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Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD




  • 1 . No lens cap . Yeah , I tend to grab the camera and by default my left fingers always want to grab around the bulb lens and thus fingerprints tend to be smudged onto lens by occassion . Could be that I'm left handed but even taking it out of a pouch on my right hip with my right hand , I still tend to always touch the lens . 2 . Remember when you go in and out of water , to check the lens for water droplets . Have a few pictures where it all looked good on the viewer but when I got home and checked on computer , it was out of focus due to water being on the lens . Ah well . . . now I'm much more careful . And this isn't a negative per se , but more of a warning to other fathers . 3 . Wish it had come with a camera case and a few of the other lanyards but I guess I could spend another $100 for the accessories . 4 . When holding it with the right hand wish it was easier to grip it . The rubbery texture on the outside works at keeping your fingers on the camera but it would be better to have some type of grove or bump to hold the camera one handed when getting tossed by the waves . As it is , with the curved shape of the body it wants to shoot out of your hand like a web bar of soap . Always keep the wrist strap attached to your body . 5 . Speaking of wrist strap , why not include a bouyant wrist strap . . . or at least attempt to make the camera float a bit . Yeah , not a big thing but seeing that it sinks like a rock if dropped in water , this would be a nice addition . Again you can buy a floating wrist strap but again , it's an extra cost . 6 . Why not have some type of raised bumps around the viewscreen on the back of the camera to protect the viewscreen from getting scratched . If you read the directions , you aren't suppose to lay down the camera on the front or back due to scratching the lenses . So standing it on it's bottom is the only real option . But here's the problem . The camera is off weight due to the front bulb of the lense . So any slight bump to the table , rocking of the boat , etc and the camera leans forward and falls on the front part of the camera . Right where the lens is . So yeah , I can always put it in the pouch but when your child is crying for your attention you tend to just want to set the camera down fast . 7 . Finally , it really isn't pocket friendly but it sure is darn cute and I get a lot of questions about it . . . so there you go . Ok , so I may sound very negative about the camera but I really love it . I have a sealife ecoshot underwater camera that I got a year ago and now I only use this canon camera whenever I go to the beach . This is mainly because it's got a brighter viewscreen , optical zoom and the controls are easier for me to quickly change between settings . The waterproofing seals on both of the cameras seem pretty good . No worries from me about water leaking into the camera . I'd highly recommend the camera , just know that I have some quirks with it but I like it much better then the other offerings out there . Hope this helps ! Matthew
    • 019 4  Here is a quick review from an average user about this camera . I got it for a family vacation in Michigan by Lake Walloon and it performed great . I also live by the beach and go swimming with my girls in the ocean . To say the least , we are a bit rough with this camera . I think I'll just share my concerns vs the good things because all the good things are true about . Takes great pictures , menus are similar to other canon cameras , etc . The video is way better then my sanyo Xacti CG10 but doesn't have the zoom that the xacti has . So here are my concerns : 1 . No lens cap . Yeah , I tend to grab the camera and by default my left fingers always want to grab around the bulb lens and thus fingerprints tend to be smudged onto lens by occassion . Could be that I'm left handed but even taking it out of a pouch on my right hip with my right hand , I still tend to always touch the lens . 2 . Remember when you go in and out of water , to check the lens for water droplets . Have a few pictures where it all looked good on the viewer but when I got home and checked on computer , it was out of focus due to water being on the lens . Ah well . . . now I'm much more careful . And this isn't a negative per se , but more of a warning to other fathers . 3 . Wish it had come with a camera case and a few of the other lanyards but I guess I could spend another $100 for the accessories . 4 . When holding it with the right hand wish it was easier to grip it . The rubbery texture on the outside works at keeping your fingers on the camera but it would be better to have some type of grove or bump to hold the camera one handed when getting tossed by the waves . As it is , with the curved shape of the body it wants to shoot out of your hand like a web bar of soap . Always keep the wrist strap attached to your body . 5 . Speaking of wrist strap , why not include a bouyant wrist strap . . . or at least attempt to make the camera float a bit . Yeah , not a big thing but seeing that it sinks like a rock if dropped in water , this would be a nice addition . Again you can buy a floating wrist strap but again , it's an extra cost . 6 . Why not have some type of raised bumps around the viewscreen on the back of the camera to protect the viewscreen from getting scratched . If you read the directions , you aren't suppose to lay down the camera on the front or back due to scratching the lenses . So standing it on it's bottom is the only real option . But here's the problem . The camera is off weight due to the front bulb of the lense . So any slight bump to the table , rocking of the boat , etc and the camera leans forward and falls on the front part of the camera . Right where the lens is . So yeah , I can always put it in the pouch but when your child is crying for your attention you tend to just want to set the camera down fast . 7 . Finally , it really isn't pocket friendly but it sure is darn cute and I get a lot of questions about it . . . so there you go . Ok , so I may sound very negative about the camera but I really love it . I have a sealife ecoshot underwater camera that I got a year ago and now I only use this canon camera whenever I go to the beach . This is mainly because it's got a brighter viewscreen , optical zoom and the controls are easier for me to quickly change between settings . The waterproofing seals on both of the cameras seem pretty good . No worries from me about water leaking into the camera . I'd highly recommend the camera , just know that I have some quirks with it but I like it much better then the other offerings out there . Hope this helps ! Matthew
    • 035 4  The camera is wonderful ! ! ! The underwater shots that it takes are magical . The only real complait about this camera is the battery life . I will be purchasing at least 2 - 3 extras . The battery just doesnt last long enough for my taste . When I go snokeling I am out for at least 4 - 5 hours . The battery may last 75 - 100 shots .
    • 044 4  Canon has done a good job of hyping up this camera . The truth is , it has failed to live up to its expectations . There are several problems with this camera , and a couple of them are serious issues . Cons : The biggest problem with this camera - it films video in . mov format . Which does not work with windows movie maker . So you either have to buy some video conversion software , or buy a new video editor . I called canon tech support and they said some software was included with the camera that can convert or edit the video . The problem is , the software crashes all the time . The software is so unstable its not usable - I am running windows XP service pack 2 . I had to buy an after market program to convert the . MOV videos to . AVI so they can be edited in windows movie maker . The very least canon could have done , is to test the software before they shipped it . As soon as the included program starts to edit or convert the . MOV video , the program locks up or crashes . At 12 megapixel the pictures have a lot of noise in them . Its like they are grainy for some reason . The 12 megapixel pictures were bad enough that I set the camera to 8 megapixel - and those look better then the 12 megapixel . The pictures are too bright - the automatic setting is nice , but the pictures come out too bight and do not look natural . In low light - instead of the camera switching to the flash , it adjust the brightness and makes the picture look strange . The metal snap of the wrist band causes a lot of noise in the video . While you are filming a video , and moving around , the mic picks up the tap , tap , tap of the wrist band snap moving around . No second hole in the base for a tri-pod . Which is not a big deal . No cover for the lens . So when you take this camera to the beach , you better be careful around sand . If you get sand on the lens and whip it off , there is a chance you will scratch the lens . Uses lithium battery instead of AA . For an outdoor camera , AA batteries would have been a better option then a lithium battery . Pros : Its water proof , it takes pictures , and films video . Once the . MOV videos are converted to . AVI , they look really good .
    • 070 4  I have been watching waterproof digital cameras for about five years now waiting for the quality to catch up to the other digital point-and-shoot cameras . This camera finally won me over . I have had it two months now and it has been boogie boarding on the Oregon Coast four times . That pretty much covers waterproof , shockproof and cold proof . I did worry on my last trip out because I saw a small amount of fogging on the inside of the viewscreen , but I dried it out and it has continued to work fine . It may have only been from sitting open in a damp beach house . A few quibbles : The battery life is poor , ~ 200 shots , and a spare battery may not be much help as it would be risky to change batteries outdoors . The focus choices leave a bit to be desired . It wants to default to face recognition AF which is useless in a confused setting such as waves . The lens is exposed so it gets dirty easily from being carried around , this leaves you trying to clean it off after you are wet . I spent a lot of time trying to clean the lens off ( salt spray , water droplets , sunblock , peanut butter , fingerprints . did I mention I have 3 preschoolers ? ) I have finally resorted to carrying it in a ziploc bag . I will probably buy some desiccant to store with it in case there is a little bit of moisture getting in .
    • 120 4  Prior to buying this product I had purchased the Olympus waterproof and had 1 fail within a week , then with my 2nd realized how poor the picture quality was , . , , having owned a canon before I knew of the superb picture quality and ease of use so I am very glad that the same quality was maintained in this waterproof product ! Picture quality is great , awesome zoom , and this camera is very durable ! I have taken it diving and it works great underwater and the pics turn out great too ! I love the feature of being able to easily move the wrist strap for convenience ! On another note : I have had 2 issues , once I was having a memory card error message intermittently when I would power the camera on , but removing the card and reinserting it would fix the problem for a picture or 2 . . this problem only occurred a few times in 1 day and not again since ! Another time I was having a boot failure message , which again only happened a couple times !
    • 139 4  Pros : 12 megapixels Cons : Was not rugged , was not water proof . Camera failed at about 30 days old My wife and I bought this camera for our trip to Puerto Rico in which we intended to spend a lot of time in the ocean . On our second day in the water the display started to flicker and then eventually would not even come on . Now the camera won't even turn on . We never went in water deeper than 5 ' deep with the camera . This has been a huge disappointment . Canon has offered to replace the camera , but since they claim they do not have any dealers in Puerto Rico , I am out of luck until I can ship it back , let their techs investigate , and ship a new one . Unfortunately that leaves me high and dry on my vacation right now . I cannot afford to have another D10 fail on me while on my next vacation . My pictures and videos are worth too much to me to leave it so such a poorly designed camera . This camera is my 3rd Canon and the first time I have ever been disappointed with one of their cameras .
    • 145 4  Great camera . . we purchased this to replace a Sony T-series camera . Shoots great pictures . . underwater pictures and video are great ! You have to photoshop them a bit to get the blue hue out of the shot - something Canon should have built into the camera as an Underwater setting or somthing like that . . But , the 12megapixel resolution is great . . particularly the widescreen format . The camera is a but funky . . . bulbous design doesn't lend itself to just putting in your pocket like the Nikon Coolpix , Panasonic Lumix or even the Sony T-series cameras . . however , it is light and totes along just fine in a small handbag or tote bag . Shutter lag is pretty standard . . around 1 + seconds . . so you can't really take any candid shots as typically your subject is a blur exiting the shot right or left ! As I own a Nikon D300s prosumer cam , this isnt a problem for us but something to keep in mind if you want to use this as your ' all-around ' camera . What the Canon D10 really excels in is being taken on holiday to shoot in the mountains , near the water or any other extreme condition shooting . It is really tough and stands up to being thrown around . We used it in the ocean with no problem . . . salt water doesn't bother it at all . The settings are a bit confusing . . coming from a Sony where most of the features and settings are quite obvious and intuitive , this camera presented a challenge to navigate the settings . For example , we changed the setting to the Widescreen shooting format , but then none of us could figure out how to get it back to normal . We eventually had to do a ' reset ' to get it back . All around , we love the quality of the pictures and of course the underwater feature . This is a great 2nd camera for those who take a lot of holidays like this and don't want to lug around a big DSLR camera .
    • 202 4  I am so happy that I decided to buy this camera ! The picture quality is great . I love how durable it is . Even though I travel with it in a case , I no longer am worried about piling it in my backpack with a ton of other stuff when I'm going out to the beach or something . You can drop this in the sand without it damaging any mechanically moving parts . This camera is really great about battery use . When you set it on automatic mode , it takes really great photos , and usually there is no need for the flash to fire ! In an environment where any other camera might fire the flash , Canon D10 seems to be smarter than the rest as it can take the same picture with no flash and produce a crisp image with true color - even in low light . Underwater , this camera is fantastic ! At first , I was a little bit nervous to bring it underwater after reading on this website the reviews about the camera not working after the first underwater use . However , my experience with using this as an underwater camera has been perfect . Underwater mode seems to empathize the colors of certain areas so details on fish , coral and other underwater life are beautifully captured . The compartments that you can open seem sturdy enough , but just in case I always check before entering the water that they are closed completely and that there is no sand in the cracks . This camera uses an anti red eye flash but in some photos , there you can still see a small amount of red in the eye . Forget about using the red eye remover feature that this camera has , because it will just put a big dark circle that is larger than the eye in the image . Compared to the other user images taken with underwater point and shoot cameras , this one is superior . Also , I had a disposable underwater camera and those pictures came out awful ! Weather you scuba / snorkel regularly , or are like me and just bought it for this one trip - I 100% suggest it to you !

  • 014 4  Just returned from Hawaii and the Canon D10 withstood two weeks of underwater ( ocean and fresh water ) and outdoor ( rain and waterfall ) excursions . I had my doubts but the camera worked like a champ . On the last day ( after loading all of the photos onto my computer ) I decided to tempt fate and took the camera down to around 25 - 30ft deep and tried a couple of shots just to see how it held-up at close to the advertised depth . To further tempt fate , I tried to make a point of manipulating all of the controls while I was down there . The shots came out great and the camera survived unscathed . I do have two suggestions though . Periodically wipe-off the protective lens cover because the camera can have a tendancy to autofocus on the tiny particles of ocean detritus that stick to the lens cover ( and take multiple shots because you often can't tell that a shot is out of focus by quickly glancing at the view screen while you're under water ) . My other suggestion is to buy a high-vis floating strap ( like the Olympus ) . While the camera floats by itself , if you decide to stuff it into your pocket while you're swimming around it can slip-out . While doing my family head-count out past the reef , I noticed an orange object floating in the water about 80ft away . Without the high vis strap , I would have almost certainly lost the camera . All-in-all , I was pleased with the D10 ' s underwater performance and durability , and it also takes excellent scenery shots ( I've posted a couple of examples ) . In all other ways , it's basically a standard Canon compact camera ( but with better than average low-light performance ) .
    • 012 4  I've had this camera for about a week and am very pleased with the results so far . It's very easy to use and takes great pictures . I love the color adjustments available in the Program mode and I like the useful special scene modes . Colors seem true to life and resolution is excellent . It also starts up within about a second or less . I took one of my best pictures ever on Memorial Day and am looking forward to taking many more in the future . The only thing I really miss on this camera is a function to control the flash output ( available on my older PowerShot A620 ) and a lenscap would have been nice .
    • 127 4  We purchased this camera about 3 weeks ago - just in time for our vacation to Hawaii . Now that we've had a chance to use it while snorkeling , we've found it to be everything we'd hoped for . The underwater photos are clear and bright . Previously we bought and used an Olympus underwater camera ( the first maker of this class of camera ) and found the photos dull and , due to shutter lag - often missed our subject . But this camera is very responsive and most photos look just like our view out of the face mask . We're very happy with our choice and sure that you will be too .
    • 153 4  This is a great camera . It turns on nearly immediately and takes pictures quickly . I've used it underwater while snorkeling , and have taken it about 20ft deep with no problems . Underwater pictures totally blow away disposable cameras . Not tough to use , although other programs are better to unload pictures than the one Canon provides . If you're moving a lot while taking pictures , they can come out blurry . The reason this isn't a five star review is because there is simply a glass protective cover over the lens , and it's really easy to smudge . I dread the day it gets scratched .
    • 189 4  This camera is for sure the best one we've ever owned . We have two small children who LOVE to take pictures and we have no worries with the strap they can adjust around their little wrists . They've even dropped it already ( which is what busted our other camera ) and there was no problem or disfunction to the camera . Underwater photos are incredible and there is no compromise with out-of-water shots either . We did a lot of research and heard this was the best one underwater camera around . Now we believe it . Definitely worth every penny .

  • 054 4  I'm not a photographer . . . I'm a simple guy who likes to have good pictures , either at work or at fun time . So the waterproof feature is great , I can take shots with rain , and that's priceless ! With shock proof I don't need to worry about carrying the camera while riding a bike , or putting the camera in a backpack with other not so fragile stuff . Since i love going to the beach , the camera does resist very well , it's great the fact of not worrying about being careful . About sizing , I had this doubt before purchasing . . . but i had this good surprise as I saw the camera fits well in the pocket of my jeans . . . it's smaller then a wallet , but if you have to seat down , the volume may annoy a bit . . . if it goes as a comparasion , it's like if you put 3 cheap cell phones in your pocket . About shoting , well , I also have a Sony H - 9 , wich in theory would be a much better camera . . . but the pictures I took with Canon D - 10 are WAY THAT good ! . . . the image stabilizer is a good helpful feature ( ordinary for today's cameras ) , face detection works ok ; the viewing display is huge ; the color contrasts are very good . I like quality in things I do and have in life , I hate tacky products . Canon D - 10 is certainly a good product . I don't know any other waterproof camera to make a comparasion . I chose this one because of the comments and videos I found on youtube . ( I belive it has batter image quality then the others ) . If y。

    're a regular user , like I am , the fact of not having to worry with crash / dirt , makes Canon D10 your best choice on the market .
    • 200 4  I bought this camera for a cruise I was taking . When I got the camera , I took several shots , inside and outside and the quality of the pictures were great . Then I dunked it in a sink full of water , took a few shots and then took the camera out and THANKFULLY it still worked ! I was more worried about dunking it than I thought I would be , but I wanted to make sure it was waterproof before my cruise . It was . The camera still took great pictures afterward . I love the color selection function , can't remember exactly what the function is called , but it is where you can select a color and the camera will only highlight in that color , making everything else in black and white - really neat function . The video records great . And the battery life held up way longer than I thought it would have . It takes great pictures in dark rooms / settings , bright light settings , inside , outside , where ever . I would say this camera is definitely worth the price .
    • 210 4  Bought this camera for a trip , it was fantastic . Got awesome pictures of sea-turtles while snorkling . Very good pictures of wife on the beach . Good all around camera . The lanyards is a little funky because you can move it around , but it actually comes in VERY handy . Since you probably want to strap it to something , like your wrist or life vest , and you can move the lanyard so it doesn't get in the way . All around a good camera .
    • 222 4  I looked all over for a good camera I could take paddleboarding and not worry about it getting wet if I fell in . Got some great pics the first two trips , but it died on the 3rd . Must be something with the seals on the camera . I was extra careful when opening and closing the hatches but it looks like water got in there . The door seals didn't ever quite feel 100% closed to me , so I'm guessing that's where the water got in . Canon has always had great customer service , so other than the pain of returning it , it's no biggie . I think I'd go with one of those hard plastic housings for my older point n shoot instead . Those things never leak , but are a bit bulkier and UGLY .

