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Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Supported File Format | JPEG, RAW |
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 2 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Metering Description | Evaluative |
About this item
- Made for Harsh Conditions: The Olympus Tough TG-7 Digital Camera is a waterproof, shockproof and dustproof camera
- Filmmaker's Companion: It has Panorama, 4K Movie, and high-speed movie options to ensure that creative filmmaking ideas never end
- Lightweight Camera: At 249 grams, the TG-7 is lighter than its previous edition
- Crushproof and Freezeproof: This rugged camera is crushproof upto 100 kgf and freezeproof upto -10-degree-C
- Variable Macro System: The variable macro system lets you capture detailed shots of subjects up and close
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Delivery | Get it Jul 31 - Aug 7 | Get it as soon as Monday, Jul 29 | — | — | — | Get it Jul 30 - Aug 1 |
Customer Ratings | ||||||
Picture quality | 4.1 | 3.9 | — | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
Zoom | 3.9 | 4.0 | — | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Easy to use | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | — |
Value for money | 3.6 | 3.6 | — | 3.6 | 3.8 | — |
Battery life | 3.9 | — | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | — |
Sold By | SSE Photo & Video | Amazon.com | Web Offers | Murphy's Camera | Amazon.com | Mitch Mel Corp Same Day Shipping |
display type | LCD | LCD | — | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Macro | Macro | — | Macro | Wide Angle | Zoom |
zoom type | Motorized | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Landscape; portrait mode; beach/snow; landscape-portrait; children; fireworks; night landscape; panorama assist; sports mode; sunset; candle; e-portrait; handheld starlight; backlight correction HDR; portrait + nightscape; live composite | Movie, Auto, Manual | Underwater | Movie, Auto, Manual | Automatic, Portrait, Landscape, Macro | Underwater |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | USB | Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB |
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Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection |
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Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
Display Resolution Maximum | 1040000 Pixels |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
Frame Rate | Up to 30 fps |
White balance settings | Auto, Underwater, Custom |
Self Timer Duration | 2 seconds, 12 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Image Stabilization | Digital |
Flash Modes Description | Flash Override, Automatic |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/60 sec |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
Video Capture Format | MOV |
Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p, 2K DCI 1080p |
Video Standard | AVI |
Color Depth | 12 Bits |
Video Output Interface | USB 2.0, HDMI |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | Yes |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium Ion |
Battery Weight | 29 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Audio Input | Built-in Microphone |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 20 fps |
Controller Type | Remote |
Wireless Communication Technology | Wi-Fi |
Flash Memory Type | SDXC |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | MUST BE PURCHASED FROM A U.S. AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR A U.S. WARRANTY TO BE HONORED |
Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Digital Recording Time | Up to 29 Minutes |
Microphone Form Factor | Built-In Microphone |
Shock Resistant | TRUE |
Supported Audio Format | Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Water Resistance Depth | 50 Feet |
Form Factor | Ultracompact |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Delay between shots | 0.5 seconds |
Audio Output Type | Headphones |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Lens Type | Macro |
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Aperture Modes | F2.0-F18 |
Optical Zoom | 4 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 x |
Maximum Aperture | 2 Millimeters |
Minimum Aperture | 18 |
Zoom Type | Motorized |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Focus Type | Automatic with Manual Mode |
Maximum Focal Length | 100 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 12800 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 1/2 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Aperture Priority, Automatic |
Metering Description | Evaluative |
Shooting Modes | Landscape; portrait mode; beach/snow; landscape-portrait; children; fireworks; night landscape; panorama assist; sports mode; sunset; candle; e-portrait; handheld starlight; backlight correction HDR; portrait + nightscape; live composite |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1 |
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Viewfinder Type | LCD |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year |
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Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year |
Model Name | Tough TG-6 |
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Brand | OM SYSTEM |
Model Number | V104210BU000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #46,241 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #321 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B07RCM7D36 |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Camera Body & Accessories |
Assembly Required | No |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Processor Description | TruePic™ VIII Image Processor |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.6 x 4.4 x 1.3 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.05 Pounds |
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You live for the outdoors. Hiking steep mountain trails. Backpacking through a desert Canyon. Skiing in the wilderness. The tough tg-6 is ready for adventure. It’s built to endure all the extreme environments you love exploring. You can drop it. Step on it. Go deep underwater or out into a freezing blizzard. It just keeps on shooting awesome stills and video. Packed with pro features, you’ll nail difficult shots - even in low light. Shoot intricately detailed macro photos and unique shots underwater with vivid color. The lightweight, compact tough tg-6. Engineered to survive the world’s toughest places. Operating temperature: -10 to 40℃ (when in operation) / -20 to 60℃ (when stored).
