Question :
What differentiates the TG-6 from the TG-5?

Answer:

The following table describes the differences:

Release Date	July 2019	June 23, 2017
Effective Pixels	12 million pixels 1/2.3 CMOS
Image Processor	TruePic VIII
Monitor	3.0 inches, Approx. 1,040,000 dots, TFT color LCD	3.0 inches, Approx. 460,000 dots, TFT color LCD
Zoom	Optical Zoom: 4x
Digital Teleconverter	Standard shooting mode: 2x Microscope mode: 2x / 4x	Standard shooting mode: Not available Microscope mode: 2x / 4x
Focal Length	4.5 mm - 18.0 mm (25 mm - 100 mm equivalent in 35 mm photography)
Focus Mode	AF (Face Priority, ESP, Spot, AF Tracking), MF (Focus Peaking, MF Magnify), Super Macro (AF, MF)	AF (Face Priority, ESP, Spot, AF Tracking), MF (Focus Peaking, MF Magnify)
Shooting Range	Standard mode: 0.1 m to infinity Microscope mode: 0.01 m to 0.3 m Super Macro mode: 0.01 m to 0.3 m	Standard mode: 0.1 m to infinity Microscope mode: 0.01 m to 0.3 m
ISO	AUTO Manual: ISO100 - 12800
Image Stabilization	Still Pictures: CMOS-shift Movies: Electronic
Shooting Mode	P (Program mode), iAUTO, A (Aperture Priority), Custom mode 1, Custom mode 2, Movie, Underwater (Underwater snap, Underwater wide, Underwater macro, Underwater microscope, Underwater HDR), Microscope (Microscope, Focus stacking*, Focus bracket**, Microscope control), SCN (Scene) * The number of shots and the length of time the camera waits before shooting starts can be selected. ** The length of time the camera waits before shooting starts can be selected.	P (Program mode), iAUTO, A (Aperture Priority), Custom mode 1, Custom mode 2, Movie, Underwater (Underwater snap, Underwater wide, Underwater macro, Underwater HDR), Microscope (Microscope, Focus stacking, Focus bracket, Microscope control), SCN (Scene)
Art Filters	16 art filters + filter variation (I - III): Pop Art (I, II), Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color (I, II), Light Tone, Grainy Film (I, II), Pin Hole (I, II, III), Diorama (I, II), Cross Process (I, II), Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone (I, II), Key Line (I, II), Watercolor (I, II), Vintage (I, II, III), Partial Color (I, II, III), Bleach Bypass (I, II), Instant Film	14 art filters + filter variation (I - III): Pop Art (I, II), Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color (I, II), Light Tone, Grainy Film (I, II), Pin Hole (I, II, III), Diorama (I, II), Cross Process (I, II), Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone (I, II), Key Line (I, II), Watercolor (I, II), Vintage (I, II, III), Partial Color (I, II, III)
Scene Modes	16 scene modes: Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Portrait + Landscape, Nightscape, Hand-held Starlight, Portrait + Nightscape, Sunset, Fireworks, Candlelight, Children, Sport, Beach & Snow, Live Composite, Panorama, Backlight HDR
Picture Modes	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater, Art Filters	i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Art Filters
Pro Capture Mode	Available
Interval Shooting	max 299 frames
Date / Time Imprint (For Still Images)	Available	Not available
Image Size (Still Pictures) * when aspect rate is 4:3	L (4000 x 3000) M (3200 x 2400) S (1280 x 960)
RAW+JPEG Shooting	Available RAW mode or RAW+JPEG mode
Images Size (Movies)	4K (3840 x 2160) 30/25p FHD (1920 x 1080) * HD (1280 x 720) * FHD HS 120fps (1920 x 1080) HD HS 240fps (1280 x 720) SD HS 480fps (640 x 360) * Bit rate (compression) and frame rate (fps) can be changed.
Logging Function	GPS information, manometer, compass and thermometer
Connection to Smartphone (Using smartphone application OI.Share and OI.Track)	Built-in Wi-Fi available OI.Share: Remote Control function, Import Photos, Geotag function, Easy Setup function OI.Track: Update A-GPS data, Import GPS logging information, Easy Setup function
Memory	SD, SDHC, SDXC cards (UHS-I compatible) Eye-Fi cards not compatible	SD, SDHC, SDXC cards (UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi cards
Internal Memory	Not available
Battery / Number of Shots per Charge	Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-92B) Approx. 340 shots
Connector	USB microB connector HDMI micro connector (TypeD)
Waterproof / Dustproof	15m waterproof / Dustproof available
Crushproof	2.1 m
Freezeproof	- 10℃
Anti-fog	Available
Underwater Housing (Sold Separately)	PT-059	PT-058
Optional Accessories for Macro Shooting (Sold Separately)	LED Light Guide (LG-1) Flash Diffuser (FD-1)
Conversion Lens (Sold Separately)	Fisheye Converter (FCON-T02) * Fisheye Converter (FCON-T01) * Teleconverter (TCON-T01) *	Fisheye Converter FCON-T01 * Teleconverter TCON-T01 *
Dimensions	113.0 mm (W) x 66.0 mm (H) x 32.9 mm (D) / 4.4" (W) x 2.6" (H) x 1.3" (D)	113.0 mm (W) x 66.0 mm (H) x 31.9 mm (D) / 4.4" (W) x 2.6" (H) x 1.3" (D)
Weight (Battery and Media Card Included)	253g	250g
Color	Red / Black

