Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD
Digital camera Review: Best camera for the adventure type....
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera ive ever owned hands down! If you want an SLR your in the wrong section but you prolly are here to look for a good all around rugged camera. Not only does it take GREAT outdoor shots, but great pics under water, and video. I bought this for my trip to Hawaii and was the best money spent cause now i have so many wonderful, beautiful pictures, and videos of my trip. Its rather small, so i was surprised at some of the reviews saying its bulky, well ya if you compare it to those little pocket cameras that only have digital zoom. This thing is for the outdoorzy person, or even someone on a trip that wants great photos. The battery life was good, had it on the highest setting and took pics of everything, and by afternoon or eveing had to change it out, but I took pics of almost everything, being my first trip to Hawaii.. lol.. And took lots of underwater pics, and videos, never leaked and we went 20 to 30 feet down. Just read how to keep it leak proof, and take care of it, and it will work forever!
Ps, the video underwater is sweet, and it pics up sound as well, so when we were sucking down air scuba diving you can hear you breath, and the sound of my girl friend screaming when i handed her a sea star, this video is priceless to me now..!!
Digital camera Review: Best compact waterproof camera on the market!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera for a cruise I went on in mid September. Before buying, I spent about six months learning as much as I could about the pros and cons of the best compact waterproof cameras on the market (including the Panasonic TS1 and Olympus 8000) before deciding on this one--and I am more than pleased that I did! However, I had the luxury of not only reading other people's experience with the cameras and various comparison reviews out there, but also some first hand knowledge since my neighbor has had the Olympus 8000 for several months, and the ability to play around with the TS1 and D10 side by side at Fry's Electronics.
During our cruse, we used the camera from the tops of Myan ruins in the middle of the jungle, to the shallow sea floor along the reefs surrounding Roatan, Cozumel and Grand Cayman. The ease of use of this camera is second to none--if you're going underwater, select underwater mode; if you're taking pictures of flowers and such, select foliage mode; if youre taking pictures of people on the beach, select beach mode...etc. The color accuracy, especially concerning colors underwater and plantlife is GREAT--and not just for a compact camera, I mean PERIOD! Blues are really blue and greens are really green--very vibrant, saturated colors--not washed out like I'm used to seeing with all the other underwater cameras I have used. The only real drawback is the shape--it's not exactly a throw-in-your-pocket-and-go camera, a bit bulkier than most compacts, but it's shape actually helps underwater and in wet conditions.
Oh, and battery life really isn't an issue, Consumer Reports says it only has a 220 shot battery life, but I can attest that it'll last closer to 400, as long as you don't have the LCD screen on the whole time.
Best camera I have owned so far!
Digital camera Review: Best durable camera on the market
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a Fisheries Biologist/snowboarder/hiker/naturalist that works in Florida and Grand Canyon. My life takes me from temperatures of 0 degrees F to 115 degrees, from blowing sand and scalding sun to oppressive humidity. I need to take pictures in canyons, mountains, forests, snowfields, beaches, lakes, swamps, rivers, the ocean, aquariums, swimming pools, and everywhere in between. I needed the best waterproof, tough, portable camera on the market. A buddy of mine had the Olympus Stylus-tough 6000 AND 8000 models, and I tried them both while canyoneering. They were waterproof and shockproof, but that was about the only plus. The pictures were crap, everything was fuzzy unless you held it perfectly still, they cannot handle contrast very well (sunny versus shaded in the same shot...as in canyons and practically EVERYWHERE I EVER AM), the menu system and camera operation speed were ATROCIOUS, the only used micro-SD cards...BLAH. I was actually suprised by HOW disappointed I was in the Olympus models. They were my first exposure to waterproof cameras, and let me tell you, I was not excited.
But I needed something, so I bought a Canon D10. I was taking a bit of a gamble, having never owned a Canon product. But, the name means something, so I figured I would try it. I loved it. I later lost it in the Colorado River (I didn't have a float strap, like an idiot), and in a fit of stupidity I tried the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (I had owned and loved two Lumix DMC non-waterproof cameras previously). Other than the fact that it isn't actually waterproof, it was a great camera. Unfortunately, my life takes these cameras at their word, and if I can't trust that a camera will actually BE waterproof, I might as well stick with my Lumix DMC FZ28, which I LOVE. After returning the not waterproof "waterproof" camera to Amazon (thank you for making that so easy, Amazon), I ordered another Canon D10. Here is where I made my biggest mistake yet. I thought I should try and branch out and buy something from somewhere other than Amazon for once, and I found a better deal from a company called "Digital Elect". I won't bore you with details, but they suck. They don't tell you that you're ordering a wholesale version of the camera with dismal battery life, and they call later to ask you if you want the REAL battery for another 50 bucks or so. They push the whole gimmick by offering a free mini-tripod and some other chintzy garbage, THEN they charge you for shipping and TWO WEEKS LATER it still hasn't arrived. I hate them and I will never shop there again. You CANNOT beat Amazon's service, speed, and prices, and selection of products. Whenever my new camera arrives (I hate you, Digital Elect), I will be elated to see it. So, the executive summary:
Cons:
-bulging lens (doesn't fit in your pocket as nicely as other waterproof camera models)
-mediocre video recording (not HD)
-will get some condensation inside if you spend many hours a day underwater without drying it out between snorkeling sessions
-No external speaker (can only review sound from videos from computer, although I'm sure this helps the waterproofing).
