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My daughter is looking for a point and shoot that is water resistant.
Had a waterproof olympus, but I read poor reviews of the newer models on image quality
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Sony cyber shot TX 7 looks very cool but is it water resistant? does in camera HDR
Canon power shot d10 fits the bill and I am a canon addict, but is it cool?
Anyone have one of these.??
TucsonTRD
05-24-2010, 10:09 PM
Check out the possibility of a Canon P&S plus a waterproof case. Canon makes a quality waterproof case for several of their P&S cameras. Then you get a better overall camera with the ability to add waterproofing when the need arises.
Canon SD960 and S90 are a couple examples of Canon cameras that have waterproof houses available.
erno james
05-25-2010, 02:09 AM
Try the Sony TX5. I am pleased with the 720p HD video; looks great through the PS3 onto the plasma screen. I really like the auto pano sweep function. The HDR isn't really tonemapping like you'd get from Photomatix. It will combine 2 different exposures. It's best use would be taking a portrait near a bright window. I take this thing everywhere and use it daily. I love my Canon 7D with all the bells and whistles for more serious stuff. I wanted something as small as an iPhone that had better photo/video capabilities. I got mine from B&H for $329 with free delivery (special going on right now ). Toss in an 8 GB SD card and you should be set for some time.
erno james
05-25-2010, 02:10 AM
here's a good review:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/TX5/TX5A.HTM?r=21110151