OM System TG-Series Accessories Expert Guide - TG-7 & Olympus TG-6, TG-5, TG-4

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@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

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@barrybryant5741 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for your help and expertise! Really enjoyed your videos!

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

@barrybryant5741 Thank you very much!

@NZCycletherapy 11 ай бұрын

I have owned a TG6 for a while now and I’m still finding features on it by just pushing and holding different buttons on in different modes that I didn’t see in the manual. Thanks for the great review, good to see a gentleman impeccably turned out too! Nice cuff links 😉

@ThomasEisl.Photography 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much - also for noticing the cufflinks 😁

@karara5532 Ай бұрын

What are your favourite non obvious features?

@earlfenwick Жыл бұрын

I'd never have considered this camera as something for me, but your review has given me hope. There haven't been any compelling new small cameras in years. This looks like it could actually be a lot of fun and will fit into my habit of throwing my everyday camera into my messenger bag with my keys and phone. I especially liked the gritty look of the flash shot. OM.

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you mean - I felt the same. But once you fully embrace what it is at its core, it is actually very hard to put it down or leave it at home. The trick is to work with it, not against it - then it is spectacular. Also, I appreciate that you have to work a bit more for some shots than with the OM-1, which is so good that you cannot really mess up. It really is an everyday companion, from parties to hiking, it is really fun. Thanks for the flash shot feedback, btw!

@TheSannaeriksson Жыл бұрын

I bought the tg-7 in september. It tok a while to get used to handle the small buttons, but I bought the wireless remote controll at the same time and it works really good now when it's cold and you have bloves on. The different modes are fun to test and the camera is always in my pocket so I don't forget to bring it whith me on my dog walks. Your tutorials have been a good help when learning to use this camera. Thank you! 🙂

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the feedback and for sharing your experiences! It is great to hear that my videos have proven useful so far. I'll try to keep interesting content coming. Yes, the buttons are quite small, and using the trigger for those scenarios is certainly a good tip. Haven't thought of that yet! Thanks 🙏

@ByeByePeachPie Жыл бұрын

I am thinking of buying this camera as an edc for my purse, even though its "rugged", i have a toddler who will want to use it which might be fun and i wont have to worry. Do you think the pictures are okay for basic candid shots of family/friends while you are out in everyday life?

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

@ByeByePeachPie absolutely - that is exactly what I'm using it for most of the time. Take a look at my other videos - there is a lot more information that might help you!

@TheSannaeriksson Жыл бұрын

@@ByeByePeachPie I have watched all of Tomas videos and that's a really good help to understand hov to use this camera. I shoot whit the OM1 normally and this camera is a perfect complement. The buttons is quite small, but then the remote controll works perfect out in the cold wether with gloves on for example and it's also easier to keep the camera steady in other situations. With Tomas help I haven't had to use the manual at all. Maby it's also easier when your used to the OM systems and olympus earlier cameras, who knows. 🙂

@sergiodonadeo2810 Жыл бұрын

Dear Thomas, I read your suggestions too late: I already damaged the front lens and the back panel too. Yes, I utilized my TG-5 in very roughly conditons, on boats or mountains, and I enjoied its strenghts. Ok, it isn't like new now, but it works still well. After your ideas, I am using TG-5 more often, as second or even third camera during my activities. Sergio from Milano

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that! But as you've said - a few scratches don't really impact the usability of the camera. And again, I'm very happy that you work more with your TG, it is such a cool camera to have and use! Thank you very much for watching, and for your channel membership!

@catrionathomson8981 Жыл бұрын

It’s never too late to protect the lens or screen.