• * The CLA-T01 converter lens adapter (sold separately) is required for use with the Fisheye Converter and Teleconverter Lens.

What are the main new features in the Tough TG-6 versus the previous Tough underwater cameras?

• ✔Tough performance
  • No changes on specs but new lens barrier was released.
• ✔High image quality
  • AR (Anti-Reflective coating) coating on both sides of the sealing glass on the image sensor. This can minimize ghosts and flaring, and provide clearer images.
  • Digital tele-converter for max. 8x zoom.
• ✔Variable macro system
  • Improved focus stacking mode
  • Macro mode is available in P & A mode without mode change
• ✔Underwater Photography
  • Underwater microscope mode
  • 3 new underwater WB modes
  • Tuned default setting of underwater modes
  • New fisheye converter and new underwater case
• ✔Others
  • Higher resolution LCD monitor
  • Date imprint function
  • The elevation can be set to Meters or Feet. The temperature can be set to Centigrade or Fahrenheit. On TG-5, only the elevation can be set to Meters or Feet.

How is this different from the Variable Macro System on the TG-5 from 2017?

• ✔Focus stacking
  • TG-6 can control number of images for compositing (From 3 to 10). On TG-5, the number was fixed.
• ✔Shorter working distance in P & A mode
  • 1cm working distance macro shooting is available in P & A mode with TG-6. On TG-5, that was impossible and mode change was required.

Question :
What additional items are packaged with the camera?

Answer:
The following items are packaged with the camera:

• Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-92B)
• USB-AC adapter (F-5AC)
• USB cable (CB-USB12, micro USB connector)
• Strap
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty card

Question :
How close can the camera focus?

Answer:
The following table describes how close you can move the TG-6 to a subject keeping the picture in focus:

Shooting Mode	Shooting Range (from the lens to the subject)
Standard	from 0.1 m to infinity
Super Macro AF / MF	from 0.01 m to 0.3 m
Microscope	from 0.01 m to 0.3 m

Question :
What kinds of shooting modes are available for underwater photography?

Answer:
Underwater mode enables you to take underwater pictures in appropriate settings by selecting a sub mode best suited for the subject or scene. The TG-6 camera is waterproof up to depths of 15 meters without a separate sold underwater housing.



Turn the mode dial to (Underwater mode) for underwater photography. Select the appropriate shooting mode from (Underwater Snapshot), (Underwater Wide), (Underwater Macro) and (Underwater Microscope) and (Underwater HDR) using the arrow pad Right and Left button or the control dial.

When the mode dial is already set to (Underwater mode), press the arrow pad Left button to select other sub modes.

Available Underwater modes:

Sub mode	Description
Underwater Snapshot	Optimized for underwater photography that uses natural light. (e.g. in swimming pools or shallow waters)
Underwater Wide	Suitable for shooting underwater in dim light, optimizing flash mode, auto focus and white balance for the appropriate settings.
Underwater Macro	Suitable for shooting close-up view underwater.
Underwater Microscope	This mode enables you to take pictures as close as 1 cm.
Underwater HDR	Suitable for contrasting underwater scenes. This mode captures multiple images and merges them into one, properly exposed image. This mode may not function well for shooting a fast moving subject.

Question :
What kinds of Microscope modes are available?

Answer:
(Microscope mode) lets you shoot from as close as 1cm and as close as 30 cm to your subject. You can shoot images with long depth of field, and perform focus bracket shooting with setting the number of shots. (In normal shooting mode like P mode, you can shoot from 10 cm at the closest distance.)


