Olympus has added to their range of go-anywhere compacts with the TOUGH TG-Tracker, an ultra-flexible, rugged action camera designed to capture high-quality 8-megapixel stills and 4K/30p and 1080/60p video with full tracking data (location, acceleration, altitude, temperature, etc.) in extreme shooting situations. Waterproof to 30m, freezeproof to -10°C, shockproof to 2.1m, crushproof to 100kg and dustproof - the new TG-Tracker is built to handle whatever life throws at it.
Olympus has added to their range of go-anywhere compacts with the TOUGH TG-Tracker, an ultra-flexible, rugged action camera designed to capture high-quality 8-megapixel stills and 4K/30p and 1080/60p video with full tracking data (location, acceleration, altitude, temperature, etc.) in extreme shooting situations. Waterproof to 30m, freezeproof to -10°C, shockproof to 2.1m, crushproof to 100kg and dustproof - the new TG-Tracker is built to handle whatever life throws at it.
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Olympus Camera Video TG Tracker Black
Olympus has added to their range of go-anywhere compacts with the TOUGH TG-Tracker, an ultra-flexible, rugged action camera designed to capture high-quality 8-megapixel stills and 4K/30p and 1080/60p video with full tracking data (location, acceleration, altitude, temperature, etc.) in extreme shooting situations. Waterproof to 30m, freezeproof to -10°C, shockproof to 2.1m, crushproof to 100kg and dustproof - the new TG-Tracker is built to handle whatever life throws at it.
Olympus has added to their range of go-anywhere compacts with the TOUGH TG-Tracker, an ultra-flexible, rugged action camera designed to capture high-quality 8-megapixel stills and 4K/30p and 1080/60p video with full tracking data (location, acceleration, altitude, temperature, etc.) in extreme shooting situations. Waterproof to 30m, freezeproof to -10°C, shockproof to 2.1m, crushproof to 100kg and dustproof - the new TG-Tracker is built to handle whatever life throws at it.
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originally posted on adorama.com
Olympus really thought about the details when they designed this little action cam. To begin with, it doesn’t need a weather/waterproof case. It’s fine as is above the water line. To go underwater, just switch the lens protector.Another big plus: It comes with an excellent pistol grip. It’s comfortable and well contoured. It makes hand-holding the cam steady a snap.It shoots excellent video and decent stills - with the bright, snappy colors Olympus is famous for. The lens is very wide angle, so there’s some distortion at the edges. On the plus side, though, you don’t miss any of the action.The only drawback I’ve found so far is that the controls aren’t very intuitive. So there’s a bit of a learning curve.I had a competitor’s action cam for a couple of years, but ... MoreOlympus really thought about the details when they designed this little action cam. To begin with, it doesn’t need a weather/waterproof case. It’s fine as is above the water line. To go underwater, just switch the lens protector.Another big plus: It comes with an excellent pistol grip. It’s comfortable and well contoured. It makes hand-holding the cam steady a snap.It shoots excellent video and decent stills - with the bright, snappy colors Olympus is famous for. The lens is very wide angle, so there’s some distortion at the edges. On the plus side, though, you don’t miss any of the action.The only drawback I’ve found so far is that the controls aren’t very intuitive. So there’s a bit of a learning curve.I had a competitor’s action cam for a couple of years, but rarely used it. But I can see me packing this little gem in my gear bag for frequent use.
