TOUGH MACRO PRO SET: OM System TG-7, Weefine TGS2 100m Aluminium Housing & AOI Q1i RC-TTL
Description
TOUGH MACRO PRO SET – compact underwater photography at a professional level
The TOUGH MACRO PRO SET combines three particularly compact and powerful components into a high-quality underwater photography system: the proven OM System Tough TG-7, the robust Weefine WFH-TGS2 aluminium housing rated to 100 metres and the ultra-compact AOI Q1i RC-TTL underwater strobe.
The result is a system that remains small, easy to handle and travel-friendly despite its professional equipment. The TG-7 is particularly strong for macro and close-up photography, while the AOI Q1i provides powerful and controlled lighting.
At the same time, the system remains completely modular and expandable. Additional strobe arms, a second strobe, video lights as well as macro and wide-angle wet lenses can be added later.
Highlights at a glance
- 100 m aluminium housing: The Weefine WFH-TGS2 is made from robust hard-anodised aluminium alloy and is rated to a depth of 100 metres.
- OM System Tough TG-7: One of the most popular compact cameras for underwater and macro photography, with advanced macro and microscope functions.
- RC-TTL compatible AOI Q1i strobe: Automatic flash exposure with the OM System RC flash system plus manual control options.
- Extremely compact: Camera, housing and strobe remain small and manageable – ideal for travel and long dives.
- Excellent for macro: The TG-7 can focus from extremely short distances in microscope mode.
- Modular and expandable: Add macro lenses, wide-angle wet lenses, additional arms, video lights or a second strobe at any time.
Weefine WFH-TGS2 – compact aluminium housing rated to 100 metres
The Weefine WFH-TGS2 takes the TG-7 into a clearly more professional housing class. Instead of a conventional plastic housing, it uses a robust hard-anodised aluminium construction.
With a maximum operating depth of 100 metres, the housing provides excellent safety reserves and is suitable not only for recreational diving but also for more demanding and deeper dives.
Despite its metal construction, the housing remains very compact. The integrated M52 thread also allows the use of various underwater macro and wide-angle wet lenses.
AOI Q1i – compact strobe with impressive functionality
The AOI Q1i is an excellent match for the TG-7. It is compact enough for a lightweight travel system while offering many functions normally associated with significantly larger underwater strobes.
- OM System / OMDS RC-TTL support
- Automatic TTL flash exposure
- i-Macro mode for close-up and macro photography
- Manual flash control
- Guide number GN 22
- Approx. 0.85 second recycle time at full power
- Integrated LED continuous light up to 700 lumens
- Depth rating to 60 metres
- Compact design with integrated 1-inch ball mount
Automatic flash control is particularly useful for macro photography. When the shooting distance changes, the system can automatically adapt the flash exposure instead of requiring constant manual adjustment.
OM System TG-7 – made for underwater macro
The OM System Tough TG-7 is one of the most popular compact cameras for underwater photography. Its macro functions make it particularly attractive for very small subjects.
- 12 MP BSI CMOS sensor
- 25–100 mm equivalent zoom lens
- Maximum aperture F2.0
- Microscope and Super Macro functions
- Focusing from approximately 1 cm in Super Macro mode
- Focus Stacking and Focus Bracketing
- RAW recording
- 4K video
Start compact – expand whenever required
One of the greatest advantages of this set is its flexibility. The basic system remains deliberately compact and uncomplicated, but it is not a dead end.
- Additional macro wet lenses
- Wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle wet lenses
- A second AOI underwater strobe
- Additional strobe arms and clamps
- Buoyancy arms for optimal balancing
- Video lights
- Snoot and specialist lighting solutions for creative macro photography
Technical specifications
| Camera | OM System Tough TG-7 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 12 megapixels |
| Lens | 25–100 mm equivalent, F2.0–4.9 |
| Macro | Microscope / Super Macro, focusing from approx. 1 cm |
| Underwater housing | Weefine WFH-TGS2 |
| Housing material | Hard-anodised aluminium alloy |
| Maximum housing depth | 100 m |
| Wet lens thread | M52 × 0.75 |
| Strobe | AOI UCS-Q1i |
| Flash control | RC-TTL / TTL / i-Macro / Manual |
| Guide number | GN 22 |
| Recycle time | Approx. 0.85 seconds at full power |
| LED continuous light | Up to 700 lumens |
| Maximum strobe depth | 60 m |
Who is the TOUGH MACRO PRO SET for?
- Underwater photographers focusing on macro and close-up photography
- Divers looking for a compact and travel-friendly system
- Photographers who prefer a robust aluminium housing
- Beginners looking for a high-quality system that can grow with them
- Experienced photographers looking for a compact second system
- Travellers who do not want to carry a large interchangeable-lens camera system
Our conclusion
Small in size – big in possibilities. The TOUGH MACRO PRO SET combines the excellent macro capabilities of the TG-7 with a robust 100 m aluminium housing and a modern TTL-compatible underwater strobe.
The result is a high-quality, uncomplicated and fully expandable underwater photography system that is equally at home on dive trips and demanding dives.