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and image quality of the digital camera. For example, they mention it's well built, reliable, and has a premium feel. Some appreciate the portability. That said, opinions are mixed on waterproofness, performance, value, and battery life.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. They mention that it takes really good video and pictures, and is great for close-ups. The video function on the camera is also good, and it's able to catch all the shots that they wanted to take even with the camera off.
"...The video is much better than some footage I've seen on youtube, so it's going to depend a lot on the settings, the camera person and the..." Read more
"...The photos from this camera are quite pleasing for a P&S camera...." Read more
"Strengths:Takes good high quality images for a 12 MP compact. Pictures are bright and performance in lowlight is very good...." Read more
"...Outstanding picture quality at night, way beyond what any phone I've seen can do.- Decent optical zoom, though only a little bit of it.-..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the digital camera. They mention that the controls are easy to use, navigation is relatively easy, and night shooting settings are easy. The camera is pretty simple once you learn a few of its features. The options are easy select and the camera setup is fairly easy. It can be a simple point-and-shoot camera with some practice.
"...all the little extras embedded in there, but after that navigation is relatively easy...." Read more
"...and a battery charger are still serious limitations, but the camera is pretty simple once you learn a few of its idiosyncrasies, so the manual isn't..." Read more
"...While it's hardly a proper DSLR, it has enough manual controls to at least not be a downgrade from smartphones in that regard, and it's a lot more..." Read more
"...This camera is great!It can be a simple point-and-shoot camera, but with some practice, and taking the time to use the various settings,..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the camera. They mention it's well built, high quality, and reliable. They also say it'll easily handle simple drops and has a premium feel.
"...It should also do well in the colder conditions. It feels durable and I'm sure it will do well if I drop it or if it gets crushed around in my..." Read more
"...Nice build quality without being too excessively bulky.- Starts up quickly; ready to go in about one second from pressing the power button...." Read more
"...Always there and easy to use.For a high quality handy travel camera that really delivers, I highly recommend the TG-6...." Read more
"...The doors on this one just don't seem solid enough and reliable enough to keep water out...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the digital camera. For example, they say it's very compact, handy in many situations, and not bulky. Some say it fits into a pocket or back bag and is fairly portable. They also say it takes sharp crisp photos without lugging around a bigger camera.
"...Easy to cram into a back pocket without worrying about damaging it. Nice build quality without being too excessively bulky.-..." Read more
"...It is small enough to fit perfectly in a front pocket, it feels very sturdy and the overall rating is a result of the good results I got coupled..." Read more
"...This camera fits the requirements nicely. Since I am already an Olympus m4/3 user, I did not even consider other cameras in this category...." Read more
"...a trip to Ireland, because I wanted something that was water proof, small and portable.Wanted to do some videos and stills...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the digital camera. Some mention that it works well enough and gives excellent results, while others say that it stopped functioning.
"...Results on a $20 bill are pictured, here. Works perfectly...well worth the extra 35.00 or so, considering the possibilities it unlocks...." Read more
"...I got exactly 2 uses out of the camera before the entire camera shut down. At first it acted like the battery died...." Read more
"...The raw mode works well, which was most of the reason I bough this camera...." Read more
"...Reds perform well with this camera. Scenes modes (like beach mode) tend to work well.Weaknesses:..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera. Some mention that the shot of him underwater was worth the price of the product, and the video was hilarious. However, others say that it was just not worth it, extremely bad purchase, and disappointing.