originally posted on galaxus.ch
The camera is not meant as a still photography camera, it's primary purpose is to take action video, which it does well. It's some what easy to figure out, with an easy to find record button on top. The screen is a little tough to see without the provided pistol grip mount or rotating the whole camera. This function of it means you can't manipulate the settings on the fly too easily. Basically the first thing that you need to remember, when getting ready to use this camera is to change any setting you need to be able to see prior before mounting it. The controls on the top of the camera serve multiple functions, and can get confusing to figure out which one's which. I've been using this camera for over 6 months now and I find that it's "tough" moniker lives up to ... MoreThe camera is not meant as a still photography camera, it's primary purpose is to take action video, which it does well. It's some what easy to figure out, with an easy to find record button on top. The screen is a little tough to see without the provided pistol grip mount or rotating the whole camera. This function of it means you can't manipulate the settings on the fly too easily. Basically the first thing that you need to remember, when getting ready to use this camera is to change any setting you need to be able to see prior before mounting it. The controls on the top of the camera serve multiple functions, and can get confusing to figure out which one's which. I've been using this camera for over 6 months now and I find that it's "tough" moniker lives up to the name; I've taken it snowboarding and SCUBA diving. Nothing really fantastic but it's so far survived a few crashes in the snow and more than a couple hours at depths maxing out at 15 meters, after all that it looks pretty good and doesn't show signs of internal damage. It's greatest weakness is it's shape and shape, it doesn't mount easily with the generic action mounts available and can feel cumbersome on my wrist or head mounted.It's greatest fault though is external software. Olympus has done nothing for video editing software. I bought it primarily because I don't need multiple sensors to record data like GPS location, speed, elevation, depth, ect; it's all supposed to be available to easily upload during editing. This is far from the case, the only software available to read the files is the native Olympus phone app: OI Track. The alternate phone app is a wireless remote system that doesn't capture the data at all, OI Share and neither can upload the 4k quality video. The Wi-Fi connection is rough and cuts out from time to time. The Olympus's editing software for computers is View 3 and it's terrible trapped in the early millennia. It can't even capture the data recorded by the tracker.
originally posted on jbhifi.com.au
I bought this camera specifically to do blogging videos while traveling. It is small and tiny and fits in the palm of your hand. It is tough and durable and will withstand almost all environments.It worked perfectly for fast 'on the go' filming while traveling. The wide lens means I can capture quite a lot around you. It's small form factor meant I could have it in my pocket. Because it is a tough camera I didn't have to worry about it when getting wet or running.The only downside is the screen can only flip out backwards. So when filming yourself you can't see what you're filming. However to combat this there is a small dome mirror on the handle that gives you an idea of what the camera sees.The other issue is the need to change the lens protector when going ... MoreI bought this camera specifically to do blogging videos while traveling. It is small and tiny and fits in the palm of your hand. It is tough and durable and will withstand almost all environments.It worked perfectly for fast 'on the go' filming while traveling. The wide lens means I can capture quite a lot around you. It's small form factor meant I could have it in my pocket. Because it is a tough camera I didn't have to worry about it when getting wet or running.The only downside is the screen can only flip out backwards. So when filming yourself you can't see what you're filming. However to combat this there is a small dome mirror on the handle that gives you an idea of what the camera sees.The other issue is the need to change the lens protector when going into water. The normal cover is slimline and fits nicely. The water one is square and chunky.The firmware could be updated as well, as it is a little clunky.Overall for the price you get a lot of camera. I am very happy with my purchase. I was the envy of friends while on holiday as I could whip out my small action camera and start filming scenes immediately. Then just chuck the camera into my bag or pocket and forget it.
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Olympus really thought about the details when they designed this little action cam. To begin with, it doesn’t need a weather/waterproof case. It’s fine as is above the water line. To go underwater, just switch the lens protector.Another big plus: It comes with an excellent pistol grip. It’s comfortable and well contoured. It makes hand-holding the cam steady a snap.It shoots excellent video and decent stills - with the bright, snappy colors Olympus is famous for. The lens is very wide angle, so there’s some distortion at the edges. On the plus side, though, you don’t miss any of the action.The only drawback I’ve found so far is that the controls aren’t very intuitive. So there’s a bit of a learning curve.I had a competitor’s action cam for a couple of years, but ... MoreOlympus really thought about the details when they designed this little action cam. To begin with, it doesn’t need a weather/waterproof case. It’s fine as is above the water line. To go underwater, just switch the lens protector.Another big plus: It comes with an excellent pistol grip. It’s comfortable and well contoured. It makes hand-holding the cam steady a snap.It shoots excellent video and decent stills - with the bright, snappy colors Olympus is famous for. The lens is very wide angle, so there’s some distortion at the edges. On the plus side, though, you don’t miss any of the action.The only drawback I’ve found so far is that the controls aren’t very intuitive. So there’s a bit of a learning curve.I had a competitor’s action cam for a couple of years, but rarely used it. But I can see me packing this little gem in my gear bag for frequent use.