@sergiodonadeo2810 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Catriona for your comment. As I wrote, I utilized TG-5 quite exclusively as diving equipment but, after Thomas' detailed study about TG functionality, I started to use this little camera as walk companion visiting Italian towns. Today I was in Novara at Boldini exhibit and I enjoyed to take some shots to fix in my memory those masterpieces. @@catrionathomson8981

@MarcoFerazzani 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Thomas. I’m a dentist: do you think that this camera is good for intraoral and dental photography?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

I'd say it is excellent for dental photography, especially with the FD-1 flash diffuser and/or the LG-1 light guide. If you want the best possible setup and budget is of no concern, I recommend an OM-1 with dedicated macro flash and M.Zuiko macro lenses. If you need specific details, send me an email 📨. Hope this helps, best Thomas 📸

@josegaut 2 ай бұрын

Really great review 👍🏼. I have just offered the TG-7 to my daughter, who studies photography, and there is plenty of useful advice here. Thanks a lot !

@ThomasEisl.Photography 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@klackon1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Thomas. I purchased a TG7 a few days ago, specifically for macro use alongside my OM1. I also purchased a couple of the accessories you highlighted, but following this presentation I will check out the K & F UV filter.

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the feedback! I can definitely recommend getting a UV filter with a proper coating, especially for an outdoor camera. Spoiler: Stay tuned for my upcoming macro photography expert guide video for the TG-7. Best, Thomas

@thirstyboots57 2 ай бұрын

Is there a generic lens cap you can recommend that would fit over a uv filter?

@newtuber4freedom43 26 күн бұрын

Very helpful. 16:57 was hoping hoping for how to pair 😊

@63MemoryLane-gw1cv 5 ай бұрын

Thomas, thank you for the in-depth guide. I was seriously looking to purchase the TG-7 but then came across a super deal on a TG-6. I went ahead and purchased a few accessories.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 5 ай бұрын

Super cool! The TG-6 is very similar and I'm sure you'll like it as much as I do like the TG-7. Best, Thomas

@CouchSttr 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I used this guide for an upcoming vacation; my right hand shakes, and I had been unable to find any info in the remote until I found this. Your comparison photos are handy as well; I got a polarization lens.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 5 ай бұрын

Great to read - enjoy your vacation and take some amazing photos with your fantastic TG-7! Best, Thomas 📸

@FierceSleepingDog Жыл бұрын

I hadn't thought about filters. I will look into this.

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

You definitely should! I rarely use the TG without one. Especially the black diffusion filters are cool for indoor party shots.. Definitely worth the money!

@nicoxg 11 ай бұрын

Hello Thomas. Thank you for this video. I bought the TG-7 following your review, as well as some of the accessories referred to in this video, and your expert guide (because why not), but I sincerely struggle to get any super macro shot sharp, even with the Light Guide LG-1. I wish you would either do a video, or expand your guide, on how one should use the camera, and under which settings, to get the best results, because I find it quite frustrating at the moment. Thank you for all the hard work, cheers!

@ThomasEisl.Photography 11 ай бұрын

Hello there! It can be a bit tough with the LG-1 indeed. My recommendation is to set the ISO manually and use A mode. By doing so, you can force the TG to use a faster shutter speed. My recommendation is to ensure at least a shutter speed conforming to the 35mm equivalent reciprocal rule. E.g. at the widest end 24mm means at least 1/30 as a shutter speed. In super macro situations, 1/60 or 1/125 is even better, depending on how stable you can hold the camera. I'm indeed planning on doing a Macro Expert Guide video, where I will talk about these things. Hope this helps, and thanks for purchasing the guide! Best, Thomas

@pf4773 Күн бұрын

Thanks for your review. However! I'm a real world user of these cameras and I had two TG-5 cameras fail me, once in the Philippines, and once in the Caribbean. On both occasions, they flooded while I was snorkeling. Both occasions I was careful to make sure that the camera seals were in place, and in fact, on the second occasion the camera was still closed but the water had leaked into the camera body! For the first flooding incident I had to mail the data card to a data recovery business and they recovered a number of the shots; for the second flood incident the data card was ok because I immediately removed it from the camera. Again, Never use this camera in the water to shoot fish, etc. without an external underwater housing cover. As far as being tough on land, yes, the cameras take great pics and are sturdy. Again, with two failed cameras I would never trust them to be underwater without an external cover.

@davidclode3601 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you Thomas.

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@FierceSleepingDog Жыл бұрын

I bought the LED light guide and silicone jacket with my TG-7. Great everyday carry camera with macro capabilities.