"...black and this Tg-6 is better in every regard except it's not quite as good with antishake and the focus makes a little whiring noise thats audible..." Read more
"...While it's hardly a proper DSLR, it has enough manual controls to at least not be a downgrade from smartphones in that regard, and it's a lot more..." Read more
"Great camera for a fair price. Pictures are very good, much better than other waterproof cameras I tried...." Read more
"...The cost of the camera is high considering it lacks some basic accessories. It does decent underwater and Macro scenes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the waterproofness of the camera. Some mention it's easy to use in water, perfect for water sports, and a breeze to operate under water. However, others say that it may or may not be really water proof, and the water easily entered the camera, so much so that even the flash was damaged. The front tended to get wet and stay wet, and dials are tiny and hard to manipulate.
"...- Impressive waterproofing...." Read more
"...The doors on this one just don't seem solid enough and reliable enough to keep water out...." Read more
"...Being a good water proof camera is a huge plus." Read more
"...I wanted a pocket sized camera that was rugged, water resistant and freeze resistant...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the camera. Some mention that it lasts a long time and stays charged so long, while others say that it's horrible, does not last 1 full day, and drained the battery really quickly. The charge life is pretty poor and the battery only charges 1/3 of the way.
"...A couple of minor complaints. First, the battery life isn't great but that's no secret. I bought an extra battery and charger to cope...." Read more
"...My one big problem is the battery life. I find that it drains very quickly and it can be very annoying, but I could just be doing something wrong!..." Read more
"...Long-lasting batteryRuggedMacroProcapNONCOMMITAL:Manual onlineExternal battery charger..." Read more
"...GPS function is turned off unless you really need it; it drains the battery in a hurry...." Read more
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This is much better than the phone I've been using. I have a Goppro 8 black and this Tg-6 is better in every regard except it's not quite as good with antishake and the focus makes a little whiring noise thats audible in playback. The video is much better than some footage I've seen on youtube, so it's going to depend a lot on the settings, the camera person and the postprocessing.
I bought this for photos. As far as picture quality, it seems to be as good or better than most phones, right out of the box. I feel like it keeps up with most cameras of higher cost and is superior to anything else at this price point.
I'm very new to photography, but was getting some good night shots so far. It's actually better than I thought it would be with those indoors shots under incandescent, fluorescent and LED lighting.
I'll be using it for landscapes, nature and taking photos in cities and towns. The photo quality is excellent in my opinion and it works great without being to imposing or cluttered. It turns on in maybe two seconds, so I can stop the bike, be sure of a great picture and be moving again, making great time. Some days I get rained on really good and this camera is a perfect addition to my contingency gear. It should also do well in the colder conditions. It feels durable and I'm sure it will do well if I drop it or if it gets crushed around in my baggage on a tough day. I did buy the jj brand lens cap and a glass screen protector to keep from scratching those parts, but thats just extra and not totally necessary.
I also picked up the led diffuser accessory for macro photography. Results on a $20 bill are pictured, here. Works perfectly...well worth the extra 35.00 or so, considering the possibilities it unlocks. I'll probably pick up the flash dispersing accessory also, after seeing this work as well as it does.
All these things considered, and with hands on, out of the box use, I'll be confident to invest my hard earned dollars in the teleconverter, wide angle and fisheye lenses and maybe even down the line, the deep water case if the opportunity to go diving presents itself. The camera works great with or without them.
The firmware on the camera takes a day to learn, with all the little extras embedded in there, but after that navigation is relatively easy. Even though it is I think classified a "point and shoot" everything is customizable- and even more so, once you know a couple of tricks that are mentioned online in various places. Most anybody however, can simply pick this up, click it on auto mode and get great pictures without confusion.
The app (I got for my android) was very easy to connect with. The camera puts out the wifi signal and the phone connects to that, so it can be done without an actual internet connection. Photos import within a few seconds each and can be edited in any other app from there. I take a 4:3 ratio pictures and after importing, crop it to whatever size from there.
I'd love to speak on GPS and the Windows Olympus software, but have not gotten that far just yet. From what I've seen, and if you don't know yet, this goes pretty deep with what information you can attach to the photos and video. Pretty sure that if I decided to go that route, I'd be able to automatically have photos all on a map of where they were captured. Geotagging is still a subject of contention these days, though. But it's there if needed along with barometric pressure (manometer), compass and altitude (altimeter?). Can also add a little audio voice note to individual photos as well. It's possible to convert the proprietary file format of the RAW photos to be able to edit on other software if necessary.