The camera is not meant as a still photography camera, it's primary purpose is to take action video, which it does well. It's some what easy to figure out, with an easy to find record button on top. The screen is a little tough to see without the provided pistol grip mount or rotating the whole camera. This function of it means you can't manipulate the settings on the fly too easily. Basically the first thing that you need to remember, when getting ready to use this camera is to change any setting you need to be able to see prior before mounting it. The controls on the top of the camera serve multiple functions, and can get confusing to figure out which one's which. I've been using this camera for over 6 months now and I find that it's "tough" moniker lives up to ... MoreThe camera is not meant as a still photography camera, it's primary purpose is to take action video, which it does well. It's some what easy to figure out, with an easy to find record button on top. The screen is a little tough to see without the provided pistol grip mount or rotating the whole camera. This function of it means you can't manipulate the settings on the fly too easily. Basically the first thing that you need to remember, when getting ready to use this camera is to change any setting you need to be able to see prior before mounting it. The controls on the top of the camera serve multiple functions, and can get confusing to figure out which one's which. I've been using this camera for over 6 months now and I find that it's "tough" moniker lives up to the name; I've taken it snowboarding and SCUBA diving. Nothing really fantastic but it's so far survived a few crashes in the snow and more than a couple hours at depths maxing out at 15 meters, after all that it looks pretty good and doesn't show signs of internal damage. It's greatest weakness is it's shape and shape, it doesn't mount easily with the generic action mounts available and can feel cumbersome on my wrist or head mounted.It's greatest fault though is external software. Olympus has done nothing for video editing software. I bought it primarily because I don't need multiple sensors to record data like GPS location, speed, elevation, depth, ect; it's all supposed to be available to easily upload during editing. This is far from the case, the only software available to read the files is the native Olympus phone app: OI Track. The alternate phone app is a wireless remote system that doesn't capture the data at all, OI Share and neither can upload the 4k quality video. The Wi-Fi connection is rough and cuts out from time to time. The Olympus's editing software for computers is View 3 and it's terrible trapped in the early millennia. It can't even capture the data recorded by the tracker.
I bought this camera specifically to do blogging videos while traveling. It is small and tiny and fits in the palm of your hand. It is tough and durable and will withstand almost all environments.It worked perfectly for fast 'on the go' filming while traveling. The wide lens means I can capture quite a lot around you. It's small form factor meant I could have it in my pocket. Because it is a tough camera I didn't have to worry about it when getting wet or running.The only downside is the screen can only flip out backwards. So when filming yourself you can't see what you're filming. However to combat this there is a small dome mirror on the handle that gives you an idea of what the camera sees.The other issue is the need to change the lens protector when going ... MoreI bought this camera specifically to do blogging videos while traveling. It is small and tiny and fits in the palm of your hand. It is tough and durable and will withstand almost all environments.It worked perfectly for fast 'on the go' filming while traveling. The wide lens means I can capture quite a lot around you. It's small form factor meant I could have it in my pocket. Because it is a tough camera I didn't have to worry about it when getting wet or running.The only downside is the screen can only flip out backwards. So when filming yourself you can't see what you're filming. However to combat this there is a small dome mirror on the handle that gives you an idea of what the camera sees.The other issue is the need to change the lens protector when going into water. The normal cover is slimline and fits nicely. The water one is square and chunky.The firmware could be updated as well, as it is a little clunky.Overall for the price you get a lot of camera. I am very happy with my purchase. I was the envy of friends while on holiday as I could whip out my small action camera and start filming scenes immediately. Then just chuck the camera into my bag or pocket and forget it.
