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Hi,

What is a good camera that is rugged and has a decent IPX water resistant / proof rating and takes a good picture?

I am far from a professional photographer but I do like to take a decent pic from a day out on the hill.

All ideas welcome but really looking for something that can be clipped on a bit of cord and stashed in my pocket so it is always readily available when walking or doing winter routes.

Cheers,

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In reply to AdCo82:

Canon 'S' series S90, S95, S100 and so on.

In reply to cap'nChino:

Thanks, I'll take a peep...

In reply to AdCo82:

photos - more than one photo
photo's - belonging to the photo

In reply to AdCo82:

My Olympus TG1 fits your requirements perfectly. It's exceptional that I even pick up my DSLR since I got it. It's waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, takes great photos and has tap controls so you can use it with mitts on. Oh and the battery lasts ages - I bought a spare for about a fiver, but never come close to needing it even on a month long tour of NZ when I took about 800 photos.

There is now a slightly improved TG2 as well. Genuinely one of the best things I've ever bought.

In reply to ow arm:



don't - short for do not
photo's - short for photographs

In reply to AdCo82:
I use a Panasonic DMC FT3 due to its shock and water resistance. I have it attached to the rucksac in a soft case and can forget about it. I also like the quick start up to get a photo and then put away again. Can be used with gloves on althought not too thick ones. It's been out in some extremely heavy rain and freezing conditions and has never been a problem. I'm not a good photographer by any standard but I thnk it takes a reasonable photo. Think it's been replaced by the FT5 now.
Don't know if it's quality is up to the standard you are looking for.

In reply to AdCo82:

nikon 1 AW1

In reply to Martin Hore:

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In reply to ow arm:
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/people-who-highlight-minor-grammar-points-are-amazing-2013082378916

"In no way are any of these people vain, arsey pedants."

In reply to planetmarshall:

Anyway back to cameras Ive currently got a nikon D5100 which gets really nice landscape photos especially with a wide angle lens, however its not practical for hiking. If I had the cash to spare id definately get a Nikon 1 AW1 which is both waterproof and tough, and has interchangable lenses so is much more than a point and shoot camera.

In reply to ow arm:

After lots of research I'd recommend the Nikon AW110, cracking little waterproof and shockproof camera, performs well against its bigger more expensive Nikon 1AW 1 brother.
Dead easy to use, point and click.

In reply to cap'nChino:


IP ratings?