Olympus TG-4 Most Asked Questions Tutorial: Stylus Tough Waterproof Digital Camera | FAQ Video

[@robroy25]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen.....easy to understand without the "jargon" that us mere mortals can get confused and disinterested with. I will be opting for the TG 5, simply because it is an upgrade of the TG 4, but I basically am sold by the ruggedness of the camera......I dropped a more expensive compact with all the bells and whistles, and now it collects dust in the bottom drawer...the price quoted to fix it was outrageous.....so next on the list is the Tough TG 5. Once again, thanks for a great review. Cheers.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thanks Rob! We are glad you enjoyed this video!

[@gbmukherji2453]

Wonderful! I don't think I have come across a more professional educator/ instructor - with a clear, deep , persuasive voice. Yes, my next purchase will be a TG4 even though TG5 is out. Thanks

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Gb, glad to hear that! Hope that you will like the TG4.

[@martinheaps2698]

A comprehensive and detailed demonstration of the capabilities of the Olympus Tough TG-4. I am going out to buy one!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Martin! We're glad you found this video helpful. You can get yours at our website :) Black: goo.gl/dtrngB Red: goo.gl/sh48aj

[@DrDennis]

Best video yet. Been looking at T6 for a week. Going to pull the trigger now.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you, Drdennis77! Enjoy your new camera! Take care.

[@apester2]

Wow, what a really great video. I'll be saving this and coming back for more detail. Much appreciated!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Glad you liked it!

[@asjadsiddiqui7409]

Very helpful video, my dad gave me this camera because he stopped using it, and I'm getting into photography, and this video was a great tutorial on how to access the parts of the camera, some of the cameras abilities and features, so happy I found this video, subbed and liked to appreciated much.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BradenHunt.]

Great Video! Subscribed, very informative, and you can see all the hard work that went into the creation if this video. Must watch for anyone with a TG-4. :)

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@funafter5081]

Wished I had found this video when I first got my camera but I did learn one thing that was very useful...I didn't know that the charge adapter was good for 100-240V and 50-60 Hz...great for trips to different countries with different wall socket voltages and frequencies! Thanks for your time in making this video! Cheers, John ;)

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you John, we are glad that it was useful!

[@sniperwolf1484]

Thank you for a proper review. This was very informative.😊

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dotstanton4629]

Do you have any video for Olympus TG5 accessories...specifically extra lenses and light?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Dot, unfortunately, we do not have any.

[@xelaams8981]

very informative...thank you..easy to understand..now i can use the features of my TG4

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Great to hear that Alexis!

[@padlnjones]

wow, thanks for that... one of the best info videos I have seen on You Tube. just got one of these cameras, so very helpful!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Glad we could help!

[@anthonyciantar6015]

you can't pick a much faster appiture as this is the size of the hole the light comes through to the lens. smaller hole less depth of field, larger hole more depth, odley a larger number appiture is a smaller hole and will result in a slower shutter speed. however your video is still very informative and helped me set up slowmo on my TG 2 which is still a great camera and surprisingly similar to the TG4

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Anthony, glad to hear that the video was helpful!

[@megsea4u]

Hi, I've been watching your tutorials and I've been practicing in preparation for a trip to Zion NP. I know the star trail SCN option, but I cannot find tutorials on Milky way photography (would that the same setting as night scene or hand held starlight)? or on taking those silky waterfall pictures. I know the ISO needs to be greatly reduced and the aperture higher but I cannot find which setting on the camera allows you to adjust both of those settings to capture a picture without the white balance blinding out the photo?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Definitely work with iso less than 1600, and it's going to take some trial and error, start with the most stopped down aperture you want for depth of field and make sure you do a manual WB preset.

[@yveeriksson6676]

Very nice instruction video. Thanks. You explain nice and slow. I just bought me a TG5 so I hope you will make a video for that one also :) My first impression of the TG5 is that there are too much scrolling to do settings. Also, I seem to get in to loops instead of going in and out of different menus. Only had the camera a few days so I hope it will get better. I love macro photography so I am looking forward to experimenting on that feature. I don't know if I dare taking the camera with me under water..

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Yve Eriksson, practice makes the master. ;)

[@karenh2945]

This was the best detailed explanation I've ever watched! This really helped me, and I will watch it again when I get my new TG-4 in my hands! One question: Can you use the C1 or C2 to set for a specific scene mode? Thanks!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Karen, yes, it saves the scene mode you want along with customized settings.