I was waiting for this action cam to come out. Just by chance, I got a discount coupon when it was finally available at BBY, so I bought it immediately. BLUF: if I had paid full price for it, I would have returned it. There’s too many quirky things about it. First, I thought the screen would be a value add, but it doesn't really work that well in practice. There's only two options for use: it's either on briefly (up to 10 secs) or on the whole time. So, if you go with option 1, a lot of times it turns off just when you need it. The only way to get it to turn back on is to start and stop recording. If you go with option 2, once you frame your shot or for whatever reason no longer need the screen, it stays on once you swivel it back into the resting position. That is ... MoreI was waiting for this action cam to come out. Just by chance, I got a discount coupon when it was finally available at BBY, so I bought it immediately. BLUF: if I had paid full price for it, I would have returned it. There’s too many quirky things about it. First, I thought the screen would be a value add, but it doesn't really work that well in practice. There's only two options for use: it's either on briefly (up to 10 secs) or on the whole time. So, if you go with option 1, a lot of times it turns off just when you need it. The only way to get it to turn back on is to start and stop recording. If you go with option 2, once you frame your shot or for whatever reason no longer need the screen, it stays on once you swivel it back into the resting position. That is the oddest thing. The easiest and best option would have been to have a setting where the screen turns on when deployed and off when put back in the resting position. Hopefully they’ll do that at some point with a firmware update. The LED light operates in the same manner, so the same comments apply. Also, they give you a cool looking pistol grip to use with the camera, but guess where the record button is? Is it on the back so that you thumb it on and off while using the pistol grip? No, it’s on the front tip of the camera! So not only do you have to use both hands to operate camera, you have to crane your wrist around when starting and stopping the camera otherwise your hand will be in all your footage. Finally, if you want your data log to be embedded within your pictures and videos, you have to use an app. That in and of itself isn’t bad, but there isn’t a desktop version of the app! Using my Edge 7 is fine, but I’d rather use my 17” dell. Now that the GoPro Hero 5 is available, I’d probably suggest getting that instead. Plus, it has voice control so you don’t have to fiddle with any buttons if you don’t want to.
Ive had this camera for about two weeks now and played with it around the house and short length activities. So far its worked well, as advertised. Video looks good. I uploaded to my PC for playback. Simple and it works. Havent tried any of the software or tracking features. One thing I did notice that the wide-angle feature is really, really wide, with a fish-eye look very apparent. I selected the more narrow angle for use. The cable sent with the charging apparatus is short, about two feet, but Im sure any micro USB will work well. My star rating may change with use, but for now I like this camera.
Overall, I really like this camera. Unfortunately the software developers at Olympus have almost made all the features that make the TG-Tracker stand out from the crowd irrelevant. For that reason Im giving it 3 stars. If you don't care about all that extra telemetry it's probably a 4, if not 5 star device. So, short review is; great camera that can be even better in the next version. Absolutely horrible software solution. And if you want to use the GPS, Elevation/Depth, Compass, and Temperature data that is probably why your are considering this and not a comparably price GoPro Session, the software makes it such a chore thats its almost not worth dealing with. Hardware: I've mainly used this camera for scuba diving, going down to about 80 feet with no issues. But ... MoreOverall, I really like this camera. Unfortunately the software developers at Olympus have almost made all the features that make the TG-Tracker stand out from the crowd irrelevant. For that reason Im giving it 3 stars. If you don't care about all that extra telemetry it's probably a 4, if not 5 star device. So, short review is; great camera that can be even better in the next version. Absolutely horrible software solution. And if you want to use the GPS, Elevation/Depth, Compass, and Temperature data that is probably why your are considering this and not a comparably price GoPro Session, the software makes it such a chore thats its almost not worth dealing with. Hardware: I've mainly used this camera for scuba diving, going down to about 80 feet with no issues. But I did play with it mounted to my car as well. It did a fantastic job underwater. Ive shot in both HD and 4k, and both are excellent quality. Battery life, even with tracking on seems to be very good. I changed out batteries after each dive (about 45minutes) but the indicator makes me belie I could have maybe gotten 2 dives, or more, out of 1 battery charge. I also found that I like feature they called loop. You can set it to record a series of videos of a set length. So my dives where recorded in a series of 5 minute videos. But its not quite perfect. You cant delete or rename the data log files. This is my biggest