Red35 Review: The Olympus Tough TG-5

[@ak983625]

Ive owned this camera for a month now. I could agree that the AF, although works fine for stills may not always track video subjects properly. As for the tele end of the zoom, I did tripod tests against my full frame SLR with the kit Canon lens. The differences were noticeable in center of frame and edge, but not dramatically so, given the hugely larger sensor, double the pixels, and system price. I am happy with the tele performance and would suggest the reviewers criticism may relate to camera movement in his tests.

[@brandonreynolds905]

Thank you man, I wish more videos gave us more details like this. I am considering buying this camera for scuba diving and I appreciate your honest opinions.

[@spencersl]

Capacitive touch screens do not work under water. That is why the camera doesn't have that feature.

[@Red35Photography]

S Sl Thanks for watching first :) Well, I totally understand but a way of doing it is like what Apple does with their Apple Watch, you can enable water mode and disable touch screen all together and renable it when you are ready. A simply button will do nicely.

[@dgibbsfl]

My adult finger would also be much too big to effectively utilize what would effectively be a very tiny touch screen menu hierarchy.

[@charlesleflamand]

exactly what I was thinking too :-)

[@jolee0417]

well ...apple watch is small, and not shockproof. the touch screen is mechanically weaker than normal thick glass. reviewer is totally missing that this is also shockproof. and I disagree with zoom lense point either.

[@paulsophocleous2544]

@@Red35Photography True, but then they'd need to put buttons to control the same things, which would result in a doubling up of the controls. I think they figured that just use the controls which allow it to be operated underwater and leave out the touch screen as a cost saving measure.

[@dcxdanny]

Good point about the locking accessory ring. My TG-4 does not have it, and it has fallen off a few times. I even lost one, at a cost of about $10. Oh, I see the TG-5 has the same cheap plastic buckle for the hand strap. I was walking one day and the buckle broke, and down went the camera, bouncing on the ground. Luckily it was a "tough camera" , so no damage. But you would think for a $400 camera, Olympus would make a better hand strap/buckle!

[@thomasdesalle9183]

I just bought one of these on ebay and waiting for it. I could have got a smaller point and shot. Or a better image quality 1inch sensor camera. But the idea is that my 5 years old boy can have a go too whenever he want. He's too clumsy so that i give him my miroless camera. I think this is going a great camera that we can share and enjoy together. You made the point about children in your video and I totally agree with you!

[@SteveHartmanVideos]

i love the colorful wall you are standing in front of!

[@saraeoff646]

I hoped to learn about the indvidual buttons, dials, and how to change F stop. None of that was mentioned, and I really need the initial learming. Where can I get the initial beginning with the camers?

[@williamhouse23]

The manual.

[@EDHBlvd]

Wish they would bring out a tough camera with the 1" sensor and a nice 28mm f/1.8 prime lens.

[@Red35Photography]

I hear you my friend, wouldn't it be great but it may also bring the price very close if not more than the brilliant RX100V! Imagine a RX100V that's rugged. I can see that Sony would charge double the money for one. Also size may be bigger as they need more cushion inside for the drop-proof-ness. So it won't be as compact as now nor the size of RX100V. It will be quite a bit bigger. But hopefully, one day we will see one!

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Agree. Olympus should simply make a underwater version of Ricoh GR2...

[@Red35Photography]

Leica makes one APS-C sized tough camera and it's bulky. I can see the same thing happen if you need a fast prime and a rugged body, it won't be as thin and small as the GR for sure.

[@JeanPierreVerbeke]

The Sealife DC2000 has 1" sensor 20MP with fixed 31mm focal and f/1.8 but it sells only together with the underwaterhouse up to 45m, total price 699€ ! www.sealife-cameras.com/cameras/dc2000

[@gerhardbaschant2074]

Hope dies last.

[@stephenmason5682]

Thats similar to what we older guys carried in the 69s? We also carried a small flash! My Minolta SRT 101 was smaller and was full frame? 28mm, 50mm and a 135mm!