[@alannariff4477]

I couldn't find a video like this one for the TG-5. Do you have one, or will you be making one?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Alanna, unfortunately, we will not be making any video for it as we do not have that camera.

[@jimlubell8428]

Great explanations. Will you be recording a video about the new TG-5?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thanks Jim, we will consider it for an upcoming video.

[@dejongei]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@fuschiadarling1405]

Can you manually slow the shutter speed to create blurring water shots to soften photos?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, in the manual mode you can set a slow shutter speed.

[@fuschiadarling1405]

Thank you for your reply. @@DigitalGojaUSA

[@fuschiadarling1405]

@@DigitalGojaUSA what do you suggest is the best F setting in the manual Aperture mode for this purpose please?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

@@fuschiadarling1405 You should try F3 to F6 to see which one works best in that range.

[@fuschiadarling1405]

Thank you @@DigitalGojaUSA

[@stryker2764]

Thank you for a very detailed rendition of the settings . I was wondering if you know of any setting that would allow for a wider view, I use my TG4 for video a lot, and I find it at times a very narrow view for close up scenes. I wear it on my chest for fishing etc. Thanks

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, unfortunately, it cannot be done with the TG-4.

[@saddamhussein9075]

Does the GPS also record the shooting direction (azimuth) along with the positional information?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, the TG-5 can do that, TG-4 not.

[@saddamhussein9075]

Thanks for the reply, I really need this information.

[@Stephtravels]

Great video - you answered a lot of the questions I had~ ! :)

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Awesome!

[@catherinebond9170]

I Have TG-4 but have lost the charger. Will the charger for the later models Tg 5 or 6 be compatible with my camera please?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, the TG-4 and TG-5 use the same battery so it should work.

[@catherinebond9170]

Thank you so much for the quick response. I am still struggling with finding a TG-4 charger, is the TG 8 compatible too. if you can tell me which Olympus chargers will work that would help.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Catherine Bond Only the TG-5 charger will work as those two cameras use the same battery.

[@OrangeKidz]

Thank you very much for useful informations. I'm about to purchase one. Since the release of TG-6, TG-4 becomes affordable. I'm going to have a snorkle trip in Myanmar. Having no experience in free dive nor underwater photography, this will be challenging and exciting!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Great to hear that, enjoy your trip!

[@adamfeliciano7000]

Does it have silent shutter mode?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Adam, unfortunately, it does not have it.

[@lindanordstrom3347]

That was fantastic. Thank you

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Our pleasure! :)

[@wenmak1]

Your video is very detailed with your attractive voice and description! I enjoyed it soooo much and I am going to get a TG cam! However, do you suggest I wait for the TG-5 or TG-4 is good enough for someone who is used to Go-Pro and P&S camera with only some manual functions occasionally? Thanks :)

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

We would recommend waiting for the TG-5. The TG-5 will have better low light performance, faster processing speed, higher resolution screen, and 4k video.

[@Ankerkristensen]

There is no view finder on tg 4, does that give any problems in the sunlite or does it have som kind of compensation system? Thanks for a very good presentation of the camera!!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Anker! As mentioned in the video (3:46) you can adjust the camera screen brightness to your need when you are shooting in a bright/dark environment.

[@fyldepetcare3654]

Question. Firstly, Thank you for a fantastic overview of this camera. I am a premium charging dog walker in the UK. I take lots of pictures during a walk. My question is this. I use Sports mode mostly which is great for capturing movement when dogs are running around but I get reflection off white or light colour dogs in sunshine and similar issues when photographing dark dogs in shadows. What settings do you suggest I should adjust for custom 1 to use with light coloured dogs in bright conditions and which settings do you suggest I should use for custom 2 when photographing dark coloured dogs in shadows or dark environments. Thank you sooooo much in advance.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, we would suggest shooting in RAW mode for those situations, also the beach and snow mode might help for photographing subject matter that reflects lots of light.

[@nitescubacom]

Thanks for your video . is very detailed . May I what's the camera you used for record the video ?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi there! This video was shot with a Canon 70D.

