Olympus TG-Tracker Review and 4K Video Test - vs GoPro Hero 4 and 5

[@jefftracey2045]

Good information about the strengths and weaknesses of this camera. Thank you!

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[@Mark-Milw42]

Honest report was greatly appreciated.

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Agreed. This guy is good.

[@salty_fingerz]

Does the LCD screen flip towards you? So I bought this camera! It's decent for the price..no audio with slow motion..the built in light shuts off after 45 seconds, then you have to manually turn it back on which is annoying..but you can't beat it for the price! I got mine for $199.99

[@vincentdettorre8298]

Thanks for the review and great comparison, I'm sold on the olympus for venture logging!

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[@FlyingPigNJ]

The IS is amazing. I wish it had a better optical sensor.

[@la5150hi-lophoto]

I use this camera underwater and with lighting it takes decent video. Plus, it's much easier to read the digital screen when underwater compared to the go pro.

[@lungfixer]

05:38 So I guess, since you're having to use the mirror, the LCD viewfinder does not twist over to view from the front of the camera? That would have sold it for me!!

[@scarborosasquatchstation1403]

Thanks for the excellent review on this Olympus TG Tracker ! I need to know how well does it film at night with both the light on/off ? Would the use of an external light source affect picture quality at night , in order to save time on battery life ? Yes , I am a new subscriber !

[@victoryfirst2878]

How long can this record video footage ???

[@honkingblitz]

Awesome review, thank you very much! 👍👍👍

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[@michaelbruchas6663]

A good review! In 2019 - prices are dropping on this USED.

[@Tamir5287]

Glad i tuned in to your excellent review on this Olympus TG Tracker. I really enjoyed it, I recently purchased one from neighbor who upgraded. However, the video capture mode is upside down and I don't know how to use the menu to change the video to right-side up. Perhaps you can help? Thanks

[@macplastering]

Can i change the fish eye lens ? is there a replacement ? I want to stop the fish eye effect

[@EcoMouseChannel]

Looks like a Taser with the handgrip on. I can see how this might get you in trouble if filming the police. HAHA!

[@apollo9782]

Battery capacity?

[@leifmorris5114]

I love my tg tracker. video light, flip screen..time lapse..its all so easy and good quality....4k..water proof..so good.

[@palawanrexx1331]

how long can tg tracker film timelapse? i am eyeing for brinno tlc 2000 but if tg tracker can shoot timelapse for hours maybe i will get tracker

[@mooabdzar3972]

I think I'm gonna buy this one.. i had a gopro before but become heart broken because the housing leaked when i was diving. So I'm planning to buy action cam without housing next to be safer.

[@stefpix]

action cam without housing is less leak proof than camera in housing. thise seals on the battery / mem card door if they fail the camera is dead

[@mysliphoto8400]

i got olympus but i decided to have two cameras. olympus and gopro. now saving for gopro.

[@mattrowe6394]

can you record and charge from a powerbank at the same time?

[@yuvallourie2255]

pleas can you explain how to use the log function

[@jaysun070476]

Crazy i first heard of this camera and the gopro hero 10 is allready out . This camera looks pretty cool though.

[@Reviewlamp]

Thanks for the comment

[@coffinshaker]

Can you turn off the fish-eye?

[@ENC_Mark]

Found that using the underwater setting with the underwater lens narrows the field of vision this reducing the fish-eye effect. I use the underwater setting exclusively regardless if filming above or below water for photos and videos without the fish-eye effect.

[@alexherrera3918]

Very Good video. Do you know if software to manage videos can only be used on a celphone or tablet? or perhaps can be also used on a desktop.? Thanks.

[@royvidal1354]

Great Review... Can you help me out, what settings should i use to get rid of fish eye. Im using it just for day to day video and once in a while underwater.. Thank you.. keep it up

[@michaelradford5660]

Just bought The Stylus TG Tracker Spent many hours recording to find that when I playback the recording is upside down even the demonstration in the shop what's gone wrong ?