  • 067 4  My husband and I bought this camera just before a recent canyoneering trip to Monterrey , Mexico . Our Olympus failed on the last trip ( to be fair - it took quite a beating ) , so we thought we would get something with better photo / video quality that could still handle the harsh environment . We were concerned about the size and shape of this camera , as it really is too big to slip into your shirt pocket ( or any other pocket for that matter ) , but thought that the markedly better photo / video quality would make up for the bulkiness in lugging it around . Plus , we have had very good experiences with Canon customer service in the past , and not so much with Olympus , so we thought we'd give the Canon waterproof camera a chance . HUGE mistake ! The main problem that we have with this camera , is that the lens does NOT shed water . It's not a problem if you have any possible way of drying the lens , but as an avid canyoneer - once you get into that wetsuit for a wet canyon , every dry item you have is stored in the dry bag or keg and not easily accessible until you're out of the canyon . We tried everything we could possibly think of to get the water off the lens - * dipping the camera in the water again and shaking it ( works with most other waterproof cameras ) - no go here * someone suggested wiping with a bandana ( supposedly helps even when wet ) - didn't work * wiping with fingers with and without neoprene gloves - it just spread the water around * Q-tips in a ziplock in the camera case - ziplock wasn't strong enough to keep out the water , plus it's extremely inconvenient anyway * licking the lens ( laugh if you want , but we were desperate ! ) - helps a little , but in the end I decided the risk in unfamiliar water wasn't worth it So , at the end of the spectacular water canyon ( Matacanes ) we have dreamed about going to for well over a year , at least 30 - 40% of our pictures were so blurred by the water spots , they weren't even worth keeping . Most of the others had blurry spots in them , but they were at least decent enough to preserve the memory . I got to where I mostly shot video , as at least I didn't have to worry about the camera getting confused as to what it should focus on ( I'm assuming that was part of the problem with the still shots and all of the water , but I don't know a lot about photography , I just enjoy it ) . The videos are still fairly blurry , but they are better than not having anything . So , all in all , this camera takes great photos / videos COMPLETELY OUT OF THE WATER , or COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN THE WATER . If you just want a waterproof camera because you are worried about splashing on it at the beach or pool , or the kids spilling koolaid on it ( and you will always have a way to dry off the lens for pictures outside of the water ) - then this camera would probably be a good fit for you . I would also imagine it would be good for snorkeling or scuba diving . However , if you are consistently in and out of the water and picture quality is important to you both in and out of the water - DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA ! ! ! You will be sorely disappointed ! ! We will be sending ours back . A few more things . . . some positives . . . I did like the way the camera has 4 points of attaching the hand loop . That can come in handy . I also like the idea of the accessory pack - the chest harness ( we just thought it was extremely overpriced so we decided against it ) . The camera did seem very durable and handled temperature change well without condensation underneath the lens ( I was told this had to do with temp change , but maybe humidity as well ? ) . The battery / memory card compartment was a bit of a challenge to open as it had a very good , tight seal on it - this is a good thing . Also fyi - the battery does not have an impressive life . Ours died about 2 / 3 of the way through the canyon , after a full charge . Our friends with Olympus and Pentax cameras lasted well beyond ours . Thanks and good luck ! !
    • 007 4  I am very happy with the picture quality , construction , and the portability of the Canon PowerShot D10 . I have always wanted a camera to take pictures while in and around water . My only suggestion is to add a view finder . It is difficult to frame a picture in the LCD viewfinder . The video function also worked well . Extreme care should be used when inspecting the seals around the compartment doors . If you forget to shut a compartment door ; or sand , dirt , debris is around the seal - - the camera will leak . This is not a design flaw , but an issue that needs attention every time one uses the camera in water . I would not be surprised if the seals would periodically need replacement .
    • 009 4  I bought this camera for a trip to St . Croix , US Virgin Islands . I originally acquired it to take underwater pictures , since I own a nikon D40 with a 18 - 200 mm lens for landscape type of pictures , but I got very surprised with its quality as a general purpose camera . It takes very balanced pictures and the settings are very flexible . Whenever I went to the beach , I preferred to take the D10 instead of the bulky SLR , and it worked flawless . But it is underwater where the camera shined . I took hundreds of pictures of corals and fishes , and the quality of most of them was excellent ( considering this is camera fits in your hand and it is very lightweight ) . I also recorded many underwater videos , which is done very nicely by the camera as well . The incorporated microphone is rather low quality , but it kind of make sense to me to avoid water intrusion I guess . I used the camera for at least 8 hours total under seawater during my 4 - day trip and I did not have problems at all . I soaked it in tap water everytime I used it in the sea as stated in the manual . This camera really changed my trip . My girlfriend is actually thinking about getting another for herself since we had to share it when snorkeling . The camera is fast . Whenever I saw a nice fish around me , I turned it on and took a picture in a matter of 2 - 3 seconds . Most images were not blurry , which kind of surprised me . With the appropiate light ( as it happens with every kind of camera ) , underwater pictuers can get very very nice . The LCD is very clear underwater , and it gives you a fair idea about the picturejust taken . Flash did not work well underwater since there was a lot of reflection , so it is better to disable it and use it with proper light . I'll be uploading pictures soon . I'd recommend this camera to anyone needing an all-weather camera for amateur purposes . Although i've had it for three weeks , it seems very reliable . It is made in Japan , which i guess gives it an extra bonus IMO .
    • 010 4  I bought this camera for my trip to Maui , which I just came back from . This camera took great land and water photos . I used a lot of the different scenery settings , which was great . The foliage pictures turned out great . The only disappointment I had was when I found a green gecko on a red plant ( how awesome of a contrast is that ) , the details were great , but the plant looked more orange than red in my photo . Landscape mode was good for Iao Needle and Hana . Underwater pictures were great and the water wasn't too choppy on the surface . We went to Honolua Bay and the colors of the fish and coral were vibrant underwater . It was amazing , some pictures you could not even tell you were underwater . You have to get under the water and face the camera up to get nicer pictures and even though the fish were swimming , you can still capture the clear picture . The battery life for the camera is awesome ! My friend had another Canon camera with the underwater case , his battery died after a few hours . My battery was still strong and I had the camera on the whole time as you never know when that cool fish will swim by . We next went to the Ka'anapali Beach outside of the hotel and unfortunately the surf was a bit rougher . However , there were turtles near the beach near Black Rock and I had the underwater setting so I took both pictures outside the water and in the water . The surf was kicking up a lot of sand , so it was hard to get a clear picture of the turtle under the water . I was getting knocked over by the waves and I'm sure my camera was hitting the sand a bit as was I , but it had no problems at all . One of my favorite pictures was using the Sunset scenery setting . The sunset was bright orange and the details of the pictures turned out great . When you look on the LCD screen , it looked a bit off , but after you took the picture , it was just magnificent . The color quality was a vibrant orange and you can see the reflection on the water and detail was just great . This is a great all around camera for land or water . It's easy to use once you read the manual and it's a Canon ( need I say more ) . It's a recognized camera as it's bright blue and I love the large LCD screen . It really helps when your underwater taking pictures .
    • 015 4  I bought my D10 from a local camera store in Boulder , CO near our home . I also picked up the Accessories Kit ( AKT-DC1 ) . I wanted the shoulder , neck , and carabiner straps . I do a lot of hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park , so I needed something for the rapidly changing weather conditions that are common there . I also wanted the camera to be able to take a bump or two on the trails . The D10 certainly fits the bill ! I am out there to simply take pictures for fun . I know there are many cameras available that will take better pictures . I didn't want the bulk of a DSLR , so I considered the Canon G10 or the new Canon SX1 IS . Fine cameras , but I worried about the weatherproofing issue . I also checked out the Tough series by Olympus , but heard the picture quality was less than average . In the end , the D10 just felt right for my situation . The picture quality , in my opinion , is quite good . I use Photoshop Elements , so I can easily enhance the ones that need it . Basically , if you want a camera that you can use just about anywhere , under adverse weather conditions , but get good pictures for a camera in this class , you should include the D10 as one of your choices .
    • 023 4  I am a strong believer that the best pictures are taken by a camera that you have on your person at the time . For this reason I am a big fan of Nokia cell phones because I always have a decent camera with me . As long as the image quality is acceptable , it is more important that you have the camera on your person then anything . While a good cell camera is great , because you always have your phone with you , the Canon D10 takes this a step further . With the D10 you need not worry about the camera getting damaged , so you can take it anywhere and I mean anywhere . It is the ultimate adventure camera , as it is waterproof , shockproof , freeze proof and well just all around life proof . If you have an active life and you want pictures of it , then this is the camera for you . A camera for an active life . The photo quality while not the best in the world is more then adequate , the camera is fast and it is easy to use . If you need the best pictures then get a DSLR , if you want a camera that is ready to take pictures any time and any place get the Canon D10 . I also recommend a cell phone with a decent camera , as you will always have your phone . ( except in the water , snow , etc . . . . where the D10 is perfect ) This camera is nearly perfect though I could see a few improvements for the next version . HD zoom video with auto focus and a GPS receiver for geotagging would put this camera over the top . My only complaints are that the shutter button needs to be pushed in about a millimeter to far for the focus detent and picture . I also wish the optional AC adapter could charge the battery in the camera , as I do not like taking the battery out to charge it . ( Afraid I am gonna break a nail or the waterproof door which is hard to get open and for good reason ) Canon might consider making the battery a higher capacity built in battery like Apple has done with the macbooks , then have just one door to access the SD card , usb , charging port . This camera takes phenomenal photos under ANY circumstance and has no glaring flaws . If you have an active life style and need a camera that can keep up , look no further . * update * OK I have an update , this camera is great ! I was at the Waipio Valley beech in Hawaii when this camera really got put to the test . My buddy lost the camera in the surf ! ( why he was not wearing the wrist band , I don't know ! ? ! ? ) The camera spent 10 minutes underwater in the big waves pounding against rocks and sand on the beech . Our entire group of friends rushed into the water to look for it and amazingly we found it ! It has been beat up and scratched pretty good , but still works great . There is not a scratch on the lens , so it must be well protected . I can't think of a more brutal test for the camera and it came through ( and back ) amazingly . So there you have it . I will try freezing it during the ski season .
    • 024 4  I bought this camera as a vacation companion to my DSLR . During a recent vacation to the beach , the D10 exceeded my expectations . I had previously used an Olympus waterproof camera and was disappointed with its usability and image quality . I had no such qualms with the D10 . The image quality on the D10 is excellent , especially when used during the magic light hours after sunrise and before sunset . Even during the middle of the afternoon with harsh sunlight , I was able to get acceptable images . Like most point and shoots , the D10 does struggle indoors in low-light . The focusing system is quick and usually put the focus in the right location . The close focus is excellent and allowed me to get close-ups I couldn't get with my DSLR ( as I don't have a macro lens yet ) . The OPTICAL image stabilization system really helped steady my shots while hunched down in the sand . One of the frustrations I had had with my Olympus was my difficulty seeing the screen in the bright sun with my sunglasses on or when I was underwater . In the same situations , the D10 had no such frustrations . I was able to see the screen in landscape and portrait orientations , even with polarized sunglasses on . The startup on the camera is pretty quick ( not as quick as a DSLR , but great for a P & S ) . Menu layouts are very easy to read and navigate . I went most of the week before I had to charge the battery . Some things I don't like : ( 1 ) size - the D10 is larger / more bulbous than most point and shoots ; cargo pockets did fine , but otherwise this is no pocket camera . ( 2 ) manual control - perhaps not practical on a P & S like this , but I would like it none-the-less ( 3 ) RAW - another pipe dream ( 4 ) High ISO ability - I wouldn't take the camera over 400 ISO unless you really , really needed to get the shot Overall in all , this is a great P & S camera that happens to be waterproof and shockproof . Canon didn't use durability as an excuse to skimp on features .
    • 027 4  I am a huge Canon fan and when I saw this new camera I was excited becase I had dropped and broken so many point and shoot cameras . But , before buying anything I always like to do my research . Most reviews were good , but they all commented on the shutter speed . I assumed they were wrong , so I purchased it thinking Canon wouldn't put out a camera with slow shutter speed . Well folks , I am sorry to say , it really does have a sloooooooow shutter speed . I compare it to the shutter speed of digital cameras when they first came out - - - You'd press the button , but because the camera reaction time was so slow you'd miss the picture . Having said that , if I could get the kids to hold still underwater the photos were nice . Anyway , if you want a rugged camera that takes good pictures and you don't care if you miss the shot then this is for you .
    • 028 4  Have owned for 3 months . Solid Canon with usual benefits - easy to use , fast and ' smart ' - facial recognition and auto scene selection really do work . 12 M chip allows for lots of digital zooming but often is soft at max - likely due to limits of lens in compact camera and aperature speed of shot . Not a problem however if you stay ( as you should ) within optical zoom range . My previous Powershot was the IXUS 430 ( 4MB ) which had a tremendous dynamic range and auto color balance management - especially in overcast . This D10 with its 12M chip has a very narrow dynamic range and now goes grey in tone with outdoor overcast shots - perhaps an artifact of 12MB in such a small chip . Anyway , even if these two characteristics are not as good as in the past - they are a complaint I find in all my other compact digital cameras . White balance can be managed by using the custom feature and the dynamic range - well , just pretend you are shooting slide film . The biggest ( and perhaps crucial ) fault is I have found that the camera occassionally exhibits an error ; Lens Error - Restart Camera when starting up the camera . Esentially the lens does not extend and you must take out and re-insert the battery in order to start camera - not a good thing on the beach or while snorkeling . Do a websearch and this error can be confirmed as a problem Canon has had in past . Perhaps Canon's claim of Shockproof is a marketing gimic and not supported by any new technology - rather the camera is the same as other Powershots - simply put inside a heavy body . If you are a ' Canon Guy ' then go ahead and get it - could be mine is a lemon . If you are about to go on a rafting trip on the Zambeizi River , perhaps you might consider another brand - ( after doing your web blog due diligence ) . After all it'd be a bit of a bummer to lose the shot of your guide being eaten by the aligator if the camera choses that moment to freeze up . . .
    • 029 4  I WANT to give this camera a great review , because it truly takes beautiful pictures . However , after having to return the first one Amazon sent me because of a lens error ( which apparently means it just does not work ) , I then took the second one to Hawaii for a week , and after taking it in five feet of water , it will no longer turn on . On top of this , Canon wants me to pay to get it fixed because of - get this - water damage on a WATERPROOF camera . I would suggest to avoid this camera like the plague and get a Pentax or Olympus waterproof camera . Their picture quality might be less , but at least the don't break after the first time in the water . . .
    • 031 4  I tested this camera in my pool . If you do not like the blue pictures in the underwater mode , this is a great camera ot you can switch to auto mode and it you will get the blue . I also took pictures on land and the colors are vivid . Seems like a typical Canon which takes excellent shots . I looked at the Olympus Tough , Optio W60 and this camera and I chose this one hands down .
    • 034 4  This is a great camera actually . I took a series of 100 + shots outside water , and was very happy with the results and file quality ( I normally use a high-end Canon DSLR semi-professionally ) . In fact , I rented this camera from [ . . . ] to test it before buying one from this site . The people there are really nice and eager to help . Unfortunately , on my first snorkeling outing in Hawaii on our second day of stay , the camera started leaking after a dozen shots or so . I was dismayed because I had checked and rechecked all the ports for the presence of dust in our hotel room ( to avoid any sand getting in at the beach ) . I even made sure to press the ports down firmly to get a tight seal . Everything seemed perfect , but it wasn't so . I only noticed the leak inside the camera after it stopped working while in the water . I came out right away . There were a few drops on the back LCD and in front of the lens . Ironically , a couple next to me in the water had the same camera and theirs was working perfectly . Of course , even drying the camera for a week didn't revive it . The guys at LensRentals were super nice when I called them right away , and refunded the rental price . Unfortunately , I could not take any underwater images during the whole time I was there as a result . The idea behind this type of camera is great , but I believe that it's implementation , whether Canon , Olympus , etc , is fraught with a potential for disastrous leaks . I've used underwater casings before and they are very reliable . The way it is implemented here is not !
    • 036 4  I fully agree with the great reviews presented here - - it's a great camera for all the camera functionality you are looking for . But what about the shock-proof and water-proof aspects ? My daughter and I have had four trips recently where the D10 got its workout in the water . While we never took it deeper than 12 feet , it performed flawlessly , and I was most impressed with the automatic color correction in the water - - those typical blue and green casts were barely there - - and I wasn't even in the underwater mode . For the shock-proof feature , we dropped it onto concrete from five feet ( not on purpose ! ) . It landed on the lens housing first ; there is a tiny little scratch there . Other than that , there is no evidence it was ever dropped . All the functionality is still there , and the pictures look great . Shock-proof test : passed . I was initially a bit disappointed that there was no lens cap or automatic lens cover . I can understand about the automatic cover posing problems for the waterproof feature , and I know that I would not like having to deal with a physical lens cap . However , with a lot of real use , I actually like it the way it is . The scratch-proof lens is quite recessed in the lens housing , so I don't know how I'd ever damage it . The other thing I wish the camera had was a RAW mode . As of the time of this writing , CHDK ( Google it ) doesn't have the D10 version available yet , but I guess it won't be too long . ( I use CHDK on my other two Canon Powershot cameras . ) One final ( minor ) disappointment was the absence of GPS capability built in . I guess I'll have to keep using my current manual merge approach ( whose inconvenience limits my desire to actually map the images ) . One thing that appeared to be quirky at first , but I absolutely love now , is the wrist-strap attachment design . The attachment is a quick-disconnect design , and it can connect to any of the four corners of the camera . At a recent trip to an amusement park , I loop-locked the strap around my belt and put the camera in my pocket . I had no fear about going on any of the roller coaster rides - - the camera was safe . When I wanted to take a picture , I'd just pull it out of my pocket , release the quick-disconnect , and use the camera . Overall a great camera , and well worth the lengthy pre-order wait .
    • 038 4  INTRO I had just purchased an amazing Olympus Stylus 1010 ( 7x optical zoom was amazing ) a few months back and was very pleased . However , it met its demise at a bachelor party while driving a boat on lake . Long story short , the boat was not going fast enough , the wake was too great , and the boat began to sink and water flooded the front of the boat where my backpack was sitting . A zip lock bag MAY have saved my camera ( but who does this ? ) , but others had said on Amazon that this Olympus was no where close to weatherproof like it's predecessors . The Olympus was ruined , and a new search was initiated the very next day . THE SEARCH I would feel much better with a new camera that could withstand small accidents AND potentially water based activities . I usually go to boat parties , float the river , and occasionally DJ pool parties so water is a part of my lifestyle . Even at bars / clubs , taking pictures around inebriated people can often involve spillage around my camera . There were only a few cameras that could offer me peace of mind . I narrowed it down to the Fuji WP Z33 , Olympus 6000 / 8000 Stylus Tough Series , and the new Canon D10 ( blue submarine ) . The Fuji was nice , took great pics outdoors , was water proof to 3M BUT had a lot of noise when taking pics indoors . Score : Average The Stylus took absolutely horrible pics whether it was indoors or outdoors . Score : Poor The Canon both took excellent pics indoors and outdoors and also was built like a tank . Score : Above Average Of the three , the Canon was an obvious choice . OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER The Canon is new so it will be pricy ( $300 + ) . Also , because it is built like a tank , it is bulky and will feel like a tank in your jeans and khakis . It feels most comfortable when wearing shorts with large pockets . Last but not least , it's difficult to hold due to it's slippery rounded design , and when you attach the wrist cord . . . it's even MORE bulky . Oh yes . . . only 3x optical zoom . . . although this is typical of a waterproof camera . CONCLUSION If you are okay with size and price tag , then this camera is an exceptional option . And the best part is you can wash it off in the sink ( or sink the boat like I did ) and it'll perform as if you bought it yesterday . Good luck to all with their camera searches . . . ( check Steve's Digicam Reviews on the web for an expert's opinion )
    • 039 4  Took the Canon D10 on a trip to Kaua'i and had great fun with it . I've owned other Canon digital cameras and have been pleased with the results . They are not exactly point and shoot ( though in AUTO mode you can do that ) , but there is also great flexibility in user settings . Getting to manual mode is a bit tricky at first and I haven't used it much in that way , but it is certainly available . In short , it works like most other Canon digital cameras I have owned , including the ability to stitch photos together for panoramas using the software included . Here are some pros and cons of this particular camera ( most of which have been pointed out by previous reviewers ) : Pros : 1 . Takes great pictures . Megapixel count is high , optical zoom works great up to 3x , red eye correction , autofocus and flash work as they should . Colors are spot on . 2 . It really is waterproof ! I used it to take pictures up to a depth of about 3 meters with no problems and had it submerged for up to an hour at a time with no issues . This to me is the greatest attribute of this camera . I may never own another non-waterproof camera again . What's the point ? Cons : 1 . Shouldn't a waterproof camera float ? ! The wrist strap is very secure , but if you accidently drop the camera , it'll sink straight to the bottom of whatever body of water you're in . The metal body is nice and makes the camera very durable / attractive , but it seems like a hard plastic body and a few vacuum pockets would do the trick . 2 . No lens cover . A little disconcerting . I ended up with a smudge on a few of my pictures because I'm not as meticulous about cleaning the lens before every shot as I should be . 3 . Videos in . MOV format . Yuck . We're not all Mac users . . . . A very difficult format to transfer out of , too ( for free ) . I use a program called Super which will transfer from / to just about anything . 4 . The continuous shutter function is very slow . This is a criticism of all digital cameras I've had ( all Canons ) and it's no different here . You can almost press and release the shutter as fast as it will take pictures when you hold down the shutter button . Definitely not like an SLR . I know there are more CONS than PROS here , but on balance the PROS far outweigh the minor inconveniences of the CONS . Highly recommended .
    • 041 4  one of the things that I did not see anyone talk about in reviews was the video mode for underwater use . It was a nice surprise for me when I got this camera to Maui and found that it takes really nice video ! I posted a couple of shots that I took , but could not post videos . . . but I did want to post a review that highlighted this feature ! Really nice camera , above water and below . No , there is no lens cap , but I keep mine in a case when not in use !
    • 043 4  Bought this camera for a trip to Hawaii . My husband took it on a river rafting trip with a group of boy scouts a week before we went . Somehow , the latch to the wrist strap failed and it sank in the river . ( Who makes a waterproof camera that doesn't float ? The latch mechanism needs revisiting to its design also . When I first saw it , I was skeptical as to how well it would hold . ) We were able to get it replaced for our trip to Hawaii . When it stays attached to you , it is a great camera . It does everything it says it will do . It is very compact and you can carry it in your pocket . I like the point and shoot mentality of it . We managed the whole trip without needing to change the memory card ( 8G SD card ) . That includes a lot of film clips too . It works great under water . If you want a camera for really close up views , this is not the camera . Make sure you have a soft , cotton surface to dry the lens off with when transitioning from wet to dry as water droplets adhere to the lens .
    • 047 4  The Canon D10 is a very versatile camera . It is small and surprisingly light . The build quality is excellent ; the camera is manufactured in Japan . The image quality is typical Canon . . . realistic colors , little noise , and the camera is fast . I wanted a camera that I could carry and use in inclement weather . Rain or snow , I wanted to be able to take pictures while I am hiking . This camera seems to fit the bill . I noticed a pleasant surprise after I acquired the camera . The D10 DIGIC 4 image processor enables the user to set the mode to AUTO and do an automatic macro focus ; the camera knows it is a macro photograph , and sets the variables accordingly . A beautifully uncomplicated point and shoot ability . I look forward to using the D10 to take many photos in conditions that would preclude the use of a great majority of cameras now available . .
    • 051 4  I bought this camera to replace an Olympus 850SW . I was never happy with the image quality of the Olympus . Visible noise at even base ISO . The D10 puts that sad little camera to shame . Clean images at ISO 80 - 200 , usable at 400 , and even salvageable ( for the most part ) at 800 / 1600 . The colors are clear and saturated , and the automatic metering is quite amazing . It manages to correctly expose some scenes that are quite challenging , especially for such a small sensor . The image quality is very impressive . My main use for this camera is canyoneering . In canyon environments the camera is exposed to every kind of grit and water . A shockproof / waterproof camera is essential . I love this camera for this purpose ! It handles the water and the harsh environment very well . It's not up to the standards of a non-waterproof compact at the same price . This is to be expected , as a non-waterproof would last 10 seconds in the places I take my D10 . Cons : - A tiny bit bulky . I found a case from Mountainsmith that fits it well enough . A small price to pay for the better non-folded optics . - 35mm at the wide end is a bit restrictive . I shoot vertical shots and stitch them together to go wider - 105mm at the tele end is just a tad short - No Av / Tv / M modes - 720p video would have been nice , but not essential Pros - Very fast startup time . I love how I can grab it , turn it on , and take a picture within 1 second . - Fast operation time . Everything the camera does feels very snappy - Smart auto mode . I find I just use the auto mode , as it does a pretty remarkable job . I only switch to P mode when I want to do something special . - Waterproof to 10m and shockproof . Essential for wet / challenging environments - Face detect timer : I love this feature , you can set up a group shot and then get into place . When it sees another face , it will take a few pictures . - F2.8 lens gets faster shutter times so flash isn't always needed . If you canyoneer or kayak , you should probably buy this camera .
    • 053 4  My wife and I recently purchased this camera as we had been wanting a water-resistant camera to go snorkeling and swimming with . After searching all the currently available options we decided upon the Canon PowerShot D10 or the Olympus Tough 8000 . Further user review reading revealed that the Olympus was prone to leakage as a result of the setting dial being hard to properly seal . The Canon has buttons which are easier to seal , and no external moving parts , so we decided to go with Canon . We also own two other Canon SLRs which also meant no additional software and compatible memory . Our first impressions were good . We took the camera on a trip to Orlando with friends and used it in the hotel pool ( worked very well ) , the ocean , and the manta-ray pond at Sea World . In all cases the camera took an excellent picture . There was no leakage , or problems with sand . We did rinse the camera as suggested which I highly recommend as you can feel the salt buildup on the exterior of the camera after a day on the beach . Make sure NOT to open an of the battery / memory cover until AFTER your rinse . Follow the guidelines the Canon provides for use underwater and all should be well . At least it was for us . We were also hoping that the camera would be a good everyday point-and-shoot . We currently have an Olympus 810SW and it does a good job , but we are hoping to only carry one camera . This D10 was excellent for everyday pictures and performed very well in different environments . It has a relatively fast shutter speed , good flash when needed , and overall pictures were good . Be sure to purchase an additional floating strap as the camera will sink if you accidentally let it go . Overall the camera is definitely worth consideration if you want a camera of this nature . Here are some pros and cons Pros 1 . Goes underwater , and does it well . 2 . Shoots very good above-water shots . 3 . Uses SD memory - very common - and most laptops can read them directly 4 . Easy to use interface . 5 . People comment frequently when you take it underwater - Is that one of those underwater cameras ? Cons 1 . No lens cover - the cover is supposed to be scratch resistant but it would be nice to be able to cover the cover when not in use . 2 . The AUTO function is quirky . We tended to shot in P mode and select the appropriate settings . 3 . You need practice taking pictures underwater . The auto-focus is a bit different underwater when compared to your eyes . Trust the camera in this case , and definitely practice . 4 . Accessories straps are very expensive . Overall it is an excellent camera and I suspect the next generation will improve on many of the user's comments . I would highly recommend for people needed or wanting a camera of this nature .
    • 056 4  I wanted a camera I could take kayaking . I received this camera about a week ago and have not been dissapointed . I was a little worried about a camera that had so many different funtions that I would have a hard time learning how to use a new camera . Wrong ! This camera is very user friendly . The Auto mode , is really automatic . The camera does a great job of picking the focus area , turning on macro , if needed , all automaticly . The timer feature actually picks up a new face in the photo and starts the timer when you look at the camera . How cool is that ? This camera is really fun to use . The directions are easy to follow and questions I had were answered by an easy index in the book . One of the things I really like about this camera is that you can see the photos taken even in quite bright sunlight . No more point and shoot and hope you got the picture . I will be using this camera for more than just water sports .
    • 058 4  I've had Canon cameras for years so I couldn't wait to try this camera underwater . Living in Costa Rica , I am always doing extreme action sports and thanks to this camera I have been able to capture great pictures . I did a 2 week research on waterproof cameras before purchasing my D10 . Overall there are about 14 different styles out there , some are lighter yet you can only go about 4ft . The D10 provides up to 33ft , so you can take it scuba diving , snorkeling or surfing . All digital cameras should be waterproof because you want a camera that you can take anywhere without worrying about spills , dirt , dust , freeze , or even dropping it ( shock proof up to 4ft ) . Is not like you are taking pictures in baby showers and home parties all the time . The 12MP are great , the image quality underwater is beyond comparison . It also has nice features such as auto focus , face detection , and blink detection . Overall , other that its bulky size , I give it a 10 + AJ briacodotcom
    • 059 4  I bought this camera because I live in Palau where there is beautiful snorkeling . I wanted a camera that did well on land as well as underwater , and I didn't want to deal with an underwater housing . I looked at a lot of other cameras before deciding that this one seemed worth the price . I have not been disappointed . Some reviewers complained that it was a little slow and that it didn't shoot in RAW . It's important to remember that this is a point and shoot . If you are wanting the quality of an SLR for underwater , be prepared to spend a LOT more money for an SLR housing . For a point and shoot , this is an excellent camera , both underwater and on land . My husband and I both have Canon SLRs and were very impressed with the clarity of our underwater shots with this camera . It is a little bulkier than I was wanting , but it also feels very sturdy . I really feel that I can take it anywhere without worrying about it . It has fallen off a table , and passed the shock proof test . There is no lens cover , but the lens is protected and does not scratch . The battery life is nothing to brag about . I would recommend a spare battery , as well as a float strap if you plan to have it anywhere near deep water . Overall , I have been pleased with this camera and would recommend it to anyone looking for good land and water shots . UPDATE : Having now used this camera for several months , I still love it , but have one word of advice if you take it in salt water : rinse it very well , and be sure to remove the strap to rinse out the corner where it screws in . The salt builds up underneath it , and mine had started to corrode to the point where I almost couldn't remove the strap .
    • 061 4  i purchased this camera to go to a trip that involves being on water ( swimming , jumping , etc . ) 80% of the time . I took some great videos and pictures , the camera itself is great . Pros : - Very tough camera , even when i hit it several times with rocks and some drops , it never failed ( just some scratches ) - The lock mechanism for the landyard is great . I used a carabiner to keep it attached to my harness all the time but it was very easy to detach the camera and take some pictures . - Quality of video and pictures is very good . Cons : - From the way the lens is mounted in the camera , it is very easy for some drops of water to remain in the edges of the lens and very difficult to eliminate since the person is also all wet , therefore , in many pictures i get blurry parts of the image . - The battery died very quickly . It was completely full when i started the trip at 5 am , i took around 200 pictures and about 10 min . of video , tried to keep it off when i was not using it , but it didnt even lasted for 5pm when we were finishing the trip . i didnt think it was so bad therefore i didnt buy an extra battery . Overall , i would recommend the camera since it does its job quite good ! You should buy an extra battery if you have needs like mine although it would be somehow difficult to carry a dry bag to keep the extra battery .
    • 063 4  Purchased this camera for a cruise / vacation with my son . Performed magnificently despite repeated dunkings in salt water serveral drops ( didnt sweat letting my 15 year old use it on his own ) Great pics overall . Nice form factor was smaller than expected , though it is certainly not tiny , fits easily ino a pocket ( though larger pockets are better ) . Pros : durable , waterproof , incredible picture quality , fairly intuitive software ( if I can figure it out , it must be ) Cons : price a little expensive - $300 + a SDHC card , Battery life is sub par ( admittedly was only an issue once on a 5 day cruise ) , accessory pack is expensive ( didn't buy it ) , would have liked for them to inclued another strap / connector . Overall I am extremely happy with the purchase . I can recommend this camera without hesitation .
    • 064 4  I needed a replacement for my old digital camera and since I have a big kayaking vacation planned , I thought a waterproof camera would be ideal . I read a lot of reviews and did online research and decided on the Canon Powershot D10 . I've had it for only a month , but I am happy with it and feel I made the right choice . The pros : + It takes great pictures on land ( at least better than my old Canon PowerShot S500 ) . + It takes great movies ( my old camera's movies were grainy , these are so much better ) . + It doesn't leak ( although I haven't really taken pictures underwater , I have fully immersed it numerous times without incident ) . + It can handle up to an 8 Gig SD card ( 2,000 pictures ) . + It seems to have a long battery life . + It has more control features than my old camera . + The new Canon software for my PC is so much better than what I got with my last camera . The cons : - It's bulky ( not by film camera standards , but by digital camera standards ) . - There is a long lead time between shots . - It's rounded shape means I cannot find a belt holder for it . - I'm not a big fan of the iMac like color scheme ( I'm an adult , give me an adult looking camera ) . - The button size is the same as any other digital camera ( meaning if I wear gloves , it is going to be hard to operate ) . Overall , I am very happy with it .
    • 065 4  After owning this camera for a fun summer week , here is my reaction : Yay ! I can take the camera to the beach ! ( and drop it in the sand ) Yay ! I can take the camera to the pool ! ( and drop it in the water ) Yay ! I can let my kids use the camera ! ( and drop it on the ground ) In all seriousness , this is a great camera that takes fantastic pictures that are at least as good as those taken with my sd1100 . What Canon has done is not waterproof a dumbed-down camera and force you to own two point-and-shoots ( one waterproof , one that takes good pictures ) . . . instead , they have combined them into one glorious camera . Highly recommended . One last thing : Shooting video from in the pool as someone dives in and then submerging underwater to continue filming them in a sea of bubbles is so_much_fun .
    • 069 4  I was going to buy a cheap underwater camera to use on vacation for snorkeling but in reading reviews on the various models out there , I kept coming back to the Cannon . I decided to spend a little bit more and get this one and I'm very glad I did . It does everything I could wish for and more . . . It's smarter than I am ! It took great pictures both in the water and out . I didn't have the trouble I thought I would in seeing the viewing screen under water or in bright sunlight . It's a great camera . I had a bit of worry when I used it the first time because it seemed to be foggy . I found that this seems to be caused by rapid changes in temperature like going from a hot sunny deck to the cool water . But this didn't last long and when I was more careful to keep it from sitting in the sun , I didn't have any more trouble with this . I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is very versatile out of water as well and will use it while sailing instead of risking our good camera in the saltwater environment .
    • 073 4  Purchased this camera for both in - and out-of-water photos . Outstanding camera ; however a bit large and bulky by current point-and-shoot standards . The pay off is excellent quality photos . Winner of dpreview dot com's weaterproof camera round up . In their review , dpreview summed things up very nicely : If you have even glanced at the rest of this review , then the winner should come as no surprise to you at all . The D10 produced the sharpest , most detailed images of all the cameras in this group test at low ISO settings , both in and out of the water . This , combined with responsive performance and a straightforward user interface that has been proven on other cameras in the PowerShot series , means that if you were shopping for a waterproof camera mainly to use in the water , then you can stop reading right now and go order the D10 . When you take the D10 into the water , the camera just makes so much sense . The big buttons , the placement of the controls , and large text in the menu system all contribute to improving the camera's usability . The interchangeable covers and the connector carrying system are both nice touches , as is the fact that the camera can go as deep as 10m / 33ft meaning that you can actually use it go snorkeling . - - - - Update : After one month's use ( none in water ) now getting the Lens Error issue reported by others . Drat . I must reduce my review from five stars to one . : - (
    • 074 4  I just got my D10 , and i love it ! i cant wait to take it on vacation and let my 5 year old take charge of the pictures . . I have had other powershots and use a 20d . So i am very familiar to how the camera works . I like the fact that the zoom lens is incased and protected by scratch resistant glass . what i don't like is it is a bit bulky , but nevertheless i still bought it , and love it . I did buy the Olympus stylus 850 waterproof camera last year , and while snorkeling water leaked into that camera so there went my trust in that camera . . .
    • 077 4  Bought the D10 earlier this year , and just returned from vacation . Used the camera several times in the salt water ( never really more than a couple of feet under water ) , and had no problems . The controls were easy to use , although I'm sure it helped that I also used it most of the time out of the water . Pictures both in and out of the water were very good , and the video under the water is pretty neat ! The IS on this camera is amazing . I do have problems with the AWB on indoor shots , but not a big issue . A couple of suggestions if you get one . Get a keychain float ( like the ones they sell for boat keys ) and put it on the strap . The camera does not float without something like this on it . Also take a big plastic cup with you on vacation . After being in salt water , you need to soak it in fresh water for a few hours . This is much easier if you have a cup that you can fill with water and drop your camera in for soaking . Get a large SD card ( 8 gig or more ) and an extra battery . You don't want to open that compartment any more than you have to . Start with an empty SD card and a fully charged battery . The battery does last several days . A few ideas for Canon . Either include a couple of spare Strap Mounts with the camera , or just put metal loops on the corners to attach the straps . You can buy extras from Canon at about $20 each , but that shouldn't be required just to attach a strap . You do get one for the wrist strap , but it would be great to have another for a neck strap . I would also suggest having something around the display on the back of the camera ( like a small rubber ridge ) just to keep the display off of the surface of whatever you set the camera down on . It doesn't sit well on the bottom , and most times ends up laying on its back with the display down . I worry about it getting scratched over time . Great camera , just the right size IMO , and takes good pictures both in and out of the water . Nice to have on the beach or by the pool .
    • 078 4  This is by far the best compact waterproof camera I've ever used ( and I'm a photographer ) . Blows the olympus out of the water . . . It powers on quickly , has almost no delay in taking photos ( like the Olympus ) , takes GREAT photos and videos both below AND above the water ( the olympus is virtually useless above water ) , and we took it well below the 33 foot rating ( to 45 feet ) with no negative effects at all . I love this camera and can't recommend it highly enough !
