Olympus TG7 underwater test

[@CritterHunter]

You can purchase the Olympus OM System Tough TG-7 here: amzn.to/45y6IE1

[@BrainStorming42]

Hands up for the series of shooting on TG-7! Thanks a lot for the valuable info and your point of view!

[@jeremiahmontana]

The TG cameras are outstanding as underwater cameras. The smaller size really helps get close. I've used larger setups and for small stuff the equipment itself gets in the way but the TG cameras let you often sit your equipment right in front of the subject. Your footage including the comp and handling of the equipment is truly great and thanks for showing us! 🙏🏻

[@BurhanMuntasser]

Please do a side by side TG7 vs. TG6 comparison by taking them underwater on the same tray if possible and compare use/adjustments/focus/etc. We need the definitive word from you 😀 You will be the first to do this AFAIK. I haven't seen anyone else does this comparison for underwater use anywhere.

[@Dreoni_]

Would love to see a guide for the tg7/6! And definitely do a battery comparison!

[@PeterHughes-zm2ri]

Great information. Would love to see a series of all functions, features and performance evaluation. I am primarily interested in photo, but you are peaking my interest in video. Thanks as always for you entertaining and informative videos!

[@FOCUSonASIA13]

Awesome video! Seems like a good set-up. Even though I am not currently diving but your videos are pulling me back in

[@rainfall3946]

This was a really great review! Looking to purchase one for my three months in Hawaii and this seems to be the camera that can't really be beat. As someone else said in the comments, so great to see an actual footage review! Look forward to seeing more of this series.

[@skylernelson5643]

Only video I’ve found for underwater use, thank you! Just bought mine!

[@BurhanMuntasser]

I'd definitely want to see your TG7 educational series based on your experience. Please do it!!!

[@andrewcrossley2448]

Great little critters. Just got the TG7 for my daughter to take on a 12 month world tour (mountains, snow, seas, dust, rain the lot...). It's very small and well made.

[@Manila-sb3sn]

Glad that I found your vlog. This is what I’m interested about the underwater beauty. Thank you.

[@romt5970]

Great review! Looking forward to future videos you mentioned especially on its photography features. 👍

[@CritterHunter]

Awesome, thank you!

[@riderdiver1]

Footage looks great, but so did the tg6 videos you did. Definitely keen to see a settings video, I don't have lights (yet) though so im not sure how settings with lights translates to non light users

[@CritterHunter]

It's tough because light is the biggest asset

[@riderdiver1]

​@@CritterHunter I know I need a light and tray badly. My photos would be so much better

[@LotusGuy]

Great review - I have just bought one upgrading from a Sony RX100M2. Got some good macro shots using the auto underwater settings on a recent dive trip. It would be good to see comparisons of those vs taking in aperture mode. Appreciated the expalanation of white balance - I have always added red back with software. Would also be good to see how you get the most out of wide shots - not happy with any of mine

[@letsif]

From an average viewer point of view, the content is prime. Understandably, the tech angle is important for professional purposes, but obsessive nerdy hardware upgrades is important only so far as when a major improvement is noticeable to the layperson. Not a criticism though...

[@johnmiskin4905]

Your new Sea Frog housing you have how do you rate it? I have a GH5 in a Sea Frog (Nauticam way too expensive) but its all to heavy when neutrally balanced with compensating weights for traveling. So...looking to down scale to the Tough 7 for practical reasons and seeing your videos. Love your videos, your macro shots are soo good. Love to come over from Denmark and dive your resort just bit of a hike getting there.

[@CritterHunter]

I don't really like it neutral because I put it on a tripod and want it weighed down to be steady

[@zafrirkuplik4234]

Great review, thanks! The footage was beautiful, especially the squid at the very end😊

[@Yahoo886]

Thank you Justin…I have both the Tg5 and Tg6, Im contemplating buying the Tg7. Love these cameras…I hope you do another F/u soon on the Tg7 comparison. I live in Panglao…Im in hawaii at the moment. How do I contact message you …than you!. I was at Mike’s Dauin resort this past November diving and I have dove with Atmosphere before…I would love to come dive with your new shop this January or February.. cheers! Tomas

[@johnluck5592]

Thank you very much for the testing! I try to buy also one of those things. My questions are also: what wide angle did you use in the video, and what would you suggest? Also about the additional light: what would you suggest? Is it possible to synch external flash/light with camera setup?

[@richsadventures1889]

Wow, so cool. Those shots are crisp.

[@alexpilloni]

Hi, nice review. Which dive light/strobe do you suggest to me? I have a TG-7 with my older Seafrog TG-6 housing, because I flood my TG-6 during some snorkeling.

[@CritterHunter]

Thank you! For a dive light/strobe, I suggest checking out options like the Backscatter Mini Flash or the Backscatter Optical Snoot as well as their video light. They are both excellent choices known for their quality and performance, ideal for enhancing your underwater photography with the TG-7. Happy diving!

