If you want to travel with a system that's extremely small and lightweight, the OM System Tough TG-7 with Ikelite ULTRAcompact Underwater Housing is a perfect choice. The deluxe kit with strobe includes everything you need to get started taking bright, sharp, and colorful underwater photos.
The Olympus camera brand was sold in 2020 and rebranded as OM System. The newly formed company is committed to building on the strengths of the Olympus brand. In 2023, they introduced the Tough TG-7.
The TG-7 has a bright 25-100mm mid-range zoom lens and a high-speed back-lit CMOS image sensor for excellent performance in low-light settings. If you love to hunt down the small stuff, you'll find that the TG-7's microscope mode is among the best macro options available underwater right now. This camera is capable of macro close-up images that are as good as if not better than expensive mirrorless cameras.
When you want to explore wide angle photography, you'll be glad to have the only underwater housing that supports use of the incredible FCON-T02 Fisheye Lens. Just swap out the flat port for the optional Dome Port and gain the ability to go from macro to wide angle on the same dive. The FCON-T02 with Dome Port are super lightweight and allow full zoom through at the touch of a button. This combination makes it easy to shoot split shots (half-in, half out of the water), which can be difficult or impossible with external wide angle lenses.
The TG-7 supports ultra HD 4K video and RAW image capture, which is a powerful tool for post-dive color corrections using either Adobe Lightroom or the included software. The TG-7 is waterproofed to 50' (15.2m) even without a housing, which makes set-up a little less stress-inducing.
Camera Features:
- 12 megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor
- RAW image capture
- 25-100mm equivalent f/2-4.9 zoom lens
- Bright 3" rear LCD screen
- Supports RC TTL flash with compatible strobe systems
- Microscope mode for close-up macro photography
- Focus stacking mode
- Waterproof, shockproof camera body
- CIPA battery life rating of 330 shots per charge
The smallest best place to start in underwater photography
The WD-3 Wide Angle Dome # 6430.3 attaches to the front of the standard port and provides mid-range angle of view with no vignetting (dark shadows in the corners of the image).
The W-30 Wide Angle Lens # 6430, INON UWL-H100, and other 67mm threaded wide angle lenses, provide a wider maximum angle of view. Because these are separated from the camera's lens by glass, air, and water, some vignetting and edge distortion will be present. These effects can be reduced or eliminated by using a smaller aperture, zooming in slightly, and/or cropping in post-production.
External macro lenses with 67mm threads from INON, Epoque, and other manufacturers, can be attached directly to the front of the housing's port.Due to the position of the camera's flash in relation to its lens, the built-in flash is not suitable to illuminate photos under water. For the best color and clarity, we recommend adding a filter, strobe, or constant-on light. The built-in flash may be used to trigger external strobes via fiber optic sync cord. Two ports are provided for the connection of up to two fiber optic cords.
Any current model Ikelite DS strobe can be triggered fiber optically with true automatic Olympus TTL exposure using the RC1 TTL Receiver # 4412 and Fiber Optic Cord # 4501.Unless otherwise noted, this housing does not accommodate the use of add-on grips, battery grips, eyepieces, LCD covers, or other accessories. Differences in lens and control placement prevent other camera models from being used in or adapted to this housing. We are not aware of any other models which may be used in or adapted to this housing.In The Box:Ikelite Underwater Housing # 6233.06
OM System Tough TG-7 Digital Camera (Red)
Action Tray II with Left Handle # 2605.04
DS51 II Strobe # 40051
RC1 TTL Receiver # 4412
Fiber Optic Cord # 4501
Compact Ball Arm # 40781
Camera includes:
Olympus LI-92B Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (3.6V, 1350mAh)
USB-C Cable
Hand Strap
