Olympus TG-6 | Shooting Photos with a Video Light | Best Underwater Camera Settings: Part 2

[@jmrarick]

These videos are great! Please keep the TG-6 series going.

[@trudiinnes]

Really easy to follow. Good explanation of photographic terms too. Thanks very much!

[@oddfishesfilms9803]

Thanks so much for this great guide - ultra compact setups are our favourite! Eagerly awaiting part 3.

[@backscatteruw]

Thanks, and it's coming soon!

[@angusburns6770]

@@backscatteruw Great Videos! I am also waiting for wide angle with a strobe video, about to purchase strobes!

[@annaroslani5554]

Excellent excellent video!

[@saiteja175]

Hi - The videos are really useful for beginners. I have couple of questions. 1) Will all the video lights have the spot light option or only a specific video lights have? How to identify the same. 2) In this video its suggested for 2000L, however I am looking at a light which is 6000-8000L is it better to go with higher light or just stick to 2000L?

[@backscatteruw]

Each light will have different functions and not all lights have a spot mode. Brighter is pretty much always better, and a 6000-8000 lumen light will a good option. If you have any questions on the light you are looking to pickup, give us a call at 831-645-1082 or email us at [e-mail].

[@NecronPain]

When are the next videos of the series coming out? I'm going on a trip in a month with my new TG-6 and I'm super interested on your take for wide angle and video! Awesome content! Keep up the good work!!

[@backscatteruw]

We're working on it (we promise!), but in the meantime feel free to just give us a call and chat with us directly!

[@s-.-]

@@backscatteruw any update?

[@backscatteruw]

@@s-.- It just went live!

[@emarojasdiver8947]

Hello, I have a question, after setting the camera on the boat when you go down, do you should put macro mode or just let "A" mode?

[@backscatteruw]

Hi, for shooting macro images with a video light, we recommend using microscope mode or P depending on what type of subject you are shooting. Here is a link to our PDF for the settings guide as a quick reference as well. (www.backscatter.com/images/article/content/olympus-tg-6/Olympus_TG-6_Settings_Guide_Photo_Light.pdf)

[@jmewilson737]

Thank you so much. You are the best! So, so helpful!

[@justinetan939]

thanks for tips! Great job as usual!

[@alanheinrich132]

I would like to do a video and photo package with the TG-6, with a double handle tray, the Olympus housing, lighting arms, floats, two Backscatter SOLA 3600+ lights, an M52 Air lens, and carrying case. Please let me know what this type of setup would cost. Thank you!

[@backscatteruw]

Give us a call or send us an email at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to help you out.

[@XxbjaixX]

Will you be doing a video setup for the tg-6??

[@backscatteruw]

Yes, it will be the next one in this series. We promise not to make you wait too long!

[@putraborneodiving6019]

@@backscatteruw still waiting video setup

[@backscatteruw]

@@putraborneodiving6019 It was published 3 days ago.

[@stuartgriffiths7434]

Hi, looking for some advice on settings for use with a ring light if that's possible please.

[@backscatteruw]

Feel free to give us a call or send us an email an we will gladly give you some advice!

[@AseanNomad]

I cant find this video light and mount on your website. I have the tg5 and am wanting to purchase this lighting setup

[@PaxAuTelamanus]

The mount looks like a ball cold shoe and a ball clamp to the light.

[@pugakingable]

When will you release part 3 of tg6 tutorial?

[@fatchunk3678]

Aquapork maybe once we aren’t in a world wide pandemic?

[@jerrychang9587]

Hello! Thanks for these really useful information.👍👍 May I ask why should I set the aperture at middle value rather than keep it maximum size (minimal value) to increase the shutter speed?

[@backscatteruw]

Setting the aperture to the middle value actually makes the shutter speed a little slower than when set to the minimal value. The reason we do it is for more depth of field in our image.

[@jerrychang9587]

Got it!! Thanks!!👍👍

[@robertfrench3706]

Do your recommended setting still apply if using your Air Lens?

[@backscatteruw]

Yes, in fact nothing here really changes other than the fact that you can't get quite as close with the Air Lens.

[@PaxAuTelamanus]

What is the shoe mount that you used here? Edit: nevermind, it looks like a ball clamp and ball cold shoe mount

[@ryansherlock8923]

How should I have it set up. If have both a video and strobe? Thank you

[@backscatteruw]

Sounds like you should check out Part 1 as well. That will tell you everything you need to know about macro with a strobe, so depending on what you want to use for lighting you are fully covered either way.

[@juancagc1]

That is so useful, I am beggining in this world and going to purchase this camera. Do you deliver to Spain? I guess you are from USA

[@backscatteruw]

We sure do!

[@taryngustafson5406]

Also, one more quick question- I have a Hydra 5000S+ video light. Is there any reason (besides using up battery power) to take photos with the light set to less than 5000 lumens? Would that be too bright for macro or is more light ALWAYS better? If I use the light at full strength, what ISO would you recommend? Thank you!

[@backscatteruw]

The best way to answer all these questions and get you dialed-in would be to chat with us directly. Feel free to give us a call or send us an email at [e-mail]!

[@taryngustafson5406]

Do you have any advice for shooting photos on the TG6 with 2 strobes (Inon Z240) and a constant video light (Kraken Hydra 5000S+)? I want to keep my video light on as a dive light and thought maybe it would also help fill in shadows in the images depending on how I position it.

[@PaxAuTelamanus]

You can have both on your rig for dif shots through out the dive, but it's difficult to use both a video light and strobes on the same picture.

[@lmlmd2714]

The only thing missing here is the impatient buddy hovering angrily right behind you with eyes like daggers as you wait for the damn nudi to pose just right.

[@backscatteruw]

Truth

[@fangyuke2261]

So even shoot the Macro wiht video light, we still use middle aperture value and -0.3 exposure comp? This is different with part 1 setting.

[@backscatteruw]

Yep. Part 1 is for shooting with a strobe. A video light is going to be completely different.