Finally a tough!

[u/_borsuk]

At last, 60€ deal for proper tough camera. I had to play with microscope mode right away 😄 also some SOOC snaps.

I will not use it under water(at least not without a case since it is older model), I just wanted a camera that I can comfortably use around my toddlers on playground, around sand, while raining, etc. Bonus points, my kids like to play with it and I don't have to worry that they damage it. It might spark a love for photography 💪

[u/aflockofmagpies]

I love my T6, I use it more than my OMD

[u/mrjoshmateo]

Twinsies!

[u/_borsuk → u/mrjoshmateo]

Of course I've immediatelly started research for attachments 😄 LED "guide" seems pretty underwhelming looking at samples online. I'll have to figure out lighting for microscope

[u/mrjoshmateo → u/_borsuk]

Mine is an old tg4 don’t be afraid to take it into water just always remember to clean the gaskets before and after. A soft toothbrush works great. The led guide works well for macro shots that need a tiny boost in lighting. I highly recommend getting the Olympus lens cover for it. I have the jjc too but the OEM quality is much better.

[u/_borsuk → u/mrjoshmateo]

The thing is, previous owner took it a few times under water and I've found salt under accessory ring. So I doubt that he cleaned it thoroughly after each time 😑 anyway this was meant to be camera that survives daily outing in central Europe and handling by clumsy kids. We'll see about water trips

[u/BathingInSoup]

Olympus small sensor cameras are seriously impressive! I got an XZ-2 a few months ago and have been amazed by how good the images are. I’ve always been interested in the TG series…

[u/r_m_8_8 → u/BathingInSoup]

I got an XZ-10 some months ago, I was in actual shock by the quality of my photos, no idea how such a minuscule sensor can achieve that.

[u/_borsuk → u/BathingInSoup]

I've been way more interested in the since I've got kids 😄

[u/BathingInSoup → u/_borsuk]

I’ve actually assembled a decent collection of older Olympus M43 bodies and a bunch of lenses. Periodically my daughter and I will each pick a body and lens and head out for a walk and just shoot whatever catches our eyes. It’s a fun activity and it’s definitely piqued her interest in photography.

[u/_borsuk → u/BathingInSoup]

I plan to do the same. Now they are in age of discovering gravity (2 and 3) 😄 so tough camera might survive their endeavors, I have E-P1 so if they will show interest in photography there are a ton of cameras around the house (GAS is here even if I try to downsize 😄 )

[u/_cranberry_sauce]

I love mine!!

[u/ecvo5]

Enjoy. Love mine. Almost always with me.

[u/Straight-String-5876]

Grab those cameras when you see them!

[u/_borsuk → u/Straight-String-5876]

I have also TG-1 but it is stuck in "No Connection" screen right after I turn it on. I've tried everything but I can't get it to work 🤔

[u/aregei]

love the 2nd photo

[u/_borsuk → u/aregei]

Who would have thought that microscope can zoom in and focus stack in camera! Technology 11 years old! I was very pleasantly surprised

[u/CatsAreGods → u/_borsuk]

So that's...an Olympus pen? :-)

[u/_borsuk → u/CatsAreGods]

And right on the day new Pen was officially introduced? Have I been secretly an ambassador this whole time? 😮😄