[@aSmallToad]

How do you find the Seafrogs housing? I've heard that the ergonomics are the worst part about it?

[@CritterHunter]

I like it. Good for the price

[@nlc8208]

How do you counteract the current? Does the camera have a good video stabilizer? Is it the same for photos?

[@CritterHunter]

To counteract the current while diving, we use a combination of techniques such as proper body positioning, maintaining a streamlined profile, and utilizing natural features of the environment for support when necessary. Additionally, our cameras are equipped with excellent video stabilizers to ensure smooth footage even in challenging conditions. The stabilization features are effective for both videos and photos, ensuring clear and steady shots every time.

[@johnmiskin4905]

Happy New Year to you and fam hope the boat gets sorted.

[@marcellfieni6538]

Thanks for the video! What wide angle lens do you use? Thx

[@athmaid]

6:58 what species is that? Beautiful colours

[@a.colodey5982]

I loved the macro video!! I'm mainly snorkeling, can I put a m52 air lens on my tg7 directly ( not on a housing) or am I restricted to FCON T-02?

[@CritterHunter]

Anything with 67mm thread

[@rickylee6129]

Good Video Justin 😊. Pictures 📸 look Excellent 👍. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@billlloyd9755]

Justin you got into it much more then I would’ve. Very nice !!

[@arthurhenley6696]

Enjoyed the video greatly!! Thank you so much. My first underwater camera was an Olympus and I loved it. Then I transitioned to a Cisco Flip, the to GoPros. Having problems with my GoPros overheating while shooting underwater so I am looking for a new underwater camera. Because of your video I think I found my new one. Please do a side by side TG7 vs TG6 comparison and let me know. Thank you again.👍

[@aiborj8083]

A tutorial with the TG-6 would be nice. Definitely will look forward to it.

[@PoppyOxymoron]

What is the underwater case and little light that you have?

[@dennybe]

Getting one myself....loved my 6, so Im curious to see what the main differences are.

[@scubainstructor]

Great review✅

[@BurhanMuntasser]

BTW, why is there a tinge of "yellow/green" hue/haze in the video? Can you adjust this in post-processing?

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Baby octopus at 6:59 is great!

[@dinnersat630]

That's a cuttlefish. Similar looking head and eyes. Cuttlefish have two tentacles also and are super cute.

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Cool. You got one. I was just looking at it on BS, looks like you got the entire package they offer. What a nudi fest! I can see the sand grains in macro mode. TG7 looks like a winner to me. This video ought to get a lot of views. Thanks!

[@michaelferri2400]

Yes, Justin. Please create/post more photo/video tip videos with the TG6/7.

[@reellove6710]

amazing footage. Looking forward to seeing your instructional videos. Thank you.

[@cathyhilliard8750]

I would love to see a full underwater macro tutorial with the TG7. I’ve been shooting for years with the TG5 and just unboxed my new 7. Time to up my skills along with the camera.

[@nlc8208]

Are there differences between the TG5 and the TG7 in macro photography?

[@Thephilipcartmelexperience]

Your depth of field is contingent on illumination, I guess, so the optics are key? What about waterproof casings? How deep can you go with this?

[@CritterHunter]

60m

[@Jarome004]

what camera casing are you using? I would love to buy one with the camera

[@scubartistqnolsy]

yes series please of tg 7.. does it use the same housing as tg 6? even if dimensions are different? sorry newb here..

[@CritterHunter]

Yes same

[@stephenfrawley5594]

How do you find the Sea Frog housing at depth? I've the same one and I'm finding the buttons lose functionality when it gets deep. Most recently 28m even though it's rated deeper... Any trouble yourself?

[@CritterHunter]

They have never given me a problem. I've been to 45m with it no issue

[@stephenfrawley5594]

@@CritterHunter Thanks for the response. Good to know sure.

[@fafausto47]

Where is this series for the camera? Did you ever do it?

[@CritterHunter]

Not yet

[@fafausto47]

@@CritterHunter that’s funny that you are in the Philippines because that’s exactly why I bought the camera, an upcoming trips to the Philippines

[@CritterHunter]

@@fafausto47 well we own a dive center in Dauin if you want to come try out that camera on some awesome critters

[@ericagor327]

Hi. Those are cool videos of the nudis. Where in the Philippines is your dive shop located?

[@CritterHunter]

Dauin!

[@eduarddauracorral6109]

hello! i can't see the screen when i take subaquatic photos. Do you know what could be the problem? I've even tried with googles but it doesn't seem to be a solution. Do you know what could i do? Thanks

[@CritterHunter]

Are you using the camera house underwater?

