I like my Canon Powershot D10, it takes fine photos for a point-and-
shoot. The Canon Powershots tend to have nicer lenses than the Olympus
waterproof point-and-shoot cameras. I've taken mine into Honey Creek
and other water caves, the biggest problem is you need a way to clean
the mud off the lens cover before taking a photo, and it's subject to
lens fogging, but what waterproof camera isn't? This camera does not
have a hotshoe mount, but you can still use external flashes with the
camera timer. I carry it on my belt in a small soft bag that was
designed for a GPS. The drawback of this model is it's not small and
rectangular (it's quite thick due to the waterproof housing for the
zoom lens), so there's no small, precisely sized Otter Box or Pelican
Case for it. If I need to protect it from shock, I put it inside a
Darren drum instead.
Even the Olympus Tough Cameras will get damaged from a crushing blow;
the LCD screens are often the weak point of the camera. Maybe you need
to rethink how you carry your camera while in the cave. The Pentax
Optio WP will fit nicely into a small Pelican case that can be clipped
to a belt loop.
Diana
On Sep 1, 2010, at 6:14 PM, Nico Escamilla wrote:
while I do not own the olympus I've seen one in action, they're
pretty decent but the picture quality leaves a lot to be desired..
its ok if you plan to upload your photos to facebook where you cant
zoom at all, but once you zoom in >80% you'll see what Im talking
about. Get the Cannon powershot D10, similar or better performance
and better picture quality.
Nico
On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 5:48 PM, Allan B. Cobb <a...@oztotl.com> wrote:
Sorry John, I beg to differ. On most cameras, the plastic body
shatters into millions of tiny pieces after a 120 foot drop but the
metal body of the Tough Camera just turns into a twisted mass. That
equates to fewer parts to pick up.
Allan
----- Original Message -----
From: John Greer
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera
We have tested this, and they aren't worth anything at all. They
come apart just like any other camera when you drop it down a 120'
pit. And they have just as many parts to pick up.
John Greer
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert B
To: Texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:21 PM
Subject: [Texascavers] Opinions on Olympus Stylus Tough Camera
After recently damaging beyond repair 2 digital cameras, I have been
thinking of getting an Olympus Stylus Tough 8010.
Would anybody care to share their opinions on this camera, or any of
the Olympus Tough models.
The price is noticeably higher for these durable shockproof
waterproof models over the point and shoot models. Is this feature
just sales BS, do they really hold up to abuse and is it worth the
extra $$?
Shockproof waterproof are one thing, but how about mud proof. Should
I be concerned that mud may over time compromise the 'O' ring seals?
Does the camera take decent photos? How about cave photos and flash?
I know it's not an SLR, but I'm hoping that picture quality is not
too compromised for durability.
Thanks, Rob
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