Review 5 of 20
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$250.00 Summary: I originally bought this camera a back up to my SLR for taking photos during geological fieldwork and boat trips in some very rainy places (Scotland, Southern Chile, Antarctica). I was amazed by the quality of photographs it produced, and now often use it more than the SLR, especially when it is wet. All the necessary options are included. I just have to get used to the offset viewfinder. However, one very irritating point about this camera is the lack of a built in lens cap. This means using it in the rain, you constantly have to keep wiping the lens (although it does have a clear protective plastic cover). However, the number of bad shots I take per roll of film is still minimal. Redeye also tends to be a problem, even with the anti-redeye flash turned on. The price is also quite high in comparison to non- weatherproof equivalent camears. However, if you need any camera for use in a wet environment, I would recommend it. Strengths: Durable
Waterproof
Large number of options
Hardly ever have a badly exposed shot
Weaknesses: Bulky
Noisy zoom
No built in lens cap
Quite pricey
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