[@LeighKempPhotoArt]

Hi, great review thanks, I really enjoy viewing your reviews, I've just picked up a TG-5. I'm a travel/landcape photographer and I usually take a second OM-D body with me as a backup but I got the TG-5 to reduce weight so that I can travel lighter and it is a very valuable addition, not only as a backup but also it's a great pocket sized camera to take out and about at the end of the day in the evening after I've carried my gear around all day. Cheers, Leigh

[@joeframo3347]

Hello from Atlanta Georgia I watched your video on the tg-5 you did it excellent presentation thank you so much for sharing this video you make me want to go buy one

[@weisserth]

Five years laters and I found a nice used one for $249 with an extra battery and the LED ring flash accessory. Taking it to a water theme park with the family soon.

[@SadrHassan]

Very good review 👏👏👏

[@Logdawg44]

Thinking out loud...I am considering this camera and I like that your review comes from beating on it and I like you did it in Cuba. I’m ok with no touch screen, it doesn’t help when snorkeling or diving or just moving fast. I’m also ok with the lack of manual video focus, (though that is absurd!)...it’s not a video camera. Other than that, you hit every note for me. I’m into stills and unfortunately you didn’t spend one second talking about this cameras best feature...many outdoor action and camera blogs/vlogs say the macro is the best in almost any camera. Action is what this camera is known for and macro underwater, well...the pictures tell the story. There. I just convinced myself. Thanks!

[@12345corsica]

Wife has tg5 and I bought her a selfie stick to use underwater. Had no idea it didn’t have Bluetooth. Any recommendations on how to use the tg5 with a selfie stick?

[@rascalhusky8129]

I have a tg2 and it's a fantastic travel camera . The shape is the only thing I dont find very modern but it's still a great all round travel camera. The Macro mode is first class . You have a lot of control on how your photo is going to turn out. Good video and if you purchase a tg5 it's a very good choice.

[@sebastian3358spawn]

Greetings from Athens Greece, could someone help me choose between a v30 sd card and a v60? Im using an olympus tg5 for 4k video. thank you

[@Red35Photography]

To take 4K, minimum is V30 depending on bitrate, TG5's bitrate isn't too high so it's fine. But due to the file size of 4K videos, choose one with good read speed too so it saves you time when you download them to your computer.

[@sebastian3358spawn]

Thanks for the response. I will save a bit of money by getting the v30 then.

[@Autotrope]

Touch screens don't work when wet. On waterproof phones the touch screen disables itself when wet as a result. Arguably Olympus could do the same here but it's plausible they avoided adding a touch screen altogether because they didnt want this seen as a weakness with the camera. Btw I enjoyed this video, really helpful.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks for your comment mate. Much appreciated. Totally understand that touch screen won’t work in water but it’s a handy feature and they can do what Apple Watch is doing by disabling the touch screen when in water. Well, just my wish :)

[@Autotrope]

Red35 Photography I've just bought this camera now, still getting familiar with it. Thanks again

[@Red35Photography]

Enjoy the new camera!!

[@niknoodles]

Would love to see more of your underwater footage or hear more info as this is why I am considering this camera. I am heading to mexico so plan to use it in the water mainly and around town.

[@Red35Photography]

Hi there, first, thank you for watching our video! I will try to put some footage in our website later but the fact is that they are very similar to what you saw in our video, just longer and slightly different angle. The camera performed well underwater and if you stick with the wide angle end, you can utilise the large, bright aperture at 2.0 and the video will seem more stable. I used the zoom to get to the fishes during this trip as I am rubbish in snorkelling so I didn't go deeper at all. As you zoom in, you lose light and the camera will push up the ISO so you get a more noisy video as a result. Around town, this is great as you can see some of my images here. I will also put some more in our website.

[@SailingYachtZora]

for some reason i have a hard time getting decent images with the tg5. they are never quite sharp and have blur in the edges. did you shoot raw here or jpg? Probably user error...

[@Red35Photography]

Frantic Sailing Adventures Hi there, thanks for watching our video. I do shoot RAW but I did use jpg sometime from TG-5 from family trips. I do find they are ok but a little heavy handed so for some nicer pictures, I do use the RAW files.

