A Review of the OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Digital Camera

The OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 digital camera offers users the ability to shoot in just about any environment — even underwater — making it a fantastic option for anyone who routinely finds themselves in extreme environments and wants a camera that can keep up with them. This excellent video review takes a look at the camera and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it. 

Coming to you from Prickly Pear Camera, this great video review takes a look at the OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 digital camera. Made to withstand just about any environment, the TG-7 comes with an impressive array of features, including: 

  • 12MP BSI CMOS sensor
  • TruePic VIII image processor
  • f/2 aperture and ISO up to 12,800
  • 3" 1.04m-dot LCD Monitor
  • Compatible with 17 accessories
  • Direct upload to devices
  • IPX8-rated waterproof up to 50’
  • Freezeproof to 14°F
  • Shockproof to drops from 7'
  • Crushproof up to 220 lbf
  • Dustproof
  • Anti-fog design
  • Vertical video support for vlogging
  • Interval shooting for time-lapses
  • Pro Capture mode for action sequences
  • Buffering and saving up to 70 images around shutter release
  • 4x optical zoom
  • Four macro shooting modes
  • Microscope mode with 0.39" minimum focusing distance
  • Microscope Control mode for up to 44x zoom
  • Focus Stacking and Focus Bracketing for depth of field and focus point variations
  • Underwater White Balance mode for accurate color tones at depths up to 50 feet
  • Antireflective coating for reduced flaring
  • BSI design for clean image quality in high ISO
  • UHD 4K30p video and Full HD 1080p at 120 fps
  • Field Sensor System with GPS, manometer, compass, thermometer
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for data and image transfer
  • Remote camera control
  • Optional Accessories: LED Light Macro Ring Light, Lens Barrier, Teleconverter Lens, Fisheye Converter Lens, Underwater Housing, Nylon Hard Case, Battery USB Charger, Flash Diffuser, Conversion Lens Adapter, Tough Sports Holder, Wireless Remote Control, AC Adapter, Float Strap, Protection Filter, Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery, Silicone Jacket

Check out the video above for the full rundown.

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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All the features are great but sadly the image quality is IMHO is horrendous