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Olympus Tough TG-6 - digital camera

Mfg # V104210BU000 CDW # 5750857 | UNSPSC 45121504

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  • 6
  • compact
  • 4K / 30 fps
  • Wi-Fi
  • black
  • Digital camera
  • 12.0 MP
  • 4x optical zoom
  • underwater up to 45 ft
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Designed to withstand the toughest conditions, the TG-6 is packed with pro features that provide shooting flexibility for every type of environment. As with all Tough cameras, the TG-6 is waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof, and dustproof. The TG-6 is a compact camera with serious photography chops. From its bright, F2.0 lens to the advanced image sensor and processor, capturing the tough shots is easy. This rugged, take-anywhere camera is the perfect photography companion for any adventure.

This item was discontinued on September 19, 2023

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Olympus Tough TG-6 - digital camera is rated 4.30 out of 5 by 35.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Camera! Offers many options and fairly easy to use.
Date published: 2019-09-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Robust. Reliable. Resilient Insanely resilient little camera here. I grew tired of gopros and the like for underwater photography and wanted something a little more robust and this camera has by far exceeded my expectations.
Date published: 2019-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent camera! I have been using the TG5 and when I found out Olympus was going out of the camera business, I grabbed the TG6. I’ve used the TG5 for a couple of years and have had excellent results with it. I am not an experienced photographer, but my pictures come out great! When I’m able to get back in the water again, I will start using the TG6 and use the TG5 as a backup. Highly recommend this camera!
Date published: 2020-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A good travel camera The TG-6 is a tough camera as I accidentally dropped it twice from around 3 feet height. It survives. Also, I like its macro functionality and the pictures turn out very good. In addition, the camera is good for travelers to capture landscape pictures in wet weather.
Date published: 2019-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Top notch camera for an active outdoor and indoor lifestyle Great durable weather resistant and waterproof camera that provides me the sense of security when I am participating in water sports such as Flyfishing and Winter sports with temperature extremes. There’s is also a great selection of accessories.
Date published: 2019-10-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Super camera... Great Camera ..I've taken over 10,000 underwater photos with the TG-3 and TG-6 ..All printed great up to 11 X 14. Wished list is the same with 20 megapixels plus
Date published: 2020-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing pocket ROCKET of a camera! I purchased the original TG-1 when it debuted and was thrilled with it’s ruggedness, capabilities and small size that was perfect for hiking and anywhere my travels took me. I brought the TG-5 last year, and just got the TG-6 for our upcoming Yosemite trip.
Date published: 2019-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best underwater camera for the money. I love this camera! I use it mainly for underwater photography. It is compact and simple no messing with an underwater case for every dive. I did recently purchase the underwater case so that I can take it below 50 ft and start using lights. But, if you want a compact no fuss camera this one takes unbelievable photos as is, especially macro. All my friends ask me what I use. We have a TG-5 and a TG_6. I use it for beach photography too because I don't have to worry about it getting splashed.
Date published: 2020-12-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love it love this little camera --take it on my hikes and it also takes great macros
Date published: 2019-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect Easy setup and menu options. Tired of caring a heavy Digital camera on long hikes. Need a tough, waterproof, light weight camera. This seems to fit the bill.
Date published: 2019-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great replacement for the TG-830. I got this to replace a TG-830 that I loved until it developed an electrical issue that I could not get repaired. So far the transition has been seamless and the TG-6 is a wonderful camera. I like the idea of additional lenses and I may invest in one down the road.
Date published: 2020-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice little camera I just got this camera and I have not had much of an opportunity to use it yet, but I love the size and the features that are on this little camera. It will be great for our trip to the Canadian Rockies next summer. So excited to make good use of it.
Date published: 2019-11-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Camera! I bought this camera for an upcoming trip to Alaska. My friend recommended this camera because it is used by personnel living at the South Pole. So far it takes amazing photos and the macro mode is amazing! I love taking underwater photography photos so I will soon purchase the underwater housing. I love that you don't have to carry a separate charger for the battery, the USB cable just plugs straight into the camera!