[@iantheinventor8151]

One issue not mentioned is there’s no protection for the front glass, the cameras promoted as tough & shown on beaches & in rivers. These environments have sand & as there’s no way of putting a protective filter then the glass can be scratched. Getting it repaired costs around £150. Saying you don’t have to worry about anything is misleading, on every camera I own there’s a filter to avoid this issue but non of the so called Olympus Tough cameras have a way of protecting the glass from accidents.

[@johnleclerc8806]

Thanks for this product review. Very useful.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Rob!! Much appreciated ;)

[@mo_wash]

Hey! Is there a compact camera that you would recommend? Headed to my very 1st vacation in June, and I really DO NOT want to use my phone. Thanx!

[@z_mathematics8564]

How is the audio quality? My previous experience with the Olympus Tough series has had a clicking or hammering sound with the video. I discovered it was from the auto focus hunting while filming. I was thinking of buying this camera and using manual focus to avoid the clicking, but you say you cannot adjust focus once shooting. Does the auto focus disrupt the sound on the TG5?

[@yavchhoythay821]

I try to get underwater camera! Idk which to pick because I watch GoPro hero7 black very good too .. any advice? Please

[@Red35Photography]

Go Pro is a dedicated action cam that's best for videos. TG-5 can do more and better in many ways, though it's larger and heavier yet, it's crush proof (Go Pro isn't). So it depends on what you need. If you want something versatile, takes great photos and good quality videos, then TG-5, if you need an action video camera with ultra wide look, Go Pro.

[@Gonthor1000]

Is there selfie stick for this camera? Asking for friend. Thanks

[@Red35Photography]

It has a standard tripod mount under the camera so you can use any mini tripod as a selfie stick. Manfrotto Pixie or something similar will work fine.

[@tomislavmiletic_]

After 3 years my my TG3 still rocks...

[@Red35Photography]

Great to hear that so whoever buys the TG-5 will have years of service, guaranteed! Cheers :)

[@howieyoung9520]

Does the Tough TG-5 make any noise when zooming in and out while shooting video, or a grinding noise like the Canon G7X?

[@Red35Photography]

It does has some motor noise but nothing too loud or annoying . Definitely not a grinding type of noise.

[@bambangretnoaji8752]

Would you mind to inform me how to set accessories, such as fd-1 diffuser? is there special button? thank you very much

[@Red35Photography]

Hi there, thanks for watching the video! My wife took the camera away for a couple of weeks so I can't double check but you can first mount it on the camera then from the 'Menu' button, go to "Accessories" then select FD-1 to "ON". It should be very straight forward.

[@bambangretnoaji8752]

Thankyou very much. But in the menu there is no accessories option to open.

[@Red35Photography]

Yes it should be there, just double check the manual (P.43) you can select the FD-1 option via Live Control by pressing the 'ok' button at the back of the body. Make sure you are in either P or A mode (check mode dial). I need my camera to properly check the steps but see if you can find it but otherwise, I will have to wait a couple of weeks before I get my TG-5 back and check for you.

[@sylvain6674]

Très intéressant, mais j'aurai que tu parle du Telephoto Tough Lens Pack TCON-T01 & CLA-T01 Adapter pour voir si c'est un bon complément jumelé au TG-5.

[@noticenotice351]

Hello. Please tell me what size lens (Olympus Tough TG-5)? 1.What nozzles and filters available to buy? Please list all that will fit to this model. 2.Is there a (Olympus Tough TG-5) adapter-adapter for a larger or smaller filters by size? 3.If you can please advise the link to order the adapter, attachments, filters, macro lens. Thank you.

[@CheezusHGrist]

Notice Notice all info can be found on Google

[@bobclarie]

Can you demo the macro, focus stacking feature? Thanks, Bob

[@jurisberzins7547]

Very good review, really helpful. Can you comment and give some review about such feature as "Quick Access". I mean, how quick and easy is grab the camera and shoot immediately. Does it remember last used settings? I just looking for an action camera, but it needs it to be definitely "fast in use". Is it?

