When shooting on and under water, drops do not remain on the lens and do not degrade the shots. Especially interesting are the pictures above the surface itself, almost at the water-air border crossing. Wide-angle lens, so focusing is no problem. The additional TCON-T1 teleconverter does not provide…

Pros
  • Fast on-off, decent pictures. GPS, compass, manometer. Body metal.
Cons
  • For this format, size, price and opportunities for shooting in the water - no. One of the best.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Do not hesitate to buy, the quality is amazing for the price.

Good day to all! Let's start with the packaging - it is quite decent, it is obvious that I did not buy consumer goods, which is already pleasing. Inside, everything is correctly laid out, the equipment does not raise questions. The camera itself: I want to note before that Sonya had a sliding front panel, it broke down in 2 holidays (one and a half years of very inactive use) - the latch on the battery compartment broke, the paint from the camera began to peel off :( + I didn’t suit the…

Pros
  • Dust-water-moisture-shock impermeability :) -GPS stabilization -fast (for compact) - versatility -good color reproduction (for a compact) -display - closing system
Cons
  • I didn't find any obvious flaws.

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…

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.

Revainrating 4 out of 5

The item was good, I'll recommend it to my friends.

I have been using the camera for 2 days (before that, the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FT2 got wet, as it turned out, it was not a warranty situation because water got inside), moments were noticed that did not overshadow the joy of buying a lot. 1 - very noisy zoom, 2 - weak flash (even in the room there are dark corners), 3 - screen color reproduction (you need to look exactly at the center, even a slight offset from the center adds a blue tint to the picture). 4-in macro mode, it is difficult to…

Pros
  • bright lens. super macro, when everything is ok then super. build quality. informative screen (there are nuances)
Cons
  • noisy zoom. weak flash. in macro mode, it is sometimes difficult to focus.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Everything in the product suited me, the price is generally perfect.

fast processor, acceptable quality pictures (night mode and panorama is simply amazing), a good battery and really works underwater without any boxes, and you can turn it on and off in the same place, change modes when recording a video, it writes sound! thoughtful control interface, different buttons for photo shooting and video recording - very convenient the price for a soap dish is not small, but the device is really good and I feel very sorry for seeing people dragged along the beach…

Pros
  • really versatile
Cons
  • almost not

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good value for money, I recommend it.

I have been using the device since February 25, 2022. I took it mainly for underwater and extreme shooting. Before that, I used GoPro HD HERO2, but in the absence of a screen, there is a lot of marriage. After the purchase, it turned out that the TG-2 can only shoot in NTSC 30 fps. This is terrible! The video is not compatible with the standards adopted in the 2022. In other words, the video cannot be edited together with the received conventional Panasonic and Sony cameras. Video from TG-2…

Pros
  • Good build quality. EGF 25 mm is very good underwater and for architecture. The lens is fast at wide angle. Turns on quickly and works great. High quality AMOLED screen. Really waterproof.
Cons
  • Does not shoot video in PAL mode 25 fps. It is necessary to hold very carefully so that the fingers do not fall into the frame. The unprotected lens glass gets dirty.

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A very high-quality product, I take it not for the first time.

there is a funny post processing photo. it is not necessary to use the portrait shooting mode, it is better to click on auto and then finish the face, remove wrinkles, make a smile. Skeptics will say all this can be done in Photoshop. You can, but it will definitely take more time. Different pros: the best camping gear. quite intellectually understands in auto mode, in fact, I take 80% of the photos on auto. excellent fotkaet in caves where twilight makes shooting without a flash while it turns

Revainrating 4 out of 5

All is well, liked the product, didn't buy it for nothing.

I chose a camera based on reviews and reviews, before leaving for 4 weeks in the countries of Central America. Options from Panasonic, Nikon were considered (Canon D20 was rejected even earlier). It was supposed to be used mainly for snorkeling. As a result, Olik became a photo for ground shooting, as the colors of the pictures turned out to be much better than those of the Canon sx1 is ultrazoom.

Pros
  • - undoubted advantage - smart! This is especially valuable when diving to the object, when 5-10 seconds are allotted for shooting, I manage to take several shots. - good macro and built-in Magic mode filters. - photosensitive lens, good photos at dusk. - paints are better than those of Canon ultrasonics and soap dishes (used 5 models since 2022). - very convenient mechanism for opening battery compartments and connectors (unlike Canon D10 and D20!). Without breaking nails, etc.
Cons
  • - when shooting on the ground in auto mode, the white balance lifts up a lot (a typical drawback of digital cameras, it is treated using manual settings). - in underwater macro mode - automatically sets the maximum zoom and this option cannot be turned off, only then "rewind back" by pressing the button! - very noisy zoom when shooting video - and this is one of the main drawbacks (Canon does not have such a problem). - at maximum optzum, problems with focusing are not uncommon. - the display does not give a real picture, but embellishes, gives more juicy colors! (a typical marketing snag for modern soap dishes and not only)