    • 080 4  I recently purchased the Canon D10 for a trip to Maui with primary interest in underwater photos while snorkeling . The camera did not disappoint . I initially thought of buying an underwater housing for a Canon that I already own , but second guessed this when I spotted the D10 . I have been a fan of Canon digital cameras for years . I chose Canon due to my own personal preference as well as ease of use due to common / similar camera functions . I had no problems with the camera , and I was able to take some amazing photos and video , both underwater and on land . The underwater setting was key to getting colorful photos of turtles , fish and coral . Others have commented and I will agree , the trick to getting great underwater photos is to dive down and get level or below the subject . On one occasion , I forgot to set the camera to underwater mode . The photos still turned out , but without as vibrant color tones . The auto and sunset modes also worked very well . The battery lasted all day long each day ( sometimes taking in excess of 150 photos and some video ) , but I will probably buy a spare in the near future just to be sure . I must say that I was a bit nervous taking the camera into the ocean the first time . I took the camera snorkeling approximately 10 times during the trip , to maximum depths of about 20ft and did not have any problems . I was very careful to inspect the seals , soak the camera in fresh water and completely dry it out before opening . On one occasion I inadvertently dropped the camera in the sand . I soaked , cleaned and dried the camera upon return to the hotel . Prior to closing the camera , I noticed a few grains of sand on one of the seals . Had I missed the sand grains , the camera might have leaked . My advice is to carefully inspect the seals for sand , dirt , or other debris before closing , and follow the instructions in the manual very closely . I did not abuse the camera , but it did take a bit of punishment . Several times I found myself tumbled around the rocks by breaking waves . The camera faired better than I did , with no scratches on the lens or screen and just a small ding on the case . There were whales in the vicinity of Molokini Crater , and their calls ( incidental to the scenes I was shooting ) can be heard clearly on underwater video ! I was very pleasantly surprised with the underwater audio quality . I carried a small lens cloth in my bag , and rinsed the lens and wiped it off after use in salt water and before taking photos on land . Make sure you do not have water drops on the lens if it is getting used both in and out of the water . While snorkeling , I wiped off the lens a few times with my finger just prior to taking above water pictures of turtles popping their heads up to get a breath of air and this worked fine . I purchased the accessory kit with different attachments to secure the camera . I tried this while snorkeling , but personally found it unnecessary . The wrist strap included with the camera was adequate for my needs . I also purchased a floating wrist strap , and found it unnecessary this trip as well . The attachments might come in handy for canoes , kayaks and boats or other activities when the camera could be kept handy but hands free . The camera will sink - so be sure it is secure by whatever means you use . Based on some of the other comments , I was a bit concerned about the size of the camera before actually seeing it . The camera is still small and portable - not quite like a cell phone sized point and shoot but still much smaller than some many other point and shoot cameras with higher optical zoom . It easily fit in the pockets of my shorts . After this trip , I am confident that I can carry this as a primary point and shoot camera without the concern of water damage in bad weather , and I look forward to trying it underwater again !
    • 082 4  I have a number of canon cameras [ SD 550 , SD 750 , original Digital Rebel ( 300D ) , Rebel XSI ] and purchased the D10 to take on vacations to beach , water parks etc . I received the camera in early November 2009 and pictures taken outdoors look great . The IS works well and I took a number of good pictures of our new puppy and my young kids ( all of which have a tendency to move . . . darn it ! ) and pictures look good . Based on reviews here the camera went into the water in the sink almost right away to test the seals as others ( from the number of postings this is rare ) have had leaks that bricked their cameras . I had no problems there . What I did / do have a problem with is that with some types of fluorescent lighting ( that in my kitchen , as it turns out ) the pictures have an extremely yellow cast . Selecting white balance for fluorescent lighting did help some but problem seemed to return after several shots even still in that mode . Selecting over to that mode was also quite cumbersome and not something I wanted to do every time I happened to take a picture in my kitchen ( which is where our puppy spends quite a bit of time , of course ) . Oddly , my older cameras noted above all deal with this lighting with automatic settings without problems . The issue was so severe that I actually returned the first camera I got in case it was an issue just with that unit . As it turns out , it appears to be design related . Oh well , I'll simply be sure to use a different camera in the kitchen - but if you intend to use this as not only an occasional camera but your primary camera you may wish to think twice or at least very carefully test it in all lighting conditions in and around your home . Incidentally , this was my first return to Amazon and true to their reputation it could not have been easier . I will keep the replacement camera as it should work well for outdoors / beach / water parks etc . I had hoped to use it as a extra fairly small camera for indoor shots but I no longer plan to use it that way . As a side note , if you get this be sure to re-assign the printer button to switch to movie mode if you use it for video - the instructions for doing this are buried in the book but this is MUCH easier than selecting mode button , clicking right twice and hitting set .
    • 086 4  I got this camera just a few days before our trip to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia , so I didn't have much time to test it out before we left . It took good pictures around town while in Sydney plus it was easy to carry and portable . I used it constantly for the 3 1 / 2 weeks of our trip and love the camera so far . I originally looked into getting a waterproof housing for my Canon Powershot , but couldn't find one exactly right and they were very expensive . We were just going to do some snorkeling , not diving , so didn't need something for deep underwater . I liked the D10 because it was rated for 10 meters instead of 3 so you could feel safe swimming down to things well below the surface without worry if you are too deep . Once we got to the reef , just jumped in and started taking pictures . The screen was bright and easy to see under the water . I was careful to turn it off between shots if I wasn't constantly snapping away , so we never had any problems with the battery life . ( I saw this on a few reviews before my purchase , so I was careful . ) It has such a quick start time that I never felt that I was going to miss something . I also turned off the picture review to save the battery . This also allowed me to take my next photo much quicker since you didn't have to wait for the review before the camera went back to live . The pictures were fantastic , I uploaded a few to the customer picture gallery . I couldn't have been happier with the photos and beats those disposable cameras , hands down ! Once you get out of the ocean , very important to soak or thoroughly rinse the camera to remove the salt . Our boat had a fresh water bin to soak / rinse the cameras as you got out of the ocean . Also be sure to let completely dry ( and may want to use a puff blower over the battery cover as water likes to stay in some small spots there ) before you open the battery cover or usb cover . I also took the extra precaution to blow off ( with the puff blower like you use for your digital SLR ) the edges of the seals of each compartment before closing them to ensure no dust or sand might be hiding there . No sense in taking a risk like that . Changing between the scene modes was very easy , but usually not necessary . When shooting sunset or evening photos , the camera would automatically change to sunset mode for you and enrich those great colors . I also used the aquarium mode , which was a nice option since it changed the light balance and ensured no flash to ruin your photos . Mostly I left it on Auto and let the camera do all of the work . You don't need to think about anything , just shoot away and let it take great photos for you . I accidentally tested the shockproof feature of the camera one day . I hadn't put the strap on my wrist and was carrying some other things in my hand . I dropped the camera from about shoulder height to the cement with no damage and only a small scratch ! One small drawback is the small optical zoom . I understand it , especially since the lens can't extend but it would have been nice at times to have a more closeup shot . With 12MP , I feel I can crop the photos a bit when necessary without too much worry since I mostly post them to the web . There is still plenty of resolution left . ( My Nikon D70 SLR is only 6MP . ) Overall , I'm very impressed with this camera . It was very easy to use , feels sturdy ( and survived a 4 foot drop ) , and takes great photos both underwater and otherwise ( especially love many of the sunset photos ) .
    • 088 4  I've been wanting a waterproof dig camera for a while but the depth limits of most ( typically 10 ' ) turned me off . Along comes the Canon D10 . The fact that it can go down to depths of 30 ' got me interested . . . then I read several online reviews and comparisons and this camera always ended up rated great , so i picked one up before heading to a trip to Jamaica . Its AWESOME . I had this camera with me regardless of the setting : swimming in the ocean , pool , waterfall , wherever and whenever . Its controlls are easy . Its settings are powerful . Its picture and video quality is phenom . Tips : - Use the preset settings function ( IE : sunset or underwater , etc ) . Canon really tweaks the settings to give you the best pictures under the defined conditions . - Read the manual . This camera has some powerful features that are easy to miss . Ive owned a G9 for years but never took the time to learn the special features it could do such as isolate a single color and display all else as black and white . With this camera i read the manual from front to back on the flight and am glad i did . Trust me , its worth your time to do this . dont just use it as point and shoot in Auto . You'll love what you can do . - The accessories kit . Its certainly ridiculously overpriced , however the accessories cables are handy . I used the long cable as an over the shoulder strap for snorkling . It easily zips tight when swimming and loosens for easy shots and video without ever worring about dropping the camera . I used the caribeaner cable for walking thru waterfalls or leaning over boats sides so that even if i dropped the camera , it'd still be attached to me . Worth it if you will take the camera on more action based situations . The canon D10 will run you a little bit more than the other underwaters in its class but you will be happy you spent it . Its awesome .
    • 092 4  I bought this camera for a cruise I went on in mid September . Before buying , I spent about six months learning as much as I could about the pros and cons of the best compact waterproof cameras on the market ( including the Panasonic TS1 and Olympus 8000 ) before deciding on this one - - and I am more than pleased that I did ! However , I had the luxury of not only reading other people's experience with the cameras and various comparison reviews out there , but also some first hand knowledge since my neighbor has had the Olympus 8000 for several months , and the ability to play around with the TS1 and D10 side by side at Fry's Electronics . During our cruse , we used the camera from the tops of Myan ruins in the middle of the jungle , to the shallow sea floor along the reefs surrounding Roatan , Cozumel and Grand Cayman . The ease of use of this camera is second to none - - if you're going underwater , select underwater mode ; if you're taking pictures of flowers and such , select foliage mode ; if youre taking pictures of people on the beach , select beach mode . . . etc . The color accuracy , especially concerning colors underwater and plantlife is GREAT - - and not just for a compact camera , I mean PERIOD ! Blues are really blue and greens are really green - - very vibrant , saturated colors - - not washed out like I'm used to seeing with all the other underwater cameras I have used . The only real drawback is the shape - - it's not exactly a throw-in-your-pocket-and-go camera , a bit bulkier than most compacts , but it's shape actually helps underwater and in wet conditions . Oh , and battery life really isn't an issue , Consumer Reports says it only has a 220 shot battery life , but I can attest that it'll last closer to 400 , as long as you don't have the LCD screen on the whole time . Best camera I have owned so far !
    • 094 4  This is my fifth Canon camera , and for the fifth time , I am impressed . I took this camera fishing on Memorial Day ( 2009 ) and took some nice pictures . I added three of those pictures to the product page . One was underwater . The underwater picture I took looks murky , but I was fishing in a freshwater pond . No flash - just sunlight . And yes - the camera really is waterproof . I stuck the entire camera under the surface of the water , snapped the picture , and it still works just fine . I love this camera .
    • 095 4  I purchased this PowerShot D10 along with an Olympus float strap to replace a 780 that got dropped in the John Day River on a raft trip , and like my prior experience with Canon products , I've been pleased with the image quality and ease of use . The camera immediately took a trip to Maui on snorkeling trips with a family member and got a lot of underwater use with no problem and some good photos . But all of a sudden , I'm getting the lens error turn off camera to reset message though . Had it on the boat while crabbing on the coast last weekend with no apparent jarring or other incident and it started malfunctioning . It started working for a few days after I tapped the housing a little but problem is back again . Tapped the housing a little and it started working again . Jury is still out at this point . Disappointing as the Canon cameras are really good , and I thought this one would be bomb proof . First of the 3 Canon cameras I've purchased to develop this problem although I've read about the issue . If I end up needing to return it for repair or replacement and they handle the problem well , it would still be a 4 - 4.5 star product . Michael Salem , OR
    • 096 4  I bought this camera almost a year ago , and I LOVE it ! It has been underwater in Key West , with manatees in Crystal River , FL , in waves in the Gulf of Mexico , and in hot tubs , pools , waterfalls , showers , bath tubs , and in the rain ! It also goes everywhere to take pictures when I am NOT under water . ; - ) It is easy to use , has very good battery life , and is shock resistant so I do not worry about it . My 6 year old niece loves using it too , and takes great pictures with it . Software is super easy to load , and you just plug USB cord from camera to computer to upload pictures from camera to computer . Features are great . Love black and white , sepia , and color accent features . Sunset , kid / pets , and night scene are modes I use a lot . With all my cameras in the past , I had to worry about not taking my camera in kayaks , canoes , or to the beach , or had to risk ruining the camera if I did take it . Now this camera goes everywhere . It has a cool submarine look . My brother bought one after I loved mine so much . We bought an accessory kit ( which I would definitely recommend even though it is expensive ) and put the camo color panel on his to replace the bright blue . The accessory kit also has optional carry straps which I have found to be useful , and a cool neoprene case . Everybody asks me about this camera - - where can they get one , and so on . I would highly recommend it . A few cons or suggestions : 1 ) I am very careful with the seals , and never open the battery compartment or USB door if camera is damp , or if I am outside near dirt or sand . 2 ) This camera is not as tiny as some , which was a drawback for me . However , it gets far better reviews as far as picture quality than any of the other waterproof cameras I have seen or heard about , and I have not been at all disappointed with my choice ! It fits easily into a purse or backpack of course , you don't even feel it . It just isn't tiny enough to fit comfortably into a pocket . 3 ) It only has a 3.0 x optical zoom . This was a drawback for me . However , the photo quality is amazing to me even with digital zoom to 12.0 x . ( Probably would not be if blowing up big enlargements . ) 4 ) Flash is too bright to me when close up . Really wish it had a soft flash , or half flash . However , camera takes photos without flash in all but the lowest light . 5 ) Battery life is great . However , it doesn't give you much notice about battery being low before it goes completely dead . I also bought an extra battery - - got one for great price on Amazon - - and this makes a huge difference . . . I always have one battery charged . Buy the camera , and have fun !
    • 098 4  I bought this camera because I was looking for a waterproof camera that would also take video . I am an avid snorkeler when I go on vacations , and I have tried other methods of capturing my underwater adventures ( disposable underwater cameras were ok , but no image stabilization and no video , and the Dicapac bag enclosure made my camera lose lots of its functions , including the LCD screen ! ) . So , this time I splurged on this camera , and could not be any happier . Like other reviewers , I didn't know the great pictures this camera would take outside of the water ( it is a Canon after all ) , so I brought two cameras with me on vacation , the D10 , and my older Canon 890 . I could have just stuck with the D10 the entire time , because it was able to take quality pictures in all situations . Fantastic videos , great image stabilization for those active fish , and the ability to be bumped around a bit . It got some scratches from being used , mostly because it does not float and got bumped around rocks in the water . Still worked like a charm . I never opened any of the compartments until the camera was completely dry , as I didn't want to take any chances on water getting in there . I loved the underwater setting , it picked up the colors perfectly . This is a setting my 890 doesn't have , of course , so even with an underwater housing for it , I don't think it would have captured things as beautifully as the D10 . Don't hesitate to buy if you want amazing underwater footage of your adventures , or if you just want a camera that you aren't scared to get wet or bumped around a little . I swear , this thing got scratched on rocks , got buried in sand , even got lightly stepped on by my flipper . . . and it did not stop functioning . Perfect for the adventurer . As another reviewer mentioned , this camera does not do well with the transition from water to land . You will have some water spots in your pics if you are directly coming from the water , and it does take the lens a while to completely dry off afterwards on its own . If you are going to take land pictures directly after underwater pics , make sure to have a dry cloth on hand to really dry the lens first .
    • 115 4  Prior to buying this , I was considering the waterproof housing for my Powershot S880 IS for a trip to Hawaii . I really like my 880 IS . And despite the great reviews for the housing , you have to admit that it's a $150 piece of plastic that does only 1 thing . For some more money , I thought it made more sense to have a waterproof camera that also could serve as a backup . Took a few test shots just to get used to the settings and the camera , and they turned out fine . The real test was the manta ray scuba dive , and my wife took it down to 35 or 36 feet , which is 10% more than the recommended 33 feet . It kind of made me nervous as I heard her say she went that low , but those Canon engineers clearly know what they are doing . The camera worked like a champ ! After setting it to underwater mode , the pictures ( plus sound ! ) came out beautifully ! The other people on our dive boat were amazed and asked if we would share the still pictures and videos with them . We quickly became the envy of the dive . I also took it to Kealakekua Bay , watching dolphins and tropical fish in the bright sunlight ( but underwater ) and once again , the results were fantastic . You can zoom in / out while you take video with this camera , and I know some cameras do not allow that . If the camera suspects someone may have blinked during the shot , it will display a small icon as you review the picture . I found this feature surprisingly accurate . The camera will turn the LCD screen on in playback mode , if you press and hold the play button . ( Other Canon cameras probably do this , but I discovered this by just playing around with the D10 one day . ) What's also great about this camera is that it's good for everyday use . The D10 has auto vs . program modes as well as the usual special ones like portrait , sunset , indoor , etc . and it's a 12 MP camera ! ( My 880 IS is only 10 MP . ) The macro function also worked very nicely as I strolled around one of the botanical gardens in Hilo , taking good close-ups of the flowers . The strap has a unique feature where you can move and replace it at any of the 4 corners of the camera . Buy a big memory card if you want to take this underwater , because you'll want to mix the still pictures with video and we quickly started to run out of room . The minimum I would recommend is 4G . Also , it was hard to find a good camera case because this camera's lens does not collapse flat . It's got 1 shape ( which I totally understand since it needs to stay sealed . ) I took the camera to different stores just to make sure it would fit , and ended up with a basic one that I purchased from Target , but about 80% of the camera cases could NOT fit this camera , so be careful on this part . Otherwise , I consider this money extremely well spent and hope you will , too . I feel bad about the person whose camera leaked . . . Hopefully just a model with a small defect . Mine worked great !
    • 116 4  I haven't used it much , but I like it . Some folks have complained about the size . I didn't have a problem with it . I noticed that the fill flash is a joke , coming from DSLR's where I use it a lot . Also I was a little dissapointed in the battery life . I am replacing an old Casio Exlim 750 on which the battery hardley ever went dead . In just a few hours of shooting , about 60 photos , the battery indicator was showing one tick off of full . I have found that the battery indicators are usually not very accurate . I usually change the battery shortly after I see it starting to go down . Maybe this one is better . It did continue to shoot . It is pretty quick on start up and shutter lag . I am not familier with the Canon menu system ( Nikon guy ) , but I got the hang it pretty quickly . I would love to have the accessory lanyard kit , but $99 COME ON ! Overall I like it and will use it in circumstances where my DSLR is not appropriate .
    • 123 4  We were getting ready to go on a cruise , and this had just hit the market . I loved the idea of an underwater camera , but was hesitant as I was not impressed by the picture quality of others I had seen ( Olympus ) . The d10 , far exceeded my expectations . Yes , it is a bit bulky , and the controls require a bit of re-learning , but the pictures are phenomenal . Underwater and above-water , the images are sharp . It takes better quality images than my old Canon s500 , and absolutely takes better images than my wife's Casio and Nikon . If you are looking for a portable , easy to use camera , find another Canon . But if you like being outdoors and capturing the experience , this camera it the way to go ! !
    • 128 4  We looked at the Olympus Tough and the Canon and went with the Canon because reviews said the picture quality was better and no one mentioned leaks . I was skeptical when I threw the camera in the ocean for the first time , but the waterproof claims held true . Underwater pictures are awful unless you are in underwater mode ( it took me a minute to figure that one out ) . Beach pictures are orangy in underwater mode , but we often left it in this mode for ease of use . Video quality is also very good , and with an 8GB SDHC card we could hold over 3000 pictures . We were in Jamaica and spent every day on the beach . This camera never left our side . Whether its on the beach , kayaking , snorkeling , water skiing or sailing , this camera makes the perfect vacation companion . Definitely get a floating strap though , just in case . ENJOY !
    • 129 4  I bought this camera ive ever owned hands down ! If you want an SLR your in the wrong section but you prolly are here to look for a good all around rugged camera . Not only does it take GREAT outdoor shots , but great pics under water , and video . I bought this for my trip to Hawaii and was the best money spent cause now i have so many wonderful , beautiful pictures , and videos of my trip . Its rather small , so i was surprised at some of the reviews saying its bulky , well ya if you compare it to those little pocket cameras that only have digital zoom . This thing is for the outdoorzy person , or even someone on a trip that wants great photos . The battery life was good , had it on the highest setting and took pics of everything , and by afternoon or eveing had to change it out , but I took pics of almost everything , being my first trip to Hawaii . . lol . . And took lots of underwater pics , and videos , never leaked and we went 20 to 30 feet down . Just read how to keep it leak proof , and take care of it , and it will work forever ! Ps , the video underwater is sweet , and it pics up sound as well , so when we were sucking down air scuba diving you can hear you breath , and the sound of my girl friend screaming when i handed her a sea star , this video is priceless to me now . . ! !
    • 131 4  I am really happy with this camera . The photo quality is excellent . It has some added features that allow you some additional flexibility that other point and shoot digitals don't ( or at least my previous camera did not ) . I have used it in the water and have had no problems . Its only down side is that it is a bit chunky , but I think that is minor considering the photo quality , and that it is waterproof and shockproof . It has been with me hiking in Mount Rainier National Park , canoeing and swimming in the Great Salt Lake in Utah - ( it got wet , but not submerged there ) and recently on a tubing trip down the Potomac where it was submerged and took great water shots and video while tubing ! I don't think you can go wrong with the Canon Powershot D10 .
    • 132 4  I had pre-ordered a D10 as a gift for my wife . She hasn't had a good digital camera in a few years and has historically been pretty hard on them in the past . Tossing them into bags of stuff , dropping them off the kitchen table , etc . The D10 seemed ideal being waterproof and generally rugged . We've had the camera since it came out in May and absolutely love it ! We've had it at the lake in wet situations without any problems . The picture quality has been great and the camera features are more than adequate for our needs . Some of the features have been difficult to discover and use , and my wife still gets confused about finding some settings sometimes . But overall , it's been one of the best digital cameras we've purchased in years . About the only thing I can say against the D10 is Canon's ridiculous accessory kit . At $ [ . . . ] , it's almost half the price of the camera itself . For a couple plastic covers , accessory cords , and a camera case ? ! What in the world is Canon thinking pricing this accessory kit like that ? At half that I wouldn't have given it a second thought and bought the accessory kit . But at Canon's price ! NO THANKS ! We found a small camera case that holds the camera nicely for a 1 / 3 of that price . Thanks for a great camera though . : - )
    • 135 4  All in all a pretty nice camera . Great for underwater shots and video . Nice not having to worry about damaging a camera every time you get near water or drop it out of your hand . Picture quality is pretty good , not as crisp as cameras without the waterproof protection but certainly good enough for vacation pictures and close up shots of your favorite people . If you're looking for a camera that takes amazingly sharp pictures this one won't be it , but if you're looking for one that takes good pictures and you don't have to worry about damaging every time you take it out this one is worth the money . Easy functions to understand and the Auto setting works great for most shots . Automatic light adjustment and face detection works very good most of the time , buy an 8 gig memory card and you can take enough double shots you won't have to worry about whether you got that good shot or not . SD and SDHC memory a plus as they are pretty cheap these days . Battery life is very good . Worked for me for three days without a recharge but if you're going to take hundreds of pictures a day you might get an extra battery . It is a bit too large to carry in your pocket most of the time so you'll need to carry around a case or strap it to your wrist . All in all a pretty good camera . I would recommend it for anyone who wants a camera that kids and adults both can use without worry . Can't comment on the software that comes with this camera as I use a memory card reader and photoshop to edit pictures and haven't installed the program or drivers that came with the camera .
    • 137 4  I read all the instructions first , checked and double checked to make sure everything was secure . Filled with water immediately , then as I was swimming ( barely using my hands - had a noodle , ski strap and flippers ) the cord attachment ripped so the camera is now at the bottom of the ocean . Which is uber-aggravating because I was hoping to return it . Also lost : 50 vacation photos and a $120 memory card . And I added to environmental devastation . Thanks Canon !
    • 143 4  First I have to say , that I have always used Canon products as an amateur photographer ( SLR , D-SLR and now this point and shoot camera ) . With this in mind , I basically bought the camera for my trip to Hawaii without reading many reviews ( BIG MISTAKE ! ! - Always read reviews ) Which I did later and was able to take the adequate recommendations . As I had an EXCELLENT experience and all the pictures came out amazing : underwater , macro , scenic , etc . I give you my input as I think it is a great camera for the price . 1 - Waterproof / Leaks : You are buying an underwater camera , so take care of it like any underwater camera ! . After every time you open the battery / SD card latch or the side port to connect to the computer , MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO PIECES OF DIRT / SAND . Clean it well ( Consider using a thin brush ) , and I also put Vaseline around the O-Rings . So no problems after approx 10 - 15 snorkeling excursions with pictures taken down to about 12 - 15 feet . And NEVER open any of this doors in the middle of the trip unless you are SURE you can clean it well before taking it underwater again . 2 - Lense Failure / Error : Basically I took from all reviews that once the battery is dying , the lense could give this error message . So , every night before a long trip , I would fully charge the battery . I had bought an extra battery but just returned it because I did not use it . 3 - Picture delay : It takes a bit of time between focusing and actually taking the picture , so keep this in mind specially if you are taking action shots or just underwater holding your breath . 4 - Bulky : It is uncomfortable to carry in your side pocket , but I never had an issue carrying it . . . It is not a slim frame . 5 - Accessory pack : This I thought was EXTREMELY OVERPRICED as the other reviews and don't think it is worth your money . You can basically grab some other type of collar / sling and you save the $100 . I guess that the previous comments can be applied to all waterproof cameras , so whatever you decide , good luck !
    • 147 4  Just a quick tip for anyone who's recently bought a Canon Powershot D10 underwater camera ( or one with similar pinhole-variety strap mounts ) , and doesn't want to shell over the $100 + for their accessory kit ( or , if you phone them , I think $70 for just the neck strap and the [ pointless ] shoulder strap ) . Do this : ( 1 ) Phone Canon and order 2 additional strap mounts ( the camera will have already come with 1 , for the included wrist strap ) . ( 2 ) Order Nikon's floating neck strap : ( 3 ) Go to anyplace that sells fishing gear ( I went to Sports Chalet ) , and buy split rings ( what's that ? : Size 9 probably works best ; get the closest to that that you can . You could , of course , just pull a couple of these off your key rings , but I'm thinking / hoping that the ones made for fishing won't rust as easily , and I know that they're stronger . But don't get much stronger than 40 lbs test - - get much stronger and you won't be able to work with it . ( 4 ) Use the split rings to permanently attach the Canon strap mounts to the ends of the Nikon neck strap ; that's 2 split rings , 2 strap mounts , and 2 ends of the 1 neck strap . Tools I needed were : my fingernail ( to start to pry apart the split ring ) , a flathead screwdriver ( to finish prying it apart and then hold it like that for a moment while I slid on the strap mount ) , and a counter-mounted vice ( I stood there in the bicycle repair dept at Sports Chalet and used theirs ! . . . they didn't mind a bit ; the vice gave me the steady extra hand I needed to hold the split ring in place while I pried it apart and slid on the strap mount ) . To get the split ring ( which will be securely on the strap mount now ! ) on the end of the neck strap , you can just disassemble and then reassemble the strap's buckling ; you'll see what I mean when you go to do it . Now you have a strap that will allow you to keep your camera handier than it would be in any other place while you're paddling , and allow you to film your shenanigans ( the Canon D10 , at least , has that function ) while your hands are left free for paddling . Unlike the non-floating Canon neck strap , it will keep your camera from sinking like a rock into the inky depths after that breaking surge demolishes you out of nowhere . It will look cool . You will have made it yourself , sort of . Enjoy .
    • 149 4  Purchased camera to use on sailing trip to Abacos for snorkeling and on beach / in dinghy and other places I did not want to take my digital slr . Lived up to expectations . Easy to use . Ability to brighten made underwater use much easier . Photos are spectatular .
    • 156 4  I have to talk about my Canon PowerShot D10 . Almost a year old and I'm still very impressed . During a current trip to Maui I took quite few shots at a depth of 52 feet with my D10 ( see why below ) ; it is rated for 33 feet max depth . It was not my intention to beta test this camera but I was free dive turtle chasing to get the perfect shot . Depth was ranged by boat radar in a very well known area of 5caves / 5graves , I asked the boat captain after coming back on board once I realized I went very deep . After reading about many flooded D10 ' s leaking from the AV door , I sealed mine with silicone glue shortly after my purchase . The battery / SD card door was never implicated in the flooding . After a year of hearty use I am happy to report my beloved D10 is solid and dry . I dive without worries ! ! ! I'm very confident in getting the best shots I can with it when I can't take the DSLR due to conditions . I have taken it to the ocean depths , boarding the highest mountain slopes of Tahoe and everywhere in between . The Canon PowerShot D10 is absolutely phenomenal ; I just can't say enough good things about it . Above and below water it is a superb PS camera . Great image quality ! ! ! Also my flickr page , [ . . . ] All of these Amazon uploaded underwater shots are from this guy . . . I highly recommend it ! ! !
    • 158 4  Earlier this year my extended family was planning a trip to Cancun in March . I thought it would be nice to have a waterproof camera for underwater shots as well as not having to worry about it getting sand on it or it bouncing around when it hit the water , etc . I did my research and none of the current options jumped out at me as the clear winner . The Canon was in the lead for me because it had better picture quality . But , it was large and has an absurdly priced accessory kit . What I thought I wanted was one of the many next generation models , especially from Panasonic , as I really like my DMC-TZ5 . But , all of the new models were being released in April . . . one month too late ! After reading so many reviews about all of the cameras leaking , I was hesitant , but I needed something , so I bought the Canon D10 . On paper , it's specs put it in the middle to the end of the pack . 3X optical zoom , large camera body . VGA video . Certainly nothing to drool over . But , its water proof rating is to 10m / 33ft , while many of the competitors were only good to 1 / 3 that . It performed admirably during our 6 days in Cancun . It was the first time I had a camera with me while on the beach and in the ocean and pool without having to even worry about it . I got pictures that I would have never been able to before . And , most importantly , it didn't leak at all . I was VERY cautious about making sure the battery / memory card door's rubber seals were perfectly clean , etc . I also completed my scuba certification while in Cancun , but I didn't take the camera with me . First , I didn't need any more distractions while learning the ropes of basic diving techniques . And , while we only dove to 30 feet , I didn't want to take the camera down to its advertised limits , since Canon doesn't stand behind its waterproof rating in its warranty . ANY water damage is NOT covered . That makes no sense to me . How can a company state that a camera is waterproof to a certain depth and yet not back up that claim in their warranty ? But , it is , what it is , so I didn't take the chance when I went diving . I would recommend this camera , as it does take pretty good pictures ( for a waterproof point and shoot ) . But , I would encourage everyone to consider the latest generation of waterproof / rugged cameras first . I'm sure the price of the D10 will drop as the next generation models are released , so if cost is a concern , you should definitely consider the D10 . Just skip the $130 accessory kit . C'mon Canon . . . price it appropriately at about $30 and I would have had no problem adding that to my order .
    • 164 4  Got this to replace a Canon SD700 + waterproof case ( Aqua Case 6810 ) . In normal dry use the D10 is a little bulkier , but not objectionably so . Seems waterproof so far ( immersed a few inches in a creek ) . Will test in the Keys in May . Picture quality seems better than the SD700 . Happy so far .
    • 166 4  The camera is pretty much what I expected tho ' I haven't really had a chance to play with it much and have not had it near the water yet . It is a bit more complicated than expected and not very intuitive ( at least to me ! ) but with all of its features , that's okay . My only problem was the shipping . I paid the extra money for expedited shipping as I needed it for a certain date but it was shipped ground anyway . The company , Electronics Expo , was very nice about refunding the difference but it didn't change the fact that I didn't have the camera on-time .
    • 174 4  I bought this camera back when it was new because I wanted a waterproof camera since I am into whitewater sports . I will say I have had no problem what so ever with the waterproofness of the camera . Went down some big rivers in Maine just sitting in the front taking pictures and the camera was perfectly fine . On another river even went swimming with it in a hole ( recirculating water ) which are really good at finding leaks in plenty of things but my camera was still good to go . Another nice feature is the movable wrist strap for the camera . It is nice to be able to tie it to whatever for a trip down the river and just adjust where the strap is attached to be able to take pictures without taking the camera off . The only bad thing I have encountered is that when water is on the lens it can blur your pictures or if there is fog on it it will do the same thing . This could be easily fixed though with a proper cloth to take the moisture off the cloth . That is my only complaint about this camera though .
    • 179 4  I borrowed this camera from a friend for my trip to Hawaii . It was easy to operate , and took great underwater pictures even when I forgot to turn on the underwater mode . I think that it's weight is irrelevant , as with a strap it floats in water . I liked it's shape , it was easy to hold . It's battery lasted more than three hours of continuous picture taking without flash . Flash did deplete it fairly fast . It survived several 2 - 3 feet drops . It survived a 20 feet free dive in the water , which is impressive . What amazed me about this camera is Canon's image stabilization . Even with waves ' bobbing action and fishes moving rather quickly , most images managed to come out crisp and colorful . It also managed to focus on the moving fish , rather than the background most of the time . I also noticed that I got better pictures by getting very close to the object rather than zooming , because of inherent limitations of underwater photography . I never experienced any leakage , but then every time I opened any of the seals I did it after rinsing the camera in fresh water , wiping it dry , and putting it in front of a fan for an hour to dry . I'll have to buy it for myself .
    • 182 4  So far the pictures are great . . . there has been a few issues with the camera locking up when trying to zoom . The system calls to turn off the camera and reset . . . which doesn't work . If you leave it on and hit the side with your hand a few times that corrects the problem . . . Read the manual especially the options section . There are soooo many options on this camera it it pays to read the manual otherwise you will miss something that would really enhance your pictures . I haven't tired the camera underwater yet but I will and when I do . . . if I can make an addendum to the review I will .
    • 193 4  I have a Nikon 5000 and while it's an incredible camera , it's getting old . And I really wanted something more durable for some of the picture taking that I do . I was just in the Virgin Islands / West Indies and this camera was exactly what I needed . I used it everywhere without worry . Including under the water . Since I live in a cold weather area I can us it outside in the winter without worry as well . Camping , hiking , ice fishing ; it just does it all .
    • 205 4  I needed a waterproof camera . Afraid of buying just the case for my older camera , I bought this one after reading the reviews . It was an excellent purchase . It has been working just fine under the water and specially outside the water . Does it have some inconveniences ? Yes . There is no action mode , the camera is a bit large to put inside the pocket , and there is no cover for the lens . Apart from those , excellent camera .
    • 207 4  We're SO glad we bought this camera prior to our trip to Fiji . It was so fun to play around with , has an amazing lens capable of depth of field shots , takes some great underwater photos , and includes lots of features I would never have expected in such a compact camera ( like manual focus and spot color ) . It's also really good at detecting faces - it even detected the face of the woman on the Fijian dollar ! We loved it !
    • 212 4  I got this camera because I was going on a cruise and wanted to be able to take underwater pictures on some of my excursions . I am very pleased with the results that I got . Overall , the camera performed well . However , I am glad that I took another camera with me as well . Compared to my Nikon cameras this one does not have optics that are as good . While most of the pictures that I took are good , they are not up to the quality of the images I get from either my Nikon digital SLR or even my Coolpix . Unfortunately , Nikon doesn't do underwater cameras and I'm not willing to trust my expensive camera to a plastic housing that might leak . If you are looking for a good point and shoot that is waterproof I highly recommend this camera . Being able to shoot video underwater is a wonderful bonus . A few suggestions : 1 . Purchase an extra battery . 2 . The accessory kit for this camera is worth every penny . 3 . I was surprised that this camera did not come with a flash card , every other one I've ever purchased did . When shopping for flash cards get one that is rated C6 ( class / speed rating ) , everything else will be WAY to SLOW for shooting unless you are only taking pictures of stationary objects . One other issue is with the microphone on the front of the camera : when shooting video in breezy conditions I found that , upon playback , you get really bad wind sounds - - you'd think I'd been in a hurricane . However , if you keep your finger in front of the tiny microphone to block the breeze it helps . Many people have commented about the size and shape of the camera . Not sure what their issue is , I had no problems with it . If you want something the size of a credit card , look elsewhere . If you want a good underwater camera and reasonable point and shoot then this is the camera for you . I just wish Nikon would come up with a camera with similar features .
    • 214 4  this is the one you want for action sports . i've taken great shots & video of : skiing , boating , hiking , biking , fishing , scuba diving , surfing & wake surfing with this canon . amazing quality shots . it is wonderful to have a camera that is small enough that you can take it on your adventures & strong enough that you don't have to worry about breaking it ( which i have done with other cameras ) . i also bought the orange olympus floating wrist band . it works very well . allows you to take the D10 in the water without concern ( i've had it in my board shorts in head-high surf ) . This is my 4th canon & based on my experience ( and the experience of my 2 pro photographer friends ) they make the best cameras . also , i can't say enough about what a great company canon is . when i broke the seal on my D10 & got some water in it , i sent it back to be fixed . i assumed that i'd have to pay for the fix ( after all i am hard on this thing ) . canon didn't charge me a cent and they mailed me a brand new one . incredible . last year when i broke the lens on my G10 skiing , i sent it in for a repair . canon fixed it fast , sent it back fast , and charged me a small , reasonable fee . canon makes legendary products and their customer service is extraordinary . the only draw back with the D10 is the shutter speed . for action sports you long for a rapid response so you can get a lot of shots . that said , you can't expect the performance of a high-end DSLR in this form factor / price point . for action junkies who want a point & shoot - this is the choice .
    • 230 4  I bought this camera right before we went to Disney World as I didn't want to chance taking my Rebel . I am so happy I chose to purchase this camera ! ! I used it outside , inside , for fireworks , underwater , on water rides , at the aquarium and I have to say it performed past my expectations ! ! ! ! The picture quality was great ! This camera also seems to be very durable . I will admit , I've already dropped it twice and the camera has had no issues , it still works perfectly ! I would highly recommend this camera to anyone ! ! But I would also suggest in getting an extra battery , especially if you are going to be using it all day .