[@Red35Photography]

Juris Berzins Thanks Juris for watching. Yes this is, to me, the ultimate action camera. Excellent build and packed with features for all kinds of photography/video needs. It’s still a compact so don’t expect larger camera quality but this size, it beats Go Pro in photo modes. It also has a lot of features like Pro Capture, Live Composite that nobody else which is super useful. It’s super quick if you are worry. Start up time is almost zero and it’s one of the quickest camera to ‘wake up’ so it’s always ready for action. It has GPS tracking if you are into that when paired with your smartphone. Definitely fast! If you are in the UK or EU, you can use my discount code to get 15% direct from Olympus! Http://shop.olympus.eu/en_GB/index.html and use the code “JIMMY15” at checkout

[@rdrewk]

Have you tried the fish eye or tele lens accessories??

[@Red35Photography]

Hi Drew, no unfortunately, I was unable to obtain a set from Olympus at time of testing but I still want to try them when they become available. Stay tuned :) Thanks for watching anyway!

[@jasmeetsingh2035]

Is the image quality, clarity and depth effect of olympus tg 5 better than that of a i phone 8 camera or samsung galaxy 9 or oneplus 6 camera or google pixel 2?

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers mate for watching. Well, the TG5 has a bigger sensor so in that respect, yes, it will have shallower depth of field technically. However, that's base on optics but new smartphones has computational image processing that makes shallower depth of field and you can't match that. TG5, however, still produces much better image quality and it can shoot super macro and proper waterproof!

[@jasmeetsingh2035]

@@Red35Photography Thanks bro, i hope tg5 is the best option in this price segment which comes near to dslr in compact category. I am not an adventure guy, but need a camera for family photography on good locations especially low light shots with good subject and background clicks at the same time.

[@dcxdanny]

My only question...... Can the TG-5 do time lapses while the charger is plugged in. Cannot do that on the TG-4, which is a real pain for very long time lapses over many hours - the battery runs down.

[@Red35Photography]

Hi Dan, thank you for watching our video! Yes you can plug in a power source via the USB port while shooting. First, switch off, plug in the power, it will ask as usual and just choose 'Charge' then when it's charging, then press the power on button, the camera will power up and you can do whatever you want. The batter indicator on the top left corner will blink, it means charging :)

[@dcxdanny]

Thanks - I tried what you instructed. The only thing my camera will allow me to do - is view what I have taken, but will not allow me to take any photos, videos or time lapses.

[@Red35Photography]

That's odd. Are you still referring to TG-4? My TG-5 was fine using external power.

[@dcxdanny]

Yes.... I cannot do time lapses with the external power adapter hooked up, using my TG-4, which is pretty dumb of Olympus.

[@Red35Photography]

Dan Pieniak yeah, TG-5 has resolved this and allowing you to use the camera while charging. I know that can be challenging. Even the flagship OMD cameras doesn’t have this feature, yet :)

[@TomMasonPhoto]

Nice review Jimmy! Loving the mini Billingham.... Got to get myself one of those for travelling!

[@Red35Photography]

Tom Mason Thanks Tom! Hahaha, yeah, they are really good. In fact, I used a photo backpack for more stuff and stuff this Billingham in my suitcase flat. So I can pick and choose when I arrive. The backpack also transport my laptop/ipad stuff, chargers... etc.

[@Ninety9924]

Is AF-S an option for video, 4k or otherwise?

[@Red35Photography]

Hi there, thanks for watching! No, there's no AF-S option unfortunately. Only AF-C or Manual, hence my complaint. But when the day is bright, the camera probably uses a smaller aperture setting and the 'focus drifting' is not obvious due to the greater depth of field.

[@Itgeneticscouk]

Nice review! Really interesting to see that the megapixel output dropped. Are there any limitations on the 4k film time? Did you notice if it overheated? I keep meaning to go out and do some street photography with my 25mm PRO - how do you find it performs in that arena?