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

Could not agree more - it is exactly that! It is probably the first camera that I truly bring everywhere I go.

@Jwitherow1964 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your generous support and many comments. Yours, Thomas 📸

@user-tvcsolo 8 ай бұрын

Спасибо.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 8 ай бұрын

Most welcome!

@fatalisticbunny 3 ай бұрын

This was very helpful. Thank you.

@m.a.gonzalez6271 5 ай бұрын

@Thomas Thank you for the in-depth review. I purchased the the TG-7, the LG-1 with the sole purpose of shooting macro photography Timelapses after watching your reviews. I love the camera but the only issue Im having is I cannot use the camera while it is charging with the cable that was included in the package. What are the steps to bypass charging? The only information I can find says the OM System TG-7 camera can't be used while charging. The camera's USB-C port is for charging the battery or transferring photos. Thank you in advance for your help!

@ThomasEisl.Photography 4 ай бұрын

Hello there and thanks for the question. Here is the trick: 1) plug in the USB-C cable, select charge. 2) turn on the camera via the power button. 3) now the camera charges and is operational at the same time. Hope this helps, best Thomas

@tuubeystuff3718 3 ай бұрын

Hi. I really like your review of this camera and the wealth of great information provided. I do not get out much but when I do, I go to places worth going and take photos of really great things like wildlife and scenery. I would like to know if photos on this camera would stand up well if they were enlarged a lot. To like poster size? I'm looking to get great quality enlargement at 40+ inches" is this possible in your opinion? This seems to be a very technical subject that no reviewers will touch. I hope you will give it a shot. I have in the past used a galaxy note 9 and had only just except-able results enlarging a photo to 16"x 24"Inch and hope to do a lot better. Do you think this camera would do any better even though not so many MP 12 ? Looking forward to your reply Kind regards Tuubey

@jarektreszczynski3044 6 ай бұрын

great job Thomas , thank you :)

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@laurentyarp514 19 күн бұрын

Very intresting. Thank you

@ThomasEisl.Photography 19 күн бұрын

Very welcome

@corrbox2 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas. These are interesting accessories. I appreciate this valuable information. Hopefully; I can put is all to proper use, 😊.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Get in touch if you have any questions. Best, Thomas

@skeptics_reef5575 5 ай бұрын

Hi, if you use a filter adaptor and filter, does the camera still retain its waterproof properties? I have been thinking about getting one to take underwater pictures/videos of my reef aquarium, and to do thay it would require the use of an orange filter to combat the extremely blue lighting

@ThomasEisl.Photography 5 ай бұрын

Yes it does. Best, Thomas

@GoogleSheetsFanboy 3 ай бұрын

Thomas I discovered your videos and love the in-depth you provide on using the tg camera. In this video you have talked about filters but I can not find a link or a name of the ones you are using. Do you have any recommendations or affiliate links for these filters?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 3 ай бұрын

That is great to read - thanks for the feedback and pointing out that I've missed to list my recommended filters. I've just created a list of the one's I use here: amzn.to/4cOjDU2 I very much appreciate that you are willing to use an affiliate link, as this is great support for the channel! Best, Thomas

@GoogleSheetsFanboy 3 ай бұрын

@@ThomasEisl.Photography one last thing. Your pdf on how to use the tough tg7 you have in your description, what is covered in the pdf? I went to the link to learn a bit more about the pdf (like pages and table on content). Where can I find that out?

@Kaywaah 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos. They have been so helpful. After fitting my FD-1 accessory I can’t seem to select this - it remains greyed out. Does this mean I am not attaching correctly?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! If it is greyed out, you've selected a mode which does not support the FD-1. Which shooting mode and drive mode have you set?