Only thing left is maybe some filters and a lens hood for extra usefulness, a floating wrist strap for beach and stream excursions, and a respectable case and bag. Those are all extras but now that I know I will be enjoying this camera for many years to come I'm sure it's worth it.
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This is much better than the phone I've been using. I have a Goppro 8 black and this Tg-6 is better in every regard except it's not quite as good with antishake and the focus makes a little whiring noise thats audible in playback. The video is much better than some footage I've seen on youtube, so it's going to depend a lot on the settings, the camera person and the postprocessing.
I bought this for photos. As far as picture quality, it seems to be as good or better than most phones, right out of the box. I feel like it keeps up with most cameras of higher cost and is superior to anything else at this price point.
I'm very new to photography, but was getting some good night shots so far. It's actually better than I thought it would be with those indoors shots under incandescent, fluorescent and LED lighting.
I'll be using it for landscapes, nature and taking photos in cities and towns. The photo quality is excellent in my opinion and it works great without being to imposing or cluttered. It turns on in maybe two seconds, so I can stop the bike, be sure of a great picture and be moving again, making great time. Some days I get rained on really good and this camera is a perfect addition to my contingency gear. It should also do well in the colder conditions. It feels durable and I'm sure it will do well if I drop it or if it gets crushed around in my baggage on a tough day. I did buy the jj brand lens cap and a glass screen protector to keep from scratching those parts, but thats just extra and not totally necessary.
I also picked up the led diffuser accessory for macro photography. Results on a $20 bill are pictured, here. Works perfectly...well worth the extra 35.00 or so, considering the possibilities it unlocks. I'll probably pick up the flash dispersing accessory also, after seeing this work as well as it does.
All these things considered, and with hands on, out of the box use, I'll be confident to invest my hard earned dollars in the teleconverter, wide angle and fisheye lenses and maybe even down the line, the deep water case if the opportunity to go diving presents itself. The camera works great with or without them.
The firmware on the camera takes a day to learn, with all the little extras embedded in there, but after that navigation is relatively easy. Even though it is I think classified a "point and shoot" everything is customizable- and even more so, once you know a couple of tricks that are mentioned online in various places. Most anybody however, can simply pick this up, click it on auto mode and get great pictures without confusion.
The app (I got for my android) was very easy to connect with. The camera puts out the wifi signal and the phone connects to that, so it can be done without an actual internet connection. Photos import within a few seconds each and can be edited in any other app from there. I take a 4:3 ratio pictures and after importing, crop it to whatever size from there.
I'd love to speak on GPS and the Windows Olympus software, but have not gotten that far just yet. From what I've seen, and if you don't know yet, this goes pretty deep with what information you can attach to the photos and video. Pretty sure that if I decided to go that route, I'd be able to automatically have photos all on a map of where they were captured. Geotagging is still a subject of contention these days, though. But it's there if needed along with barometric pressure (manometer), compass and altitude (altimeter?). Can also add a little audio voice note to individual photos as well. It's possible to convert the proprietary file format of the RAW photos to be able to edit on other software if necessary.
Only thing left is maybe some filters and a lens hood for extra usefulness, a floating wrist strap for beach and stream excursions, and a respectable case and bag. Those are all extras but now that I know I will be enjoying this camera for many years to come I'm sure it's worth it.
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1) No battery charger. I have to use the camera, and a USB cable, to charge the battery. I bought a spare battery with this, and now I can't use the camera while a battery is charging. Since I plan to use this hiking to replace my old Pentax waterproof camera it probably isn't a major issue, but it is disappointing.
2) No manual. It did come with a large sheet of paper covered with small writing in many languages. Not much there though beyond how to charge the battery and turn it on. In specific, I bought an LB-T01 accessory which tells me to check the manual for installation instructions. There are no such instructions. Most likely, this piece of paper isn't really the manual. The manual is likely available online only, which makes it useless for my purposes as the times I will need the manual are the times when I don't have internet.
3) It feels flimsy. My only comparison in this category is a 9 year and 2 day old Pentax waterproof, but that camera feels much more solid than this one. The doors on this one just don't seem solid enough and reliable enough to keep water out. The first thing I did when I bought that Pentax was drop it in a pot of water to photograph it laying there in the bottom, then I took a selfie out of the bowl through the water. I don't trust this one enough to do that.