[@Red35Photography]

It Genetics Limited Thanks for watching!!! Yes, it's interesting to see companies like Olympus value image quality over mega pixels. I do as a photographer, I care less about resolution but overall image quality. Frankly, there's no mention in the manual saying a limit on 4K and I never really went over 5 mins (which is normally the limit for most compact 4K camera). I didn't notice it gets overheat though, it does use MP4 as video format and no AVCHD or flat LOG profiles. The 25mm PRO is a god send in humid environment and it performs nicely in Cuba. I love the street shots from it, though, with my twins with me, I actually used my 60mm macro as a tele more.

[@seikibrian8641]

+ Red35 Photography -- Actually, it's given on page 103 in the English manual. I assume it also somewhere near the back in the manuals for other languages as well. The maximum film time is 29 minutes at 720 Normal and Fine, and 1080 Normal (shorter times in Fine and Super Fine modes); and 5 minutes at 4k.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks for your information. I did shoot longer than 'recommended' in 4K and it kept going :)

[@seikibrian8641]

1) "I never really went over 5 mins (which is normally the limit for most compact 4K camera)." 2) "I did shoot longer than 'recommended' in 4K and it kept going" Okay, which one of these is true?

[@Red35Photography]

SeikiBrian After this video, I went to shoot with it for longer. It didn't stop but I will stop here and it's up to you if you wish to test this your way :) Have a wonderful day.

[@Maartenols]

Lol. 'Travel Light' 01:01. Then brings a bag as big as a belly of an Elephant that just went to Mac Donalds. 😅 One cam, two lenses, more than enough.

[@JIMU96YT]

What do you think about the macro mode? I really need a camera with great macro mode quality

[@Red35Photography]

Oh yeah this TG-5 has a superb macro mode seriously good!

[@JIMU96YT]

Red35 Photography great! Thanks for replying! Are you going to make a review of the extra accessories someday? Please!

[@Red35Photography]

I will try to organise this as there are a lot to cover with this but I am quite interested as I actually own one myself and use it very often!

[@JIMU96YT]

ok thanks!

[@virginiaburns5278]

Mine constantly over exposes! Every photo taken in Macro is over-exposed! Compared to my old TG3 ... I am so disappointed!

[@BumbleBeeBeeRock]

Fantastic review !!

[@jjjmaguilar]

I'm debating if I should get the TG5 or GoPro7. advice is greatly appreciated.

[@Red35Photography]

Do you film more or take photos? Also, GoPro is more a ultra wide and doesn't have an optical zoom. TG5 is better and more flexible in my opinion. But the new GoPro stabilisation does look pretty good.

[@antonv.]

@@Red35Photography gopro image stabilization is absolutely fantastic, gopro picture quality in low light conditions is less fantastic.

[@carryitaround]

I have the tg1 with the add on lenses. Should i get the 5?

[@Red35Photography]

Hi there, first thank you for watching our video and much appreciated your time! If you are a TG1 user and TG5 is light years ahead in terms of speed, features and performance. You won't regret it. I do think the TG5's video feature can be better but I know almost all contrast detect AF will have similar tracking problems. But if Olympus decides to include a tweaked manual focus feature, this will be quite an interesting camera to use!

[@carryitaround]

Red35 Photography my main digital camera is the pen f with 9 lenses. A mix of pro and so called 'kit' lenses. I started buying the non pro line recently because of their size weight and quality. The non pros fit the pen wonderfully. The tg1 is an all weather backup. What do i gain except fewer pixels?

[@Red35Photography]

Hey, haha, well, TG1 has been out for a while so you are not gaining much apart from 'newer' weather sealing, faster AF, 4K and slow mo videos, GPS tracking (not geo-tag), altimeter, barometer, much faster processor, Pro-Capture mode, focus stack... I don't remember them all. But If you are happy with your TG-1, there's no reason to get the TG-5 unless you like the stuff I mentioned. But the RAW files are much better in my opinion in the TG-5, if you want to get the most out from the TG, don't shoot JPG, use them as backup files.

[@jdonalds2001]

I've been tempted to buy a TG-5 but user reviews say it has a major flaw. One of the rubber covers tends to come open, there is water incursion, and the camera is ruined. Check out user comments on Amazon.

