OM System TG-7 Questions

[iluvphoto]

It doesn't seem like DPR finished the review for this camera. I have some specific use cases for this camera, but I have some questions to ask owners here.

How's the AF? Is there face/eye AF? Is it fairly reliable for mostly static or slow-moving objects?

Is there auto-exposure bracketing? If so, how many exposures can I shoot, and if I can use RAW? Can I trigger the bracket with the RM-WR1 remote?

The geotagging aspect is very interesting. Is it possible to calibrate the compass to maintain accuracy? If I'm indoors and the camera can't get a GPS signal, will the TG-7 still at least record the directional data since the compass doesn't require GPS?

Are videos geotagged as well?

Is the lens dust issue from the TG-6 addressed now?

Can the TG-7 sync the time with GPS or via the mobile app?

Is there a long exposure noise removal feature?

I'm not sure if I understand DPR's preview about the aperture, but the lens is 25-100mm f/2-4.9, and yet I can only pick F2, F2.8, and F8? What's the longest focal length that will still allow me to use f/2.8?

Is there a mechanical shutter or it's only an electronic shutter?

Any suggestions on a small plate that will let me mount a TG-7 on my Arca-Swiss ballhead?

Thank you!

 

[gary0319]

Lots of questions that I have no answers for. I would suggest you search up some TG7 YouTube reviews and tutorials from Thomas Eisl, an Austrian photographer. Good stuff with more than just sales hype.

Here’s a first link

 

[iluvphoto]

Lots of questions that I have no answers for. I would suggest you search up some TG7 YouTube reviews and tutorials from Thomas Eisl, an Austrian photographer. Good stuff with more than just sales hype.

Here’s a first link

I will check out the video, but are you able to check your TG-7 on my behalf?

 

[gary0319]

It doesn't seem like DPR finished the review for this camera. I have some specific use cases for this camera, but I have some questions to ask owners here.

What specific use cases?

How's the AF? Is there face/eye AF? Is it fairly reliable for mostly static or slow-moving objects?

The autofocus is pretty good and face detect works well. Any issue I have is when trying to select the subject focus point when in awkward poisons like with the camera sitting on the ground, etc. I must rely on the beep or a peak att the green confirm box.

Is there auto-exposure bracketing? If so, how many exposures can I shoot, and if I can use RAW? Can I trigger the bracket with the RM-WR1 remote?

The geotagging aspect is very interesting. Is it possible to calibrate the compass to maintain accuracy? If I'm indoors and the camera can't get a GPS signal, will the TG-7 still at least record the directional data since the compass doesn't require GPS?

Are videos geotagged as well?

Is the lens dust issue from the TG-6 addressed now?

Can the TG-7 sync the time with GPS or via the mobile app?

Is there a long exposure noise removal feature?

Handheld Starlight feature stacks 8 high ISO images in camera for noise free low light (JPEG output only)

I'm not sure if I understand DPR's preview about the aperture, but the lens is 25-100mm f/2-4.9, and yet I can only pick F2, F2.8, and F8? What's the longest focal length that will still allow me to use f/2.8?

This is all controlled by the camera and varies by the shooting mode and focal length. But even at f/2 this small sensor will get lots of DOF unless you are in tight in micro mode.

Is there a mechanical shutter or it's only an electronic shutter?

I think it’s only electronic, but to be honest I never even gave it a thought. But did check and see no setting, one way or the other.

Any suggestions on a small plate that will let me mount a TG-7 on my Arca-Swiss ballhead?

I have a small screw on adapter, but not a plate. I normally just carry a small cheap vlogging extension pole with collapsible tripod feet. Works fine.

Thank you!

 

[iluvphoto]

It doesn't seem like DPR finished the review for this camera. I have some specific use cases for this camera, but I have some questions to ask owners here.

What specific use cases?

How's the AF? Is there face/eye AF? Is it fairly reliable for mostly static or slow-moving objects?

