B&H has the Fuji FinePix XP120 rugged and waterproof camera for $159 (reg. $229). It has a 16MP sensor, 28-140mm equivalent zoom and 1080/60p video capture. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Olympus Stylus TG-860 Tough Camera Announced
Olympus has announced a new rugged compact camera, the Stylus Tough TG-860. It featuers a 16MP CMOS sensor and is waterproof to 50′, crushproof to 220lbs, shockproof to 7-feet and coldproof down to 14° F. [Read more…]
Ricoh Announces WG-4 Rugged Camera and Accessories, Drops Pentax Branding
Ricoh has unveiled the WG-4 rugged, compact camera. This camera line previously belonged to Pentax (see, e.g., Pentax WG-3); however, it will now be part of Ricoh’s line of cameras. [Read more…]
Nikon 1 AW1 is a Waterproof Mirrorless Camera
Nikon has just announced the 1-Series AW1 mirrorless camera, which is the first waterproof and shockproof interchangeable lens camera. The Nikon 1 AW1 is waterproof down to 49 feet and shockproof for up to a 6.6 feet drop. [Read more…]
New Lowepro DryZone DF 20L and BP 40L Camera Bags
Lowepro Dryzone BP 40L
Lowepro has introduced a pair of new camera bags: the DryZone DF 20L duffel bag and the DryZone BP 40L backpack. The bags have been tested against high-pressure water streams for the ultimate protection against water. [Read more…]
New Sony Cyber-shot TX30 Waterproof Camera Unveiled
The Sony Cyber-shot TX30 was recently announced alongside the new WX300 compact camera and the HX300 50x superzoom model. The TX30 is a rugged, waterproof (down to 33′) model that is built for outdoor use (it’s also shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof). [Read more…]
Fuji FinePix XP170 Rugged Camera Unveiled
Fuji announced the new XP170 rugged camera today. It is a waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof compact camera that features a 14MP CMOS image sensor, 5x optical zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) and a 2.8-inch LCD. [Read more…]
Ricoh PX Rugged/Waterproof Compact Camera Announced
The Ricoh PX is a new compact camera that sports a 16MP image sensor, a 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent) and a 2.7-inch LCD. [Read more…]
Olympus TG-610 and TG-310
Olympus announced the waterproof, shockproof and freezeproof TG-610 and TG-310 at CES 2011 last week. Both cameras feature a 14MP sensor and the ability to capture 720p HD video. The TG-310 offers a 3.6x optical zoom lens, while the TG-610 steps up to a 5x optical zoom.
The TG-610 also offers a high resolution 3-inch LCD at 920k-dot res, while the TG-310 has a 230k-dot res 2.7-inch LCD. Both models are compatible with SDXC memory cards.
Both cameras are waterproof down to 16 feet, shockproof at up to 5 feet drops and freezeproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The TG-610 should be available in February at an initial retail price of $299.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
The TG-310 should also be available in February, but at a lower initial retail price of $199.99. Check availability on Amazon.com.
More details in the press release below. [Read more…]
Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA102 Waterproof Dual Camera Review
The Sanyo VPC-CA102 Xacti Dual Camera is capable of producing decent quality HD video and has still capture capability grabbing 14MP images at the press of a button. What sets the model VPC-CA102 apart from the the other Xacti cameras and many from other manufacturers in the class is the waterproof, sport camera design . What’s great about being waterproof is not just the ability to submerge the camera in water, but to keep on shooting when the rain comes or those moments when your child learns to swim and that moment can be captured while your right there in the water too.
Read the full review over at Tech Tilt: Sanyo Xacti VPC-CA102 Waterproof Dual Camera Review