Olympus Underwater Camera Reviews

Having bought a Olympus TG-6 for underwater shooting in USVI, I needed something to back up the camera strap when I was snorkeling. Worked like a charm and floated the camera. BTW the OM TG-6 shoots incredible videos!

I bought this to use with an Olympus underwater camera- and this is great. I especially love the carabiner attachment to clip to clothes/bag while out on the water. No worries about getting this wet or losing a camera when not in use.

I initially owned the GF1 which in its own way is a great micro 4/3rds camera. After reading many reviews and looking at various photographs taken by other owners I decided to buy the EP2. The reviews are really mixed, which if you don't give them some serious thought you would probably buy the GF1. Well I have to tell you this camera is SWEET.This little gem feels real good in your hands. Its also very substantial...weighted very nicely. The eye viewfinder beats the GF1's hands down there is no comparison.The images the Olympus produces are film like..In comparison to the GF1 photos as far as clarity, sharpness, and color balance they are right on target. It's a great camera. If I had initially thought about or knew the Olympus existed I would have purchased it first. If your considering a micro 4/3rds buy the Olympus...you will not regret it.

I do underwater photography for a hobby, I was using an Olympus 8mm pro, which is a nice lens. But this is even nicer, and gives me more range. Super sharp clarity.

I snorkel extensively and this lens is a fantastic combo with my Olympus TG6 in the Olympus watertight housing. Without changing any camera settings the photo clarity is excellent whether I shoot close up or an underwater landscape. It shows no curved fish eye effect. The lens size and weight makes it very easy to burp after first entering the water. I absolutely recommend this lens for any underwater enthusiast.

I tried to save a few bucks by getting a non-Olympus back up battery for our Olympus PhotoStylus (great bang-around, can't get damaged by anything, underwater photo camera). The generic battery died with in a year. So I went back to the tried and true Olympus. Came in 2 days and charged up in 2 hours. Back to business

This lens is absolutelly marvellous. It is razor sharp from f2.8 to f7.1 (the sweet spot is f4-5.6), very usable to f16-18 and, if you need super sharp images you should avoid f20-22. Comparing to Olympus 60mm, that I also own, this lens is significantly sharper and holds it's sharpness better for a wider apperture range. The Olympus is also a very good lens and produces fantastic images, but there is something about this Panasonic that gives that extra wow factor, specially in super macro images. Both Panasonic and Olympus macro lenses are better than the highly appreciated and award winnig Sigma 70mm f2.8 macro, which I also own. I've been using the Panasonic (and Olympus) for underwater photography, and I strongly recomend it. The difference in focus distance to 1:1 when compared to Olympus is 2cm and could be a down side when shooting supermacro with wetdiopters. My experience says that this is not significant even with +15 diopters (the focus difference between the two at maximum amplitude is about 5mm). There is a slight advantage in the Olympus if you need more distance, and the same magnification to make the photo, on the other hand the hyperfocal distance of the Panasonic is smaller which is an advantage for underwater pics. The focus hunt that some complain about does not differ significantly from other macro lenses. Manual focus, although by wire, is really nice to use and far better than the one from Olympus. On the other hand the 1:1 lens button from Olympus is fantastic for land macro photography (not usable underwater). My veredicto is that the Panasonic is a fantastic investment.

I took shots at dark. The camera saw what I could not. It is going to be quite useful in my underwater adventures.

I need this product in my sealife underwater camera

keeps the dreaded underwater camera fog at bay.