The autofocus is pretty good and face detect works well. Any issue I have is when trying to select the subject focus point when in awkward poisons like with the camera sitting on the ground, etc. I must rely on the beep or a peak att the green confirm box.

Is there auto-exposure bracketing? If so, how many exposures can I shoot, and if I can use RAW? Can I trigger the bracket with the RM-WR1 remote?

The geotagging aspect is very interesting. Is it possible to calibrate the compass to maintain accuracy? If I'm indoors and the camera can't get a GPS signal, will the TG-7 still at least record the directional data since the compass doesn't require GPS?

Are videos geotagged as well?

Is the lens dust issue from the TG-6 addressed now?

Can the TG-7 sync the time with GPS or via the mobile app?

Is there a long exposure noise removal feature?

Handheld Starlight feature stacks 8 high ISO images in camera for noise free low light (JPEG output only)

I'm not sure if I understand DPR's preview about the aperture, but the lens is 25-100mm f/2-4.9, and yet I can only pick F2, F2.8, and F8? What's the longest focal length that will still allow me to use f/2.8?

This is all controlled by the camera and varies by the shooting mode and focal length. But even at f/2 this small sensor will get lots of DOF unless you are in tight in micro mode.

Is there a mechanical shutter or it's only an electronic shutter?

I think it’s only electronic, but to be honest I never even gave it a thought. But did check and see no setting, one way or the other.

Any suggestions on a small plate that will let me mount a TG-7 on my Arca-Swiss ballhead?

I have a small screw on adapter, but not a plate. I normally just carry a small cheap vlogging extension pole with collapsible tripod feet. Works fine.

Thank you!

Is there auto-exposure bracketing?

What's the longest exposure I can take? The manual said the slowest shutter speed is 1/2s?!

Can the TG-7 sync the time with GPS or via the mobile app?

Nothing on YouTube addresses this. Sadly!

 

[gary0319]

It doesn't seem like DPR finished the review for this camera. I have some specific use cases for this camera, but I have some questions to ask owners here.

What specific use cases?

How's the AF? Is there face/eye AF? Is it fairly reliable for mostly static or slow-moving objects?

The autofocus is pretty good and face detect works well. Any issue I have is when trying to select the subject focus point when in awkward poisons like with the camera sitting on the ground, etc. I must rely on the beep or a peak att the green confirm box.

Is there auto-exposure bracketing? If so, how many exposures can I shoot, and if I can use RAW? Can I trigger the bracket with the RM-WR1 remote?

The geotagging aspect is very interesting. Is it possible to calibrate the compass to maintain accuracy? If I'm indoors and the camera can't get a GPS signal, will the TG-7 still at least record the directional data since the compass doesn't require GPS?

Are videos geotagged as well?

Is the lens dust issue from the TG-6 addressed now?

Can the TG-7 sync the time with GPS or via the mobile app?

Is there a long exposure noise removal feature?

Handheld Starlight feature stacks 8 high ISO images in camera for noise free low light (JPEG output only)

I'm not sure if I understand DPR's preview about the aperture, but the lens is 25-100mm f/2-4.9, and yet I can only pick F2, F2.8, and F8? What's the longest focal length that will still allow me to use f/2.8?

This is all controlled by the camera and varies by the shooting mode and focal length. But even at f/2 this small sensor will get lots of DOF unless you are in tight in micro mode.

Is there a mechanical shutter or it's only an electronic shutter?

I think it’s only electronic, but to be honest I never even gave it a thought. But did check and see no setting, one way or the other.

Any suggestions on a small plate that will let me mount a TG-7 on my Arca-Swiss ballhead?

I have a small screw on adapter, but not a plate. I normally just carry a small cheap vlogging extension pole with collapsible tripod feet. Works fine.

Thank you!

Is there auto-exposure bracketing?

What's the longest exposure I can take? The manual said the slowest shutter speed is 1/2s?!

Can the TG-7 sync the time with GPS or via the mobile app?

Nothing on YouTube addresses this. Sadly!

I have no experience with these.