OM System TG-7 & Olympus TG-6 Best Underwater Camera Settings
The OM System TG-7 & Olympus TG-6 are a popular camera for divers looking for a compact and affordable way to shoot both photos and video underwater. This is our comprehensive guide for the quickest and easiest way to start shooting great photos and video, in both macro and wide angle. Be sure to download and save the settings for each shooting style and keep them in your gear kit for quick reference. Jump to a section via the links below, or watch the entire series in sequence to become the ultimate TG-7 & TG-6 shooter. Jump To A Section:Part 1: Macro Photo with a StrobePart 2: Photos with a Video Light Part 3: Wide Angle Photos with a StrobePart 4: Wide Angle & Macro VideoPart 5: Advanced SettingsPart 6: Turning Off GPSDownload the Complete Settings Guide PDFPart 1: Macro Photo with a StrobeBACK TO TOPIn Part 1, we will cover all the settings and techniques you need to know for capturing outstanding Macro Photos with the OM System TG-7 & Olympus TG-6 and a single Strobe.Download the Macro Photo with Strobe Settings GuidePart 2: Photo with a Video LightBACK TO TOPIn Part 2, we will cover all the settings and techniques you need to know for capturing outstanding Photos with the OM System TG-7 & Olympus TG-6 and a Video Light.Download the Macro Photo with Video Lights Settings GuidePart 3: Wide Angle Photos with a StrobeBACK TO TOPIn Part 3, we focus on the best settings, tips, and techniques for shooting wide angle photos with the OM System TG-7 & Olympus TG-6 and strobes. Don't forget the Backscatter M52 O-ring to help with your wide lens.Download the Wide Angle Photo with Strobes Settings GuidePart 4: Wide Angle & Macro VideoBACK TO TOPIn Part 4, we focus on the best settings, tips, and techniques for shooting wide angle and macro video.Download the Wide Angle & Macro Video Settings GuidePart 5: Advanced SettingsBACK TO TOPIn Part 5, we focus on the the advanced settings and preferences that we like to use for maximum control and efficiency.Part 6: Turning Off GPS on an Olympus TG-6 Camera There are a few setting you will want to turn off on your Olympus TG-6 camera before diving. The GPS, temperature, and depth log option on the camera are nice, but they do not work in the housing and underwater. They will just take battery power trying to find a satalite to connect to. Make sure the setting below are turned off to maximize your Olympus TG-6's battery life. Log Switch: Turn to OffGPS Settings: In the Menu, go to Custom Menu (⚙) > G. Field SensorRecord GPS Location: Turn to OffGPS Priority: Turn to Battery PowerAuto Time Adjust: In the Menu, go to Setup menu (🔧) > Time Settings (🕘)Auto Time Adjust: Turn to Off With these settings turned off, you can get a longer run time on the camera. Download the Complete Settings Guide PDFBACK TO TOPDownload the TG-7 & TG-6 Settings GuidesCheck out our First Look Review for the OM System TG-7.LEARN MORECheck out our Full Review for the OM System TG-7 & Olympus TG-6.LEARN MORECAMERA & HOUSINGS OM System Tough TG-7 Waterproof Camera $549.99ORDER NOWOM System TG-7 HousingsIkelite TG-6 HousingORDER NOWIsotta TG-6 & TG-7 HousingORDER NOWOlympus PT-059 HousingORDER NOWNauticam NA-TG7 HousingORDER NOWKraken TG-6 HousingORDER NOWOM System TG-7 PackagesOM System TG-7 & Mini Flash 2 Photo PackageORDER NOWOM System TG-7, Mini Flash 2 & Snoot Photo PackageORDER NOWOM System TG-7, Dual Mini Flash 2 & Snoot Photo PackageORDER NOWOM System TG-7 Ultimate Photo PackageORDER NOWOM System TG-7 & MW-4300 Video PackageORDER NOWOM System TG-7, MW-4300 & Snoot Video PackageORDER NOWOM System TG-7, Dual MW-4300 & Snoot Video PackageORDER NOWOM System TG-7 Ultimate Video PackageORDER NOW
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