Olympus TG-7 Float: How to Keep It from Sinking
The OM System (Olympus) TG-7 works with the Nordic Flash camera float 2-pack when you use both floats. OM System lists the TG-7 at 249 g with its battery and memory card, and each float is made to float up to 7 oz (200 g), so one float is not enough on its own. Connect both floats to the camera.
Key takeaways
- The TG-7 works with the camera float 2-pack when you use both floats.
- OM System lists the TG-7 at 249 g with battery and card.
- OM System rates it waterproof to 15 m.
- The TG-7 has a strap eyelet, which is the attachment point OM System shows for its strap.
One float is not enough on its own
OM System lists the TG-7 at 249 g with battery and card. That is more than one float's 7 oz (200 g) rating. Use both floats from the 2-pack.
This is the setup that matches the published facts
The TG-7 works with the camera float 2-pack when you use both floats. Thread the cords through the strap eyelet, lock the battery and card cover, and test in shallow water. We do not publish a combined rating for two connected floats.
The strap keeps it on you. It will not float the camera.
OM System's manual uses the strap eyelet for the camera's own strap. That is a good attachment point for the float cords as well, but a strap alone will not keep a 249 g camera at the surface.
By the numbers
- OM System lists the TG-7 at 249 g, including battery and memory card (OM System (opens in a new tab)).
- OM System rates the TG-7 waterproof to 15 m, freezeproof to -10°C and shock resistant to a 2.1 m drop (OM System (opens in a new tab)).
- Each Nordic Flash float is made to float an item up to 7 oz (200 g).
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Why does the TG-7 need both floats?
OM System lists the TG-7 at 249 g with battery and card, which is more than one float's 7 oz (200 g) rating. The TG-7 works with the camera float 2-pack when you use both floats. We don't publish a combined rating for two connected floats. If you add a case or accessory, weigh the full setup, as our weight capacity guide shows.
| TG-7 fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Weight (OM System) | 249 g with battery and memory card |
| Depth rating (OM System) | Waterproof to 15 m |
| Attachment point | Strap eyelet |
| Which Nordic Flash float | Camera float 2-pack |
| How many floats | Both floats from the 2-pack |
How do you attach the floats to a TG-7?
The TG-7 has a strap eyelet. OM System's manual uses it to attach the camera's own strap: pass the strap through the eyelet, back through the keeper loop and through the buckle, then pull firmly to check it won't come loose (OM System, attaching the strap (opens in a new tab)).
Use the same eyelet for the float cords, connect both floats, and give each cord a firm pull before the camera goes in the water. Then test the setup in a sink or the shallow end.
What should you check before the TG-7 goes in the water?
- Close and lock the battery and card compartment cover. The TG-7 has a separate lock for it (OM System, names of parts (opens in a new tab)).
- Check the depth you plan against the 15 m rating.
- Check both float cords and clips for fraying or damage, and replace a float if either is worn.
After salt water, rinse the camera in fresh water with the cover closed and follow OM System's care instructions in the manual. Our salt water care guide covers the floats and straps.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Nordic Flash float work with the Olympus TG-7?
Yes, when you use both floats from the camera float 2-pack. OM System lists the TG-7 at 249 g with battery and card, which is more than one float's 7 oz (200 g) rating. We don't publish a combined rating for two connected floats.
How much does the TG-7 weigh?
OM System lists the TG-7 at 249 g, including the battery and memory card.
Where do I attach a float on the TG-7?
At the strap eyelet, the same point OM System uses for the camera's own strap. Pull each cord firmly to check it is secure.
How deep can the TG-7 go?
OM System rates the TG-7 waterproof to 15 m.
Sources
- OM System: TG-7 specifications (opens in a new tab)
- OM System: TG-7 manual, attaching the strap (opens in a new tab)
- OM System: TG-7 manual, names of parts (opens in a new tab)
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