tg6 housing - lens not replaceable

[hedonist222]

PSA:
Have just been informed by Backscatter that the Olympus tg6 underwater housing lens is not replaceable. Although it appears very replaceable from the four screws on the inside of the housing.
Olympus informed backscatter that a customer can only buy a new housing because the housing lens cannot be replaced.
This is very unfortunate because other than a marred lens, the housing is completely fine.
The marring aren't scratches. I haven't scratched the lens.
It looks like the chemical coating has begun to wear away - leaving a blurry/cloudy effect.

Imagine having to pay another $300 for a new housing because olympus somehow decided not to provide spare parts.

 

[Searcaigh]

@hedonist222

Very unfortunate, but not surprising!

As you've seen I use a Nauticam 100m housing, which I mainly bought for tech diving as I wanted a housing to withstand more pressure.

I think your only option would be:
1. Pick up a second hand Olympus housing
2. Pay $300 for a new one, or
3. Buy a the Nauticam housing.

 

[hedonist222]

@hedonist222

Very unfortunate, but not surprising!

As you've seen I use a Nauticam 100m housing, which I mainly bought for tech diving as I wanted a housing to withstand more pressure.

I think your only option would be:
1. Pick up a second hand Olympus housing
2. Pay $300 for a new one, or
3. Buy a the Nauticam housing.

Yes. Looking at option 1 or 3 at this point.

 

[Rayk]

Yes. Looking at option 1 or 3 at this point.

Ikelite housing also can be option, 60m depth rating and 299 USD price.

 

[hedonist222]

Ikelite housing also can be option, 60m depth rating and 299 USD price.

Thanks, partner

 

[scubadada]

The TG-6 is a popular camera, there are several underwater housings available Olympus TG-6 Underwater Housings

 

[tursiops]

For Sale - Sea Frogs Housing for TG-6; used one trip

Bought for my wife for Christmas, used on one trip, she didn't like it. It is slightly bulkier than the Olympus housing for the TG-6 so now she has the Olympus housing. She also likes the AOI magnifier that fits the Olympus housing. Full info on Sea Frogs site, where it lists for $239...

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[jlyle]

PSA:
Have just been informed by Backscatter that the Olympus tg6 underwater housing lens is not replaceable. Although it appears very replaceable from the four screws on the inside of the housing.
Olympus informed backscatter that a customer can only buy a new housing because the housing lens cannot be replaced.
This is very unfortunate because other than a marred lens, the housing is completely fine.
The marring aren't scratches. I haven't scratched the lens.
It looks like the chemical coating has begun to wear away - leaving a blurry/cloudy effect.

Imagine having to pay another $300 for a new housing because olympus somehow decided not to provide spare parts.


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The lens coating is for reducing glare. Compare some of your old photos with more recent. See any difference? If not, save your money.

 

[hedonist222]

The lens coating is for reducing glare. Compare some of your old photos with more recent. See any difference? If not, save your money.

I recall seeing a halo. But that was from a cursory glance.
I'm out of town at the moment. But I'll take photographs with and without the housing.
I inquired about for a spare lens a few days ago, just in case the cloudy effect is obvious.