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's great I love that I can take this to the lake or the river, hand it to the kids, or just throw it into my bag and it won't bother it at all. The picture quality is good and I don't have to be nearly as careful about what happens to it as I do with my other cameras. I love it, definitely worth the investment.
Date published: 2020-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Loaded with tons of helpful and amazing features. Rock solid built. I had most of all Tough TG series due to exceptional quality, easy way of using abs features. I had tried Nikon similar series but went back to Olympus mostly due to ergonomic design and camera features.
Date published: 2020-02-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great camera! Great camera! Bought it for our upcoming trip to Antartica. Love the durability and the weight and size. Also purchased the telephoto lens. Wish the telephoto was a bit more powerful but it will do. The photos that this camera take are exceptional. The close ups are amazing!
Date published: 2019-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from love it Camera has much more capabilities than I expected Great little camera
Date published: 2020-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A very good ruggedized small camera I have been using the TG-6 for over a month, mostly checking its capabilities. I have equipped it with a modified Arca-Swiss body plate so that I can mount it in my regular supports. I have purchased a TCON-T01 and a FL-600R so that the Olympus RC TTL system incorporated into the TG-6 could TTL control a reasonable above-water flash. I am not using the camera underwater. My primary working camera system has been Nikon for many years (I no longer use emulsion, and no longer use any medium or larger format still camera). As the TG-6 has a 12 Mpix sensor, similar in pixel count to what I had in a Nikon D2 and D300 that did produce client-satisfying images, as the TG-6 will produce a raw image file (ORF, not NEF – I always shoot raw), and as it small and ruggedized to take into situations I would not want to risk my current primary body plus lenses (a gripped Nikon D850 plus lenses), I bought one. Observations: Despite lacking a manual mode in which one may set aperture and shutter using auto ISO to compensate for the lighting, under appropriate lighting and subject, and using professional workflow on the ORF files, it produces images as good as what I got from 12 Mpix Nikon. I have used the camera in several modes, including macro with the TCON-T01. The camera does have a double latch mechanism on the doors that also have seals; this both provides for sealing but also eliminates accidental door opening and water, etc, intrusion. It does have focus stacking in macro mode, a feature to improve detail with shallow depth of field, another feature shared with professional bodies. This works reasonably well with an appropriate support and macro rail (I have this all using Arca-Swiss style attachments, another reason for an Arca-Swiss camera/body plate). Issues: The onboard flash is of little to no use in most circumstances. I have taken a long (lens foot) plate, added a narrow Arca-Swiss style clamp on one end (to secure the body plate) and a clamping cold shoe on the other end of the plate to allow the FL-600R to be secured when I want flash. The Olympus RC flash system is not a true wireless (radio or infrared) system – the front LED lamp on the FL-600R flashes at approximately 1 second intervals when in RC mode. I have not found any way to do exposure compensation in RC mode with micro so as to provide more light onto the background; Olympus FL RC controls are a different subject than these comments a require a separate review. However, the RC TTL mode does work. There is no outdoor daylight backscreen shade available – no “barn doors” or other shade so that one can clearly see the backscreen with high ambient lighting. The camera battery does not take very many images – typically 30 before I see the orange battery indicator and need to put a freshly charged battery into the camera. I use an external charger, not the in-camera charger. The 40.5 mm thread to camera lens bayonet adapter is made of plastic. I have two: one to adapt a standard 40.5 mm UV filter plus rubber hood plus lens cap to the camera when the TCON-T01 is not in use, and another fixed to the TCON-T01 thus eliminating the need to thread an adapter lens onto the camera. It would be much better if all of the bayonet assembly were made of metal, either stainless steel, monel, or titanium to maintain the rugged corrosion, etc., water resistance of the camera. The TCON-T01 easily can have a front lens cap; with the bayonet adapter, I have not found any purpose-designed rear lens cap. I use a soft microfibre bag over the rear of the lens with the adapter installed; over this, I use a USA sized rubber plumbing waste pipe cap removing the stainless steel hose clamp that comes with such a cap. I picked a size by testing various size caps to find one that has just enough friction when placed over the microfibre bag; the fit must not a hard push-on lest the plastic bayonet adapter be damaged. Olympus should introduce a purpose-made cap that goes over the bayonet adapter when the adapter is left on a lens. It is too time consuming to screw a lens onto the adapter with every use – leaving the adapter mounted on a lens makes this into a typical bayonet attachment to the camera. Despite these issues, it overall is a decent camera given both the size and rugged construction, and most of all because it will produce a raw (ORF) image file that can be corrected in workflow. Because of lack of a proper manual exposure system, not all images and all subjects work.
