I recently purchased a TG-5 along with a Seafrogs housing. I took the setup to Truk Lagoon last week.
I was happy with the performance of the TG-5. I used it primarily in auto mode and I felt it gave good results with the basic set up I used:
Lighting: Single Hi-max V11
Housing: Seafrogs 60m/195ft
Arm: Intova Sport Camera Mini Base Tray and flex arm
Previously I used an Intova HD2 Marine camera. I found this setup no more difficult to use, albeit a bit more bulky. The setup was balanced and comfortable to use.
The Seafrogs housing operated flawlessly. I took the set up to 37m without problem. This means the housing is more than adequate for 99% of my diving. The controls were easy to use and the screen was bright and easy to read and frame shots. The following links will give you an idea of the raw video quality the camera gave under different conditions.
Fujikawa Mare: Truk Lagoon
Anemone fish: Truk Lagoon
I still have a lot to learn about the camera and how to optimize its performance but I am looking forward to getting out and getting the system wet.
I was happy with the performance of the TG-5. I used it primarily in auto mode and I felt it gave good results with the basic set up I used:
Lighting: Single Hi-max V11
Housing: Seafrogs 60m/195ft
Arm: Intova Sport Camera Mini Base Tray and flex arm
Previously I used an Intova HD2 Marine camera. I found this setup no more difficult to use, albeit a bit more bulky. The setup was balanced and comfortable to use.
The Seafrogs housing operated flawlessly. I took the set up to 37m without problem. This means the housing is more than adequate for 99% of my diving. The controls were easy to use and the screen was bright and easy to read and frame shots. The following links will give you an idea of the raw video quality the camera gave under different conditions.
Fujikawa Mare: Truk Lagoon
Anemone fish: Truk Lagoon
I still have a lot to learn about the camera and how to optimize its performance but I am looking forward to getting out and getting the system wet.