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TG-6 review: Shoot and enjoy

Started May 29, 2020 | User reviews thread
RetCapt Contributing Member • Posts: 710
Re: TG-6 review: Shoot and enjoy
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I have an earlier iteration of your TG-6, the TG-4, and I agree with your assessment.

I too have found the image quality to be outstanding, despite the assertion of some here who categorically conclude that small sensors cannot deliver decent images.    I think those posters may be unintentionally revealing their own levels of photographic skill.

I routinely print to 11X14".   On the wall they are indistinguishable from prints from my APS-C system.    I have even done one to 13X19" (the limit of my printer), a night shot no less, and it turned out outstanding.

Since it appears you are new to the TG cameras, I am going to pass on several tips that may be useful to you.    We live in a mountainous area, are very much outdoor oriented, so the camera sees use under potentially adverse environmental conditions.

I have a silicone sleeve on my TG-4.   It gives more grip traction and protects the surface of the camera from scuffs and scratches.    I purchased the lens adapter CLA-TO1 so I could use a lens cap to protect the front glass.    Subsequently I purchased a polarizing filter and the tele lens converter TCON-TO1, and the adapter is necessary to use either of these.

I carry my TG-4 in a Pelican micro case, and the case is attached to a strap that I wear.  Using an Olympus wrist strap, I can tether the camera because the thin thread of the camera end of the strap is small enough to fit between the rubber/plastic edges of the Pelican case.    The other end of the wrist strap is loosely attached to the body strap so it can be slid up and down the strap.    This set up allows rapid access, an additional level of protection, and prevention of possible loss if the deck starts rolling when you are taking photos and you lose your grip on the camera.

For bright situations where the LCD screen is washed out a Hoodman loupe is perfect.   I carry mine in a separate pouch in the strap, and it too is tethered to the strap.

I hope you (or others) may derive some use from my experience.     Given its photographic capability and toughness in a package the size of a deck of cards, it really is an amazing piece of equipment.

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