Underwater Cameras and Cases

PowerShot D10

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Main:

Waterproof (to 10m), shockproof (1.22m), freeze-proof (-10°C), dust-proof digital camera

12.1 Megapixels

3.0x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer

Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology

DIGIC 4 for ultra-fast response, superb image quality and intelligent

Exceptionally bright 2.5″ PureColor LCD II with 2mm protective shield

Combats blur with IS and Motion Detection Technology

People shots made easy with Face Detection Technology, Face Select & Track and Blink Detection – plus FaceSelf-Timer and Auto Red-Eye Correction technologies.

Price: $275 – $350

Conclusion

Another a good buy. One of the better on in its price range.

Olympus: STYLUS TOUGH-8000

Click — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:24:16 +0000

Main Features

12 Megapixel, Poster-Size prints
3.6x wide-angle
2.7-inch Advanced HyperCrystal III LCD screen
You can drop it from 6.6ft.
WATERPROOF up to 33ft.
You use it in the cold – 14°F/-10°C
CRUSHPROOF: 220lbf
Colors: Black, Silver, Blue
Battery Life: 250 Shots

Cons

microSD memory card not included – get one!

Cost: Between $350 and $450

Conclusion
Great outdoor camera. useful for snorkeling. Pictures maybe grainy at night. Overall an excellent buy.

The Olympus Stylus TOUGH 6000

Click — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:06:27 +0000

Main Features

You can drop from about 5 feet.
Waterproof up to 10ft
Can be used in -10°C weather
Colors: Lemon Yellow, Pure White, Arctic Blue or Sunset Orange
Optical Zoom: 3.6x
Dual Image Stabilisation (combines mechanical and digital image stabilisation)
10 Megapixels to make prints up to poster-size
2.7 LCD screen
Advanced Face Detection
Includes a MicroSD card adapter

Cons

Proprietary lithium-ion battery

Cost: Between $200 and $300

Conclusion
The Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 is a tough waterproof digital camera. The Tough 6000 is great for the casual user and family; yeah even kids can use it. This outdoors-type digital camera can easily produce print-ready images. Better suited for beach pictures! Look at the Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 for deeper waters.