Turn the mode dial to (Microscope mode). Select the appropriate sub mode from Microscope, Focus Stacking, Focus Bracketing and Microscope Control.
When the mode dial is already set to (Microscope mode), press the arrow pad Left button to select other sub modes.

Available Microscope modes:

Sub Mode	Description
Microscope	This mode lets you shoot from as close as 1 cm to your subject. You can shoot with shooting magnification of 7x (35 mm equivalent) when using the optical zoom.
Focus Stacking	The camera shoots a number of images, automatically shifting the focus in each image. The images are combined into a composite image with a large depth of field. Two images are recorded; the first frame and the composite image. The number of frames per shot and waiting time can be set after selecting in the sub mode . In (Shooting menu 2), select Focus Stacking Settings The following settings are available: - Waiting time before the photographing starts can be selected from 0 to 30 seconds. - Number of shots can be selected from 3 to 10 frames. Creating a composite image may not be possible due to camera shake or moving subjects.
Focus BKT (Focus Bracketing)	The camera shoots a number of images, automatically shifting the focus in each image. The waiting time, number of shots and focus steps can be set after selecting in the sub mode. In (Shooting menu 2), select Focus BKT. The following settings are available: - Waiting time before the photographing starts can be set from 0 to 30 seconds. - Number of shots can be selected from 10, 20 and 30. - Focus steps can be selected from Wide, Normal and Narrow.
Microscope Control	Optimized for close-ups with the subject magnified on the monitor. You can change the magnification level to 1x, 2x or 4x by pressing the arrow pad Right button. Up to 44.4x (35 mm equivalent: 28x) is possible when using the zoom simultaneously. For example, when shooting from as close as 1 cm to the subject, a 1 mm subject can be magnified to up to 44 mm on the monitor. At high magnification levels, the image may become grainy. For using the flash or LED light in Microscope Control, press the [OK] button to display the Live Control and select the flash setting with the arrow pad Up and Down button.

Accessories (sold separately) useful for shooting in Microscope mode:

Useful accessories (sold separately) are available to utilize the built-in flash or LED illuminator of the TG-6 for shooting in Microscope mode.

• Flash Diffuser FD-1
  
  
  
  FD-1 is useful for macro shooting or taking pictures of insects in a low-light environment. Improved light distribution makes it possible to darken the background and make the subject stand out better.
  
  The FD-1 can be used under water.
  
  
  
  
• LED Light Guide LG-1
  
  
  
  LG-1 uses the camera's built-in LED light to evenly illuminate a subject to avoid shadows on the subject. The LG-1 cannot be used under water.
  

Question :
What differentiates the LED Light Guide LG-1 from the Flash Diffuser FD-1?

Answer:
The following table describes the differences:

	LED Light Guide LG-1	Flash Diffuser FD-1
Compatible Cameras	TG-6, TG-5, TG-4, TG-3, TG-2, TG-1	TG-6, TG-5, TG-4* (*Firmware update is required for the TG-4)
Light Source	Built-in LED light	Built-in flash
Shooting Distance	1 - 10 cm *The distance from the lens front	2 - 30 cm *The distance from the lens front
Underwater Usage	Not usable	Usable
Light Control	Not available	Available * 2 light volumes can be selected on the FD-1: (Normal) and (Low)

LED Light Guide LG-1

The LED Light Guide LG-1 uses the LED on the front of the camera to illuminate your subject.
In addition to lighting your subject while the image is taken, the LG-1 also assists in composing your image, as the constant light source illuminates the subject. When using the LG-1 the camera's closest focusing distance is 1 cm, allowing the camera to lay flat on the subject and still focus.

Flash Diffuser FD-1

The Flash Diffuser FD-1 uses the in-camera flash to illuminate your subject.
The in-camera flash offers a significant increase in the amount of light. This increase in light allows for usage of lower ISO settings and faster shutter speeds, as well as an increased working distance. The FD-1 can also be utilized under water. The camera's closest focusing distance to the subject is 2cm.

When using the FD-1

• To use the Light Control on TG-4, update the firmware of your camera.
• You can attach the FD-1 to the TG-3, TG-2 and TG-1 camera, but results may vary because the firmware does not support these products.

Question :
How do I attach a converter or a lens filter to the TG-6 using the converter lens adapter CLA-T01?