complaint. I ended up with 4 or 5 short logs and 1 long one that I wanted. But when you go to import them with the software there is no way to know which one you need. You can erase video files, or everything on the card. Not just the data log files. I find the buttons to be a bit too close together. I dont think it will be very easy to operate anything but the record button and on/off with even thin summer mountain bike gloves on. I couldnt get it to switch to data mode and display the compass on the screen while I was underwater. I cant find anyway to disable sound recording. In most of the ways I intend on using this camera recording sound serves only to take up space and decrees recording time. Its all or nothing with Temperature, GPS, Compass, and depth/elevation data. The flip out screen is nice, but at least a 180 degrees of rotation would be more nice. The software is where I have some major complaints, First, and perhaps biggest, is the fact that the only software (OI.TRACKER) that can make use of all that cool extra data ONLY RUNS ON A PHONE/TABLE. THERE IS NO COMPUTER VERSION OF OI.SHARE. Your phone/tablet probably cant work with or handle 4k video, even if OI.Share would import them, which it wont. So all that cool telemetry you captured cant be overlaid on a 4k video. I tried processing the videos with overlay on my Galaxy S7 and on an Asus ZenPad S 8.0. The software just kept crashing on the Galaxy. On the Asus tablet it failed on average 3 out of every 4 times. The instructions for working with video is very vague. Its clear that this software was written for JPG files, not video. After some trial and error I learned that you must first import your HD files, cant use 4k, with OI.Share, then you have to use OI.Tracker to import the data file that has all the cool telemetry. THEN you use (try to use) OI.Tracker to overlay the info onto an HD video (cant be 4K). I seriously hope Olympus has some strong words with whomever is in charge of these decisions and has them create a PC based version of OI.Tracker so I can use my 3.6 ghz i7 processor to get that cool information onto a 20 minute 4K video. For now Im stuck with HD video being processed on a 1.3ghz tablet. Next you MUST import files over the wifi connection with the camera. The software will NOT import video or data logs from the card if you take it from the camera and put it into your phone/tablet. And lastly, the stupid software disconnects the wifi from the camera after every transfer. The process is 1) hook up wifi. 2) open OI.Share and import a video (gotta do them 1 at a time because the software can't use my 128gb card) 3) realize you grabbed wrong video. 4) hook up wifi 5) use OI.Share to get video 6) hook up wifi 7) Open OI.Tracker and import data log. 8) realize you didnt get right data log. 9) hook up wifi 10) import another data log 11) attempt to export HD video (no 4K) with overlay. 12) wait 15 minutes to discover video export failed. 13) repeat step 12 14) repeat step 12 15) repeat step 12, only with success. 16) repeat steps 1, 2 and 11 to 15 for next video. For all my complaints Im not unhappy with the camera, Im basically in the same place Id be if I bought a GoPro Session and an underwater case. At least I dont have to worry about the case I guess. And I'm really hoping Olympus software gets their act together and creates a PC solution to working with this camera. Dare I hope that it's a 1 application solution, and not 2 separate ones?
I bought with the primary purpose of safety/tracking for commuter cycling... as well as things like canyoning, snorkelling, etc. The hardware appears to be good quality, but I have a few problems with the firmware:- The loop recording feature makes a series of clips, but doesn't erase old ones when space fills up. This means you have to do awkward manual deletion when using as a cycling camera (unlike e.g. the Fly6).- Tracking (GPS) can either be completely disabled, or set to run every time you power the camera on. This means that to turn it on to fiddle with settings, or view playbacks, you end up with a mess of short little logs.- GPS and sensor data are recorded in text logs, but not GPX. There's no neat way to grab GPX files and upload them to a service ... MoreI bought with the primary purpose of safety/tracking for commuter cycling... as well as things like canyoning, snorkelling, etc. The hardware appears to be good quality, but I have a few problems with the firmware:- The loop recording feature makes a series of clips, but doesn't erase old ones when space fills up. This means you have to do awkward manual deletion when using as a cycling camera (unlike e.g. the Fly6).- Tracking (GPS) can either be completely disabled, or set to run every time you power the camera on. This means that to turn it on to fiddle with settings, or view playbacks, you end up with a mess of short little logs.- GPS and sensor data are recorded in text logs, but not GPX. There's no neat way to grab GPX files and upload them to a service such as Strava.- The process to sync tracks to the Olympus phone App is very fiddly, including enabling wifi, working with app. Fine for occasional special use, but quite annoying for a twice daily commute.- The app doesn't seem to do anything much with the sensor data, other than GPS and altitude.As I said, the hardware is great, and if Olympus is willing to put the work in to improve the app and firmware, this could really be a 5 star little device.