Date published: 2021-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Still learning more options. Will keep me busy learning new tricks for a while. Sized right for taking on hikes, bikes and not afraid to take on a canoe trip. Likes; micro, slow motion, auto point and shoot, and the option to go under water.
Date published: 2020-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great little camera I was hesitant to purchase at first given the price compared to other cameras in this category and my previous sport cameras. I have had it for two months now and I am very happy with my TG6. I find the controls and ability to manually set shooting parameters great. I haven't had a chance to use underwater as yet but expect similar performance.
Date published: 2020-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent results Love it. Great sharp pics on land inside and outdoors. The presets are great also. I did not test it underwater yet.
Date published: 2020-12-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great camera when there is no interior condensation on the lens or back display panel. The TG-6 is an excellent camera that produces great images when the lens and the back display are not fogged up by condensation on the inside of the camera. I used it while snorkeling in Hawaii and an hour into the snorkel trip the back display panel developed condensation on the inside making it difficult/impossible to view the potential subjects. The next day while ziplining the lens and back display developed condensation about two hours into the trip. Fortunately I had my old TG-5 with me and it performed perfectly under the same conditions. I just received my TG-6 back from the Olympus repair shop and they said the camera was fine and should perform in this manner. That response was very disappointing as there are some real improvements in the TG-6 that I really like but it will be hard to trust the camera as I missed some critical shots while in Kauai due to the frequent internal condensation.
Date published: 2022-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Much Impressed! I am a home inspector and require cameras to provide clear, concise images to help each home buyer understand the specific details of the home they are purchasing. After a decade of using Canon G series products I ordered one of these TG-6 cameras. Pros: I don't have to wait on a lens to cycle, It produces fantastic close up images, the camera adjust to lighting, (led, fluorescent. outdoors, etc.) far better than the Canon products I used previously. Impressive battery life (I take an average of 300 plus shots daily). One battery easily handles the load. It seems to focus far faster than the cameras I used previously, The weather sealing is essential for my application, rain, cold, dust, etc. Cons: The telephoto feature does not have the reach of my previous cameras. I plan on trying the accessory lens to pull in images at a distance and hopefully overcome that issue. The strap supplied with the camera is ......puny and limp. I would prefer something with a little more heft since I run my wrist through on every shot so I don't drop and damage the camera. After using it daily for two weeks and cycling through roughly 4.000 shots in all types of weather dusty attics and crawl spaces I am pleased and impressed with this camera.
Date published: 2020-12-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from False advertising and poor consumer service After having owned a Canon Powershot D10 for about a decade (2010-2020), we decided to upgrade to Olympus Tough TG6, intending to use it for our long-distance hiking trips. The Olympus Tough TG6 was advertised as rugged, but it failed halfway on our first 300-mile hiking trip, leaving us unable to record the amazing vistas we hiked through along the Pacific Crest Trail / John Muir Trail. The camera was draining the battery quickly, and intermittently failed to turn on even with a fully charged battery. After returning from our trip in summer 2020, we contacted Olympus support and sent in the TG6 for repairs. The repair department instructed us to be careful with the camera, implying that we had somehow damaged it, even though we took good care of camera. And they instructed us to wrap the camera in a protective sleeve they provided. Next summer, 2021, we took the camera on our 300+ mile hike in the Klammath Mountains. Unfortunately, the camera failed again shortly after the start of our trip, leaving us with no way to record our special memories. After this trip, we contacted Olympus again. They said that the warranty had expired and that they could not replace the camera or offer a refund. Instead, they offered to repair the camera for $180 . In summary - the Olympus TG6 is marketed falsely as being tough. Also, Olympus customer service failed to come through in dealing with this apparent design or manufacturing defect.