[@drm2566]

Please advise how to turn off flash quickly

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

You can turn it off in the options, please check the page 30 of the manual - cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/tg/man_tg4_e.pdf

[@Yelwas]

Did you do a video like this for the TG-5, this is awesome for the TG-4

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Andrew, unfortunately, we only have it for TG-4.

[@Yelwas]

All good found out the i track app crashes with android 8, now using viewer 3 on PC. Main reason I bought the TG-5 was for the GPS functions. Perhaps the app will be updated soon.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

We hope for it too, TG-5 is a great camera.

[@Yelwas]

Digital Goja I do find the GPS takes a long time to find it's location, without I have it set up wrong, I was hoping the GPS was going to be better than my phone. (Pixel XL)

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, it could be that it needs to be calibrated more, for that we would suggest contacting Olympus support directly.

[@DogWatchFilms]

Do you have to fully dry the camera before opening the doors?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi there! Yes you do.

[@janegelder9073]

Is there any way to download photos by lightening cable to Ipad? There may be situations where Wifi is not available. I tried to connect but the Ipad said too much power.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Jane, we have not heard of such thing, unfortunately.

[@pup120]

under menu, Accessory Settings, conversion lens is not illuminated... im trying to use TCON-T01 lens

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Make sure the CLA-T01 adapter is securely in place to allow the accessory menu to be activated.

[@timhaverly1631]

I like the interval shooting, watch the time lapse on the camera but how can download the time lapse, all I get is the separate interval pictures.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Tim! Make sure you have the time lapse option activated as shown in the video (33:39) so the camera can merge the pictures into a video. If all the images are separated you will need to edit them post production to make your time lapse movie.

[@timhaverly1631]

I learned today, the camera doesn't export the movie...only the stills. The movie is stored on the SD card and you have to take it off the sd card, not from the camera.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you very much for sharing that information Tim! :)

[@PlantyMary]

Thanks for the detailed video! Just a quick question: If the battery is fully charged, but you plug in for charging, do you still get the battery charging sign? Just got mine last night (brand new), strangely when i plugged it in for charging it did not give any charging indication... not even when I powered off the camera. I'm worried if there's any issue with the charger...

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Mary, when the battery is fully charged you won't get the "charging sign" on the charger. If your battery/charger is not performing as expected, contact the seller in order to get a replacement.

[@peejay0624]

I loved your video. I had a Fugi FinePix 70, but it just froze and then burnt on vacation. Need a new underwater camera now. Someone recommended the TG4, I wish that it could take stills while videoing like the Fugi did. How about the TG tracker? What do you think of that? My main reason is underwater pics and videos. I have a Nikon D5200 that I use for regular use. What is your opinion on the best underwater camera?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Unfortunately, the TG4 and TG tracker are amazing cameras for videos but their photos are not up to the level of the video quality they provide, however, if you plan to shoot more videos then the TG tracker is the best choice.

[@horsegrandma6540]

Great video/review, best I've come across, thank you. I would be after a camera that features dust proof as a priority. I take a lot of pictures out in my horse arena and every camera I've tried gets fine dust in it. Would you have any experience in this by chance? Waterproof would be a bonus, but, not needed for my needs otherwise. Thanks

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

We have heard many positive things about the Pentax K-3II which is dustproof.

[@horsegrandma6540]

thank you. I ordered the Olympus before seeing this. It hasn't arrived yet so am not sure how it'll be in the arena. I will report back when I know

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

We hope that it will work for you.

[@OstriChicken]

Specific question for ya! I take a lot of self timer selfies from a tripod at a distance, but always struggle with the camera setting the focus and exposure when I push the shutter button and not when I've actually posed for the photo! Is there any way to force the camera to focus at the end of the timer and not at the start of the timer without using the smartphone app?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Try using "AF Lock" or "Area AF: of the spot where you will be located in the photo. This way the camera will always be in focus at that spot.

[@OstriChicken]

Thanks for the suggestion! The problem is that I'm usually taking selfies in the moment with fish I catch... and holding in the water... so I'm reaching forwards and pressing the shutter button as quickly as I can. I wish I could find a comparable camera with a flip screen that set the focus/exposure at the end of the timer. Is there one you know of?

[@DrDennis]

Can the T6 be sit to do a slideshow on camera while hooked to my TV for viewing. ?? I’ve done just individual pics but have to keep hitting buttons on camera. Please advise thanks!!! 🙏

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello, DrDennis77. After reviewing the manual, I don't see any option for a slideshow. If your TV accepts a USB drive I would recommend transferring the images to that and plugging it directly to the TV. Most current TVs have the capability of toggling through each image like a slideshow. Thanks for watching!

