OLYMPUS Tough TG-6 Waterproof Camera, Red

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One key advantage the OM-5 brings compared to the previous E-M5 cameras is its significantly improved weather-sealing. The OM-5 is IP53 rated, and is the most affordable camera with that rating currently available. It means you can venture fearlessly into nature without worrying about a sudden downpour ruining your camera. Image quality is great too, with the OM-5 producing great-looking JPEGs that need minimal editing to look fantastic – perfect for those who’d rather be behind a camera than in front of a computer.

Olympus offers a huge number of accessories, including an underwater housing that lets the camera go 15 meters (50 feet) deeper, wide-angle and fisheye conversion lenses, the ability to wirelessly fire Olympus's flashes (which need to be in housings too, of course) and much more. Use a harness to carry your camera.Some camera manufacturers make chest straps so that you can shoot with your waterproof camera, hands free. It can make for some powerful point-of-view style photos and video. While the camera does shoot video, it unfortunately does not shoot in 4K video, which is now the industry standard. It does shoot in full HD 1080p at 60fps which is still a reasonable video mode to capture your underwater adventures – if you’re keen to capture better quality movies, the Paralenz Vaquita is an interesting option. The Olympus PEN E-PL10 has been designed very much with the amateur photographer in mind. It comes with lots of beginner friendly shooting modes as well as advanced helpful features like in-body image stabilisation and in-camera Raw editing. This camera also includes a silent shooting mode, tiltable LCD screen and 4K movie quality making it a desirable choice.Despite being the cheapest camera on the list, the Minolta MN40WP has the highest megapixel count at 48 megapixels. Despite having the resolution for 4K video, the camera doesn’t do that, instead topping out at 2.7K QHD video. It has a built-in wide-angle lens with 16x digital zoom, face detection autofocus, and dual screens for regular shooting and selfies. Overall the camera delivers what it promises and is one of the best waterproof cameras for all purposes.

Further to this, the camera utilises the GoPro HyperSmooth 2.0 that provides video stabilization. With the addition of a boost mode that is controlled by the dedicated app, you can activate additional stabilization. Image stabilization in a camera of this nature is an essential feature for a waterproof camera, particularly in choppy seas! Overall the Olympus Tough TG-6 is an incredible waterproof digital camera that is built tough to survive so much more than a dip in the pool. It is one of the best options on the market and will provide you with lasting memories of some of your most unforgettable activities. It is still on the pricey side arguably, especially when you consider that the cheaper E-M10 Mark IV gives you better build quality and an electronic viewfinder. Still, you may prefer the slim, stylish form factor of the PEN EP-7.

The DiCAPac WP-S10 has been designed to fit most DSLR cameras and would also easily house any mirrorless body although the smaller DiCAPac WP-S5 might be a better option for the latter. Info, Play, Menu, and a four-way d-pad fill out the rear button scheme. The d-pad supports four additional functions via direction presses—EV, Flash, Drive, and Digital Zoom. The latter is a pain point as I accidentally pressed the left directional button a couple of times when out and about with the camera. The 2x digital zoom left me wondering where my wide-angle coverage went, and the only other clue that it's turned on is a tiny indicator icon near the top of the display. I wish there was a way to turn the feature off or remap the button, but the TG-7's interface isn't configurable at all. If you’re going to plunge your very expensive camera into water you need to be sure that the case you are putting it into is waterproof! Nauticam camera cases are the best around and although they don’t come cheap you can be assured your equipment will stay safe up to 100m in depth.