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[prairiefire]

Might be worthwhile to look at the Panasonic DMC-TS-10. It's cheaper than it's big brother the TS-2. It has most of the same features. I'm thinking of getting this one myself. Look in the US. Way cheaper and warranty transfers over.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10072103panasonicdmcts10.asp

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-TS10-Digital-Stabilized-2-7-Inch/dp/B003WJR680

[Thrasher]

I have an Olympus Stylus 710SW I'd sell you if you are interested.

[typhoon]

I got an "Olympus Stylus Tough 3000" for Christmas, takes underwater HD video up to 10 feet deep,plus being waterproof, it's also shock proof and freeze proof, gonna try it out tomorrow or Monday.

 Anyone got one of these ??

Yup, I have one. I have been using it since April and it is awesome. Excellent picture and video quality, and one of the few point and shoot waterproof cameras with video image stabilization.
My only complaint is battery life. I am getting 30-40 minutes per battery when they are advertised as 75 minutes.
I like to leave the video camera running while sturgeon fishing (to catch the bite and hookset) and changing batteries every 30 minutes is not acceptable.

[joska]

 so will the Fujifilm Finepix XP10 Waterproof Digital Camera do the job?

[nickredway]

I've had two of those Finepix and wouldn't reccomend them if you are a clumsy oaf like myself as the both bit the dust after fairly minor scrapes. I wasn't that impressed with the pictures, but they are pretty cheap.

[Matt]

Olympus stylus cameras all the way ;Dnever had a problem with mine.

I had one.  It took mediocre pics until it crushed cracking the lens while in my pocket.  I didn't even bruise.  Not so tough IMO.  I now have a Canon D10 which takes better pictures and is more durable it appears.  Its a bit bulky, but this makes it easier to grip when using the camera as a fish-bonker.

[Thrasher]

I would look at the Lumix LX2

[Fonda Fishing]

I got an "Olympus Stylus Tough 3000" for Christmas, takes underwater HD video up to 10 feet deep,plus being waterproof, it's also shock proof and freeze proof, gonna try it out tomorrow or Monday.

 Anyone got one of these ??

I have this one. 

My complaints are:  Xd card is not compatible with most card readers, it's not sand proof, and the stupid thing is camo so i forget it on the forest floor all the time!

what i like:  pretty much indestructible (except if you get sand in it), lots of shooting modes (a plus and a minus -  you really need to know which mode to use) and the price point was great ($200 on boxing day last year)

[typhoon]

I have this one. 

My complaints are:  Xd card is not compatible with most card readers, it's not sand proof, and the stupid thing is camo so i forget it on the forest floor all the time!

what i like:  pretty much indestructible (except if you get sand in it), lots of shooting modes (a plus and a minus -  you really need to know which mode to use) and the price point was great ($200 on boxing day last year)

Stylus Tough 3000 uses a standard SDHC card and are not camo. I also don't see how you will get sand in it unless you have opened a hatch.
Not sure which camera you are talking about...

[Fonda Fishing]

must be the model before that, mine is XD

the sand gets in the shutter cover.

[Thrasher]

I agree, that XD card is a little frustrating searching for a port that will accept in on special computers.

[Fonda Fishing]

Arrgh, and i just lost the usb cable for it!   

anyone who has an extra one, i'll trade you for some custom tied flies or something!
(the USB cable that comes with the camera)

It's very inconvenient always having to find a card reader.

[nickredway]

I had one.  It took mediocre pics until it crushed cracking the lens while in my pocket.  I didn't even bruise.  Not so tough IMO.  I now have a Canon D10 which takes better pictures and is more durable it appears.  Its a bit bulky, but this makes it easier to grip when using the camera as a fish-bonker.

 

[strobes]

i have the olympus 6020, was working great in and out of the water but now it is at the shop being repaired after the shutter wouldn't open when it was powered on.  the options it has are great and takes decent pictures for a point and shoot, and so much easier to take it to the river than my canon DSLR.

[cutthroat22]

Arrgh, and i just lost the usb cable for it!

you can buy the usb cable at the dollar store.