Pros
+Excellent, Canon-quality images
+Completely waterproof except in extreme conditions rarely encountered by a normal person (I'm a fish biologist), when it may get some condensation inside
+hand strap attaches to any of the four corners
+highly durable (mine was dropped, scratched, jostled, even thrown fifty feet down into a foot of water and became embedded in the sand - and still worked great - although I don't recommend this treatment)
+Fast operation (time spent between turning on to taking pictures is much less than most cameras - the Lumix models are also good about this)
+Easy menu operation with many features that I was still discovering before I lost my first D10
+Can edit/crop/slow motion replay of video on the camera to save memory space and for hilarious replays.
I guess that about sums it up. If Canon would make the camera a little thinner while still maintaining optical zoom and give it HD video, there would be absolutely no comparison.
Digital camera Review: Best pre-trip purchase EVER!
Summary: 5 Stars
We're SO glad we bought this camera prior to our trip to Fiji. It was so fun to play around with, has an amazing lens capable of depth of field shots, takes some great underwater photos, and includes lots of features I would never have expected in such a compact camera (like manual focus and spot color). It's also really good at detecting faces - it even detected the face of the woman on the Fijian dollar!
We loved it!
Digital camera Review: Best underwater camera on the market.
Summary: 5 Stars
I hope this review helps you decide which underwater camera is the best one to buy. After doing hours of research on all the different underwater cameras on the market in 2010, I had narrowed it down to the Canon D10 and the Panasonic Lumix TS1. I bought both of these cameras to take on a 2 week vacation to Maui. I wanted to have 2 underwater cameras so that my girlfriend and I would both be able to take snorkeling pictures without having to pass a camera back and forth. Also, I wanted to field test both cameras side by side to find out for myself which camera would be the keeper.
The Canon D10 wins out for a few reasons.
Main reason -
I bought these cameras mainly to take underwater snorkel pictures. When I started using the cameras for regular shots after spending time in the water, intermittent fogging effected both cameras. Here's the difference: The fogging on the D10 only took place on the LCD screen which did not effect the images. I could still see the shots and it was only a minor issue.
The fogging on the Lumix took place on the inside of the lens, ruining my ability to use the camera (take clear shots) until the moisture inside the camera evaporated. Weak! When I'm on vacation, I want to be able to take shots when the opportunity presents itself, without having to wait for the camera to comply. Lumix lost major points on this issue.
Picture quality -
Once you familiarize yourself with the different picture settings, the D10 takes AMAZING pictures. The auto function does a pretty good job choosing the appropriate setting, but you should be comfortable navigating through the menu to tweak it for the environment you find yourself in. Very easy.
The most surprising aspect of the D10 is the power of the macro setting. Believe it or not, the macro setting produces shots that rival my girlfriend's Canon Rebel TSI with telescopic lens. Granted, you have to be much closer to the object since you can't use a telescopic lens, but when I show people the pictures I took with the D10 on macro, they simply do not believe I used a camera that cost under $300.
The Lumix does take excellent pictures, but they just weren't as striking as the shots taken by the D10.
Video quality -
Although the Lumix takes high def video (if you have an SD card with a write speed of 10MB/sec or greater), the video quality of the D10 should be fine for the needs of your average consumer. The difference between the video quality was not enough for me to want to keep the Lumix rather than the D10. What good does high def do me if the lens is fogged up?
I did buy the accessory kit for the D10. It's over-priced and not necessary unless you plan on doing an extreme sport that requires using both hands (rock climbing) and need to clip it to your body instead of your wrist. Spend your money on a high quality SD card and extra batteries instead. I do recommend the Maximal Power DB CAN NB-6L sold by amazon. It doesn't last quite as long as the factory battery, but it is well worth $6.
Durability -
The D10 is extremely durable. It worked perfectly 10,000ft up on Haleakala and 30ft deep in the Pacific. I used the D10 underwater at least 15 separate times within 2 weeks without any issues. I didn't worry about it at all in my pocket or backpack as I went from adventure to adventure on Maui. It is not perfectly rectangular like the Lumix, but it still easily fits in the pocket of cargo shorts. The lens on the D10 is set further back in the housing design, protecting it from accidental scratching more so than the design of the Lumix.
Don't hesitate in picking up the D10, it has given me pictures that I will cherish for many years.