This action cam is actually better than I thought it would be. Its easy to use, light weight, compact and durable. You can adjust the width of the wide angle but understand that there is no zoom. I like to hold it out my car sunroof or window when I drive sometimes and it does a really good job recording scenery as I drive by. The wide angle setting captures everything. It doesnt seem to do very well when I hold it while walking. But I use a cane and walk rough. Maybe I should where it on a head band. Its water proof too, up to about 60 ft and records a GPS log and you can use the GPS visually. Definitely an excellent action cam for the price! The only othe action cam I considered was the Sony but it was twice the price. Im on a budget so I bought mine used but it ... MoreThis action cam is actually better than I thought it would be. Its easy to use, light weight, compact and durable. You can adjust the width of the wide angle but understand that there is no zoom. I like to hold it out my car sunroof or window when I drive sometimes and it does a really good job recording scenery as I drive by. The wide angle setting captures everything. It doesnt seem to do very well when I hold it while walking. But I use a cane and walk rough. Maybe I should where it on a head band. Its water proof too, up to about 60 ft and records a GPS log and you can use the GPS visually. Definitely an excellent action cam for the price! The only othe action cam I considered was the Sony but it was twice the price. Im on a budget so I bought mine used but it looks and works like new. No regrets! I take it everywhere.
I had a Go Pro and didn't like how it handled low light and the fact that I had thought I had turned it on but it switched off on me.The Tracker has superior picture and is far more user friendly. I used it in the Galapagos for a week and got some amazing pictures of sea turtles, sharks, rays and more. Never an issue with water leakage and it uses the same batteries as my Tough. A full charge will give me a couple hours underwater no problem. I had a spare and was never left short.I recommend that you take the time to read the manual and practice using the buttons. I was able to switch between video and photo by touch when I was underwater and a quick glance at the screen always confirmed what mode it was in and that it was recording. Also, play with the lens ... MoreI had a Go Pro and didn't like how it handled low light and the fact that I had thought I had turned it on but it switched off on me.The Tracker has superior picture and is far more user friendly. I used it in the Galapagos for a week and got some amazing pictures of sea turtles, sharks, rays and more. Never an issue with water leakage and it uses the same batteries as my Tough. A full charge will give me a couple hours underwater no problem. I had a spare and was never left short.I recommend that you take the time to read the manual and practice using the buttons. I was able to switch between video and photo by touch when I was underwater and a quick glance at the screen always confirmed what mode it was in and that it was recording. Also, play with the lens choices in the menu as well as the flat lens adapter that comes with it. What is good for underwater may be different from what is good on dry land.If you're going into salt water, take some bottled water with you. Just give it a good rinse and let it dry before you open the doors.Best part is the price.
The Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker lives up tp its "tough" description. A capable product, its main drawbacks result from the tiny control buttons located along the top of the camera. They require being depressed in a strong, firm manner--something that is somewhat difficult, especially when quick action is desired. Another drawback is the tiny fold-out viewing screen that may be especially difficult to view while using the camera underwater. The control buttons connect to various menus that need to be accessed through scrolling, which can be time-consuming and confusing. To its credit the camera boasts a bright, stay-on lamp, rather than a flash unit. On the downside, the lamp will only stay lit for about one minute, no doubt to conserve battery power. Picture quality ... MoreThe Olympus Stylus TG-Tracker lives up tp its "tough" description. A capable product, its main drawbacks result from the tiny control buttons located along the top of the camera. They require being depressed in a strong, firm manner--something that is somewhat difficult, especially when quick action is desired. Another drawback is the tiny fold-out viewing screen that may be especially difficult to view while using the camera underwater. The control buttons connect to various menus that need to be accessed through scrolling, which can be time-consuming and confusing. To its credit the camera boasts a bright, stay-on lamp, rather than a flash unit. On the downside, the lamp will only stay lit for about one minute, no doubt to conserve battery power. Picture quality is decent, but expect that all shots will be at an extremely wide angle, causing strong curvature distortion. For a less wide angle effect remove the bulbous lens protector, and replace it with the rectangular lens protector for underwater photography. This protector is perfectly suitable for on-land picture-taking, as well. There are no true manual controls. Exposure is set by the camera, and due to its extreme wide angle lens, everything from near to far is in focus. This is a camera that should provide more than satisfactory results for action/underwater enthusiasts, and, although capable of taking still shots, is much more adept for making videos.
