Plemix

Underwater photography is still an area yet to be explored by various camera manufacturers. Canon has decided to break the monopoly of Olympus’s Stylus Tough series and entered the “adventure cam” battlefield with its latest offering Powershot D10. Canon fans have now anther option besides using the not-so-reliable underwater casing. D10 is designed to entertain outgoing X-gamers, backpackers, jungle roamers, desert nomads or any other kinds of adventure seekers. D10 is claimed to be 33ft. waterproof, 4.0ft shockproof and 14°F freezeproof. Can Canon stand a chance in waging this war?

The bundle includes the D10 camera, a battery, a battery charger, a USB cable, an AV cable, a wrist strap, a User’s guide and a CD-ROM.

By the look of D10 you can tell it’s made to weather through tough trips. The submarine-ish bloated case may give you the sense of security that it can bulldoze any dangers that it encounters, but may not appeal to users who have more commonplace aesthetics. The protruding lens makes the body looks comparatively bulkier. I suggest you check out Olympus Mju Tough 8000 if you find the design of D10 a bit overwhelming. The blue faceplate is interchangeable and you can choose from a selection of orange, camouflage and gray covers to match your style (extra cover is not included in the package) or to be replaced when scratches are collected.

The 2.5-inch TFT PureColor LCD is truly a stunner. It works well under broad daylight (very important for adventurous users I would say!)

There are sockets on four corners for shoulder or carabiner strap. Printing and switching from photo to film mode are made handy by the shortcut buttons.

The hues are shown vividly. The buttons are rubberized to provide better protection from moist. Although the zoom buttons are relocated, D10 has borrowed the familiar and user-friendly navigation from other Canon siblings.

The door of the battery and MicroSD compartment are invincible. Water can hardly sip through the door.

The AV and USB portals on the side are also well-protected.

The quality of photography has not been sacrificed for the underwater adaptability, 12.1MP, 3X optical zoom, face-detection self-timer, motion detection technology DIGIC 4 Image Processor, ISO3200 and the list goes on. It is just like any other reputable Canon digital cameras function-wise.

# posted by plemix @ 8:25 PM