The grass is always greener eventually

Staff · Issue 134, Sep/Oct 2023 · pp. 4

Products mentioned: Canon R7, Olympus TG-6, Marelux Apollo strobes

Editorial The grass is always greener eventually John Horn’s excellent account of his upgarding from an Olympus TG-6 to a Canon R7 makes informative reading for those in a similar quandry but it also highlights some aspects which are often overlooked. As with all increases in both size, weight and performance, it takes time to get used to a new housing layout. The subtle ergonomics are not always obvious until you use the gear underwater and the increased bulk can make some subjects harder to approach. In addition, until you get familiar with a new camera’s capabilities and how to maximise its potential there will inevitably be times when you miss a shot making fine adjustments to the camera settings. Fortunately time and experience will render the new system much more intuitive so that, after the initial frustrations, your upgrade decision will be worthwhile and productive just, as John…