Olympus Cameras Waterproof
What are some good waterproof Digital Cameras?
I’ve always thought it was a really cool idea, and lately I’ve been looking into getting one. I’ve looked at some from Canon and Olympus. I’m leaning towards Canon’s D10 because it gets good reviews, is slightly cheaper than Olympus models, and because I really like Canon Cameras.
Anyone that owns this camera or another waterproof camera-
Is it good price considering that it would only get moderate use?
Do you recommend this camera, or another one?
Would I be better off getting a waterproof case for my current camera (a Canon Powershot a570)?
Thanks so much!
Here are 5 top rated waterproof cameras:
$330, 12.1MP; 3X optical zoom; waterproof to 33 feet
Canon’s first foray into waterproof digital compacts looks like a cross between a Digital ELPH and a diving bell. With a waterproof rating down to 33 feet, it’s among the deepest divers in this category, but its 2.5-inch LCD and optically stabilized 35–105mm (equivalent) f/2.8–4.9 zoom lens aren’t at the front of this pack. Like the other cameras here, the D10 is freeze- and shockproof, in this case surviving temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit and falls of up to 4 feet.
2. Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP
$200, 10MP; 3X optical zoom; waterproof to 10 feet
Borrowing design cues from Fuji’s teen-targeted Z30, this underwater shooter is one of the tiniest and most stylish, as well as the most affordable. Its 2.7-inch LCD is as large as they come on this type of compact. But it’s waterproof only to 10 feet, and its 10MP and 35–105mm (equivalent) f/3.7–4.2 optical zoom aren’t groundbreaking.
3. Olympus Stylus Tough 8000
$400, 12MP; 3.6X optical zoom; waterproof to 33 feet
Olympus offers some of the most rugged compact cameras you can get, and its latest fits the mold. You can shoot down to 33 feet underwater, drop the camera from up to 6.6 feet, and use it in temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, its metal construction can withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure. Sensorshift image stabilization combats hand shake, and the zoom, while not league-leading, spans an equivalent 28–102mm f/3.5–5.1.
4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
$400, 12.1MP; 4.6X optical zoom; waterproof to 10 feet
Panasonic has stepped up to the pool in a strong way with its first waterproof Digital Camera. Its optically stabilized 28–128mm (equivalent) f/3.3–5.9 zoom offers a nice balance of wide angle for underwater and midrange tele for land-based adventures. At 12.1MP, it affords plenty of resolution, and it has an ample 2.7-inch LCD. While we wish it could go deeper than 10 feet, its 720p video recording should make playing in the backyard pool more fun than ever.
5. Pentax Optio W60
$250, 10MP; 5X optical zoom; waterproof to 13 feet
Pentax was one of the first to offer dunkable digital cameras with its WP series years ago, and now it’s a major force. This model has plenty of room to the left of the lens to hold onto, and we like the 720p video recording, though we’d rather have a faster rate than its 15 frames per second. Its Super Macro mode should be a boon below the surface, letting you focus as close as 0.4 inches from the front of the 28–140mm (equivalent) f/3.5–5.5 lens.
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000: Tough Point-and-Shoot
The waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 camera is at it’s core a 12 mega-pixel camera. The only difference between this and other point-and-shoot digital cameras is that you don’t have to nearly as delicate with it. The Tough 8000 isn’t as expensive as you’d think it would be, right now you can get it for $291.95.
The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 has a lot of high points but these are the ones that will mean the most to you.
- Rugged and Durable – Olympus isn’t like other company’s that promise the moon but you only get a meteor. When they say that it’s waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and shakeproof it really is. You don’t have to even take my word for it just look around online people will atest to the Tough 8000’s durability.
- Features, features and more features – Don’t think this is just another gimmick camera that is only good at one thing. The stylus Tough 8000 features like dual image stabilization, anti-blur and built in panaroma just to name a few.
- Picture quality – after all this is a camera and it takes pictures so picture quality is important and Olympus didn’t forget that. They even feature a special mode called “beauty mode” which soften shadows and smooth wrinkles or blemishes on the skin of the person your shooting.
- The 2.7″ LCD – The LCD on the Tough 8000 uses a new technology known as Advanced HyperCrystal III, this technology gives you the most accurate representation of what your about to take a picture of.
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