Is the Olympus Tough TG4 the best camera for underwater images?

Joao M.
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Shopper conversation with Joao M. on July 14, 2016

Joao M.
Hi! I'm Joao, how are you? How can I help? Any questions on the Olympus?
Olympus tough 8000 or tough tg4 or new video camera for underwater images?
Joao M.
the TG4 definitely
Tough tg tracker better choice?
Joao M.
the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-4 Digital is definitely the better choice
Largest sd card I can use?
Joao M.
64Gb
Old not fast card correct?
Joao M.
right, like this one
Would you buy a better dslr Olympus and put it in waterproof case?
Joao M.
well if it's for a vacation
I would recommend the lightest camera
I am traveling to St. Maarten this month and Mexico next month.
Joao M.
which is the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-4
I would recommend the lightest camera, which is the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-4
How many megapixels is the tough 4?
Joao M.
16 Megapixels
it's really the best camera for your trip
Buy an extra battery?
Joao M.
yea I would
here it is
32 gig card takes how many pictures?
Joao M.
do you see it?
at 16megapixels, you can take 5722 in a 32gig SD card
Is this camera better than canon elf?
Joao M.
yea
better reviews
Better than Panasonic FZ-1000?
Joao M.
oh yea, definitely. This TG4 is better than any other waterproof camera.
Still,takes great pics out of the water as well?
Joao M.
yes, absolutely
When does the f-stop go past 2.8?
Joao M.
it has a F2.0 wide-angle lens
it's a high-speed F2.0 wide-angle lens
Digital side i have read is poor but optical side is clear
Better than Fuji xp90?
Joao M.
yea, digital side is usually not as good as the optical in any camera though
yes, it's better than the Fuji
Better than canon and Nikon?
Joao M.
yep, in my opinion
Fps?
Joao M.
this one has a Bright F2.0 wide-angle zoom lens: Excellent for low-light environments or when fast shutter speeds are required
High-Speed 240fps
For weddings dslr do you like canon or Nikon better and why
Joao M.
I like Nikon better, and it's just because I got used to those cameras.
D810 or d4 or d5?
Joao M.
depends really, everybody is different and have their own needs and wants for a camera
did you want to order the TG4?
How does the teleconverter work on the tough4 underwater?
Joao M.
works great according to reviews
the 4x Optical Zoom works very nice
You need to buy extra lense with extra casing?
Joao M.
No, this camera is a point and shoot digital camera and you cannot use other lenses with it
so no need to buy extra lenses
It mentioned teleconverter on the specs page
timatemrugged system!
Joao M.
oh I see
here it is
and here's the fisheye
What case would I need to buy to use underwater with it attached?
Joao M.
none, actually, they are designed to be waterproof
Waterproof to 50ft/15m
Dustproof and waterproof
Just attach and use underwater?
Joao M.
yep
that's pretty cool right?
Yes and how does the ring attach so the camera will shutoff?
Joao M.
just screws on
Easy attachment to the camera, even underwater, up to a depth of 15m
Thank you!
Joao M.
you're very welcome! have a good one!