[@Red35Photography]

I am not entirely convince by some of the comments and I've been using it for over a year now and it's been great. Both the port and batter doors have double-lock mechanism and you just have to make sure they are both 'lock' before you dip the camera in water. I haven't had any problem for all the 'dipping' I had been doing. But all Olympus camera comes with 1-year warranty which if it develops a fault, which is unlikely, you can always get it fixed. I love this camera and it's still the best tough camera out on the market at the moment.

[@markscott4059]

How is the stabilization? Would you recommend over a GoPro hero 6?

[@Red35Photography]

Yes of course :) I think it’s more versatile but the Hero 7’s new digital stabilization will be better but with Hero 6 yes, it’s about the same.

[@WasifKhan-ld6ho]

did you take the light trail shot with the tg-5?

[@Red35Photography]

Wasif Khan yes :)

[@WasifKhan-ld6ho]

Red35 Photography it was really nice

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks mate!

[@kezzakat]

The panorama feature seems to be a dud. I can't for the life of me get it to work properly. In one case, the panning dot and target won't even appear, and at other times, when it does, the panning dot only moves a little towards the target area then inexplicably stops! The resulting image taken is one of two separate shots combined. I've tried everything and also can't find any other info on techique. So I'm beginning to wonder if this is indeed a bug or glitch within this camera model? Can somebody please help?

[@romualdb5968]

Hi jimmy. Wich calera would you advice for a little girl of 7yo who want to do nicest pictures than with her v-tech toy camera ? She likes to take insects in picture, cats, flowers... I have on my side an em1 mk2 with 60mm for macro she tries to do the same 😁...

[@WilliamCooper2005]

An old point and shoot such as a Nikon L29. It is cheap, fairly durable, lightweight and would produce much better pictures than a toy camera. Once she learns how to take care of a camera and to compose pictures she could upgrade to a newer point and shoot.

[@romualdb5968]

@@WilliamCooper2005 ho thanks for your answer. I bought one second hand for her 😁👍 it tait better than toy caméra v-tech for sure

[@hynam1274]

Good video! How about the tg tracker?? Please answer me

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks. It depends on whether you need an action camera to mount on your bike or helmet or something, then the TG-Tracker is for you. For underwater stuff, TG-5 is actually better due to faster aperture. It's not as wide as the Tracker but a lot faster and more flexible. You ca also attach other accessories with the TG-5 and not the Tracker too!

[@back2ugeneral]

Why you didn't shoot 16:9 format?

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks for watching William! Which bit in the video are you referring to? The Time-lapse?

[@RenderMuffin]

Hi! Great video! I'm just a bit curious about underwater. Do you need to buy an underwater housing for it as well or will it manage underwater by it's own? Thanks in advance!

[@Red35Photography]

Hi Zixliq, thanks for watching! No, it camera can be used underwater up to 15m. You can get a housing for deeper dive! I’ve used it just as it is for my trip.

[@dianes05]

Where can I find the wrist strap?

[@Red35Photography]

Diane Vito the strap comes with the camera but you can order directly through Olympus online store :)

[@dianes05]

Red35 Photography thank you....

[@seventiesandbeyond]

i wish Olympus could get the "battery life" issues figured out. There cameras have always eaten batteries.

[@dcxdanny]

And a much too long charge time - over 5 hours!

[@simezra]

what the brand and model of your glasses? pretty random iknow lol

[@Red35Photography]

haha, not at all. They are probably an unknown brand actually "Prodesign : Denmark" I got them from my local spec shop :)

[@simezra]

YES! i think i found them lol www.prodesigndenmark.com/en-US/Product-details/Model-1262-Size-5317/Black-6041-No-No.aspx?MainURL=/en-US/frames/result.aspx&GroupID=&PageNum=7&PRDEMaterial=Aluminium%2cMetal thank you sir, awesome review btw :D

[@simezra]

nope i think this are the ones: www.prodesigndenmark.com/en-US/Product-details/Model-1280-Size-5716/Purple-3831-No-No.aspx?MainURL=/en-US/frames/result.aspx&GroupID=&PageNum=7&PRDEMaterial=Aluminium%2cMetal&PRDEGender=Masculine%2cUnisex ok i leave now haha

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks for watching ;) Glad you found them!