Answer:

Converter lens adapter CLA-T01:

The converter lens adapter CLA-T01 (sold separately) is required to attach the Teleconverter TCON-T01 or Fisheye converter FCON-T01 to the TG-6. You can also use the converter lens adapter CLA-T01 to attach a 40.5 mm lens filter that is 6 mm thick or less.

Before attaching the CLA-T01 to the TG-6, remove the lens ring from the camera.

How to attach or remove the lens ring:

1. To remove the lens ring, rotate the lens ring in the remove direction (to the left) while pressing down the remove button ().
2. To attach the lens ring, align the white circle marks on the camera and lens ring, and then rotate the lens ring to the right until you hear a click. Do not press the remove button while attaching the lens ring.

How to attach a conversion lens / filter using the CLA-T01

• * You can attach and remove the CLA-T01 in the same procedure as attaching or removing a lens ring.

Question :
Where can I find the instruction manual for my camera?

Answer:
You can find the manual online. You can either read it online or download the instruction manual for your camera.
Download Manuals

Question :
Can I print the date and time on my pictures?

Answer:
Yes, you can print the date and time on your pictures.
When the pictures are taken with the Date Stamp function set to On, the date and time is imprinted on the captured pictures.
The printed date and time cannot be erased from the pictures after captured with this function.

The following procedure explains how to print the date and time on your pictures.

1. Press the [MENU] button. In Shooting Menu 2, select Date Stamp and press the [OK] button.

2. Select a desired setting from Date, Time, and Date + Time using the arrow pad Up and Down button.
Press the [OK] button.

3. An icon is displayed at the top of the monitor when Date Stamp is set to On.

Shooting modes and settings that cannot be used with the Date Stamp function

When the following setting is On, the Date Stamp function is turned off. The Date icon on the monitor disappears. (The Date Stamp cannot be set to On in the menu.)

Shooting mode	e-Portrait Handheld Starlight Backlight HDR Panorama Underwater HDR Focus Stacking Focus Bracketing Movie recording
Drive	Sequential Low Sequential High Pro Capture
Image quality mode	RAW RAW+JPEG
Picture mode	e-Portrait ART modes

Question :
The TG-6 / TG-5 camera's battery is consumed quickly. What should I do?

Answer:
The battery is consumed more quickly when the GPS is on than when the GPS is not used. Check the functions in TG-6 / TG-5 that use GPS and change them to a less battery consuming setting.

Check the LOG function (LOG switch)
When not using the LOG function, set the LOG switch on the top of the camera to OFF.
When the LOG function is on (when the LOG switch is in the LOG position), the camera continues to acquire GPS information even when the camera is turned off. This consumes battery power.



Check the GPS icon on the monitor
There are other settings that use the GPS in addition to the LOG function. When the GPS icon is displayed or blinks on the monitor, the GPS function is working. Turn off the functions that use GPS.

Question:
How do I charge the battery and how long does it take?

Answer:
The TG-6 / TG-5 camera is included with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery LI-92B. The following procedure explains how to charge the battery. There are three ways:

1. Charge the battery using the USB-AC adapter F-5AC
2. Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer via USB
3. Charge the battery using the separately sold charger UC-92

【 1 】Charge the battery using the USB-AC adapter F-5AC and USB cable
Charging time: about 3 hours



1. Insert the LI-92B battery into the camera. Make sure to insert the battery in the correct direction.

2. Connect the USB-AC adapter and USB cable to the camera.

3. Select Charge on the camera monitor and press the [OK] button.

4. The indicator lamp lights during charging. The lamp goes out when the battery reaches full charge.

【 2 】Charge the battery by connecting the camera to a computer via USB

The battery in the camera can be charged while the camera is connected to a computer with the USB cable. The indicator lamp lights during charging. The lamp goes out when charging is complete. It may take about 10 hours depending on the performance of the computer.



【 3 】Charge the battery using the separately sold UC-92 charger
Charging time: about 2.5 hours

The UC-92 battery charger (sold separately) can be used to charge the battery without using the camera.



1. Connect the USB connector of the UC-92 battery charger to the USB-AC adapter (F-5AC included with the camera).

2. Insert the USB-AC adapter into the AC outlet.

3. Insert the LI-92B lithium-ion battery into the charger. The battery charge lamp lights and charging starts. When the charge lamp does not light, check whether the battery is placed in the correct direction. The charge lamp goes out when charging is complete.

Question :
What is pixel mapping?

Answer:
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