Date published: 2022-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from No shutter speed setting — and sinks like a stone For all of this camera's wonderful features, when familiarizing myself with it I soon discovered that there was no way to set the shutter speed, other than indirectly through aperture and ISO. That's a distinct shortcoming. If the camera can have an Aperture priority setting, it should also have a Shutter priority setting. Unfortunately, I never really got a chance to explore its possibilities. My primary motivation for buying it was for a planned trip to Hawaii, to use for underwater shots on snorkeling trips. I was no sooner off the boat and into the water than I somehow dropped it, and we were never able to find it again (despite the red color, clear waters, 20-30 ft. depths and my belief that I had the wrist strap around my wrist; somehow, it was suddenly gone...). I would suggest that, at the very least, OM Systems provide an option of an attachable float that would prevent the camera from sinking (if not build that function into the camera) — something that, in retrospect, I wish I'd figured out how to provide myself. But at this point, all my memories of snorkeling the tropical reef are the pictures that I didn't get...
Date published: 2022-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from DO NOT RECOMMEND I am extremely disappointed in my recent experience with Olympus. In the month of July I planned two dive trips to the Bahamas, so I treated myself by upgrading from my beloved TG5 Underwater camera to the new TG6. On the second day of the first trip the camera began malfunctioning and by the end of the trip it clearly had water damage and stopped working altogether. Because I have previously owned the same camera, just an older model, I know the precautions to take before using in the water (making sure all latches are closed AND locked) and I am confident that the water damage in this camera was due to a manufacturing error, not an error on my behalf. After returning from my first trip with few pictures, I emailed Olympus and did not receive a response. The next day I called customer service, and was told my only option is to ship it to a service center. This means that I will not be able to have a working camera for my upcoming trip either. I am extremely disappointed in both the quality of my camera and the quality (or lack thereof) in customer service on Olympus' end. After using my TG5 for so many years, I had no doubt that I would be an Olympus customer for life, but this recent experience has convinced me otherwise. I do not recommend purchasing the TG-6 camera or from Olympus at all.
Date published: 2022-07-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good Camera but with many annoying problems No problem with picture quality or the camera quality in general. However their are some very annoying problems: Very short battery life when filming in 4K Button to start and stop videos is very tiny ( a very small recessed red dot ) that makes it very hard to stop and/or start videos. It would be much better if the shutter button could be programed to start and stop videos when it is in the video mode. The battery compartment and the USB compartment doors have very very tiny slides and safety catch that makes it very hard to open and even harder to close. A big time waster when you want to switch out the battery for example. The plastic protective cap over the camera lens costs 50.00 EXTRA. It should be free or at the most maybe 12.00 The viewfinder is easily scratched since in is flat and not at all protected on a camera that is supposed to be tough
Date published: 2020-10-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great camera. Love it I love my T6. I do a majority of underwater, but use out of the water as well. It takes great pictures. I have owned other underwater cameras & researched prior to purchasing this one. I am very happy with my T6. It is worth the money.
Date published: 2022-06-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New user This is the first waterproof and Olympus camera. As far as quality of the pictures and video to takes are wonderful. The detail of the macro photos is excellent for such a small tough camera. I did get a small scratch on the screen but known I should have got a screen protector before rugged use. My bad. Another tip would be to make sure your lenses is clean if using it in water. You might have water spots on what could of been a great photo. Cons that I have found with the camera is the poor quality in low light settings, focusing when recording video and noise of the zoom motor when recording video. But overall I find Olympus to be a good brand so far and the tough6 stands up to his name so its great for kids and tough conditions. I may be a beginner but I have that itch to take amazing photos. Looking to get the omd em1 mark iii.
Date published: 2020-05-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Positive with single negative! Camera and accessories are great! Only breakdown in process is the difficulty of downloading photos thru IPhone! Olympus needs to update the sharing app.