[@Veekeeveekingo]

Very professionally done, concise and informative.

[@Reviewlamp]

Thank you!

[@raybreanathomas3716]

I need a camera to record my last season of high school basketball for memeries to hold on to later on in life. Will this camera video quality do the jobs inside door as well? Please answer soon as possible. Thank You for the great review ❤

[@Reviewlamp]

+Raybreana Thomas If you're just looking to have someone record your game, I wouldn't recommend the Tracker. I'd recommend going for a camcorder like the Panasonic hc-v380: amzn.to/2quDYXK

[@katherinekuhn9261]

How do you get the Wi-Fi to turn on? It says it's connected to my smartphone but on the camera is still says Wi-Fi off.

[@transdetendal]

@ReviewLamp how long does the battery last while recording ? 30 mins , just a very usefull info, one of the reasons i backed out from the cam ,i love everything else about it ! very nice review !!!

[@tandrei2001]

Can the screen be flipped 360 degrees? Can you buy remote control?

[@liliapresents3302]

Great review! Thank you, this really helped me out!

[@spokojnyMamut]

Hi. I looks all footage done in wide POV, and fish eye is visible. How does it look like with narrow POV? Is effect reduced? What resolution are available with narrow angle ? And what about stabilization - did you check it during walking?

[@vvanheukelum]

In the specifications it's mentioned it has a recording limit of 29 minutes. Does that mean the recording stops after 29 minutes, or does it just make 29 minute chunks ? On the motorcycle I want to keep recording long drives without having to have to start it every 29 minutes...

[@Reviewlamp]

It should just keep recording in 29 minute clips continuously

[@activepanda7089]

Is this camera always in the "fisheye" sorta view? Is it possible to change it to normal view so it doesn't have the kind of fisheye effect?

[@sonny12681]

If it's called a tracker can I use it for full body tracking when I use my VR headset in VRchat?

[@seacare7275]

CAN i know how come your video does not have the fish eye effect?

[@TheParkcourt]

Great review - Now I am frustrated which device should I invest? Thanks again for your review

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+A Nguyen Glad it helped!

[@siapawe7936]

is the image stabilization optical or digital?

[@ThisIsTenou]

This lense seems to be pretty awful... Why is it so unsharp at the sides (5:46)?

[@CrazyAboutTrains1955]

What is the pixel number for this camera and the zoom?

[@pgo301]

Great simple and straight-forward review!!! I did purchase this camera and was wondering can a step-up ring adapter be threaded on for increased specialized photography? Also what is the largest SD card size that the memory can read (32 GB)?

[@jafriabdullah3258]

My Olympus stylus tracker when turn on it dislpay writeprocted.I put sd card still the same. what can i do pls help.

[@Ricercar275]

Many thanks for this excellent review, both clear and informative.

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Thank you!

[@ekey9]

How will the GPS data be displayed in the finished video?

[@HuntingandfishinginCyprus]

thanks for the video.very good discription.can i use it on a shotgun.i mean does it come with a head or a gun mount included on the package or may i try to make one on my own ?

[@Reviewlamp]

+Hunting and fishing in Cyprus You can certainly mount it to a shotgun. It doesn't come with a mount for that purpose. But you could do a google search to see if someone currently makes a shotgun mount with a 1/4-20 thread.

[@HuntingandfishinginCyprus]

ReviewLamp.com thanks a lot for your informations.

[@DFDuck55]

I have the TG-870, which is an awesome and affordable vlog camera, and have to agree that the Olympus Share app is the most horrible and useless camera app I've seen on any platform. I'm guessing the Tracker has the same stabilization as the TG-870, which I ended up disabling because it makes me feel drunk when I watch the stabilized videos.

[@MrPutrifyingEagor]

What a superb review, thank you very much! I cant now get these in the UK under £200 and this is my first action cam purchase, so im hoping that Olympus have now sorted out the App Issues! Again, thanks for the in depth detailed review - Ive subscribed too!