  • 072 4  We had a Olympus 1030Sw . We were fairly pleased with it with only minor problems like the lens cover not coming open . That is until it died the last day of our Mexico vacation . The pictures were not bad , but certainly not great . I decided to replace it when the Canon . WOW . The picture quality blows the Olympus out of the water . I have seen some complaints that it does not have a lens cover , but trust me . Those have problems all of their own . The camera is a little bigger and bulkier , but nothing that can not be overlooked . The only think that the Olympus had on the Canon was a warning on the LCD if the covers were not completely closed , although that did not make a difference in mine not being so water proof . I would recommend this over the Olympus any day of the week .
    • 126 4  We bought this camera because A . It is the only one that can go down to 33 ' of water without housing . Olympus can only go to 10 ' . B . It takes awesome land pictures as well , and C . the price was right . I love that its a 12.1 mega pixel and the auto display automatically picks the right scenic mode . Like if you were shooting a flower you don't have to go to menu select foliage it automatically picks it . The shape could be an improvement . Its very bubbly and hard to hold at times . The speaker is on the bottom and thats where I rest my thumb to hold it . The volume can improve . . . when we play back videoes I can hardly hear it . The charger is compact and convenient to carry with you . Overall , this camera ROCKS !

  • 090 4  I recently purchased this camera for use on and in the water in Baja Mexico . I liked everything about this camera EXCEPT that many shots were rendered useless due to glare off the water surface . If you have any reflected sunlight off the water , this creates vertical bars across the image ( both on the monitor and on the photo file ) . The camera manual hints at this problem ( with no solution ) but doesn't reveal what a repeated and frustrating issue this is , especially for a camera designed to be used on the water ! I believe a polarizing filter would fix the problem , but that's not an option for this camera . I hope that Canon ( a great company in general ) will address this and hope this info is helpful in your purchasing decision .
    • 218 4  Camera was everything I wanted . Picture and video quality are excellent . Very easy to use . Easy to use all the common functions . Had the camera in the water for at least two hours at a time with no leaks ( pushed all the buttons underwater with no problems ) . Battery time very acceptable , could possibly be seen as short ( on avarage two days ) but the camera has a large view screen . So get a couple of extra batteries to keep charged they are quick charging and not expensive . Get this camera and you won't regret it .

