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My TG6 broke... what to do next?

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PHXAZCRAIG
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Re: My TG6 broke... what to do next?

Yannis1976 wrote:

Architeuthis wrote:

Yannis1976 wrote:

My TG6 side door has broken since last summer and service in my country seems to be quite slow and possibly also expensive. I am thinking of various options:

1) Get a new/used TG6 ... cost~ 400E

2) Get an underwater housing for my RX100VI. Sensor is larger but underwater focal length will be less wide since with the TG6 I was also using the wide extender allowing me to create more interesting shots (in my eyes )

3) Get an underwater bag for one of my ILC cameras. Not to fond of that solution as I am afraid of water leakage.

Camera use is mainly for snorkeling, here are some samples:

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/65430226

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/64324770

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63102057

What do you think?

I would not consider option 3)...

Option 1) in case you were satisfied with TG-6...

Option 2) in case you want better IQ and manual operation (but you need to buy a WA wetlens)...

Wolfgang

Option 1) I was happy with the total package meaning that the TG6 was the smallest, lightest UW camera allowing me to shoot wide underwater (with the wide extender). In terms of IQ it was not the best but as you can see from my photos, my needs are not super critical

Option 2) I need both a housing but also a WA lens for the wide field which will increase both size and cost. Not sure how better would the IQ be...

I agree with Architeuthison on your options.

If you really want to improve your images, you should add a strobe.

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