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Thanks for the comment and for subscribing

[@peterfermont8080]

Jist bought it for 179 euro

[@killianoshaughnessy1174]

Glad I didn't buy the GP5 just yet. Thanks for the review!

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+Stranac Oppilas Glad it helped. Please subscribe

[@kubaperkowski1]

Olek w tej kwestii dał radę. Mam kamerę od kilku miesięcy i zdała egzamin. Przy nagrywaniu na kasku czy z ręki stabilizator sprawdza się świetnie. Jakość filmów też OK. Duży plus za lampę, która jest bardzo przydatna w gorszych warunkach oświetleniowych. Fajnie że producent dorzucił tez ładowarkę sieciową i uchwyt do filmowania z ręki w cenie, bo inni karzą sobie za to słono płacić. Jak na tą cenę nic lepszego nie znalazłem.

[@daboyup2nogood]

Great info. Like your video; very informative. Good job.

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Thanks!

[@niceone11987]

Hi, where can I get the handle with the mirror?

[@jml1357]

Are you able to rotate the screen on it, to take selfie videos for vlogging?

[@Reviewlamp]

You can’t rotate the screen

[@nunoajc]

is posible to connect a external microphone?

[@SamiAbuauad]

Great review! Thank you for the info! Cheers!

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[@max03tube]

Does it have the Hero 5 Linear Mode FOV that removes the fish eye lens distortion that most action cam have?

[@Reviewlamp]

I don't believe it does. The fish eye distortion exists and can only be removed in post.

[@max03tube]

Thanks for the reply mate. I hope all future action cams come with a linear mode so that we can vlog properly with it

[@electrocat9]

...and if it's action cam, let's hope they come with lots of sensors, also an app to help driving the car

[@whataloadofcarp474]

Do you have any idea why my TG Tracker stops recording around the 8 seconds mark when recording in 4K? the memory card i have is .. Samsung 64GB Micro SD Card EVO PLUS CLASS-10 - U3 memory card

[@RicardoIv]

Reviewlamp , can this camera make long records like 2-3 hrs while powered in to power source ?

[@trex2957]

Question: are any of these stabilizing systems anything other than digital processing - another reviewer (who looks like paid garbage) said it had 5 axis stabilization which would mean optical not digital stabilization.

[@RatsAndFunTV]

Hello. Here is a zoom on this camera??

[@Reviewlamp]

No. It cannot zoom in

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@@Reviewlamp Thank you.

[@Lizerator]

Excellent informative review

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Thanks, Liz

[@thewildernessoutdoorboys9749]

very well done love that video...extremely professional!!!!!!! what are your thought on the akaso e700? THANKS GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS!!!!!!!!

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+the wilderness outdoor boys Thank you! I am not sure about that camera. I haven't tested it yet.

[@DavidAdiv]

Can you ad an external microphone to the camera? , thank you very good review

[@Reviewlamp]

You’re welcome. You can’t add an external mic

[@ryancooper9652]

How long does the battery last?

[@ESHouten]

its so blurry left top corner =/

[@PedrocasPT]

179 euros for this camera, brand new, is it worth it?

[@joe41704]

Very good review, thanks.

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Thanks!

[@dlos1987]

Will it track speed?

[@dixonnegron1083]

Great review. How long does the battery last before charging❓

[@Reviewlamp]

+Dixon Negron Thanks! That depends on what video resolution you use.

[@seikibrian8641]

...and whether you're using the built-in video light or not.

[@dixonnegron1083]

The video light eats the battery up quickly

[@KowshiksCanvas]

who much degree can I take picture with this??

[@sunnymas2656]

Great and very detailed review - much work - thank you. I want to buy one, so I found this video.

[@MrMusuk]

Good review! Does this camera allows to shoot videos and charge itself same time? Can it be used as PC webcam?

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+Alexey Ryazhskikh Thanks. No, it can't do either of those things.

