Today’s offer of waterproof digital cameras is pretty interesting. Among water-resistant cameras, we have the interesting Olympus TG-1 iHS, TG-820, the Nikon Coolpix AW100, the Sony TX200, the Pentax WG2-GPS or WG2… perfect for underwater photography and video.
“A rugged all terrain compact camera in a precious compact body” here’s how Sony introduced the new Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 announced today, the new waterproof compact digital camera (10m deep). The camera is also shock resistant, can work in cold cold temperatures as is dust dust resistant. It features a CMOS sensor “Exmor R” (BSI) of [...]
Pentax has renewed their waterproof digital compact line at the occasion of the opening ceremonies of the Japanese photo salon CP+ with a trio of cameras. The first two being The WG-3 and WG-3 GPS waterproof to 14m (46 ft.+/-) and equipped with a backlit CMOS sensor. The third is a more affordable variant in [...]
For the event of CES 2013 Sony has reworked their line of digital compact waterproof cameras and announced theTG-2, TG-830 and TG630. Olympus has taken a leap forward with their waterproof level with the TG-2 which resists water to depths of 15 m.(+/- 48 ft.). On the basis of the TG1 iHS which I had [...]
Here is the new waterproof compact camera of Fujifilm’s range : the FinePix XP60. This year, Fujifilm has focused on shooting speed and Full HD video performance of its tough camera. XP60 resistance The Fujifilm FinePix XP60 is waterproof till 6 m deep. The designers of this compact waterproof camera have also endowed the [...]
Panasonic’s 2013 waterproof digital camera, the new Lumix DMC-FT5 follows the lead set by the TZ40 in replacing the TZ30: boosting connectivity with new Wi-Fi and NFC technologies. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5: a tough player The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 is quite a rugged device. Panasonic is announcing it can dive 12 meters under water, [...]
Before I publish the full review of the high-end waterproof compact camera launched by Olympus last spring, the TG-1 iHS, here is a quick preview of the image quality you may expect from this camera that has been gifted with a backside illumintaed CMOS sensor, a sensor that is wellknown for its outstanding image quality [...]
Getty Images warned us last month : the London 2012 Olympic Games imaging will use the latest photography techniques, 260°, aerial photography, stop motion…. (see this video). I have to say that on TV, web and press, this year, we really saw a quality leap compared to 2008 Beijing Olympics. In this Reuters TV video, [...]
Liquid Image Wide Angle Scuba Series HD 1080p is a dive mask camera / digital camcorder that is able to record Full HD movies at 1920×1080/30p and can even get to a 60 frame rate in 720p. The Liquid Image Wide Angle Scuba Series HD 1080p can also capture still images in 12-megapixel and has a [...]
Weatherproof compact cameras are now commonly offered by most camera brands. Underwater photography is now available for practically any budget. You can find waterproof cameras ranging between $129 and $499 price tags. Here is a summary of the 2012 waterproof cameras available on the market. As you will see, some go deeper than others, others [...]
Waterproof, the Samsung W350 can dive as deep as 5m and is tough : it does not fear dust nor sand and is at ease on any outdoor playground, beach, lagoon, river, kayaking, snorkeling… Samsung has designed a protective rubber armor that is also floating. The W350 will not drawn like a stone of it [...]
GoPro unveils today BacPac, a Wi-Fi module that lets you wirelessly connect your GoPro HD HERO2 action ready camcorder and broadcast the video you are shooting live. It has Wi-Fi, but also supports Bluetooth to connect a wireless external mic and also share your comments. But that is not it : GoPro also launch a [...]
Here is an interesting DSLR unveiled today by Pentax : the K-30. Directly inspired by the prosumer DSLR K-5, the Pentax K-30 gets the same technical specs for mots of them and is the most affordable rugged weather resistant digatl SLR that will make an interesting travel camera along with the 18-135mm WR lens. Speaking [...]
GoPro unveils a new waterproof housing for its HD HERO action camcorders that can dive as deep as 60m. The GoPro Dive has a flat glass to protect the camera’s lens while not disturbing the image quality, a hand bracelet and some attachment accessories to fix it on a submarine mask for instance. The GoPro [...]
Yep, the Olympus TG-1 iHS should be the best waterproof camera of th eyear. To achieve that, Olympus has packed a full bundle of the best technologies in a waterproof camera casing that remains compact and should ensure the highest image quality of all waterproof cameras… (till we see a mirrorless waterproof camera announced). It [...]
Concord Keystone launched a waterproof iPhone casing that will enable you to dive underwater with your iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s for stills or video recording while snorkeling. The Keystone ECO MarineCase is IP58 standard compliant and can be taken down till 20″ / 6m under the water level. It will also be dustproof. Therefore, [...]
It is a world première : the Sony HDR-GW55 is be the first waterproof digital camcorder to offer Full HD image quality and a 10x zoom lens. But that is not it, this digital camcorder is very gifted, fully packed with interesting and useful features. Let me introduce you to the Sony HDR-GW55. Sony HDR-GW55 [...]
Pentax gives its rugged digital cameras a refresh this year with the Optio WG2-GPS and WG2. Th efirst one, you have guessed has a GPS sensor the second one does not have. The price difference is $50. Pentax charges twice what its competitor usually charge for a GPS version camera extra cost (see the Nikon [...]
Nikon unveils today 11 new compact cameras that will represent 80% of the 2012 Coolpix offer. Coolpix S9200 and S9300 This year, we hear a lot about 20x zoom lens compact cameras. But Nikon decided to stick to ots 18x 25-450mm lens for this year on the Coolpix S9200 (without GPS) and S9300 (with GPS). [...]
Today, a few days before the CP+ trade show opens in Japan, Panaosnic unveils its new rugged compoact camera line up : the high performance TS4 and the lower priced TS20. Th efirst on ewould be my favorite of course, but regardless any budget consideration. It offers a better shock resistance and can do deeper [...]
Here is anew interesting rugged compact camera : the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX200V, a camera announced today by dpreview and only them… Why is that camera so interesting to me ? Here is why : – It has a new backlit CMOS sensor, an Exmor R of 18 megapixels and you may know how I like [...]
