Log in

View Full Version : Canon's PowerShot D10 Camera: Waterproof, Shockproof


Jason Dunn
02-20-2009, 06:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=2590&modelid=18332' target='_blank'>http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/c...0&modelid=18332</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"For those with a taste for adventure, there's a camera as bold as the active life you lead. It's the Canon PowerShot D10. Waterproof, freezeproof and shockproof; it's tough enough to take what you dish out. Plus it's got all the high performance features you expect from a Canon digital camera. You've got 12.1 megapixels of resolution plus all of Canon's powerful, state-of-the-art imaging technologies so you can capture your epic experiences in breathtaking color and awesome detail."</em><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/dht/auto/1235146449.usr1.jpg" style="border: 0;" /></p><p>Another area that Canon has been slow to move into is the "rugged" point and shoot category: a camera that's waterproof, shockproof (to absorb falls), and generally tough. Having once dropped an older PowerShot SD700 series camera and watched as the lens bent, I can attest to the fact that Canon Elph cameras, while beautiful to look at, aren't particularly tough. The D10 aims to change that, boasting 33 feet of depth for waterproofing, -10 Celsius/14 Fahrenheit freeze-proofing, and four-foot drop/shock protection. Not bad! 3x optical zoom, 12.1 megapixel sensor, and all the new goodies like blink-detection, face detection, and 18 pre-defined shooting situations round out the offering. Expected to be available in May 2009, the D10 will cost $329.99 USD. Unfortunately it looks like it's only going to be available in that cheesy aquamarine colour, and VGA video capture is where it tops out.</p>

Phronetix
02-20-2009, 06:40 PM
You know, I was excited at first to see this post, especially as it followed great news from Canon in earlier posts.

I was even willing to overlook the iMac circa 2001 styling.

But what I cannot forgive is Canon's decision to not include 720p video here. What about the HD video I want to shoot at the Nordic Centre of my kids? Then at the hot spring afterward? Grrr. Bad choice, Canon. There are already enough of these cameras out there. I owned and loved (and misplaced - small form factor is not always a good thing) one of the first weatherproof olympus cameras. Awesome for beach and water shots. Actually took it to a waterslide and got some outstanding footage, all things considered.

So, are there any weatherproof cameras out yet that do HD? I'm actually considering just risking it with my HF100 in Canmore, simply because it shoots so well. I'm also seeing its price drop enough that I'm considering a second device for a larger range of simultaneous shots. With three kids to capture, this is a big deal. lol

Jason Dunn
02-20-2009, 07:35 PM
But what I cannot forgive is Canon's decision to not include 720p video here. What about the HD video I want to shoot at the Nordic Centre of my kids? Then at the hot spring afterward? Grrr. Bad choice, Canon.

Yeah, I agree - it sucks. And given the (presumed) size of this camera, why couldn't they put the HD chip in there? Seems silly...or, more likely, an excuse to offer the D11 a few months from how with HD video. Canon releases too many cameras, too often. I wish point and shoot cameras were more like DSLRs with clearer lines between the models and slower release cycles.

Lee Yuan Sheng
02-24-2009, 12:26 AM
Well, there's the Panasonic. Don't mind me bringing them up again! The TS-1 does HD.