Almost everything in the menus were intuitive. The only problem I had was enabling raw image capture. I had to google that because it eluded me in the menus.
Need more time with it to talk about all the good things in detail.
UPDATE: I've had a chance to look over the pictures I took. Overall, it was really hit or miss for me. Any kind of low light or shadows was definitely a miss. This camera seems to do well in bright lights and not so well in anything less than bright lights.
The quality is pretty good in bright lights, which is good. My previous waterproof camera, purchased a little over nine years ago, didn't really take good pictures in any circumstance. This one doesn't compare to my regular camera, but it does very well for how small and light it is.
The lack of a manual and a battery charger are still serious limitations, but the camera is pretty simple once you learn a few of its idiosyncrasies, so the manual isn't needed once you've read it a time or two. I have a third party battery charger on the way, hopefully it works.
The raw mode works well, which was most of the reason I bough this camera. Finding the raw mode was hard, but this is my first Olympus camera, so maybe it was where the Olympus people expect it to be.
It only takes SD cards, which is miserable, but I already owned a couple because of my IR camera, so I can use them here as well.
Overall, still happy.
First the hype was that this camera was all that for toughness. It CLEARLY is! Gaskets and sealing locks are on everything. Make sure they are all set properly. It has a LOT of customizability that is rarely seen in P&S cameras. The first thing I corrected was the 1/30th of a second low shutter speed setting. That won't work for much of anything that has even a modicum of movement! I also restricted the ISO settings. The cold hearted reality is that P&S cameras just don't work well past the 400 ISO range. But in low light conditions, I know realistically I may need a range of from 100 - 800 ISO. A quick change of the settings and BAM, there it is.
One of the selling points was the ability to log on to it with my cell phone so I can send friends and family photos from wherever I may be instantly as well as upload to my Frameo home frame while traveling. The reviews indicated that the software sucked and people were lucky to hook up. Well, I DO have an IT degree and am a professional photographer so linking it up was a cake walk! I easily moved photos from the camera to my phone with just a little use of my background. I can understand if one isn't tech savvy, how it COULD be a problem. But reality is, one just needs to follow the instructions.
My previous SD cards from my old waterproof camera are just not enough for this camera if I use 4K video (and I will). I upgraded to the fastest 128 GB SD cards I could lay my hands on. The photos from this camera are quite pleasing for a P&S camera. My upcoming trip with this in tow will really ring it through its ropes and then and only then, will I truly now how it handles hard stress!
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First the hype was that this camera was all that for toughness. It CLEARLY is! Gaskets and sealing locks are on everything. Make sure they are all set properly. It has a LOT of customizability that is rarely seen in P&S cameras. The first thing I corrected was the 1/30th of a second low shutter speed setting. That won't work for much of anything that has even a modicum of movement! I also restricted the ISO settings. The cold hearted reality is that P&S cameras just don't work well past the 400 ISO range. But in low light conditions, I know realistically I may need a range of from 100 - 800 ISO. A quick change of the settings and BAM, there it is.
One of the selling points was the ability to log on to it with my cell phone so I can send friends and family photos from wherever I may be instantly as well as upload to my Frameo home frame while traveling. The reviews indicated that the software sucked and people were lucky to hook up. Well, I DO have an IT degree and am a professional photographer so linking it up was a cake walk! I easily moved photos from the camera to my phone with just a little use of my background. I can understand if one isn't tech savvy, how it COULD be a problem. But reality is, one just needs to follow the instructions.
My previous SD cards from my old waterproof camera are just not enough for this camera if I use 4K video (and I will). I upgraded to the fastest 128 GB SD cards I could lay my hands on. The photos from this camera are quite pleasing for a P&S camera. My upcoming trip with this in tow will really ring it through its ropes and then and only then, will I truly now how it handles hard stress!
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Things to consider, battery is small and does run out faster than bigger cameras. Get some spare ones. Also, I attached a floating stap in case I dropped it in the water. I think I read somewhere it does not float
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Things to consider, battery is small and does run out faster than bigger cameras. Get some spare ones. Also, I attached a floating stap in case I dropped it in the water. I think I read somewhere it does not float
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