[@eduarddauracorral6109]

@@CritterHunter No, what is that? jajajaj

[@CritterHunter]

@@eduarddauracorral6109 watch the video?

[@frankcates3322]

The output looks good, but did you have to do any editing to get what you have put here? I know I would have some learning to do, but did you do any editing of the color to get this output?

[@CritterHunter]

Slightly. But if you want your footage to look the best it can, you need to do some color grading

[@jmewilson737]

Do a whole series on all the new TG-7! Please I’m considering getting it for my upcoming dive trip. 🎉

[@CrashondaGarvey]

1:02 Hi, I love your video! I'm new and I'm not sure what it's called, but can you tell me about your camera handle setup and where I can get it?

[@CritterHunter]

Maybe backscatter.com

[@bobofthestorm]

Can you do a test with a wide angle? I know most scuba people use it for macro but I'm planning to use it for freediving and I want to know if I it's worth as an alternative to a gopro.

[@andreasmrdisegno2307]

Da poco mi sono comprato una olympus tg 7, e nel video ho visto che hai una scafandro per olympus tg6. Ma funziona lo stesso se ciò solo la tg 7?

[@CritterHunter]

Sì, di solito gli accessori per modelli simili sono compatibili. Potresti verificare la compatibilità specifica con il produttore per essere sicuro.

[@andreasmrdisegno2307]

Grazie

[@brenogibson3538]

hi! I am looking for a setup similar to yours, to dive with mu TG7. What is this case model?

[@tinaavantis6900]

Thanks! I will buy my first underwatercamera, mainly to use on Holidays with kids, take pictures of the, under water in the sea and in the pool. Like macros too. Would you reccomend buying TG-6 or TG-7?

[@CritterHunter]

7

[@dive4josvic]

Which housing you are using bro.. I just purchase tg7 and a seafrog housing..

[@CritterHunter]

Also seafrogs

[@indigo3173]

is underwater case needed with the tg7?

[@CritterHunter]

Yes

[@indigo3173]

even for snorkeling? doesn't make much sense... Im considering buying and am wondering

[@dive4josvic]

Your video encourage me to buy tg7.. thanks bro🎉

[@scubadraig4725]

Nice work. What housing are you using please

[@CritterHunter]

Seafrogs

[@claribelpalomares260]

Definitely awesome footage underwater from what I can see!

[@SharonMcQuillanGolf]

this was great. would love a tutorial

[@CritterHunter]

Thanks for watching! I have a few videos on underwater photography already on the channel, check them out.

[@brandon1047]

Great video man. Thank you.

[@CritterHunter]

Glad you liked it!

[@donpumpui]

I went diving yesterday with the tg6 and it also has a short battery. I estimate I took about less than 15 mins 4k footage before the it died

[@stilletiefen2230]

Hi, ich verfolge ihren Kanal auch schon eine ganze Weile. Bisher super Unterhaltung und tolles Filmmaterial. Unbedingt dran bleiben. Ich selbst nutze seit Jahren auch eine TG-6. Hauptsächlich für Makroaufnahmen. Also kenne ich die Akkuproblem der TG-6 auch sehr gut. Eine Lösung wäre das Weefine TG-6 Pro Gehäuse. Denn es enthält einen internen Akku der an die Kamera angeschlossen werden kann und so die Akkubetrieb auf ca. 6 Stunden erhöhen kann. Und das beste ist meiner Meinung nach, dass nun auch die Möglichkeit besteht, endlich einen Monitor verwenden zu können. Der ebenfalls über diesen internem Akku betrieben wird und für Makroaufnahmen eine absolute Bereicherung darstellt aufgrund des viel größeren Display. Ich denke das es eine gute Möglichkeit bietet die bekannten Probleme diesbezüglich aufzufangen. Eine ausführliche Serie über die TG-6 ubd TG-7 würfe ich ausdrücklich begrüßen. Machen Sie weiter so. Toller Kanal. Grüße aus Deutschland

[@CritterHunter]

What??? I can use 2 batteries, and plug in an external monitor on a tg7?? I need this housing, that's awesome

[@stilletiefen2230]

​@@CritterHunter Ja kannst du😊 Schau die von der Firma Weefine das neue Gehäuse für die TG-6 an. Nennt sich Weefine TG-6 housing Pro. Dort kannst du die TG-5/TG-6 und TG-7 reinpacken. Gibt auch ein Video auf YT dazu.

[@algarza07]

yo te sigo de mexico en facebook tambien, me gustaria aprender un poco mas de la tg7 , compre una despeus de ver tus videos

[@CritterHunter]

Hola! Qué gusto saber que me sigues desde México en Facebook! Me alegra mucho que mis videos te hayan ayudado a decidirte por la TG7. Es una gran cámara. Estaré compartiendo más contenido y tips para sacarle el máximo provecho. Si tienes alguna pregunta específica o algo en lo que pueda ayudarte, no dudes en preguntarme. Gracias por tu apoyo!

