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Open source underwater
Here’s a presentation about underwater photography with the Olympus/OM System TG-5 and editing the images with open source software packages darktable and digiKam. The presentation was part of a face-off with another member of the South China Diving Club. He uses much more expensive equipment and commercial photo editing software. The video covers equipment, software,…
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Hacking the Olympus TG-5
Updated May 21, 2025—I’ve shot undersea images with an Olympus TG-5 since 2019. Along the way, I’ve learned a few things that may help you get the most from your TG-5, TG-6 or TG-7, especially if you are a new user. Why shoot with an Olympus TG-5? The TG family of cameras from Olympus (now…
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Discovering Hong Kong’s underwater gems
Scuba diving in Hong Kong is better than you might expect. The city offers a surprising array of marine life, year-round diving and dramatic seascapes.