[@MrMusuk]

Thanks you, for fast answer.

[@dawittswineoutdoors4860]

can you mount this camera on a tripod

[@Reviewlamp]

+DaWitts Wine Outdoors Yes, you can.

[@DeMoN8EyE]

excuse me, but do you have issues with the mobile app or they didn't fix it yet? .... I actually had a htc-re camera (gave it to my brother) and it's app was simple to use .... I currently have the GoPro session but I need a secondary small camera to use easily

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+Essa Yari Yes, the app still has issues, as I mentioned in the video

[@kmfishing112]

Can you please answer me 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏can i use go pro Accessoires for this cam

[@deepalprasad5655]

Yes you can :D

[@cheapizz8641]

Can this olympus take a picture?

[@ENC_Mark]

Hafiz Kai Heath Yes, the Olympus TG Tracker can take a decent photo

[@michaelmelling9333]

Great review!!

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[@jackunion3247]

great review, i like the olympus and i want one

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Thanks!

[@datgidigirls6208]

GoPros are smaller, I prefer it a lil bit bigger.

[@robertopalmisano3022]

i own a Gopro 4 Black. Now i can have this cam for $140 New. I am thinking about to sell my Gopro and get the TG-Tracker just for the fakt that it records Depth. (I am a scuba diver) What is your opinion. Is it worth to switch?

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+Roberto Palmisano Yes, if that is your specific requirement, it might make sense to switch

[@ReverendGuyWallis]

very good review! just subscribed to your channel. i wasnt sure if i wanted this or the Sony FDR x-3000 and i think after watching this im going to go with the Sony, even tho this one looks nice for the price. thanks so much for helping me make my choice! :)

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Thanks! Glad it helped

[@madfromtheuk4033]

Very useful review, well done, very honest, i will probably buy one now I've viewed this video, it`s very cheap now and would make a great travel companion. Thank you

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Yes I will subscribe, you deserve it, please check out my channel and please could you consider subscribing to my channel too, thank you, Steve

[@chrisogrady28]

You didn't say if it's real stabilisation? As in optical or digital. As the latter is pointless you may as well just do it in post

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+Christopher O'Grady It is digital stabilization. But you do have to realize this a consumer camera and most people don't use Final Cut Pro or Premiere Pro, to make the stabilization correction in post. So the in-built stabilization will matter to a lot of people.

[@electrocat9]

GoPro has optical?

[@TheBronzorN]

Militaru Dan no, but the Sony fdr x3000 have optical

[@indianajoe8396]

Thank you for your video!

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[@SCHWAA4402]

super helpful video. Thanks.

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[@ellenhorovitz8474]

thank you for a great review

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+ELLEN Horovitz Glad it helped, Ellen!

[@pkers1967]

i bought it second hand. it is a nice action cam. thanks for the video

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[@mihaideta9800]

nicely done, thank you

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Thanks!

[@g0vinda337]

great review!

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+g0vinda Thanks!

[@rd4501]

Thanks for your review I made my decision 👍

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Thank you very much

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Thank youuuu so much

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good review

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[@olegmaksym2079]

thanks

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[@polievets1]

Personally used this camera on my recent vacation to Antigua it felt not convenient at all, go pro better option for sure. The good thing may be that camera able to transfer videos via wi fi which takes awful amount of time but other than that whole interface does not make any sense All those good features are useless because to access them on the go almost impossible and inconvenient

[@alexisabreu8208]

nice review!

[@Reviewlamp]

+Alexis Abreu Thank you!

[@LORDVADER357]

I hate the fish eye effect of the camera lenses. That is deal breaker for me.

[@Reviewlamp]

Yeah, that can be annoying. But most action cameras still have it.

[@neuroplasticity]

hey that's 9W

[@Reviewlamp]

Yes

[@dimitrimoonlight]

GoPro is better dynamic range.

[@landcruiser77]

looks like a fucking revolver when is in the handle!