Date published: 2020-07-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It is a great all around camera that you don't have to worry about getting wet and can stick it in your pocket and use it for a multitude of different types of photography. I have had several of the TG series cameras over the years, including the previous TG5. I was reluctant to upgrade to the TG6 as I had read there were only minor improvements. After getting the TG6 I discovered there was quite an improvement over the previous model. Camera was more responsive, the LCD screen is a major improvement and image quality seems greatly improved. I normally shoot with the OMD EM 5 Mk2, EM1 Mk2 & the new EM1 Mk3. That said it takes a lot for me to compare this camera with the Olympus Pro level cameras. Will it do what they do? no But, it definitely has a place in my bag. I have used it for street photography, underwater and played with the macro side of it, all with great results. We have a Koi pond the size of a small swimming pool. A couple of years ago I used the TG5 to shoot some underwater footage of the fish. It had a difficult time focusing and image quality was just okay. I recently took the TG6 and shot some video and still shots of the fish. The TG6 stayed right on focus, even when the fish came right up to the camera, then suddenly moved off. If they suddenly swam right in front of the lens, it focused immediately. My TG5 would not do this, plus the video image quality was much better with the TG6, as well as the underwater still shots. I recently did some street scenes at a local town square. I belong to a couple of photography clubs and they thought I was using my OMD EM1 Mk3 when they saw the shots!
Date published: 2020-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Well built, but..... Well built, as is typical with Olympus products. I do have a couple of "howevers". The first one is that I found the picture quality to be seriously less than either my E-M5 or E-M5 Mk II. The second is if you have hands that no longer work as they used to, the small size of the dials present a problem. I shot several rounds to test the camera but in the end wound up returning it. Still in all, if you want a sophisticated point and shoot get the TG-6.
Date published: 2020-05-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from good little camera for average shooting needs very nice little camera a far improvement over my Stylus tough 8000 however I do have some criticisms. 1.The accessory lens barrier should be included or at least be reasonable to purchase $49?? and it doesn't work with the silicone jacket really!! you should just provide a basic lens cap for the basic camera as sold. 2. exposure knob at top right is easy to accidentally change while handling camera during shooting. constantly have to check it. should have some kind of lock down for it. 3. matrix metering is OK but should also have center weighted option too. My Nikon coolpix has a much better metering system. 4. flash is weak doesn't seem to have good coverage overall. I shoot small rooms and the Nikon coolpix does a much better job covering areas and a cheaper camera too. tg-6 has hot spots and fall off. The Nikon auto focus in low light is better as well. But all in all it's a nice camera. I considered the w300 Nikon but decided this was a much better camera despite it's shortcomings. taking the strong points of both cameras and putting them together would be a real winner maybe the w400 Nikon would do just that. If there is going to be a new updated version. Thank you
Date published: 2020-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Camera, Even with 4k video time limit I previously owned the TG-4 camera and wanted to upgrade to get the 4k video option and the new focus and underwater features. I think the improvements on the TG-6 are worth the upgrade, however i was disappointed to discover that while recording in 4k 30p you have a time limit that the camera can record before it stops, the bigger the SD card you have, the longer it records....for instance i used a 256gb SD card and when empty the length i could film was for 5:26 secs, and as the card fills up it gets shorter. It wouldn't be bad if the camera would just start recording again, but it doesn't, you have to push the record button again to continue, it should be automatic and continue to record! just like my 4k osmo pocket camera. Hopefully it will be in a camera update! I had to keep turning it on when i was recording Manta Rays in Hawaii, and missed all the in between videos when the camera had gone off and i didn't know it... I did put the camera thru its paces though, spending 30 days is Hawaii and snorkeling with it every other day, it really is a great little camera.
Date published: 2020-02-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Same as the TG-5 just bigger rear screen, I returned it. I returned the next day when i bought it, no different that the TG-5, just bigger screen in the back, wow big improvement there Olympus, the specs are the same, as a first time camera then yes its good and awesome, im not understandign why the TG-6 came out beign that is the same but bigger screen, no new features or settngs.
Date published: 2020-12-09T00:00:00-05:00

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