Comments on: The Olympus TG-320 – My Tiniest Every Day Camera

By: Vintage 1991/96 Take 3 Billingham Bag – Open Source Photography

Vintage 1991/96 Take 3 Billingham Bag – Open Source Photography — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:43:27 +0000

[…] All the photos of the bag were taken with the Olympus TG-320 camera, which was previously reviewed here: /2024/07/21/the-olympus-tg-320-my-tiniest-every-day-camera/ […]

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By: Bushcrafter

Bushcrafter — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 05:14:51 +0000

In reply to ecoquant.

Yes, that’s right—but now you can find interesting deals on the second-hand market—and giving a camera a second life is beneficial for the environment. Have a great day.

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By: ecoquant

ecoquant — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 14:48:40 +0000

In reply to Bushcrafter.

Alas the E-M5 is discontinued. The way photo equipment goes

— Dad

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By: Bushcrafter

Bushcrafter — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:30:18 +0000

In reply to ecoquant.

Hello and welcome!
I recently visited your site and was impressed by the incredible macro shots you’ve captured. The E-M1 is truly a fantastic camera!

I read here that you’re considering the E-M10, If that’s the case, you might want to check out the E-M5 MKII or MKIII as well. Both of these models offer some great features for macro photography, like focus stacking, a fully articulating screen, water resistance, and more.

Thanks for your visit and comments!
Marc

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By: ecoquant

ecoquant — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:18:05 +0000

When I began my projects involving macrophotography of bryophytes I started with an Olympus TG-6, in part on recommendation from a bryophyte mentor. I was doing a lot of photography around streams and the thought of dropping a high end camera in water was not attractive. It served me well. In fact I bought a second one to mount on a second short tripod when I was filming setae bending in wind, in order to get a 3D projective reconstruction.

Although I very much still have them I have had to switch to an Olympus four-thirds mirrorless with a variety of lenses on recommendation of a colleague. That was partly due to a change in me. In December 2021 I fell down some stairs and spent a couple of months in hospital. Although I am getting back, my balance is an issue, so I use powerful lenses and a larger stable tripod. I don't balance near water unfortunately.

My camera at present is an OM-D E-M1 and I use a mix of lenses, from Olympus 90mm Zuiko, Olympus 60mm, Olympus 30mm, and more or less comparable from Rokinon, Laowa, and a couple of teleconverters. i may get another camera in a year (E-M10?). I stabilize of course but I primarily do handheld. I have done no microphotography since I have gotten out from hospital. I have taken macrophotos of on tabletops against white paper.

These options from the past are still there but I am seeing what I can learn and do with the E-M1 and lenses.

Thanks for your comments! The TG is a nice camera, but I am into other things.

By: Bushcrafter

Bushcrafter — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:44:20 +0000

In reply to Mark G Adams.

Thanks Mark ! as you say they are great for walk around, and I much prefer using these little – almost vintage wonders – to a smartphone.

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By: Mark G Adams

Mark G Adams — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:55:30 +0000

The pictures from it are lovely. As you know, I've been using my little Lumix and Casio a lot more lately for walk around and family stuff, because they are just so small. That camera looks really good Marc