There's no doubt that the most popular cameras on our snorkeling safaris are the GoPros and the Olympus TG cameras. As versatile and easy to use each of these different cameras are, quite often we encounter guests on our tours who bought one of the TG cameras only to find that they prefer the GoPro's video modes after seeing the results from one the other guests brandishing these ultra-compact action cameras. Similarly, we get a number of guests using a GoPro who admit that they would prefer a TG camera as they prefer taking photos and the much larger screen. While both cameras have the ability to capture the underwater world in beautiful colors and clarity with relative ease, each camera does have its niche, and as such, it only benefits us to take a minute to consider what it is we really want to capture with our cameras. Let's take a look. While the GoPro does take nice photos, it’s definitely geared more towards those who are interested in the video functions but would still like to take a photo here and there. Something else that’s great about the GoPro cameras is the wide-angle lens that works amazingly for capturing larger schools of fish, reefscapes, and other big animals like mantas and turtles. That being said, because of the wide-angle lens and the camera's 12-inch minimum focus distance, the GoPros are not great cameras for shooting small things like nudibranchs, crabs, shrimps, or small reef fish. Finally, one of the other great things about this camera is its ability to auto-color-correct underwater for images full of great natural colors and not just shades of blue and green. GoPro Pros Waterproof out of the box Oustanding video capabilities Decent photo capabilities (RAW + JPEG) Outstanding wide-angle lens Great Auto White
There’s no doubt that the most popular cameras on our snorkeling safaris are the GoPros and the Olympus TG cameras. As versatile and easy to use each of these different cameras are, quite often we encounter guests on our tours who bought one of the TG cameras only to find that they prefer the GoPro’s
Cameras like the Olympus TG Series are fantastic options for snorkeling enthusiasts. They are compact, affordable, and come loaded with many easy-to-use functions that let us snorkelers capture the beauty of the underwater world in all of its colorful glory. One of those settings is the macro function. If used correctly, the macro function on our TG cameras can capture sharp and colorful images of tiny subjects like nudibranchs and Christmas tree worms, subjects that would otherwise be too small to photograph with a normal camera lens. However, when the macro function is misused it can only cause frustration as your images will likely appear blurry. Before I get into how to use the macro mode correctly, let's talk quickly about what macro is in relation to photography, as I believe there's a bit of a misunderstanding. In photography, the word macro only relates to the lens being used, in this case, a macro lens. In the world of interchangeable lenses, you can have two lenses with the same focal length, 100mm let's say, but one can be a telephoto lens while the other can be a macro lens. They have the same focal length but are used for different purposes. The difference between a macro lens and your normal zoom or prime lens is that a macro lens allows you to get very close to your subject while still maintaining a sharp focus. If I was to take a 100mm telephoto lens and try to photograph a ladybug in my backyard from six inches away to so, the camera would not be able to focus on the ladybug. If I took the 100mm macro lens I could get as close as 4-6 inches from the subject while still getting a nice sharp focus on the ladybugs. Basically, when we
Cameras like the Olympus TG Series are fantastic options for snorkeling enthusiasts. They are compact, affordable, and come loaded with many easy-to-use functions that let us snorkelers capture the beauty of the underwater world in all of its colorful glory. One of those settings is the macro function. If used correctly, the macro function on
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