It's unfortunate that Olympus is the only company doing waterproof cameras. While I applaud the idea and in some cases the build quality, I am disappointed that image quality takes a back seat.
I loved my first Olympus digital point and shoot, but I n the last 5 years I'm not sure they make anything that takes a good picture, compared to the competition.
That being said, these are pretty much your only choice when you need water proofing.
Here is a couple of things I read to keep in mind...
- shooting at the lower 5MP setting makes for better picture.
- be very careful with the seals, make sure they are clean, and close up the battery compartments properly before taking a dip.
- Supposedly the seals need to be replaced every year or so.
Still, really are there any other choices?
TOM...
Last edited by mr_lemon; 10-14-2008 at 04:46 PM.
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