  • 104 4  I love this camera . I was going on a trip to Belize with a class and I really needed a waterproof camera because a majority of the trip was snorkeling . I was really nervous about buying a waterproof camera because I know stuff can always happen and something could always go wrong . I decided to take a leap of faith and I am so happy I did . When I first put it underwater I was in a swimming pool . The pictures were amazing . Crystal clear and no water leakage . I finally took it to the coral reef and I was amazed at what came out . The pictures were rarely blurry and the colors were amazing . I took over 1200 pictures and videos on a 11 day trip . Not only are the pictures great quality , but the video is amazing . People with other waterproof cameras could not believe how crystal clear my pictures were . The quality of the pictures was so great that I could zoom in all the way on one picture and it would still be perfectly clear . I will upload some pictures and people can take a look . I would definitely recommend this camera for anyone who is taking a water-related trip .
    • 062 4  I love this camera . . . . i works great underwater , which was the main reason i bought it . It also takes amazing pictures . It is a little bulky , though and it got a couple scratches on the screen . But , I love it ! i take it everywhere , use it in the rain , and the pool , and even the ocean , but the water was cloudy and it was pretty new when i went to the beach and i didn't want to risk anything happening to it , so i didn't take it deep . I recomend this camera for anyone . . . . I think it's completely worth the price . I'm fifteen and i saved up my birthday and Christmas money and spent it on this .
    • 162 4  After much research , I bought this camera for my girlfriend , and we took it to Mexico to do some snorkeling in the ocean . We couldnt be happier with its performance . The quality of the pictures and videos are outstanding . The manufacturer has thought out every aspect of coordinating swimming with picture taking . The strap location is movable to any of the 4 corners , also the strap will lock around your wrist so it doesnt slide off your wrist while swimming . The location and size of the buttons are set up for ease of use underwater . I checked out other underwater cameras in this price range , and this one blew away the competition . The most amazing thing tho , is the quality of the pictures , not just underwater , but regular picture taking . Most of our evening / low light pictures require no flash , and come out looking like its daylight ! We are both extremely pleased with this camera , and highly recommend it .
    • 175 4  Great product . Don't drop it . I dropped mine out of my pocket and it broke . Sent it right back and got a new one . Amazon was great to work with . Great photos . Little hard to hold but over all it is a great camera . Much better then the Olympus waterproof cameras , the pic qualities is way better .
    • 177 4  Nice little travel camera , but a bit bulkier than most . Still , for outdoorsy shooting it's a great camera . I took it snow skiing , and had no concern about dropping it in the snow or taking pics during a heavy snowfall . And it takes really good quality pictures . Battery lasted a lot longer than I expected , and could go two days easy without having to recharge .
    • 216 4  I really liked this camera . I went for a trip and the pictures was the best thing I collected . Tottaly recommended !
    • 226 4  This , so far , is one of my favorite cameras . I bought it for vacation and it took great pics both inside and outside , in light and in dark . I love the camera . It's also easy to use and its almost impossible to take a bad picture with it .

  • 118 4  We bought one after I took pictures with the Canon and two competitors at a photo store , uploaded the pictures , and compared them side by side . When I asked the photographer and other customers which images they liked better , hands down the canon image quality was the best . After using the camera for a few days , I ordered a second for my wife . She is now using the camera more frequently than she uses her Rebel . We bought both for a family cruise , and ended up buying a third so we could take pictures underwater , and video throughout the cruise . Pictures are terrific , and the video easily downloaded to the MAC , so I had the movie done on the plane ride home . This is a terrific camera if you want memories of your family vacations , snapshots of various events , and basically want pictures of real life . It does not replace my D300 , but I do carry it with me in my briefcase , just in case I run across that terrific scene , or want to capture the image of a whiteboard , or run across some other memory making event . Waterproof , drop proof , rugged - the perfect camera for on the go .
    • 196 4  This is an AMAZING camera ! Easy to use , waterproof and shockproof ( exactly as all the reviews say ) , with BEAUTIFUL picture quality ! It is not too bulky for a purse , only for a clutch , and it takes AMAZING pictures and videos . I would recommend this camera to anyone !

  • 122 4  A well equipped , experience and talented photographer in our hiking group researched and selected the D 10 after many in our group experience camera mishaps on the trail due to rough handling and wet weather . Following many weeks of satisfactory performance and exceptional photos by our friend , we purchased the D 10 . We find it ideal for not only spectacular mountainscapes , but for kayaking and family photos as well . Based on our experience , two more people in our ten-person hiking group are planning to purchase it soon . Maybe the D 10 will eventually get a sweep . Canon should make the D 10 in more colors so the happy hikers can tell them apart . It is the perfect camera for a snowball fight .
    • 084 4  The Canon D10 has a view screen that works in bright daylight conditions . This allows the photographer to compose a picture . The canon d10 camera takes the best images of the three waterproof cameras that I own . The pentax and olympus waterproof cameras take acceptable images but their view screens are not bright enough for use in bright daylight conditions . I will be selling the pentax and olympia waterproof cameras . If you take water shots or ski shots , I recommend the Canon D10 .
    • 106 4  We purchased the D10 specifically for the cruise to the western Caribean and the snorkeling tours . Very easy to use . Rarely had any picture that was blurred . Simple to rinse off after being in salt water and then dry with a towel . Easy to edit pictures . Very nice feature is that you can secure the rope to any of the four corners of the camera - makes it compatible whether you are left or right handed . We recommend the D10 .
    • 184 4  This is the second Canon camera that I own ( the other is a model A630 ) . This was purchased for the waterproof feature . This is an excellent product ( takes great pictures , is truly waterproof , easy to use , etc . ) . The only issue that I have with this product ( as well as the A630 ) is trying to take action shots . Regardless of what setting is used , there is always an inconsistent delay ( from 1 to 4 seconds ) between when the button is pressed & when the shutter opens . Trying to capture an action shot at a precise moment is impossible .
    • 191 4  Bought this camera for my son in law and he is very happy with it ! We were surprised at the quality of photos and it seems to work really well as far as being in and around water .

  • 125 4  This camera was an improvement on my Olympus 770 WS . I found the shutter delay and start up to be quite slow . I missed a lot of shots . I thought the Canon D10 was a great camera but not perfect and of course being the photo fanatic I am I carry it everywhere . I had a chance to test some features such as the waterproof , freeze-proof and shock proof but it was protected in the case . I operated well at 26 degrees Centigrade with the snow and ice . There were no camera problems after a protected light fall . Also it continue to operate after getting wet from the rain and the snow . It has fast start up and a short shutter delay which enables you to get those quick shots . The time between or delay between shots could be improved . I found it difficult at times to catch action shots or movement from animals without some blur but I think I need to work with the camera a little more or ask the dogs to stop and pose for me . I did some outdoor landscape shots and was pleasantly surprised . If you want action photography we are talking about using an SLR for best performance with a quick lens . If you want a shorter delay between pictures and when actuating your shutter you also need an SLR . Also the camera had a high ISO of 3200 which really helped with those low light shots and made the photograph look brighter in darker conditions . Of course the only drawback was the noise or a grainier look . . In regards to the accessory kit I could only use two of the included items and they were the camera case and the neck strap . The attachments for the wrist strap and the neck strap were a little too proprietary for me . I would have liked an attachment adapter so that you could attach another type of neck strap . The case worked well but I would have liked a place for extra media and battery . The neck strap was a little awkward and I had a little difficulty in getting to lie flat on my chest but it did work and was waterproof . The next strap and wrist attachment to the cameras ' four ports was secure , reliable , and was without fault . Overall it is a great back up , hiking and / or outdoor activity camera which does water like snorkeling . I think the accessory kit should have been divided up so that you can buy the camera case and neck strap separately .
    • 017 4  I've been using a Canon DSLR for the past few years and I wanted a camera that I didn't have to worry about whether in the pool or at the beach . I first bought the Olympus Rough 6000 and can't stand it . While the concept is great on the Olympus , the pictures tend to have a lot of noise when the iso is anything above 50 and it doesn't matter how nice the camera looks if the pictures turn out horrible . So I decided to give this a try and I'm totally happy I did . It's very responsive for a point and shoot and the image quality and color are way better then the Olympus . The only thing I'm not really fond of is the design and how the lens is not flat with the camera ; it looks like a tiny submarine . But the image quality is what matters , so i'll get over it .
    • 045 4  I got 2 of these cameras for work . I run a Kids program at a hotel in Maui , and I take pictures of the kids to e-mail to the parents when they come back . We go to the beach and to the pool , and are in and out of the sun and the water and always on the move . Even on the auto setting , all of the photos I have taken have come out perfectly . Underwater is great also , and I don't have any qualms about plunging the camera right into the water . It seems very tough and waterproof . I even can let the kids take a few pictures without constantly worrying . From action shots on the beach , to underwater , to macro and low light , this camera does the trick . I have a Powershot SD700 that I love and have had for 3 years , but this one definitely takes more vibrant photos and the auto-adjust settings are much more reliable . Get this camera !
    • 170 4  I'm definitely only a recreational photographer , but the Canon D10 works wonderfully for it's intended purpose . Underwater photos and video are easy and clear with the Underwater mode ; I was amazed at how well the photos turn out . Lots of other preprogrammed scenes make the camera easy to use for an array of different shots in and out of water . It also seems to have adequate manual controls for the more serious photographer . The included wrist strap works fine , as opposed to some reviewers ' comments . It is a little thick with the fixed lens , and it could use a lens cap of some sort . Overall very happy with the purchase .
    • 224 4  I really like the Canon PowerShot D10 . It works great ! I wish the battery life could be a little better , but I guess I will just have to carry extra batteries with me . I plan on taking it with me to Burning Man in 2010 !

  • 180 4  I bought this camera for a snorkel trip to Virgin Islands . It worked perfectly . It was in and out of the water probably 15 times over a four day period . I'm guessing as deep as 20 feet . Took over 600 picks and seven videos . Very happy with the optics . I suggest that when you open a sealed door , open it so that gravity will pull water droplets away from the camera . Once I opened the battery door and there were a few water drops around the seal . I dried it off and when I closed the door , I was sure there was no debris on the seals . I would press the door firmly and then slide the lock closed . I could see by the door designs that it may be possible to not completely lock the doors .
    • 037 4  The camera leaked the fourth time I took it in the water . I brought it back to the store as it was only a few month old . Canon refused to replace the camera saying the battery compartment must have been open or I must have taken it beyond 10m water depth . The battery compartment was closed and it was a swimmingpool ! I am very disappointed as I have almost no pictures from my very first trip to Australia . I definitly don't recommend this camera !
    • 052 4  I have been through many underwater cameras including those with housing . This by far is the simplest and provides the best pictures . 10 feet is the limitation of many cameras keeping you close to the surface . Deeper than 33 doesn't provide enough light for good pictures . This camera lets you go right where you need to be . Buttons are easy to push , start up time and shooting happen plenty fast . I had many 4 to 6 hour days in the water and the camera performed flawlessly . Very happy .

  • Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Earlier this year my extended family was planning a trip to Cancun in March . I thought it would be nice to have a waterproof camera for underwater shots as well as not having to worry about it getting sand on it or it bouncing around when it hit the water , etc . I did my research and none of the current options jumped out at me as the clear winner . The Canon was in the lead for me because it had better picture quality . But , it was large and has an absurdly priced accessory kit . What I thought I wanted was one of the many next generation models , especially from Panasonic , as I really like my DMC-TZ5 . But , all of the new models were being released in April . . . one month too late ! After reading so many reviews about all of the cameras leaking , I was hesitant , but I needed something , so I bought the Canon D10 . On paper , it's specs put it in the middle to the end of the pack . 3X optical zoom , large camera body . VGA video . Certainly nothing to drool over . But , its water proof rating is to 10m / 33ft , while many of the competitors were only good to 1 / 3 that . It performed admirably during our 6 days in Cancun . It was the first time I had a camera with me while on the beach and in the ocean and pool without having to even worry about it . I got pictures that I would have never been able to before . And , most importantly , it didn't leak at all . I was VERY cautious about making sure the battery / memory card door's rubber seals were perfectly clean , etc . I also completed my scuba certification while in Cancun , but I didn't take the camera with me . First , I didn't need any more distractions while learning the ropes of basic diving techniques . And , while we only dove to 30 feet , I didn't want to take the camera down to its advertised limits , since Canon doesn't stand behind its waterproof rating in its warranty . ANY water damage is NOT covered . That makes no sense to me . How can a company state that a camera is waterproof to a certain depth and yet not back up that claim in their warranty ? But , it is , what it is , so I didn't take the chance when I went diving . I would recommend this camera , as it does take pretty good pictures ( for a waterproof point and shoot ) . But , I would encourage everyone to consider the latest generation of waterproof / rugged cameras first . I'm sure the price of the D10 will drop as the next generation models are released , so if cost is a concern , you should definitely consider the D10 . Just skip the $130 accessory kit . C'mon Canon . . . price it appropriately at about $30 and I would have had no problem adding that to my order .
    • 001 4  I've been playing with my new Powershot D10 for about a week and really like it . I have been using Canon SLRs for 25 + years , AE1 Program , A1 , Elan 7e , and Digital Rebel . When I started looking for a waterproof camera to take snorkeling , my first choice was Canon , based on my many years of satisfaction with their products , and I was very lucky that this camera was released two weeks before leaving for vacation . ( Amazon had been showing the camera as available for pre-order until earlier today . I purchased mine from a local camera store . ) I'm very impressed with the picture quality on this camera . The 12 megapixel sensor , coupled with a dozen shooting modes , produce an excellent image . I'm used to controlling aperture and shutter speed on the SLR , so simply selecting portrait or night exposure mode and letting the camera do all the work just seems too easy . Or , if selecting portrait is too difficult , you can select auto and just let the camera do it all . Movie quality is also quite good . The LCD screen on the back of the camera seems huge compared to the 1 screen on my old Digital Rebel . It's a great display . The controls are conveniently arranged , and easy to use , and the associated icons displayed are both informative and intuitive . You can choose to display all the settings or turn them off and just see the image . One of the useful display options is a grid overlay on the screen to assist with shot composition and the Rule of Thirds . The optical zoom works great . By the time you get to 12x with the digital zoom , the image is kind of grainy , but that's to be expected . You can take macro photographs an inch or two from your subject . I've had trouble focusing my Digital Rebel in the dark , but Canon seems to have improved low-light focusing quite a bit . It has a manual focus feature that indicates the distance to the subject as you adjust the focus , just in case it can't get the focus right . I like the Panorama feature , which displays the previous shot on the viewfinder while you're composing the next shot , allowing the photographer to closely match subsequent shots , resulting in panoramic photos with less distortion when they're stitched together . Panorama mode also locks in the exposure value of the first shot so that the exposure in subsequent shots all match the first shot . The face recognition and blink detection both seem to work well . As the camera focuses , it will zoom in on one of the faces so the photographer can verify correct focus . After the shot is taken , if someone blinked it will identify the face of the person blinking so you can take another shot . These can be turned on or off according to user preference . Images seem very crisp , which I attribute to the image stabilization features , which can also be turned on or off . I've had the camera in the sink , and it handles six inches of water with no problems . I'll see how it does with thirty two and a half more feet of water when it meets the Atlantic Ocean in a few weeks ! The wrist strap attaches to any one of the four corners of the camera ( convenient for carrying in either left or right hand ) and seems to be pretty secure , so no worries about losing it if you get knocked over by a wave . I use Photoshop Elements , so I haven't loaded the Canon software and can't comment on that . And since I edit photos on the computer , I doubt that I'll use some of the in-camera editing features , such as black and white , sepia , color swap , and the various color enhancements . I could see that would be useful to those who print directly from the camera , without editing on a computer . The camera doesn't allow you to shoot in RAW . I generally don't shoot in RAW with my SLR , so that doesn't worry me . It has a number of white balance modes , custom white balance , and auto white balance . It seems to do a good job selecting the correct shooting conditions in auto mode . Colors appear correct . A couple of drawbacks : The camera isn't threaded so you're not able to attach filters . There's also no lens cap , and I worry about the lens surface getting damaged . For a rugged adventure camera , I'm also surprised that there's no GPS chip so that photos can be tagged with the exact location . I look at old slides taken while I was hiking and think that's neat , why can't I remember where I took that . It would be nice if the EXIF data included lattitude and longitude . ( Watch Canon come out with the Powershot D10 Gold six months from now that incorporates these features . The curse of being an early adopter . ) The microphone picks up every movement your fingers make as you hold the camera , so it's difficult to capture movies without some camera noise . The speaker on the bottom of the camera is also difficult to hear when playing movies back on the camera , but movies sounds fine when I pop the memory chip into the computer and watch in Quicktime . Movies are produced in the . mov format , so you'll have to do some conversion if you want to do anything with it in Windows Movie Maker . You can also choose between higher quality 640 x 480 , or lower quality 320 x 240 . ( I should post a video review , but look like a dork in movies , so I'll spare everybody that . ) Tried to take a few infrared photos , but the image has the Hot Spot typical of many Canon cameras and lenses . I held a Hoya R72 filter over the lens and took several shots . Bright sunlight is about a 4 exposure , and all shots have a bluish circle in the center . The drawbacks are very minor compared to the great images this camera produces . I'm very impressed with this camera . It feels very sturdy , takes great photos , and seems very easy to use . Although I'll probably continue to use my Digital Rebel as my primary camera , I certainly look forward to many years of fun with this camera .
    • 016 4  I wish I didn't have to write a negative review about this camera . As a die-hard Canon fan with 3 EOS digital SLRs and numerous L lenses in his case , I was initially confident that the D10 would be a significant step-up from my prior underwater system comprising a rock-solid Powershot S45 and Canon underwater-case . I was looking for a less bulky alternative , and the D10 appeared to suit the bill . I love the ease-of-use camera software that Canon has left alone in its various iterations of Powershot series , and the online reviews of this D10 put it at the top-of-the-pack in numerous tests versus other current manufacturer competitors . I've had the camera for just two months , and up until recently it's given pretty good pictures . Even underwater , when using the underwater white-balance setting , and with a little post-processing , the pictures turn out good . The flash throws pretty well underwater , and I've seen no sign of water entry - the seals seem to be well designed . The resolution should give some decent sized prints - I typically print out 17 x22 prints at home from my SLRs . Ok , so last week when reviewing some pictures , the camera suddenly fails to start-up , with a warning on the LCD screen saying Lens Error - restart camera ; a couple of beeps and flashes from the green LED and off it turns . I check it with several freshly-charged batteries and no luck . I put in a new SD card , as if that'll help , but no difference . The problem is with the camera . I've now searched online for this error message , and it appears I'm not alone with this problem . Several people are thinking it's a design flaw with the D10 . And ironically , last night , the camera suddenly started working again . But then today it's stopped again . So now I've got something worse than a faulty camera - I've got a sporadically faulty camera . As I say , if you do buy this camera , just ensure you keep the receipt and all the packaging - you may have to avail yourself of the limited warranty , as I'm going to have to do , today . I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you have a reliable model and if so , you'll have a super little camera . Update ( Nov 10 , 2009 ) : Camera is currently with Canon . The service department so far has been very good and courteous . They have agreed that it is a warranty-worthy repair and that it should take 7 - 10 business days to complete . I'll provide an update upon completion of this . Update ( Feb 18 , 2010 ) : Canon repaired the D10 in Nov 2009 . Waited until now to update . I'm happy to say that I've had no issue with the camera since then . It has performed very well , and no apparent recurrence of the lens error . I'm hoping it'll remain this way , and that my confidence in Canon , albeit briefly dented , is slowly on the mend . Indeed , I'm about to buy the 24 - 70mm f2.8 L lens ! ( not for this camera . . . ) . Bumped up my rating from 2 * to 3 * . Would like to give the camera more , but having no RAW facility , or a wide-angle lens , and the lack of zoom when videoing still puts this camera at a disadvantage to others including within Canon's range . Who wouldn't love to zoom in when videoing underwater , or have wide-angle capability ?
    • 049 4  I bought this camera mainly for its versatility for a rafting trip / vacation . Checked competing cameras , and read the recently posted Waterproof Camera Shoot-Out on [ . . ] , an Amazon subsidiary . The review of this one is spot-on . The camera is a little chunky , but feels solid , and I didn't mind at all having it thrash around while strapped to my life jacket . I struggled with the price , some of its competitors are half of this , but in the end took a chance that the image quality would be worth it . Here's what I liked : - Image stabilization , even in video mode , made taking clear pictures and video a snap , even on the water . - Face detection made me confident in auto-focus . - Easy for a young child to hold and shoot , and drop-rated , too . - Decent image quality in a variety of scene types . Most of our shots have been on dry land . Great images in bright light , as long as the lens is clean . - Works underwater ! Nice clear images from the pool . Here's what I didn't like : - Hard to switch between photo and video mode on the fly - Fuji looks a lot easier for this with its single button . - Fingerprint magnet - lens got lots of fingerprints from kids , often had to clean it to avoid murky pictures . - Somewhat hard-to-press shutter . Expect some camera shake in young kids . Stabilization helps a lot . - Too big for pockets . In the end , my daughter LOVED taking pictures with it , so I guess it was worth it for the flexibility and kid-friendliness . If you need a waterproof vacation camera that gives you advanced features , and one you don't want to worry about handing off to a young child for the day , this could be for you .
    • 057 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics )
    • 093 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This is my fifth Canon camera , and for the fifth time , I am impressed . I took this camera fishing on Memorial Day ( 2009 ) and took some nice pictures . I added three of those pictures to the product page . One was underwater . The underwater picture I took looks murky , but I was fishing in a freshwater pond . No flash - just sunlight . And yes - the camera really is waterproof . I stuck the entire camera under the surface of the water , snapped the picture , and it still works just fine . I love this camera .
    • 110 4  I was looking for a waterproof camera to take on my Hawaii vacation and originally stumbled on the Fuji Z33WP Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom ( Black ) , the price was right but the reviews I was reading on the photo sites were not very good . I wanted a camera that can be used in the water AND on dry land and still produce good pictures ! After more online research I decided to order the D10 , I have had numerous other canon powershot cams so I was familiar with the menus and layout . The camera is slightly bulkier than your standard powershot camera and not as easy to pocket . I had no problem with size as long as I was wearing shorts or pants that were not jeans . You do need to be careful since the lens and back screen are always exposed so I used my old A70 case to transport my D10 . Battery life was good , we used the D10 at the pool , ocean , snorkeling and never killed a battery . The camera buttons were easy to use underwater while snorkeling . The button layout is slightly different than other powershot cams but you get used to it really quick ! The video and photo came out very , you can even use the flash underwater and it provides some decent detail on close subjects like coral . The wrist strap that comes with this camera is sturdy and has an adjuster knob so you can tighten so it wont fall off ! ! Great feature that no longer comes on the powershot cams ! Overall - the D10 was almost double the $ $ over the Fuji but after this trip i was pleased i spent the extra money on it !
    • 154 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) My husband and I purchased this camera to take on vacation in Hawaii . We took about 3 pictures on the beach before going snorkeling and they looked fantastic . Unfortunately , the second we brought it in the ocean with us it filled with water and never turned on again . It's not even like we dropped it or brought it in deep - we were just up to our waists and testing it out . We let it dry out and used the back up battery that we bought with the camera and still no luck . Since this happened on the first day of our trip , we got a Fujifilm XP10 at the local Wal-Mart and it worked perfectly . It was significantly cheaper than this Canon and has HD video option ! The out of water pics are not as good as the Canon , but it actually worked and the other features alone make it worth the money .
    • 157 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Earlier this year my extended family was planning a trip to Cancun in March . I thought it would be nice to have a waterproof camera for underwater shots as well as not having to worry about it getting sand on it or it bouncing around when it hit the water , etc . I did my research and none of the current options jumped out at me as the clear winner . The Canon was in the lead for me because it had better picture quality . But , it was large and has an absurdly priced accessory kit . What I thought I wanted was one of the many next generation models , especially from Panasonic , as I really like my DMC-TZ5 . But , all of the new models were being released in April . . . one month too late ! After reading so many reviews about all of the cameras leaking , I was hesitant , but I needed something , so I bought the Canon D10 . On paper , it's specs put it in the middle to the end of the pack . 3X optical zoom , large camera body . VGA video . Certainly nothing to drool over . But , its water proof rating is to 10m / 33ft , while many of the competitors were only good to 1 / 3 that . It performed admirably during our 6 days in Cancun . It was the first time I had a camera with me while on the beach and in the ocean and pool without having to even worry about it . I got pictures that I would have never been able to before . And , most importantly , it didn't leak at all . I was VERY cautious about making sure the battery / memory card door's rubber seals were perfectly clean , etc . I also completed my scuba certification while in Cancun , but I didn't take the camera with me . First , I didn't need any more distractions while learning the ropes of basic diving techniques . And , while we only dove to 30 feet , I didn't want to take the camera down to its advertised limits , since Canon doesn't stand behind its waterproof rating in its warranty . ANY water damage is NOT covered . That makes no sense to me . How can a company state that a camera is waterproof to a certain depth and yet not back up that claim in their warranty ? But , it is , what it is , so I didn't take the chance when I went diving . I would recommend this camera , as it does take pretty good pictures ( for a waterproof point and shoot ) . But , I would encourage everyone to consider the latest generation of waterproof / rugged cameras first . I'm sure the price of the D10 will drop as the next generation models are released , so if cost is a concern , you should definitely consider the D10 . Just skip the $130 accessory kit . C'mon Canon . . . price it appropriately at about $30 and I would have had no problem adding that to my order .
    • 159 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I thought this was a great little camera . Unfortunately after a few times to the pool , the camera leaked and was destroyed . I am trying the Panasonic Lumix TS1 next . Hopefully it is better .
    • 163 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Got this to replace a Canon SD700 + waterproof case ( Aqua Case 6810 ) . In normal dry use the D10 is a little bulkier , but not objectionably so . Seems waterproof so far ( immersed a few inches in a creek ) . Will test in the Keys in May . Picture quality seems better than the SD700 . Happy so far .
    • 223 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I really like the Canon PowerShot D10 . It works great ! I wish the battery life could be a little better , but I guess I will just have to carry extra batteries with me . I plan on taking it with me to Burning Man in 2010 !

  • Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) First I have to say , that I have always used Canon products as an amateur photographer ( SLR , D-SLR and now this point and shoot camera ) . With this in mind , I basically bought the camera for my trip to Hawaii without reading many reviews ( BIG MISTAKE ! ! - Always read reviews ) Which I did later and was able to take the adequate recommendations . As I had an EXCELLENT experience and all the pictures came out amazing : underwater , macro , scenic , etc . I give you my input as I think it is a great camera for the price . 1 - Waterproof / Leaks : You are buying an underwater camera , so take care of it like any underwater camera ! . After every time you open the battery / SD card latch or the side port to connect to the computer , MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO PIECES OF DIRT / SAND . Clean it well ( Consider using a thin brush ) , and I also put Vaseline around the O-Rings . So no problems after approx 10 - 15 snorkeling excursions with pictures taken down to about 12 - 15 feet . And NEVER open any of this doors in the middle of the trip unless you are SURE you can clean it well before taking it underwater again . 2 - Lense Failure / Error : Basically I took from all reviews that once the battery is dying , the lense could give this error message . So , every night before a long trip , I would fully charge the battery . I had bought an extra battery but just returned it because I did not use it . 3 - Picture delay : It takes a bit of time between focusing and actually taking the picture , so keep this in mind specially if you are taking action shots or just underwater holding your breath . 4 - Bulky : It is uncomfortable to carry in your side pocket , but I never had an issue carrying it . . . It is not a slim frame . 5 - Accessory pack : This I thought was EXTREMELY OVERPRICED as the other reviews and don't think it is worth your money . You can basically grab some other type of collar / sling and you save the $100 . I guess that the previous comments can be applied to all waterproof cameras , so whatever you decide , good luck !
    • 142 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) First I have to say , that I have always used Canon products as an amateur photographer ( SLR , D-SLR and now this point and shoot camera ) . With this in mind , I basically bought the camera for my trip to Hawaii without reading many reviews ( BIG MISTAKE ! ! - Always read reviews ) Which I did later and was able to take the adequate recommendations . As I had an EXCELLENT experience and all the pictures came out amazing : underwater , macro , scenic , etc . I give you my input as I think it is a great camera for the price . 1 - Waterproof / Leaks : You are buying an underwater camera , so take care of it like any underwater camera ! . After every time you open the battery / SD card latch or the side port to connect to the computer , MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO PIECES OF DIRT / SAND . Clean it well ( Consider using a thin brush ) , and I also put Vaseline around the O-Rings . So no problems after approx 10 - 15 snorkeling excursions with pictures taken down to about 12 - 15 feet . And NEVER open any of this doors in the middle of the trip unless you are SURE you can clean it well before taking it underwater again . 2 - Lense Failure / Error : Basically I took from all reviews that once the battery is dying , the lense could give this error message . So , every night before a long trip , I would fully charge the battery . I had bought an extra battery but just returned it because I did not use it . 3 - Picture delay : It takes a bit of time between focusing and actually taking the picture , so keep this in mind specially if you are taking action shots or just underwater holding your breath . 4 - Bulky : It is uncomfortable to carry in your side pocket , but I never had an issue carrying it . . . It is not a slim frame . 5 - Accessory pack : This I thought was EXTREMELY OVERPRICED as the other reviews and don't think it is worth your money . You can basically grab some other type of collar / sling and you save the $100 . I guess that the previous comments can be applied to all waterproof cameras , so whatever you decide , good luck !
    • 198 4  i recently purchased the canon d10 to do underwater pictures in grand cayman . i have always been a nikon loyalist , but after reading all the reviews about the d10 , i had to give it a try . not only does it take great underwater pictures and video , but it also takes excellent land shots . it is extremely easy to go between the different scene modes to fit the shot and the scene modes definitely help the shots . i actually took my nikon dslr on the trip to take the land shots , but the d10 was working so well . . . i didn't want to sacrifice the convenience of the point and shoot since we were on the move . one caution : test drive the camera in the sink or bathtub before you take it on a trip to use for the underwater feature . on my dive boat , several folks had the d10 and it leaked the first time in the water so their whole vacation was lost for pictures . however , mine and several more people didn't have any issues with leakage and we all agreed it is the greatest little camera . . . ever

  • Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera for a trip to St . Croix , US Virgin Islands . I originally acquired it to take underwater pictures , since I own a nikon D40 with a 18 - 200 mm lens for landscape type of pictures , but I got very surprised with its quality as a general purpose camera . It takes very balanced pictures and the settings are very flexible . Whenever I went to the beach , I preferred to take the D10 instead of the bulky SLR , and it worked flawless . But it is underwater where the camera shined . I took hundreds of pictures of corals and fishes , and the quality of most of them was excellent ( considering this is camera fits in your hand and it is very lightweight ) . I also recorded many underwater videos , which is done very nicely by the camera as well . The incorporated microphone is rather low quality , but it kind of make sense to me to avoid water intrusion I guess . I used the camera for at least 8 hours total under seawater during my 4 - day trip and I did not have problems at all . I soaked it in tap water everytime I used it in the sea as stated in the manual . This camera really changed my trip . My girlfriend is actually thinking about getting another for herself since we had to share it when snorkeling . The camera is fast . Whenever I saw a nice fish around me , I turned it on and took a picture in a matter of 2 - 3 seconds . Most images were not blurry , which kind of surprised me . With the appropiate light ( as it happens with every kind of camera ) , underwater pictuers can get very very nice . The LCD is very clear underwater , and it gives you a fair idea about the picturejust taken . Flash did not work well underwater since there was a lot of reflection , so it is better to disable it and use it with proper light . I'll be uploading pictures soon . I'd recommend this camera to anyone needing an all-weather camera for amateur purposes . Although i've had it for three weeks , it seems very reliable . It is made in Japan , which i guess gives it an extra bonus IMO .
    • 008 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera for a trip to St . Croix , US Virgin Islands . I originally acquired it to take underwater pictures , since I own a nikon D40 with a 18 - 200 mm lens for landscape type of pictures , but I got very surprised with its quality as a general purpose camera . It takes very balanced pictures and the settings are very flexible . Whenever I went to the beach , I preferred to take the D10 instead of the bulky SLR , and it worked flawless . But it is underwater where the camera shined . I took hundreds of pictures of corals and fishes , and the quality of most of them was excellent ( considering this is camera fits in your hand and it is very lightweight ) . I also recorded many underwater videos , which is done very nicely by the camera as well . The incorporated microphone is rather low quality , but it kind of make sense to me to avoid water intrusion I guess . I used the camera for at least 8 hours total under seawater during my 4 - day trip and I did not have problems at all . I soaked it in tap water everytime I used it in the sea as stated in the manual . This camera really changed my trip . My girlfriend is actually thinking about getting another for herself since we had to share it when snorkeling . The camera is fast . Whenever I saw a nice fish around me , I turned it on and took a picture in a matter of 2 - 3 seconds . Most images were not blurry , which kind of surprised me . With the appropiate light ( as it happens with every kind of camera ) , underwater pictuers can get very very nice . The LCD is very clear underwater , and it gives you a fair idea about the picturejust taken . Flash did not work well underwater since there was a lot of reflection , so it is better to disable it and use it with proper light . I'll be uploading pictures soon . I'd recommend this camera to anyone needing an all-weather camera for amateur purposes . Although i've had it for three weeks , it seems very reliable . It is made in Japan , which i guess gives it an extra bonus IMO .
    • 011 4  I bought this for my wife for her Birthday and because we were going diving in Bermuda ! I have a Canon SD800 and a diving case for it ! While my case fogged up for some apparent reason . My wife took pictures from the top to 30 feet below of me trying to de-fog my camera somehow and the pictures came out crisp ! Very impressed at 5ft and 30ft .
    • 071 4  had the camera for 2 weeks , used it only for shooting videos under water . It is just a great camera . Took it even to 50 ft , no problem . Then accidentally took it to 95 ft . Was still shooting excellent video's at 95 ft . But when ashore , the thing just begin malfunctioning , and then died . My own fault . Will order another one though .
    • 155 4  My husband and I purchased this camera to take on vacation in Hawaii . We took about 3 pictures on the beach before going snorkeling and they looked fantastic . Unfortunately , the second we brought it in the ocean with us it filled with water and never turned on again . It's not even like we dropped it or brought it in deep - we were just up to our waists and testing it out . We let it dry out and used the back up battery that we bought with the camera and still no luck . Since this happened on the first day of our trip , we got a Fujifilm XP10 at the local Wal-Mart and it worked perfectly . It was significantly cheaper than this Canon and has HD video option ! The out of water pics are not as good as the Canon , but it actually worked and the other features alone make it worth the money .
    • 186 4  I'm so sad . . . as I really loved this camera . That was before the battery compartment somehow came open and sea water got in and ruined it completely . I bought this camera in August 2009 and took it with me on diving and snorkeling trips to Bonaire , Hawaii , and Thailand . The camera features were great and it was extremely easy to use . I also loved taking videos of my underwater adventures . All in all , I would have been the first to give this a 5 star rating . However , one day of snorkeling I had the camera out and realized it didn't work . I popped up above the waves and saw the battery compartment open , my battery gone , and water in both the LCD screen and lens . Aaaargh ! ! ! I had to buy those crappy disposable waterproof cameras for the rest of my trip , which resulted in with almost-worthless photos . I counted all the times I went into the water and realized the door seal had failed on the 14th day of use . That's just not cool . I'm trying to get a refund via my Visa , as Canon says water damage is not under warranty and Amazon doesn't take returns after 30 days . I'd really suggest you get a waterproof case and just use a cheap digital camera instead .

  • Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I was about to leave for a vacation to the Virgin islands and wanted a camera that I could carry around without worrying about salt , water or salt water . If possible , I wanted something that I could take into the water with me . Came across this gem while searching for a waterproof enclosure for my existing canon super zoom . Since the price was comparable to an enclosure and after reading reviews , I decided that getting this camera was probably a better option . When I finally bought it , I had my fingers crossed ( cause of the reviews which indicated water getting into it ) . I decided this camera would be great , even if it lasted only a day of snorkeling , otherwise I still had my old camera ( which I would lose if water got into the enclosure ) . I was surprised at the actual results . The camera does an awesome job both inside and outside water . The underwater shots are simply superb . It becomes noisy at > = ISO 400 , but this shouldn't affect your underwater shots ( which I noticed were almost all at ISO 80 - the lowest for this camera ) . I took about 200 test shots ( all outside water ) before the trip , to get used to the camera and thereby put it through a full drain and charge cycle . The camera has a rated spec of about 220 shots per full charge . Well my results from 3 continuous days of use ( with a full recharge in-between ) were 640 , 700 + and 750 + shots ! Most of them were underwater ( without a flash ) and a few used the flash . All of them were at 12 MP . I used a Transcend 8 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6 for this trip . The camera lasted the trip - all the water , surf and beaches . If you decide to get this camera . . here are a few tips : 1 . Put it through a charge discharge cycle before taking it for a real shoot . The way I discharged it was by taking test shots . 2 . Switch off the camera while not using it ( every second saves the battery power - that's probably how I squeezed out 700 shots ) . It only takes a second to power up and be ready for shooting . 3 . Unless absolutely required don't preview the photos - take another snap if you have a doubt . This will definitely save battery power . Your battery will run out long before an 8 GB memory card runs out of space . 4 . The manual asks you to soak it for 30 mins in fresh water after each underwater session . Do this ! What it doesn't tell you is to detach the wristband and to soak it separately . The wristband takes a little longer to dry - and if still attached , can splash water when you you open your camera's SD / battery slot . Soak it for a full 30 mins . Wipe it dry and then allow it to dry in air . The good thing is that you can continue snapping new pictures while it is drying . Just don't open it until say after an hour of drying in air . 5 . Secure the wristband while in water . Keep in-water camera transfers ( to another person ) to a minimum , it can easily slip off and sink . You can dive and retrieve it - but it may sink beyond 10m before that or probably end up on a fire coral : - ) . 6 . You can take snaps of the beach while in water - but make sure you switch from the underwater mode to any other mode before doing that ( eg.beach mode ) . If you just surfaced , allow the camera a few seconds for it to ' realize ' that it's not underwater ( guess there is some white balance and exposure adjustment that automatically happens ) and you'll end up with a great snap . 7 . When you just surface , there will be drops of water on the lens . Get rid of those ( by dipping it again in water and not using your fingers ! ) before snapping - or you'll end up having blurry spots on those snaps . You'll always have droplets , that shouldn't matter - it's only the big drops which cause these blurry spots ( you'll know if its bad enough while composing the snap on the display ) . 8 . Finally make sure the camera is in underwater mode while shooting underwater : - ) Read the manual , clean and dry the camera before opening it . It worked for me and it should work for you . Happy shooting ! You will love the underwater snaps ! ! ! * * * * UPDATE - Got this error : - Lens error restart camera and fixed it * * * * * Got this error about a month after using it for the first time . I think I know how I got the error - I drained all the juice out of the battery while taking snaps and it probably died before it could close the lens . The solution - turn the camera on and quickly give the lens housing a firm snap with your finger - that should fix it : - ) . It's better not to take snaps once you get a Low Battery indication . Replace the battery and continue shooting else you may end up with the Lens stuck in between . This is still a great camera and I would still buy it given it's the best among the options currently available .
    • 003 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I was disappointed in the fact that the camera does not have a setting for action shots . Used it for first time in Hawaii as I stood in the surf and took photos of son standing on boogie board . Generally the photos for other circumstances are good . Really disappointed when I used the camera in just two feet of water , just to take a photo of my son ducking his head under the water . The next day the camera was kaput , with the viewing screen obviously damaged by water . The areas inside the battery compartment and USB port appeared to be dry , so the water apparently came in elsewhere . Leaving these camera doors open dried out the screen , and the camera would turn on but work no further than that .
    • 013 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Just returned from Hawaii and the Canon D10 withstood two weeks of underwater ( ocean and fresh water ) and outdoor ( rain and waterfall ) excursions . I had my doubts but the camera worked like a champ . On the last day ( after loading all of the photos onto my computer ) I decided to tempt fate and took the camera down to around 25 - 30ft deep and tried a couple of shots just to see how it held-up at close to the advertised depth . To further tempt fate , I tried to make a point of manipulating all of the controls while I was down there . The shots came out great and the camera survived unscathed . I do have two suggestions though . Periodically wipe-off the protective lens cover because the camera can have a tendancy to autofocus on the tiny particles of ocean detritus that stick to the lens cover ( and take multiple shots because you often can't tell that a shot is out of focus by quickly glancing at the view screen while you're under water ) . My other suggestion is to buy a high-vis floating strap ( like the Olympus ) . While the camera floats by itself , if you decide to stuff it into your pocket while you're swimming around it can slip-out . While doing my family head-count out past the reef , I noticed an orange object floating in the water about 80ft away . Without the high vis strap , I would have almost certainly lost the camera . All-in-all , I was pleased with the D10 ' s underwater performance and durability , and it also takes excellent scenery shots ( I've posted a couple of examples ) . In all other ways , it's basically a standard Canon compact camera ( but with better than average low-light performance ) .
    • 018 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Here is a quick review from an average user about this camera . I got it for a family vacation in Michigan by Lake Walloon and it performed great . I also live by the beach and go swimming with my girls in the ocean . To say the least , we are a bit rough with this camera . I think I'll just share my concerns vs the good things because all the good things are true about . Takes great pictures , menus are similar to other canon cameras , etc . The video is way better then my sanyo Xacti CG10 but doesn't have the zoom that the xacti has . So here are my concerns : 1 . No lens cap . Yeah , I tend to grab the camera and by default my left fingers always want to grab around the bulb lens and thus fingerprints tend to be smudged onto lens by occassion . Could be that I'm left handed but even taking it out of a pouch on my right hip with my right hand , I still tend to always touch the lens . 2 . Remember when you go in and out of water , to check the lens for water droplets . Have a few pictures where it all looked good on the viewer but when I got home and checked on computer , it was out of focus due to water being on the lens . Ah well . . . now I'm much more careful . And this isn't a negative per se , but more of a warning to other fathers . 3 . Wish it had come with a camera case and a few of the other lanyards but I guess I could spend another $100 for the accessories . 4 . When holding it with the right hand wish it was easier to grip it . The rubbery texture on the outside works at keeping your fingers on the camera but it would be better to have some type of grove or bump to hold the camera one handed when getting tossed by the waves . As it is , with the curved shape of the body it wants to shoot out of your hand like a web bar of soap . Always keep the wrist strap attached to your body . 5 . Speaking of wrist strap , why not include a bouyant wrist strap . . . or at least attempt to make the camera float a bit . Yeah , not a big thing but seeing that it sinks like a rock if dropped in water , this would be a nice addition . Again you can buy a floating wrist strap but again , it's an extra cost . 6 . Why not have some type of raised bumps around the viewscreen on the back of the camera to protect the viewscreen from getting scratched . If you read the directions , you aren't suppose to lay down the camera on the front or back due to scratching the lenses . So standing it on it's bottom is the only real option . But here's the problem . The camera is off weight due to the front bulb of the lense . So any slight bump to the table , rocking of the boat , etc and the camera leans forward and falls on the front part of the camera . Right where the lens is . So yeah , I can always put it in the pouch but when your child is crying for your attention you tend to just want to set the camera down fast . 7 . Finally , it really isn't pocket friendly but it sure is darn cute and I get a lot of questions about it . . . so there you go . Ok , so I may sound very negative about the camera but I really love it . I have a sealife ecoshot underwater camera that I got a year ago and now I only use this canon camera whenever I go to the beach . This is mainly because it's got a brighter viewscreen , optical zoom and the controls are easier for me to quickly change between settings . The waterproofing seals on both of the cameras seem pretty good . No worries from me about water leaking into the camera . I'd highly recommend the camera , just know that I have some quirks with it but I like it much better then the other offerings out there . Hope this helps ! Matthew
    • 020 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I purchased my Canon D10 while on vacation in Maui . I am a diehard Canon fan , and was initially thrilled with this camera . I used it underwater while snorkeling , on the beach shooting waves , on dry land , and then that was it . It stopped working the third time I took it in the water . Each time I took the camera out of the water , I followed the instructions carefully , soaking it in fresh water , and then making sure that it was completely dry before opening the battery / memory card compartment and the USB compartment . After the camera stopped working , the two compartments were dry , which leads me to believe that water leaked in elsewhere . I can see water on the inside lens , and fogging on the LCD screen . I am very disappointed as I would have liked to use this camera during the last few days of my vacation . Thank goodness I have another camera with me , although I won't be able to take any more photos in the water ! I rated this item with one star as it should have lasted much longer than 4 days . I'll update this after I see how Canon responds and how the camera works after it has been replaced / repaired . By the way , amazon.com was great - I received the camera when promised . Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD Update : I live in Canada , but purchased the camera in the USA . The packaging stated that the warranty was good only in the country of purchase . When I contacted Canon Canada by email to ask if they would repair my camera under warranty , they gave me a wishy washy answer . I decided not to take my chances and returned my camera for a full refund just before I left Maui . Canon lost my business . Kudos to amazon.com for their smooth return process !
    • 021 4  I purchased my Canon D10 while on vacation in Maui . I am a diehard Canon fan , and was initially thrilled with this camera . I used it underwater while snorkeling , on the beach shooting waves , on dry land , and then that was it . It stopped working the third time I took it in the water . Each time I took the camera out of the water , I followed the instructions carefully , soaking it in fresh water , and then making sure that it was completely dry before opening the battery / memory card compartment and the USB compartment . After the camera stopped working , the two compartments were dry , which leads me to believe that water leaked in elsewhere . I can see water on the inside lens , and fogging on the LCD screen . I am very disappointed as I would have liked to use this camera during the last few days of my vacation . Thank goodness I have another camera with me , although I won't be able to take any more photos in the water ! I rated this item with one star as it should have lasted much longer than 4 days . I'll update this after I see how Canon responds and how the camera works after it has been replaced / repaired . By the way , amazon.com was great - I received the camera when promised . Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD Update : I live in Canada , but purchased the camera in the USA . The packaging stated that the warranty was good only in the country of purchase . When I contacted Canon Canada by email to ask if they would repair my camera under warranty , they gave me a wishy washy answer . I decided not to take my chances and returned my camera for a full refund just before I left Maui . Canon lost my business . Kudos to amazon.com for their smooth return process !
    • 025 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Probably I was unlucky to get a bad unit but my D10 leaked the first time I took it underwater . I went no more than 4 - 5 feet under to get my first underwater shot and noticed that LCD screen was blank , so I took it out of the water right away and it was full of water ! All compartments were closed properly ( as far as I could tell ) . Must be a bad seal somewhere .
    • 030 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I tested this camera in my pool . If you do not like the blue pictures in the underwater mode , this is a great camera ot you can switch to auto mode and it you will get the blue . I also took pictures on land and the colors are vivid . Seems like a typical Canon which takes excellent shots . I looked at the Olympus Tough , Optio W60 and this camera and I chose this one hands down .
    • 032 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I was about to leave for a vacation to the Virgin islands and wanted a camera that I could carry around without worrying about salt , water or salt water . If possible , I wanted something that I could take into the water with me . Came across this gem while searching for a waterproof enclosure for my existing canon super zoom . Since the price was comparable to an enclosure and after reading reviews , I decided that getting this camera was probably a better option . When I finally bought it , I had my fingers crossed ( cause of the reviews which indicated water getting into it ) . I decided this camera would be great , even if it lasted only a day of snorkeling , otherwise I still had my old camera ( which I would lose if water got into the enclosure ) . I was surprised at the actual results . The camera does an awesome job both inside and outside water . The underwater shots are simply superb . It becomes noisy at > = ISO 400 , but this shouldn't affect your underwater shots ( which I noticed were almost all at ISO 80 - the lowest for this camera ) . I took about 200 test shots ( all outside water ) before the trip , to get used to the camera and thereby put it through a full drain and charge cycle . The camera has a rated spec of about 220 shots per full charge . Well my results from 3 continuous days of use ( with a full recharge in-between ) were 640 , 700 + and 750 + shots ! Most of them were underwater ( without a flash ) and a few used the flash . All of them were at 12 MP . I used a Transcend 8 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6 for this trip . The camera lasted the trip - all the water , surf and beaches . If you decide to get this camera . . here are a few tips : 1 . Put it through a charge discharge cycle before taking it for a real shoot . The way I discharged it was by taking test shots . 2 . Switch off the camera while not using it ( every second saves the battery power - that's probably how I squeezed out 700 shots ) . It only takes a second to power up and be ready for shooting . 3 . Unless absolutely required don't preview the photos - take another snap if you have a doubt . This will definitely save battery power . Your battery will run out long before an 8 GB memory card runs out of space . 4 . The manual asks you to soak it for 30 mins in fresh water after each underwater session . Do this ! What it doesn't tell you is to detach the wristband and to soak it separately . The wristband takes a little longer to dry - and if still attached , can splash water when you you open your camera's SD / battery slot . Soak it for a full 30 mins . Wipe it dry and then allow it to dry in air . The good thing is that you can continue snapping new pictures while it is drying . Just don't open it until say after an hour of drying in air . 5 . Secure the wristband while in water . Keep in-water camera transfers ( to another person ) to a minimum , it can easily slip off and sink . You can dive and retrieve it - but it may sink beyond 10m before that or probably end up on a fire coral : - ) . 6 . You can take snaps of the beach while in water - but make sure you switch from the underwater mode to any other mode before doing that ( eg.beach mode ) . If you just surfaced , allow the camera a few seconds for it to ' realize ' that it's not underwater ( guess there is some white balance and exposure adjustment that automatically happens ) and you'll end up with a great snap . 7 . When you just surface , there will be drops of water on the lens . Get rid of those ( by dipping it again in water and not using your fingers ! ) before snapping - or you'll end up having blurry spots on those snaps . You'll always have droplets , that shouldn't matter - it's only the big drops which cause these blurry spots ( you'll know if its bad enough while composing the snap on the display ) . 8 . Finally make sure the camera is in underwater mode while shooting underwater : - ) Read the manual , clean and dry the camera before opening it . It worked for me and it should work for you . Happy shooting ! You will love the underwater snaps ! ! ! * * * * UPDATE - Got this error : - Lens error restart camera and fixed it * * * * * Got this error about a month after using it for the first time . I think I know how I got the error - I drained all the juice out of the battery while taking snaps and it probably died before it could close the lens . The solution - turn the camera on and quickly give the lens housing a firm snap with your finger - that should fix it : - ) . It's better not to take snaps once you get a Low Battery indication . Replace the battery and continue shooting else you may end up with the Lens stuck in between . This is still a great camera and I would still buy it given it's the best among the options currently available .
    • 040 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) one of the things that I did not see anyone talk about in reviews was the video mode for underwater use . It was a nice surprise for me when I got this camera to Maui and found that it takes really nice video ! I posted a couple of shots that I took , but could not post videos . . . but I did want to post a review that highlighted this feature ! Really nice camera , above water and below . No , there is no lens cap , but I keep mine in a case when not in use !
    • 046 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) The Canon D10 is a very versatile camera . It is small and surprisingly light . The build quality is excellent ; the camera is manufactured in Japan . The image quality is typical Canon . . . realistic colors , little noise , and the camera is fast . I wanted a camera that I could carry and use in inclement weather . Rain or snow , I wanted to be able to take pictures while I am hiking . This camera seems to fit the bill . I noticed a pleasant surprise after I acquired the camera . The D10 DIGIC 4 image processor enables the user to set the mode to AUTO and do an automatic macro focus ; the camera knows it is a macro photograph , and sets the variables accordingly . A beautifully uncomplicated point and shoot ability . I look forward to using the D10 to take many photos in conditions that would preclude the use of a great majority of cameras now available . .
    • 048 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera mainly for its versatility for a rafting trip / vacation . Checked competing cameras , and read the recently posted Waterproof Camera Shoot-Out on [ . . ] , an Amazon subsidiary . The review of this one is spot-on . The camera is a little chunky , but feels solid , and I didn't mind at all having it thrash around while strapped to my life jacket . I struggled with the price , some of its competitors are half of this , but in the end took a chance that the image quality would be worth it . Here's what I liked : - Image stabilization , even in video mode , made taking clear pictures and video a snap , even on the water . - Face detection made me confident in auto-focus . - Easy for a young child to hold and shoot , and drop-rated , too . - Decent image quality in a variety of scene types . Most of our shots have been on dry land . Great images in bright light , as long as the lens is clean . - Works underwater ! Nice clear images from the pool . Here's what I didn't like : - Hard to switch between photo and video mode on the fly - Fuji looks a lot easier for this with its single button . - Fingerprint magnet - lens got lots of fingerprints from kids , often had to clean it to avoid murky pictures . - Somewhat hard-to-press shutter . Expect some camera shake in young kids . Stabilization helps a lot . - Too big for pockets . In the end , my daughter LOVED taking pictures with it , so I guess it was worth it for the flexibility and kid-friendliness . If you need a waterproof vacation camera that gives you advanced features , and one you don't want to worry about handing off to a young child for the day , this could be for you .
    • 050 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera to replace an Olympus 850SW . I was never happy with the image quality of the Olympus . Visible noise at even base ISO . The D10 puts that sad little camera to shame . Clean images at ISO 80 - 200 , usable at 400 , and even salvageable ( for the most part ) at 800 / 1600 . The colors are clear and saturated , and the automatic metering is quite amazing . It manages to correctly expose some scenes that are quite challenging , especially for such a small sensor . The image quality is very impressive . My main use for this camera is canyoneering . In canyon environments the camera is exposed to every kind of grit and water . A shockproof / waterproof camera is essential . I love this camera for this purpose ! It handles the water and the harsh environment very well . It's not up to the standards of a non-waterproof compact at the same price . This is to be expected , as a non-waterproof would last 10 seconds in the places I take my D10 . Cons : - A tiny bit bulky . I found a case from Mountainsmith that fits it well enough . A small price to pay for the better non-folded optics . - 35mm at the wide end is a bit restrictive . I shoot vertical shots and stitch them together to go wider - 105mm at the tele end is just a tad short - No Av / Tv / M modes - 720p video would have been nice , but not essential Pros - Very fast startup time . I love how I can grab it , turn it on , and take a picture within 1 second . - Fast operation time . Everything the camera does feels very snappy - Smart auto mode . I find I just use the auto mode , as it does a pretty remarkable job . I only switch to P mode when I want to do something special . - Waterproof to 10m and shockproof . Essential for wet / challenging environments - Face detect timer : I love this feature , you can set up a group shot and then get into place . When it sees another face , it will take a few pictures . - F2.8 lens gets faster shutter times so flash isn't always needed . If you canyoneer or kayak , you should probably buy this camera .
    • 055 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I wanted a camera I could take kayaking . I received this camera about a week ago and have not been dissapointed . I was a little worried about a camera that had so many different funtions that I would have a hard time learning how to use a new camera . Wrong ! This camera is very user friendly . The Auto mode , is really automatic . The camera does a great job of picking the focus area , turning on macro , if needed , all automaticly . The timer feature actually picks up a new face in the photo and starts the timer when you look at the camera . How cool is that ? This camera is really fun to use . The directions are easy to follow and questions I had were answered by an easy index in the book . One of the things I really like about this camera is that you can see the photos taken even in quite bright sunlight . No more point and shoot and hope you got the picture . I will be using this camera for more than just water sports .
    • 060 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) i purchased this camera to go to a trip that involves being on water ( swimming , jumping , etc . ) 80% of the time . I took some great videos and pictures , the camera itself is great . Pros : - Very tough camera , even when i hit it several times with rocks and some drops , it never failed ( just some scratches ) - The lock mechanism for the landyard is great . I used a carabiner to keep it attached to my harness all the time but it was very easy to detach the camera and take some pictures . - Quality of video and pictures is very good . Cons : - From the way the lens is mounted in the camera , it is very easy for some drops of water to remain in the edges of the lens and very difficult to eliminate since the person is also all wet , therefore , in many pictures i get blurry parts of the image . - The battery died very quickly . It was completely full when i started the trip at 5 am , i took around 200 pictures and about 10 min . of video , tried to keep it off when i was not using it , but it didnt even lasted for 5pm when we were finishing the trip . i didnt think it was so bad therefore i didnt buy an extra battery . Overall , i would recommend the camera since it does its job quite good ! You should buy an extra battery if you have needs like mine although it would be somehow difficult to carry a dry bag to keep the extra battery .
    • 079 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I recently purchased the Canon D10 for a trip to Maui with primary interest in underwater photos while snorkeling . The camera did not disappoint . I initially thought of buying an underwater housing for a Canon that I already own , but second guessed this when I spotted the D10 . I have been a fan of Canon digital cameras for years . I chose Canon due to my own personal preference as well as ease of use due to common / similar camera functions . I had no problems with the camera , and I was able to take some amazing photos and video , both underwater and on land . The underwater setting was key to getting colorful photos of turtles , fish and coral . Others have commented and I will agree , the trick to getting great underwater photos is to dive down and get level or below the subject . On one occasion , I forgot to set the camera to underwater mode . The photos still turned out , but without as vibrant color tones . The auto and sunset modes also worked very well . The battery lasted all day long each day ( sometimes taking in excess of 150 photos and some video ) , but I will probably buy a spare in the near future just to be sure . I must say that I was a bit nervous taking the camera into the ocean the first time . I took the camera snorkeling approximately 10 times during the trip , to maximum depths of about 20ft and did not have any problems . I was very careful to inspect the seals , soak the camera in fresh water and completely dry it out before opening . On one occasion I inadvertently dropped the camera in the sand . I soaked , cleaned and dried the camera upon return to the hotel . Prior to closing the camera , I noticed a few grains of sand on one of the seals . Had I missed the sand grains , the camera might have leaked . My advice is to carefully inspect the seals for sand , dirt , or other debris before closing , and follow the instructions in the manual very closely . I did not abuse the camera , but it did take a bit of punishment . Several times I found myself tumbled around the rocks by breaking waves . The camera faired better than I did , with no scratches on the lens or screen and just a small ding on the case . There were whales in the vicinity of Molokini Crater , and their calls ( incidental to the scenes I was shooting ) can be heard clearly on underwater video ! I was very pleasantly surprised with the underwater audio quality . I carried a small lens cloth in my bag , and rinsed the lens and wiped it off after use in salt water and before taking photos on land . Make sure you do not have water drops on the lens if it is getting used both in and out of the water . While snorkeling , I wiped off the lens a few times with my finger just prior to taking above water pictures of turtles popping their heads up to get a breath of air and this worked fine . I purchased the accessory kit with different attachments to secure the camera . I tried this while snorkeling , but personally found it unnecessary . The wrist strap included with the camera was adequate for my needs . I also purchased a floating wrist strap , and found it unnecessary this trip as well . The attachments might come in handy for canoes , kayaks and boats or other activities when the camera could be kept handy but hands free . The camera will sink - so be sure it is secure by whatever means you use . Based on some of the other comments , I was a bit concerned about the size of the camera before actually seeing it . The camera is still small and portable - not quite like a cell phone sized point and shoot but still much smaller than some many other point and shoot cameras with higher optical zoom . It easily fit in the pockets of my shorts . After this trip , I am confident that I can carry this as a primary point and shoot camera without the concern of water damage in bad weather , and I look forward to trying it underwater again !
    • 081 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I have a number of canon cameras [ SD 550 , SD 750 , original Digital Rebel ( 300D ) , Rebel XSI ] and purchased the D10 to take on vacations to beach , water parks etc . I received the camera in early November 2009 and pictures taken outdoors look great . The IS works well and I took a number of good pictures of our new puppy and my young kids ( all of which have a tendency to move . . . darn it ! ) and pictures look good . Based on reviews here the camera went into the water in the sink almost right away to test the seals as others ( from the number of postings this is rare ) have had leaks that bricked their cameras . I had no problems there . What I did / do have a problem with is that with some types of fluorescent lighting ( that in my kitchen , as it turns out ) the pictures have an extremely yellow cast . Selecting white balance for fluorescent lighting did help some but problem seemed to return after several shots even still in that mode . Selecting over to that mode was also quite cumbersome and not something I wanted to do every time I happened to take a picture in my kitchen ( which is where our puppy spends quite a bit of time , of course ) . Oddly , my older cameras noted above all deal with this lighting with automatic settings without problems . The issue was so severe that I actually returned the first camera I got in case it was an issue just with that unit . As it turns out , it appears to be design related . Oh well , I'll simply be sure to use a different camera in the kitchen - but if you intend to use this as not only an occasional camera but your primary camera you may wish to think twice or at least very carefully test it in all lighting conditions in and around your home . Incidentally , this was my first return to Amazon and true to their reputation it could not have been easier . I will keep the replacement camera as it should work well for outdoors / beach / water parks etc . I had hoped to use it as a extra fairly small camera for indoor shots but I no longer plan to use it that way . As a side note , if you get this be sure to re-assign the printer button to switch to movie mode if you use it for video - the instructions for doing this are buried in the book but this is MUCH easier than selecting mode button , clicking right twice and hitting set .
    • 083 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) The Canon D10 has a view screen that works in bright daylight conditions . This allows the photographer to compose a picture . The canon d10 camera takes the best images of the three waterproof cameras that I own . The pentax and olympus waterproof cameras take acceptable images but their view screens are not bright enough for use in bright daylight conditions . I will be selling the pentax and olympia waterproof cameras . If you take water shots or ski shots , I recommend the Canon D10 .
    • 087 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I've been wanting a waterproof dig camera for a while but the depth limits of most ( typically 10 ' ) turned me off . Along comes the Canon D10 . The fact that it can go down to depths of 30 ' got me interested . . . then I read several online reviews and comparisons and this camera always ended up rated great , so i picked one up before heading to a trip to Jamaica . Its AWESOME . I had this camera with me regardless of the setting : swimming in the ocean , pool , waterfall , wherever and whenever . Its controlls are easy . Its settings are powerful . Its picture and video quality is phenom . Tips : - Use the preset settings function ( IE : sunset or underwater , etc ) . Canon really tweaks the settings to give you the best pictures under the defined conditions . - Read the manual . This camera has some powerful features that are easy to miss . Ive owned a G9 for years but never took the time to learn the special features it could do such as isolate a single color and display all else as black and white . With this camera i read the manual from front to back on the flight and am glad i did . Trust me , its worth your time to do this . dont just use it as point and shoot in Auto . You'll love what you can do . - The accessories kit . Its certainly ridiculously overpriced , however the accessories cables are handy . I used the long cable as an over the shoulder strap for snorkling . It easily zips tight when swimming and loosens for easy shots and video without ever worring about dropping the camera . I used the caribeaner cable for walking thru waterfalls or leaning over boats sides so that even if i dropped the camera , it'd still be attached to me . Worth it if you will take the camera on more action based situations . The canon D10 will run you a little bit more than the other underwaters in its class but you will be happy you spent it . Its awesome .
    • 089 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I recently purchased this camera for use on and in the water in Baja Mexico . I liked everything about this camera EXCEPT that many shots were rendered useless due to glare off the water surface . If you have any reflected sunlight off the water , this creates vertical bars across the image ( both on the monitor and on the photo file ) . The camera manual hints at this problem ( with no solution ) but doesn't reveal what a repeated and frustrating issue this is , especially for a camera designed to be used on the water ! I believe a polarizing filter would fix the problem , but that's not an option for this camera . I hope that Canon ( a great company in general ) will address this and hope this info is helpful in your purchasing decision .
    • 097 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera because I was looking for a waterproof camera that would also take video . I am an avid snorkeler when I go on vacations , and I have tried other methods of capturing my underwater adventures ( disposable underwater cameras were ok , but no image stabilization and no video , and the Dicapac bag enclosure made my camera lose lots of its functions , including the LCD screen ! ) . So , this time I splurged on this camera , and could not be any happier . Like other reviewers , I didn't know the great pictures this camera would take outside of the water ( it is a Canon after all ) , so I brought two cameras with me on vacation , the D10 , and my older Canon 890 . I could have just stuck with the D10 the entire time , because it was able to take quality pictures in all situations . Fantastic videos , great image stabilization for those active fish , and the ability to be bumped around a bit . It got some scratches from being used , mostly because it does not float and got bumped around rocks in the water . Still worked like a charm . I never opened any of the compartments until the camera was completely dry , as I didn't want to take any chances on water getting in there . I loved the underwater setting , it picked up the colors perfectly . This is a setting my 890 doesn't have , of course , so even with an underwater housing for it , I don't think it would have captured things as beautifully as the D10 . Don't hesitate to buy if you want amazing underwater footage of your adventures , or if you just want a camera that you aren't scared to get wet or bumped around a little . I swear , this thing got scratched on rocks , got buried in sand , even got lightly stepped on by my flipper . . . and it did not stop functioning . Perfect for the adventurer . As another reviewer mentioned , this camera does not do well with the transition from water to land . You will have some water spots in your pics if you are directly coming from the water , and it does take the lens a while to completely dry off afterwards on its own . If you are going to take land pictures directly after underwater pics , make sure to have a dry cloth on hand to really dry the lens first .
    • 101 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) What an amazing camera . My husband and I bought this camera for a snorkeling trip to Kauai . It takes fantastic pictures both in and out of the water . I'm a professional photographer and this was the only camera we took on our trip because I didn't want to be packing my big camera around with me . The picture quality of this little guy is amazing . The huge screen really came in handy underwater and I loved that you could move the strap to any of the four corners . The video quality underwater was great , too . When I opened the battery / sd compartment after several hours of being submerged during our snorkeling trip it was dry as a bone . Not a drop of water in it . If you take it in salt water , though it's very important to soak it for a while in fresh water as soon as possible afterward . Otherwise the salt will ruin it very quickly . I'm so happy that we bought this camera . It's great to stick in your purse when you think you might want a camera . The size is very convienent . And I love the blue color ! Overall , this was a great purchase and I would highly recommend it to everyone .
