I’m currently using a Finepix XP140 - bought after grit got in the lens of my previous camera, which had been used a lot over 5 years. When I get things sharp, the image quality is fine, and it’s good to know I’m unlikely to break it. However it is difficult to photograph many of the plants I come a…

[image] inspector_crow: Sony RX10 I agree the Sony bridge cameras are great. I have (an older) one and used it for safari. But consider the price point. The TG-6 is +/- one third the cost. A shortcoming of the TG-6 is the limited zoom. So if you also wish to take photos of birds or anima…

I take issue with Sony in that they do not play with others. If you are looking for a camera and never had one, they may be ok. But you will be stuck with Sony only. Not even their hotshoes work with other brands, you need to buy Sony brand for Sony, no aftermarket no third party no mix and matchin…

I’m so happy to see this post. A post here about "best cameras for iNat photos’’ a week or two ago inspired me look seriously at the TG-6. Had such a hard time finding a source in Canada I almost gave up, but finally found a local one. Hope to get it in the next few days! I wanted this camera beca…

Look at the Sony RX10 … great for pretty well all wildlife and plant subjects but in your specific instance it has manual focus option aided by “focus peaking” (google it) which totally deals with that focus on the background issue. It is bigger than that Olympus pocket camera which I looked at once…

I disagree from long experience with Sony - I have an interchangeable lens Sony mirror camera and use a mix of both Sony and Canon lenses as well as a lens from another company that only does lenses. There are a range of excellent adapters available that will fit pretty well any lens onto a Sony e-m…

None of my universal hotshoe attachments work with Sony. Its a well known issue. I mean Panasonic and Olympus systems you dont even need lens adaptors for their m4/3 setups because it is the same and they read each other for full functionality. Yes there are lens adaptors for Sony to other brands …

Reporting on my first few days with my new TG-6 :smiley: Love the size and weight. It will take me a while to get used to all the dials and buttons, coming from a DSLR I’ve been using almost exclusively for about 10 years. Quite a learning curve, but I just need some time to play with it, and study…

I carry cameras in a neoprene soda can sleeve for protection…free and perfect for the job xD it tends to fit the point and shoot size perfectly with just a bit of friction to not just fall off!

Wow. I never even knew about the TG-6, but after reading about it’s rugged versatility and impressive features, I’m adding it to my “look for a local second-hand deal” listing. Thanks!

Olympus TG-6 for botanising and occasional insects

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Not that expensive for the quality you get.

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Olympus TG-6 for botanising and occasional insects

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