[@mipanterita19]

Is three any way to take selfish with this camers?

[@Red35Photography]

Linda Jane I think you mean selfie 🤳 right? Well, you can but tg5 hasn’t a flip out screen but if you had it on its widest setting, just point the camera st you then it’s easy. If you put it on the tripod, you can use an app on your phone to control it remotely. Hope it makes sense.

[@ziggy72170]

Hello,, I just bought this Camera.. So far i've been using it in Auto Mode. It takes good night-time Pics.. But in Auto mode ,, I can't figure out how to turn and leave on the Camera-Flash !! ( For some odd reason in Auto Mode the camera rarely uses the Flash ).. Please Help..Thanxs..

[@Red35Photography]

ziggy72170 hi Ziggy, first, thanks for watching! Well in Auto mode, the camera takes control of everything and I mean EVERYTHING! So unfortunately, that includes the flash and you can either set it to auto or off... if you want to force the flash on, you need to turn it to P or A. In P mode, it’s almost like auto but it does allow you to set ISO and flash as well as exposure compensation!

[@ziggy72170]

Ok then , Thanks for replying. Darn that bites..... I like my Tough Camera, but,,,,, I must confess the pictures could be alot Sharper. The Camera really needs more Pixels..

[@tkarlmann]

Those 2 girls alone are worth a Thumbs Up! Great review. How is the LCD in sunlight?

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks mate!!! The LCD seems ok under sunlight when turn to maximum brightness. Though it drains the battery quicker :) I love this little camera.

[@BladeRicsi]

Nice hat, nice review:)

[@Digazmo]

I hoped for some microphone tests :( maby i missed it or something, but i would really want to know the sound quality on this camera. Im looking for a sturdy, allround vlogging camera that can take a beating, hike and dive So, does anyone know the sound quality on this? Or maybe knows about a video that have a mic sample of this, since the image quality is amazing one can hope the sound is atleast workable

[@Red35Photography]

It's not bad and here's a link to the video I actually shot on the TG-5 and using the internal mic through out until I got to the beach, where the wave was simply too loud and I used my Lav mic instead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXnUooyFrbyYf8k Sorry about the wind noise though and add some muffer stickers will help.

[@Digazmo]

Red35 Photography Thank you so much for linking the video to me! I appreciate it very much! 🙏🙏🙏 I will check it out and see what the mic is like :) (and thanks for telling me which part of the video is the internal and external mic)

[@rolandoperez8054]

That's where photo shop comes in to correct any abnormalities after taking photo shoots

[@delunajaime]

Does it show time and date on pics

[@Red35Photography]

Hi Jamie, well, yes and no. Olympus has removed the simple Show Date & Time feature from the menu but you can still get the date stamp on images via the Print function which will add the date and time capture on the image and save it as a separate file in the DPOF queue. It will be in jpg format.

[@FarhanaAbol16]

Impressive. Were those photo edited? Or straight from the camera?

[@Red35Photography]

Yes, straight out of camera, apart from the night scene where I did add a little contrast/saturations on them.

[@all.travel]

Взял себе такой, остался довольный !

[@SivakumarReddyPraSid]

Nice detailed review! I got a TG4, me and my 11 yr old boy love it. A comment..not about the camera.. You were wearing a sweater in the hot place? 😂

[@Red35Photography]

First, thanks for watching our video and glad you enjoyed it. Well, I got you tricked because despite the footage and photos were from my Cuba trip, the review itself, is filmed back in London, UK after I got back :) Unfortunately that London isn't as hot as Cuba!

[@gummyrabbit]

Does the Mao hat make it safer in Cuba?

[@Red35Photography]

gummyrabbit hahaha! Well it's a souvenir there and you can buy them everywhere you go!

[@raksh9]

All hail the Mao hat!

[@SteveHartmanVideos]

travel "light" ... proceeds to pull out two cameras, DLSR, 3 lenses, etc..... i would like to know what you consider traveling "heavy" ha ha thanks for the review!