[@robfromsalford]

What wide angle lens are you using?

[@robfromsalford]

Also do you use a macro lens as well or is this solely just the cameras macro capabilities?

[@CritterHunter]

I don't really use any lens

[@paweljaroszewicz]

Great video! This trick with WB setting underwater is so goood 🙏🏻 Is it possible to compare TG series with Gopro? In your opinion which is better for a underwater video? Does the TG has stabilization for shots on land shots?

[@Goatsontheroad]

I'd love to see you review the now Apple Watch Ultra as a dive watch

[@wingeds0ldier]

More vids for TG series please! Awesome!

[@jeroenvdw]

Seems interesting, I'm going to Java+Bali in a few months and I want something to photograph underwater. I have a Sony A7RV with different lenses to use, but it would need an underwater case which is around €1000 and for each lens that doesn't fit the case I have to buy a new tube that's about €600 I think so it would be very costly. And takes so much space in my bag... Now I'm tempted to buy this, but not sure about the quality yet.

[@SGManhHa]

Hello. Can Seafrog tg6 housing fit with tg7 camera? I want to upgrade to tg7. Thanks

[@CritterHunter]

Yep

[@SGManhHa]

@@CritterHunter yep means tg7 camera possible to fit in tg6 housing right? Thanks

[@SGManhHa]

@@CritterHunter I saw in your video, Do you actually put the TG7 inside the seafrog TG 6 housing right? Thanks

[@CritterHunter]

@@SGManhHa yep. I'm not sure there is a tg7 case yet or not

[@Chris-Brown-]

I got the tg2 so this would be s great upgrade

[@nevergiveup-db6fp]

That’s awesome. That companies are sending you products to review now.😀

[@CritterHunter]

This one didn't

[@charliesult4171]

is it possible to dive when a person has anxiety attach issues

[@CritterHunter]

Yes. We will consult our scuba doctor together and see what we can do, but it's not a big roadblock and worth a try

[@techorct]

cool video 🎉 ❤

[@tinaavantis6900]

Would love the tutorial. 🙏🏼

[@billlloyd9755]

Premium content. Getting one before i visit critter Republic in February 😁

[@TauchTobi]

But i guess you can take out the battery or not? Otherwise you can just buy 2 batteries and you are good to go again

[@CritterHunter]

The point is, you don't want a shortened dive

[@sergiollag1]

i which they had increased the 4K fps from 30 to 60 at least

[@jonnieinbangkok]

Everything I have read about "improvements" with the TG7 don't really do anything for UW photographers...they benefit OW photography. Therefore, there's no big incentive to upgrade over the Six. The macro subjects are great as always and never seen that species of black and white headshield slug before.

[@CritterHunter]

Maybe not if you already have a tg6. Up to you. But if not, just go straight to the best

[@anatolisevastjanov2871]

СПАСИБО!!!!

[@diversdown2116]

Ge thanks now I will need to order a tg7

[@CritterHunter]

Haha be glad I didn't do more reviews then lol

[@grahamtowers5513]

Why have you got this camera in a housing? I want to see what it does underwater as it is!, that makes me think it isn't worth buying without a housing. This is not the review I was expecting

[@CritterHunter]

This is a scuba camera, so what are you talking about? If you aren't in to underwater videography, you'll find other reviews

[@grahamtowers5513]

@@CritterHunter I'm talking about this camera being water proof, I want to be sure I don't need a housing, I'm too old to scuba dive nowadays! My pension won't let me do it! I was hoping to see the camera working perfectly well in water, It's made for 15 metres I believe without a housing? I want to take it snorkelling with my 10 year old grandson, who hasn't done snorkelling yet, the water round the UK is freezing so I'm taking him to Greece next week, I just want to be sure this camera will do the job as it is. I'm not trying to insult you or your channel. I was just asking why you had it in a housing, I suppose if your going deep then I do understand the need for the housing

[@CritterHunter]

@@grahamtowers5513 no not 15 meters, 15 feet, but I wouldn't recommend that. I don't trust the water proof thing and the housing is cheap

[@grahamtowers5513]

@CritterHunter The TG-7 features sealing and a double lock construction that delivers waterproof performance up to a depth of 15m (50ft). Probably more than you'll ever freedive to, and in the case that you want to take it even deeper, we've got you covered (literally) with the PT-059 Underwater Case.

[@CritterHunter]

@@grahamtowers5513 I've flooded it at 5 feet, but go ahead and trust that if you want to prove me wrong

[@Goatsontheroad]

First!

[@josephdracula7487]

👍😎🇵🇭🤿! Not much of a photographer but I always enjoy your videos and content 👍!

[@CritterHunter]

I appreciate that!