Olympus TG-860 Tough Waterproof Digital Camera With 3-Inch LCD (White) - International Version Review

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this camera in many respects. I bought it for several reasons. First I planned a trip to Roatan, a small island off the coast of Honduras that has one of the best reefs in the world. I didn't want to have a separate camera for underwater photo/video and above water use. I also knew that trying to use the phone's camera would be foolish due to the salt water environment, high humidity and sand everywhere and I preferred to protect my phone which…

Taking building surveys for work. I'm often on the roof, in the attic or under the house in the basement. I need something compact, strong and reliable. This camera as a whole ticks all the boxes. The standard battery only lasts for about 150 photos, and the secondary ones I've found are slightly better. I need at least four batteries to last me all day, and then I have to charge all four overnight if I have a full day's work tomorrow. Here are a few more thoughts: 1. I like the adjustable…

PLEASE READ MY UPDATE BELOW - I CHANGED MY MIND. This is a great camera if you want to take simple photos anywhere. I was hoping I wouldn't have to rely on my phone for kayak and bike photos. I also paint with my photos on canvas and my phone is perfect for that. So I'm disappointed. I did a lot of research before buying. Pros - Incredibly durable and pretty easy to use. It's really waterproof and I think it's a good size. You can see him underwater and he works underwater. Cons - Maybe it's…