@Melcirion-yd3nl 11 ай бұрын

The first equipment I bought with my TG7 was the filter adapter CLA-T01 with a protector filter recomended for rain, a screen protector for the back and the LG-1, and it was all based on your videos on the TG7. When going hiking I stay with just the CLA-T01 and the filter (and the lens cap provided with the CLA-T01). I still need to figure what would be the minimum shutter speed I can use when doing macros without the LG-1, it can be blurry especially when light is not great and camera is choosing a slow shutter speed. What are your advices for that, based on your experience ?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing and welcome to the TG-7 club! So regarding the blur - when shooting macro like you described, I always stick to the reciprocal rule when I can sufficiently support my hands. If not, I tend to double the shutter speed. The LG might not provide sufficient illumination for all situations & hands free macro. I would definitely recommend considering the FD-1 as well. The flash is much more powerful and allows for blur-free fast shutter speeds. Hope this helps! Best, Thomas

@framerk5687 6 ай бұрын

hI Thomas, great channel and fine rewiews Im olympus entusiast from Italy , just owner of a new TG7.....( not only , EM1X , EM1,EP5,LUMIXG9 ) I have a question for you. With lens adapter and UV filter attached , is there any lens hood to fit ? Obviously no black corners and problems. thamks a lot . franco.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks you very much! I recommend putting a step-up ring on the filter, once mounted to the CLA-T01. Depending on the depth of the ring, you won't get any vignetting but at least slight stray light protection. Best, Thomas 📸

@thirstyboots57 2 ай бұрын

Thomas, will the lens barrier work with a uv filter already attached?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 2 ай бұрын

No, it is either one or the other. Note that the CLA-T01 comes with a lens cap, it might be sufficient for what you are looking for.

@ms5793 Ай бұрын

Have ordered TG7. Which of diffusers most useful if could only buy 1.

@ThomasEisl.Photography Ай бұрын

For photography, the FD-1

@abatel234 9 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas! I will bought the Uv filter but not sure if better the nano k or the nano x. Could you please let me know? Keep the good work! Cheers from Portugal!

@ThomasEisl.Photography 9 ай бұрын

Hello there and thanks a lot! In terms of optical quality and coatings, the Nano X is better (but also more expensive) - I bought the X for my tough, but I've also used K type filters in the past, which are also not bad - especially for the money. My tip: if you expect to scratch the filter often, you might want to get the K. In all other cases, the X is the better choice. Best, Thomas 📸 Best, Thomas 📸

@abatel234 9 ай бұрын

@@ThomasEisl.Photography thank you so much for your help and support. Best wishes!

@GrinNGlory 11 ай бұрын

Hi there! I'm looking into getting the OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 as a weather-resistant camera. I'm a bit lost when it comes to memory cards. The camera supports UHS-I, and I was thinking of getting the Lexar Professional 1667x 128GB SDXC UHS-II/U3 Card V60. Since I don't know much about memory card standards, would this card work fine, or should I stick to UHS-I cards? Also, any recommendations for a good memory card that would offer the best performance for both photography and 4K videos? Thanks a bunch!

@ThomasEisl.Photography 11 ай бұрын

Hey there and welcome to the TG-7 club! The Lexar card will work fine, however: an UHS-I card would be sufficient - the TG-7 does not utilize the UHS-II standard, so even if you get an UHS-II, you don't get any benefits. Personally, I use Lexar cards and San Disk Pro cards. Both brands are very reliable in my experience. Hope this helps!

@tracylee.g. 17 күн бұрын

Had the TG7 for 2 days and Lcd screen scratched from putting on the table? Not even reached a pocket or bag yet. Is this normal? Not as tough as expected & not even left the house. Disappointed.

@robertsmithshair4199 6 ай бұрын

very informative thanks 👍 can the light guide be used for macro filming as stated at the end?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

Most welcome! Yes, you can use it for that.

@robertsmithshair4199 18 күн бұрын

Thank you Thomas, there is some good Black Friday deals so I’m finally buying one today after much procrastinating 😅

@ThomasEisl.Photography 18 күн бұрын

Super nice! Definitely a good investment

@carlwebb3495 8 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas, do you recall where you got your pouch / pencil case from. Looking on Amazon I’m not after a hard case just one to carry the TG-7, battery, couple of filters and LG-1.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 8 ай бұрын

Hey Carl, I actually bought it at a local stationery store. Unfortunately, it is not branded or to be more precise, I've already removed the tag. It is some sort of local leather goods supplier. Shoot me an email, maybe I can fetch you one. Best, Thomas 📸

@dawnshepherd6760 5 ай бұрын

Love the idea of using a leather pouch. Would you mind giving the measurements of the pouch you are using? This would be a great starting point to find one. Thanks!