[@jacquimcgowan9280]

Thanks for all the information. Is there any way I can reduce the amount of noise reduction applied to images that I don't take in raw. For example HDR images look very plastic and others taken in set modes.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Jacqui! Try shooting at a lower ISO and check your exposure. You can also edit reduce this post-production with Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom.

[@lurechunkertoo4631]

What's your opinion of the available telephoto 170 mm lens? I'd like to photo birds from my kayak.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi! As long as it's in the water near you, I can't see it working other than digital cropping.

[@zanisgardening123-]

Great video btw :)

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thanks!

[@The01t]

Is it good when filming at night without a flash?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi there! No, you will need some type of lighting to record at night.

[@The01t]

Thanks for answer.

[@warrendavies8732]

Fabulous video

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Thank you Warren!

[@cameronbrady860]

how do you remove GPS from camera

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

In the settings menu 3, scroll down to GPS settings and set to off, but you cant permanently rip it out of the camera.

[@mohihadjadj]

which better canon 70d or the m5

[@zanisgardening123-]

Im stuck i want to take underwater stills but i like the tg traker which in your opinion is the better camera for the money?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

I personally think the TG Tracker is a better option: digitalgoja.com/olympus-stylus-tough-tg-tracker-action-camera-green.html Take care!

[@calebhunte2340]

does it has a flash?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi there! Yes it does.

[@juliawilfling9859]

Is it possible to attach the tg-4 somehow to a surfboard?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello Julia Wilfling. Olympus doesn't manufacture that specific type of mount. You would want to look for a surfboard mount with a 1/4-20 inch mounting thread. A company called Intova manufactures one, but we can not guarantee it's functionality. Thanks for watching.

[@RichDie]

Just bought a used Tg-4 and really enjoyed your video. Question. Can you do slow motion video on the Tg-4? Thanks.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi, you need to capture the video at a high fps and then you can play it later in slow motion.

[@3goldfinger]

what is the video recording time,,

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi Michael! As Olympus mentions: "Regardless of the card capacity, the maximum file size per movie is 4 GB. When recording in 1080P and 720P format, the maximum recording time per movie is 29 minutes. When recording in HS 120fps and HS 240fps format, the maximum recording time per movie is 20 seconds." You can find this information and more on Olympus Q&A site: cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/qa/products/tg4/index.cfm

[@JohnSmith-uk8hm]

olympus display no conection?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

For any problems with the display you should contact Olympus directly.

[@toastfishguy]

Hi, do you know how to use this camera as a webcam if that's possible?

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hello, Toastfishguy. Unfortunately, it is not compatible as a webcam.

[@toastfishguy]

@@DigitalGojaUSA Ok thanks for the info! I was having difficulty looking for a definite answer, and so I will not be needing to purchase a capture card then to test it out only to find out that it doesn't work with my TG-4. Thanks Digital Goja!

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

You're welcome.

[@isegrim1978]

Thank you for the video, I wish you could set more than 299 frames for interval shooting... at 30fps you only get 10 seconds of video... such a perfect little camera but that ruins it a bit for me. Otherwise i would definitely buy one.

[@DigitalGojaUSA]

Hi! The M5 is the newest tech from Canon, but at a higher price, you have to weigh your needs.

[@timhardman4764]

Excellent video, organized, informative and you have a great voice...you should do audio books or voice overs as a pro...you got the talent. Back to the camera, you may want to check the facts in one area, Interval shooting or time lapse. At 33:18 in the video, the default for number of total photos is 99. If you arrow up on that field, the next number is 1, then 2, etc...so the range of total photos you can choose is 1 - 99 and not 299 which is what it sounded like in the video to me when I heard it and "isegrim1978" above thought the same thing.

[@isegrim1978]

Tim Hardman I looked online for that... and a firmware update increased the number of shots. But I confess I might have mixed it with infos from the TG-870

[@timhardman4764]

Yes isegrim1978, you are correct. I just checked also and there was a firmware update from 99 to 299.

[@Brian395f]

Superb ..!

[@robertalexander2478]

external mic = sales!!!

[@marineboyocean]

You talk too slow your killing me 🤣