[@DIPLMATHVB]

You should use the camera in FHD always with 60FPS. Then videos will be more smart.

[@Maartenols]

Don't blame the camera because you don't understand it 12:59....

[@andrewsmactips]

Ever tried using lens caps?

[@Red35Photography]

Hi Andrew, thanks for watching our video! No, I haven't used the lens cap because it's more cumbersome for me. I don't even use caps for my OM-D for the same reasons. Just make sure your bag is clean and free from debris then it's usually fine. But the new adaptor also allows you to use filters which is hardly sometimes (like ND and Polariser)

[@artieshokin]

Why oh why do you need 4K?

[@markscott4059]

Picked up the camera based on your recommendation. Just getting started in photography and was looking for something more versatile than a GoPro or Sony fdr

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers Mark, Happy New Year and all the best, enjoy your new camera!

[@crispy9377]

First of all, go Broncos, wmu all day the kalamazoo way!!!

[@joytoy2281]

Хорошее видео, большая работа! Эта камера для активного отдыха, обзор надо дополнить испытанием в воде и в экстремальных условиях. Спасибо!

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks Joy! Yes, I did have some water video footage actually. It's a great all-weather camera indeed!

[@NoosaHeads]

Annoying background music. - Very intrusive.

[@terrywbreedlove]

You look like Ho Chi Minh in that hat and goatee 😜

[@ehenvumun]

7:56 accent also went DOWNN too. cool review though.

[@КолдовскойЗаяц]

Pretty cheap for that indestructible camera! Thank you for the review.

[@Red35Photography]

Thanks for watching and support!

[@marioplus321]

Beautiful package, wreck inside🚮

[@LaszloBagi]

Battery life??????

[@Red35Photography]

Laszlo Bagi First thank you for watching and hope you like the review :) Battery life of this is ok for stills, about 250 shots or so, I never really count exactly because I was filming and taking photos most of the time. But when you film in 4K, it drains battery much quicker and you can see the battery gauge drops after 10 mins or so.

[@golaoi]

I got one a couple of days ago. The telephoto is perfectly sharp. Jimmy, your sample is defective.

[@dianadom4742]

Telephoto On My TG5 Is The Pits As Well

[@JuliusWilliams-s5j]

process with Topez

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

...folded optics are rather disappointing in my old Optio WG-1...

[@absfab1]

So the viewing screen is stationary? If so... Issa no

[@jolee0417]

Take it as a comment from a production professional to another video professional. this camera has so many features and not covered in 16 minutes?. more like personal experience travel video than camera review. we all know how to shoot and basic focus things you pointed out. we want something more than sharp and soft that we all expect already from this class of camera.... your video is well edited, nice sound timing, but you are missing what audiences want from product review. review video is not a wedding video or commercial video. it doesn't have to be that pretty but it has to be that specific first because you are basically hold a piece of technology stuff on your hand.

[@frankcastroprimoy]

You really should have picked another country! Good luck in life.

[@randomcamerajunk6977]

Orimpus

[@estelatorres9627]

Nice hat pendejo

[@Red35Photography]

Cheers bud!

[@seekter-kafa]

who cares what do you have in your gay bag, are you gonna review the camera or what?

[@bluethnerartstudio6462]

I had the TG4 (which I loved) and unfortunately fell on it and cracked the display panel so I bought the the TG5 - The BIGGEST PIECE OF CRAP ever!!! It is difficult to set settings quickly to capture something on the fly. There are too many dials and options to flip, dial and forward through to set the camera. The video option is not what I hoped for. My action and nature films are out of focus, the movement is broken up and it is impossible to see what you are filming or photographing with only a display panel. It really needs a viewfinder for strong daylight. And the zoom option is nothing like the TG4, and the images are of a lesser quality. Underwater filming has also declined. The camera will not focus on the whole scene and is constantly trying to focus so you have a movie that makes you want to vomit with all the motion going on. SO! you can fall on it and it is more durable. WHO CARES! Olympus does not back up their product and if you want to replace it because of an accident, you will need more coverage than it costs to replace the damn thing. I will never buy another Olympus ever again!