@malayabajasur 4 ай бұрын

Hi Thomas, I recently bought a Tg-6 but I'm a little confused because I'm not sure if the cla-t01 adapter is waterproof, my camera is not new and it doesn't come with the lens ring you take it off at minute 7 :20, I want to know if the lens ring is completely necessary to use my camera underwater or if I can use the camera underwater with the cla-t01, I really appreciate your help, blessings to you friend.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 4 ай бұрын

Hello, good news: you can use the TG safely underwater with or without the lens decoration ring. Also, the CLA-T01 can be used underwater as well. Best, Thomas

@BernieLeahy 9 ай бұрын

Hello Thomas….is there anyway to use Rode Mics with this camera….good job

@ThomasEisl.Photography 9 ай бұрын

Well, you cannot connect a microphone directly. But what I do is I use an OM System LS-P5 and connect my mic to this excellent recorder. A clap at the beginning of the recording and syncing everything is a breeze. I would actually recommend not to record directly to a camera as an external rec offers more flexibility and usually better quality. Best, Thomas 📸

@stephenhookephotography8669 2 ай бұрын

Thanks.

@ArHolt-p7e 4 ай бұрын

Hello! I recently bought the TG7. I have the LB-T01 LENS BARRIER attached to it and forgot to bring the original ring that came with the camera. Can I still use the camera underwater? I will just snorkel at maximum 1.2 meters more or less. Thanks in advance for your reply.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 4 ай бұрын

Yes, the ring is just for decoration and for protecting the bayonet. Happy snorkeling!

@ArHolt-p7e 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Thomas!

@Jwitherow1964 6 ай бұрын

You don’t it again I have order one thanks love your channel sir.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Sir! That is great to hear and I hope you enjoy the camera as much as I do. Best, Thomas 📸

@pamelacox6564 10 ай бұрын

Hi, can the light diffusers be used underwater and all other accessories?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 9 ай бұрын

Some accessories are depth proof. So the FD-1 is, the LG-1 for the LED not, for example.

@pamelacox6564 9 ай бұрын

@ThomasEisl.Photography thank you for your reply 😊

@mgs.915 Жыл бұрын

I have a tg6 and just got the diffuser…looks like I should have gotten the light ring instead🙁

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

Really, why? For photography, the diffuser is definitely better (unless you want to go as close as possible and you are dealing with a static subject).

@chanchan-wl5kf 6 ай бұрын

Does the TG7 have a diopter adjustment?

@ThomasEisl.Photography 6 ай бұрын

No, because it has no viewfinder.

@fikrie_ 10 ай бұрын

is this applied to TG3 ? recently someone gave me the tg3 model.

@ThomasEisl.Photography 9 ай бұрын

I recommend checking the manual to see which accessories are compatible with the TG-3 as well. Best, Thomas 📸

@catrionathomson8981 Жыл бұрын

It’s really interesting that om systems flog a ‘functional camera’ with a ring that serves no function other than to be replaced with something that costs additional funds! Far better, imho, to include the cla to1 and a lens cap in the initial purchase cost.

@ThomasEisl.Photography Жыл бұрын

Well, the bayonet has to be covered somehow, it would not look very nice cosmetically. I think given the low price point of the camera, the accessories would probably be a bit much to ask for - but you are right, it would be great to get them right away!

@zeldera Жыл бұрын

Tg5 was my first camera. I ruined my tg5 by keeping it in my bag with coins and other garbage on a 1 month vacation thinking its "tough" it was indeed tough but not the lens. Thought about getting it repaired but ended up selling it as broken

@ThomasEisl.Photography 11 ай бұрын

Ah, I'm sorry to hear that!