    • 103 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I love this camera . I was going on a trip to Belize with a class and I really needed a waterproof camera because a majority of the trip was snorkeling . I was really nervous about buying a waterproof camera because I know stuff can always happen and something could always go wrong . I decided to take a leap of faith and I am so happy I did . When I first put it underwater I was in a swimming pool . The pictures were amazing . Crystal clear and no water leakage . I finally took it to the coral reef and I was amazed at what came out . The pictures were rarely blurry and the colors were amazing . I took over 1200 pictures and videos on a 11 day trip . Not only are the pictures great quality , but the video is amazing . People with other waterproof cameras could not believe how crystal clear my pictures were . The quality of the pictures was so great that I could zoom in all the way on one picture and it would still be perfectly clear . I will upload some pictures and people can take a look . I would definitely recommend this camera for anyone who is taking a water-related trip .
    • 105 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) We purchased the D10 specifically for the cruise to the western Caribean and the snorkeling tours . Very easy to use . Rarely had any picture that was blurred . Simple to rinse off after being in salt water and then dry with a towel . Easy to edit pictures . Very nice feature is that you can secure the rope to any of the four corners of the camera - makes it compatible whether you are left or right handed . We recommend the D10 .
    • 107 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) March 15th 2009 : I am going to start out with my initial thoughts then will add my comments as time goes by . I just got the D10 today , I had it shipped to my work so that I could get it earlier in the day ! I had all ready purchased an Maximal Power DB CAN NB - 6L Replacement Battery and a car charger so I would have a fully charged battery to play with . Turns out that the Canon battery has some charge all ready on it so I didn't need the other battery right away . Taking it out of the package I was very impressed with how well put together it is and how solid it feels . I have had many of the Canon Powershot cameras starting with the S210 way back in 2003 . This is the 4th camera in the Powershot series that I have owned . From my initial take this is really a good camera . Due to the waterproofing it feels very solid and seems to be well made . Since the camera is more rounded they were able to place buttons in areas that are easier to reach such as the zoom and zoom out buttons are now on the screen side of the camera and are easier to manipulate then on my SD750 . It also seems that they beefed up the brightness of the screen due to the fact that this camera is meant to be used outdoors more then most cameras . I was only able to take a few test shots so I can comment too much on the most important feature of the camera but from the few random test shots in bright sunlight it seemed to do very well . March 16th 2009 : Well we got the camera to the pool to put it through it's paces . The pool has large indoor kids play area with water slides and stuff to play on . We got a fair amount of light in from the windows so we could take some shots without the flash if we were on that side of the pool . Before going in the water I opened both doors and visualy inspected the seals for any foreign substances that might make the seal not work properly . I plan to do this everytime we use it in the water to be 100% sure that we don't have any leakage issues . I would venture a guess that most people that have had their camera leak ended up with a small hair or other foreign material on the seal . I was really happy at how well the flash worked on the D10 . I do have a SD450 that I bought a waterprrof enclosure for but I could never get the flash to work like it should . Since this camera is not that bulky the flash worked very well . I was also impressed with the scene modes . I had a few issues with non flash indoor shots until I switched it to the indoor scene mode , at that point my pictures looked much better without the flash . Controls are easy to use , I like where the zoom keys are it is just taking me a while to get oriented to which button does the zooming . My wife was a litte bit skeptical that we needed another camera but she is a big believer now that we have it . Monday March 22 : Wow the 3200 ISO Scene mode is really amazing ! I took some low light shots of my sons while there were napping that were really amazing given the low amount of light in their room . I also used the fireworks mode to take a few shot of a cars on the highway . These turned out really nice and show how well this camera adapts to what you want to do with it . Yes it is an undewater camera but it can do so much more then just get wet .
    • 109 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I was looking for a waterproof camera to take on my Hawaii vacation and originally stumbled on the Fuji Z33WP Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP 10 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom ( Black ) , the price was right but the reviews I was reading on the photo sites were not very good . I wanted a camera that can be used in the water AND on dry land and still produce good pictures ! After more online research I decided to order the D10 , I have had numerous other canon powershot cams so I was familiar with the menus and layout . The camera is slightly bulkier than your standard powershot camera and not as easy to pocket . I had no problem with size as long as I was wearing shorts or pants that were not jeans . You do need to be careful since the lens and back screen are always exposed so I used my old A70 case to transport my D10 . Battery life was good , we used the D10 at the pool , ocean , snorkeling and never killed a battery . The camera buttons were easy to use underwater while snorkeling . The button layout is slightly different than other powershot cams but you get used to it really quick ! The video and photo came out very , you can even use the flash underwater and it provides some decent detail on close subjects like coral . The wrist strap that comes with this camera is sturdy and has an adjuster knob so you can tighten so it wont fall off ! ! Great feature that no longer comes on the powershot cams ! Overall - the D10 was almost double the $ $ over the Fuji but after this trip i was pleased i spent the extra money on it !
    • 111 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) purchased this camera as a birthday gift for my boyfriend , , , , , he is in the ocean everyday and it seemed the perfect fit for him . . . after a month of normal use , it has stopped working properly and has become a frustrating situation . . . we have contacted CANON and they are suggesting we send it to them , , , , it will take some time to work on and the tech guy said they have been having problems with this camera . . . so , it was at first a wonderful tool for his ocean activities , but now it is useless . . . bummer .
    • 117 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) We bought one after I took pictures with the Canon and two competitors at a photo store , uploaded the pictures , and compared them side by side . When I asked the photographer and other customers which images they liked better , hands down the canon image quality was the best . After using the camera for a few days , I ordered a second for my wife . She is now using the camera more frequently than she uses her Rebel . We bought both for a family cruise , and ended up buying a third so we could take pictures underwater , and video throughout the cruise . Pictures are terrific , and the video easily downloaded to the MAC , so I had the movie done on the plane ride home . This is a terrific camera if you want memories of your family vacations , snapshots of various events , and basically want pictures of real life . It does not replace my D300 , but I do carry it with me in my briefcase , just in case I run across that terrific scene , or want to capture the image of a whiteboard , or run across some other memory making event . Waterproof , drop proof , rugged - the perfect camera for on the go .
    • 119 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Prior to buying this product I had purchased the Olympus waterproof and had 1 fail within a week , then with my 2nd realized how poor the picture quality was , . , , having owned a canon before I knew of the superb picture quality and ease of use so I am very glad that the same quality was maintained in this waterproof product ! Picture quality is great , awesome zoom , and this camera is very durable ! I have taken it diving and it works great underwater and the pics turn out great too ! I love the feature of being able to easily move the wrist strap for convenience ! On another note : I have had 2 issues , once I was having a memory card error message intermittently when I would power the camera on , but removing the card and reinserting it would fix the problem for a picture or 2 . . this problem only occurred a few times in 1 day and not again since ! Another time I was having a boot failure message , which again only happened a couple times !
    • 121 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) A well equipped , experience and talented photographer in our hiking group researched and selected the D 10 after many in our group experience camera mishaps on the trail due to rough handling and wet weather . Following many weeks of satisfactory performance and exceptional photos by our friend , we purchased the D 10 . We find it ideal for not only spectacular mountainscapes , but for kayaking and family photos as well . Based on our experience , two more people in our ten-person hiking group are planning to purchase it soon . Maybe the D 10 will eventually get a sweep . Canon should make the D 10 in more colors so the happy hikers can tell them apart . It is the perfect camera for a snowball fight .
    • 124 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This camera was an improvement on my Olympus 770 WS . I found the shutter delay and start up to be quite slow . I missed a lot of shots . I thought the Canon D10 was a great camera but not perfect and of course being the photo fanatic I am I carry it everywhere . I had a chance to test some features such as the waterproof , freeze-proof and shock proof but it was protected in the case . I operated well at 26 degrees Centigrade with the snow and ice . There were no camera problems after a protected light fall . Also it continue to operate after getting wet from the rain and the snow . It has fast start up and a short shutter delay which enables you to get those quick shots . The time between or delay between shots could be improved . I found it difficult at times to catch action shots or movement from animals without some blur but I think I need to work with the camera a little more or ask the dogs to stop and pose for me . I did some outdoor landscape shots and was pleasantly surprised . If you want action photography we are talking about using an SLR for best performance with a quick lens . If you want a shorter delay between pictures and when actuating your shutter you also need an SLR . Also the camera had a high ISO of 3200 which really helped with those low light shots and made the photograph look brighter in darker conditions . Of course the only drawback was the noise or a grainier look . . In regards to the accessory kit I could only use two of the included items and they were the camera case and the neck strap . The attachments for the wrist strap and the neck strap were a little too proprietary for me . I would have liked an attachment adapter so that you could attach another type of neck strap . The case worked well but I would have liked a place for extra media and battery . The neck strap was a little awkward and I had a little difficulty in getting to lie flat on my chest but it did work and was waterproof . The next strap and wrist attachment to the cameras ' four ports was secure , reliable , and was without fault . Overall it is a great back up , hiking and / or outdoor activity camera which does water like snorkeling . I think the accessory kit should have been divided up so that you can buy the camera case and neck strap separately .
    • 133 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) better than expectations , for an adventure camera , it has everything , its like a trekking shoe .
    • 136 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I read all the instructions first , checked and double checked to make sure everything was secure . Filled with water immediately , then as I was swimming ( barely using my hands - had a noodle , ski strap and flippers ) the cord attachment ripped so the camera is now at the bottom of the ocean . Which is uber-aggravating because I was hoping to return it . Also lost : 50 vacation photos and a $120 memory card . And I added to environmental devastation . Thanks Canon !
    • 138 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Pros : 12 megapixels Cons : Was not rugged , was not water proof . Camera failed at about 30 days old My wife and I bought this camera for our trip to Puerto Rico in which we intended to spend a lot of time in the ocean . On our second day in the water the display started to flicker and then eventually would not even come on . Now the camera won't even turn on . We never went in water deeper than 5 ' deep with the camera . This has been a huge disappointment . Canon has offered to replace the camera , but since they claim they do not have any dealers in Puerto Rico , I am out of luck until I can ship it back , let their techs investigate , and ship a new one . Unfortunately that leaves me high and dry on my vacation right now . I cannot afford to have another D10 fail on me while on my next vacation . My pictures and videos are worth too much to me to leave it so such a poorly designed camera . This camera is my 3rd Canon and the first time I have ever been disappointed with one of their cameras .
    • 140 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) At first I was very excited when I received mine in the mail , bought all the accesories , etc . Only used it once or twice before my trip to Jamaica for my wedding . Upon arrival everything seemed to work great , pictures not as good as my other canon , but not bad . My sister bought the same camera for the trip . Within a couple days they both had errors saying lens error , so we were out cameras for our once in a lifetime trip . Which caused next to none wedding pictures ( I was able to purchase some from the resort , very expensive ! ) I did alot of research before purchasing , really disappointed !
    • 144 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Great camera . . we purchased this to replace a Sony T-series camera . Shoots great pictures . . underwater pictures and video are great ! You have to photoshop them a bit to get the blue hue out of the shot - something Canon should have built into the camera as an Underwater setting or somthing like that . . But , the 12megapixel resolution is great . . particularly the widescreen format . The camera is a but funky . . . bulbous design doesn't lend itself to just putting in your pocket like the Nikon Coolpix , Panasonic Lumix or even the Sony T-series cameras . . however , it is light and totes along just fine in a small handbag or tote bag . Shutter lag is pretty standard . . around 1 + seconds . . so you can't really take any candid shots as typically your subject is a blur exiting the shot right or left ! As I own a Nikon D300s prosumer cam , this isnt a problem for us but something to keep in mind if you want to use this as your ' all-around ' camera . What the Canon D10 really excels in is being taken on holiday to shoot in the mountains , near the water or any other extreme condition shooting . It is really tough and stands up to being thrown around . We used it in the ocean with no problem . . . salt water doesn't bother it at all . The settings are a bit confusing . . coming from a Sony where most of the features and settings are quite obvious and intuitive , this camera presented a challenge to navigate the settings . For example , we changed the setting to the Widescreen shooting format , but then none of us could figure out how to get it back to normal . We eventually had to do a ' reset ' to get it back . All around , we love the quality of the pictures and of course the underwater feature . This is a great 2nd camera for those who take a lot of holidays like this and don't want to lug around a big DSLR camera .
    • 146 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Just a quick tip for anyone who's recently bought a Canon Powershot D10 underwater camera ( or one with similar pinhole-variety strap mounts ) , and doesn't want to shell over the $100 + for their accessory kit ( or , if you phone them , I think $70 for just the neck strap and the [ pointless ] shoulder strap ) . Do this : ( 1 ) Phone Canon and order 2 additional strap mounts ( the camera will have already come with 1 , for the included wrist strap ) . ( 2 ) Order Nikon's floating neck strap : ( 3 ) Go to anyplace that sells fishing gear ( I went to Sports Chalet ) , and buy split rings ( what's that ? : Size 9 probably works best ; get the closest to that that you can . You could , of course , just pull a couple of these off your key rings , but I'm thinking / hoping that the ones made for fishing won't rust as easily , and I know that they're stronger . But don't get much stronger than 40 lbs test - - get much stronger and you won't be able to work with it . ( 4 ) Use the split rings to permanently attach the Canon strap mounts to the ends of the Nikon neck strap ; that's 2 split rings , 2 strap mounts , and 2 ends of the 1 neck strap . Tools I needed were : my fingernail ( to start to pry apart the split ring ) , a flathead screwdriver ( to finish prying it apart and then hold it like that for a moment while I slid on the strap mount ) , and a counter-mounted vice ( I stood there in the bicycle repair dept at Sports Chalet and used theirs ! . . . they didn't mind a bit ; the vice gave me the steady extra hand I needed to hold the split ring in place while I pried it apart and slid on the strap mount ) . To get the split ring ( which will be securely on the strap mount now ! ) on the end of the neck strap , you can just disassemble and then reassemble the strap's buckling ; you'll see what I mean when you go to do it . Now you have a strap that will allow you to keep your camera handier than it would be in any other place while you're paddling , and allow you to film your shenanigans ( the Canon D10 , at least , has that function ) while your hands are left free for paddling . Unlike the non-floating Canon neck strap , it will keep your camera from sinking like a rock into the inky depths after that breaking surge demolishes you out of nowhere . It will look cool . You will have made it yourself , sort of . Enjoy .
    • 148 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Purchased camera to use on sailing trip to Abacos for snorkeling and on beach / in dinghy and other places I did not want to take my digital slr . Lived up to expectations . Easy to use . Ability to brighten made underwater use much easier . Photos are spectatular .
    • 150 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) The D 10 deserves a 10 on a scale of 10 . Superb ease handling . Great shots and waterproof , for sure . Took it to 20 ft . and no issues .
    • 152 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This is a great camera . It turns on nearly immediately and takes pictures quickly . I've used it underwater while snorkeling , and have taken it about 20ft deep with no problems . Underwater pictures totally blow away disposable cameras . Not tough to use , although other programs are better to unload pictures than the one Canon provides . If you're moving a lot while taking pictures , they can come out blurry . The reason this isn't a five star review is because there is simply a glass protective cover over the lens , and it's really easy to smudge . I dread the day it gets scratched .
    • 161 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) After much research , I bought this camera for my girlfriend , and we took it to Mexico to do some snorkeling in the ocean . We couldnt be happier with its performance . The quality of the pictures and videos are outstanding . The manufacturer has thought out every aspect of coordinating swimming with picture taking . The strap location is movable to any of the 4 corners , also the strap will lock around your wrist so it doesnt slide off your wrist while swimming . The location and size of the buttons are set up for ease of use underwater . I checked out other underwater cameras in this price range , and this one blew away the competition . The most amazing thing tho , is the quality of the pictures , not just underwater , but regular picture taking . Most of our evening / low light pictures require no flash , and come out looking like its daylight ! We are both extremely pleased with this camera , and highly recommend it .
    • 165 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) The camera is pretty much what I expected tho ' I haven't really had a chance to play with it much and have not had it near the water yet . It is a bit more complicated than expected and not very intuitive ( at least to me ! ) but with all of its features , that's okay . My only problem was the shipping . I paid the extra money for expedited shipping as I needed it for a certain date but it was shipped ground anyway . The company , Electronics Expo , was very nice about refunding the difference but it didn't change the fact that I didn't have the camera on-time .
    • 167 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) All the preset features are amazing ! We have used this camera up on the mountain sking several times . The preset snow shooting feature works great . I've used automatic in the snow also and the pictures turn out great , when I switch to snow shooting mode it's even better ! This is a great camera for an active family . The buttons are good size and easy to use .
    • 169 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I'm definitely only a recreational photographer , but the Canon D10 works wonderfully for it's intended purpose . Underwater photos and video are easy and clear with the Underwater mode ; I was amazed at how well the photos turn out . Lots of other preprogrammed scenes make the camera easy to use for an array of different shots in and out of water . It also seems to have adequate manual controls for the more serious photographer . The included wrist strap works fine , as opposed to some reviewers ' comments . It is a little thick with the fixed lens , and it could use a lens cap of some sort . Overall very happy with the purchase .
    • 173 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera back when it was new because I wanted a waterproof camera since I am into whitewater sports . I will say I have had no problem what so ever with the waterproofness of the camera . Went down some big rivers in Maine just sitting in the front taking pictures and the camera was perfectly fine . On another river even went swimming with it in a hole ( recirculating water ) which are really good at finding leaks in plenty of things but my camera was still good to go . Another nice feature is the movable wrist strap for the camera . It is nice to be able to tie it to whatever for a trip down the river and just adjust where the strap is attached to be able to take pictures without taking the camera off . The only bad thing I have encountered is that when water is on the lens it can blur your pictures or if there is fog on it it will do the same thing . This could be easily fixed though with a proper cloth to take the moisture off the cloth . That is my only complaint about this camera though .
    • 176 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Nice little travel camera , but a bit bulkier than most . Still , for outdoorsy shooting it's a great camera . I took it snow skiing , and had no concern about dropping it in the snow or taking pics during a heavy snowfall . And it takes really good quality pictures . Battery lasted a lot longer than I expected , and could go two days easy without having to recharge .
    • 181 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) So far the pictures are great . . . there has been a few issues with the camera locking up when trying to zoom . The system calls to turn off the camera and reset . . . which doesn't work . If you leave it on and hit the side with your hand a few times that corrects the problem . . . Read the manual especially the options section . There are soooo many options on this camera it it pays to read the manual otherwise you will miss something that would really enhance your pictures . I haven't tired the camera underwater yet but I will and when I do . . . if I can make an addendum to the review I will .
    • 183 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This is the second Canon camera that I own ( the other is a model A630 ) . This was purchased for the waterproof feature . This is an excellent product ( takes great pictures , is truly waterproof , easy to use , etc . ) . The only issue that I have with this product ( as well as the A630 ) is trying to take action shots . Regardless of what setting is used , there is always an inconsistent delay ( from 1 to 4 seconds ) between when the button is pressed & when the shutter opens . Trying to capture an action shot at a precise moment is impossible .
    • 187 4  Not at all happy with the focus quality and the resulting sharpness of the images . very frustrated trying to figure out how to do away with all the automatic exposure settings so that I can actually take a picture the way I want to . A good camera for an ameteur . Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD
    • 188 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This camera is for sure the best one we've ever owned . We have two small children who LOVE to take pictures and we have no worries with the strap they can adjust around their little wrists . They've even dropped it already ( which is what busted our other camera ) and there was no problem or disfunction to the camera . Underwater photos are incredible and there is no compromise with out-of-water shots either . We did a lot of research and heard this was the best one underwater camera around . Now we believe it . Definitely worth every penny .
    • 190 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Bought this camera for my son in law and he is very happy with it ! We were surprised at the quality of photos and it seems to work really well as far as being in and around water .
    • 192 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I have a Nikon 5000 and while it's an incredible camera , it's getting old . And I really wanted something more durable for some of the picture taking that I do . I was just in the Virgin Islands / West Indies and this camera was exactly what I needed . I used it everywhere without worry . Including under the water . Since I live in a cold weather area I can us it outside in the winter without worry as well . Camping , hiking , ice fishing ; it just does it all .
    • 195 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This is an AMAZING camera ! Easy to use , waterproof and shockproof ( exactly as all the reviews say ) , with BEAUTIFUL picture quality ! It is not too bulky for a purse , only for a clutch , and it takes AMAZING pictures and videos . I would recommend this camera to anyone !
    • 197 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) i recently purchased the canon d10 to do underwater pictures in grand cayman . i have always been a nikon loyalist , but after reading all the reviews about the d10 , i had to give it a try . not only does it take great underwater pictures and video , but it also takes excellent land shots . it is extremely easy to go between the different scene modes to fit the shot and the scene modes definitely help the shots . i actually took my nikon dslr on the trip to take the land shots , but the d10 was working so well . . . i didn't want to sacrifice the convenience of the point and shoot since we were on the move . one caution : test drive the camera in the sink or bathtub before you take it on a trip to use for the underwater feature . on my dive boat , several folks had the d10 and it leaked the first time in the water so their whole vacation was lost for pictures . however , mine and several more people didn't have any issues with leakage and we all agreed it is the greatest little camera . . . ever
    • 199 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera for a cruise I was taking . When I got the camera , I took several shots , inside and outside and the quality of the pictures were great . Then I dunked it in a sink full of water , took a few shots and then took the camera out and THANKFULLY it still worked ! I was more worried about dunking it than I thought I would be , but I wanted to make sure it was waterproof before my cruise . It was . The camera still took great pictures afterward . I love the color selection function , can't remember exactly what the function is called , but it is where you can select a color and the camera will only highlight in that color , making everything else in black and white - really neat function . The video records great . And the battery life held up way longer than I thought it would have . It takes great pictures in dark rooms / settings , bright light settings , inside , outside , where ever . I would say this camera is definitely worth the price .
    • 201 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I am so happy that I decided to buy this camera ! The picture quality is great . I love how durable it is . Even though I travel with it in a case , I no longer am worried about piling it in my backpack with a ton of other stuff when I'm going out to the beach or something . You can drop this in the sand without it damaging any mechanically moving parts . This camera is really great about battery use . When you set it on automatic mode , it takes really great photos , and usually there is no need for the flash to fire ! In an environment where any other camera might fire the flash , Canon D10 seems to be smarter than the rest as it can take the same picture with no flash and produce a crisp image with true color - even in low light . Underwater , this camera is fantastic ! At first , I was a little bit nervous to bring it underwater after reading on this website the reviews about the camera not working after the first underwater use . However , my experience with using this as an underwater camera has been perfect . Underwater mode seems to empathize the colors of certain areas so details on fish , coral and other underwater life are beautifully captured . The compartments that you can open seem sturdy enough , but just in case I always check before entering the water that they are closed completely and that there is no sand in the cracks . This camera uses an anti red eye flash but in some photos , there you can still see a small amount of red in the eye . Forget about using the red eye remover feature that this camera has , because it will just put a big dark circle that is larger than the eye in the image . Compared to the other user images taken with underwater point and shoot cameras , this one is superior . Also , I had a disposable underwater camera and those pictures came out awful ! Weather you scuba / snorkel regularly , or are like me and just bought it for this one trip - I 100% suggest it to you !
    • 203 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) If the camera had a completely manual mode , it would be perfect . Still , the program mode gives a lot of flexibility and it takes great pictures in just about every setting . This is truly an amazing camera for the price ! I took the camera on vacation and it performed well both in and out of the water . The dry-land pictures were as good as any other point-and-shoot camera that we have owned ( Nikon , Olympus , and Canon ) . Others have complained that the camera is bulky but it fits in a jacket pocket easily . I bought a floating strap for it but really didn't need it ; the supplied strap cinches down to tightly fit around your wrist . We used it snorkeling in this fashion and had no problems . The Olympus version is smaller but it costs $100 more . With the date stamp feature , I can also use it for outdoor work documentation without worrying about weather condition . If you only want one camera to do everything , this is the one !
    • 206 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) We're SO glad we bought this camera prior to our trip to Fiji . It was so fun to play around with , has an amazing lens capable of depth of field shots , takes some great underwater photos , and includes lots of features I would never have expected in such a compact camera ( like manual focus and spot color ) . It's also really good at detecting faces - it even detected the face of the woman on the Fijian dollar ! We loved it !
    • 208 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Just returned from trip to st marteen and anguilla . We do a lot of snorkeling and was most excited to try out the camera . The D 10 worked great in the water . It took a while to figure out how to focus under water . But want I got used to the camera , I got great pictures . The picture quality was very good . I was able to take nice pictures in varying lighting conditions . Simply , I used the underwater program and used the zoom . It is best to be in front or the side of the fish or coral . One should avoid shooting down . The view finder is very clean and true . The camera is very easy to hold and use . It is easy to hold and still use your arms for swimming . I was very pleased with the picture quality outside of the water . The picture quality is better than by small point and shoot camera . I did not expect the quality to be as good as by Canon T1i SLR , but I would not take this camera to the beach or near water . I was very impressed with the video . Overall , this camera is a great product and good value . I did buy a non canon battery for far less than the canon product and it worked fine . I did buy the camera , the battery and flash card from Amazon . As always been my experience , I got good prices and my items were send and received in a short time frame . The canon d 10 and amazon are highly recommeded
    • 211 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I got this camera because I was going on a cruise and wanted to be able to take underwater pictures on some of my excursions . I am very pleased with the results that I got . Overall , the camera performed well . However , I am glad that I took another camera with me as well . Compared to my Nikon cameras this one does not have optics that are as good . While most of the pictures that I took are good , they are not up to the quality of the images I get from either my Nikon digital SLR or even my Coolpix . Unfortunately , Nikon doesn't do underwater cameras and I'm not willing to trust my expensive camera to a plastic housing that might leak . If you are looking for a good point and shoot that is waterproof I highly recommend this camera . Being able to shoot video underwater is a wonderful bonus . A few suggestions : 1 . Purchase an extra battery . 2 . The accessory kit for this camera is worth every penny . 3 . I was surprised that this camera did not come with a flash card , every other one I've ever purchased did . When shopping for flash cards get one that is rated C6 ( class / speed rating ) , everything else will be WAY to SLOW for shooting unless you are only taking pictures of stationary objects . One other issue is with the microphone on the front of the camera : when shooting video in breezy conditions I found that , upon playback , you get really bad wind sounds - - you'd think I'd been in a hurricane . However , if you keep your finger in front of the tiny microphone to block the breeze it helps . Many people have commented about the size and shape of the camera . Not sure what their issue is , I had no problems with it . If you want something the size of a credit card , look elsewhere . If you want a good underwater camera and reasonable point and shoot then this is the camera for you . I just wish Nikon would come up with a camera with similar features .
    • 213 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) this is the one you want for action sports . i've taken great shots & video of : skiing , boating , hiking , biking , fishing , scuba diving , surfing & wake surfing with this canon . amazing quality shots . it is wonderful to have a camera that is small enough that you can take it on your adventures & strong enough that you don't have to worry about breaking it ( which i have done with other cameras ) . i also bought the orange olympus floating wrist band . it works very well . allows you to take the D10 in the water without concern ( i've had it in my board shorts in head-high surf ) . This is my 4th canon & based on my experience ( and the experience of my 2 pro photographer friends ) they make the best cameras . also , i can't say enough about what a great company canon is . when i broke the seal on my D10 & got some water in it , i sent it back to be fixed . i assumed that i'd have to pay for the fix ( after all i am hard on this thing ) . canon didn't charge me a cent and they mailed me a brand new one . incredible . last year when i broke the lens on my G10 skiing , i sent it in for a repair . canon fixed it fast , sent it back fast , and charged me a small , reasonable fee . canon makes legendary products and their customer service is extraordinary . the only draw back with the D10 is the shutter speed . for action sports you long for a rapid response so you can get a lot of shots . that said , you can't expect the performance of a high-end DSLR in this form factor / price point . for action junkies who want a point & shoot - this is the choice .
    • 215 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I really liked this camera . I went for a trip and the pictures was the best thing I collected . Tottaly recommended !
    • 217 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Camera was everything I wanted . Picture and video quality are excellent . Very easy to use . Easy to use all the common functions . Had the camera in the water for at least two hours at a time with no leaks ( pushed all the buttons underwater with no problems ) . Battery time very acceptable , could possibly be seen as short ( on avarage two days ) but the camera has a large view screen . So get a couple of extra batteries to keep charged they are quick charging and not expensive . Get this camera and you won't regret it .
    • 219 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I purchased this unit to take with me on a snorkeling trip to Mexico . It works very well and I only wish it shot in RAW so that I can adjust the white balance afterward . Other than that it performs very well . Underwater photography is tricky , but this camera gives one anything needed to take a shot as well as movies . Very reasonable pricing for a point and shoot that is waterproof and shock resistant . I normally shoot with a 1D Mark III and an underwater housing for the camera cost more than the camera body !
    • 221 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I looked all over for a good camera I could take paddleboarding and not worry about it getting wet if I fell in . Got some great pics the first two trips , but it died on the 3rd . Must be something with the seals on the camera . I was extra careful when opening and closing the hatches but it looks like water got in there . The door seals didn't ever quite feel 100% closed to me , so I'm guessing that's where the water got in . Canon has always had great customer service , so other than the pain of returning it , it's no biggie . I think I'd go with one of those hard plastic housings for my older point n shoot instead . Those things never leak , but are a bit bulkier and UGLY .
    • 225 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This , so far , is one of my favorite cameras . I bought it for vacation and it took great pics both inside and outside , in light and in dark . I love the camera . It's also easy to use and its almost impossible to take a bad picture with it .
    • 229 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera right before we went to Disney World as I didn't want to chance taking my Rebel . I am so happy I chose to purchase this camera ! ! I used it outside , inside , for fireworks , underwater , on water rides , at the aquarium and I have to say it performed past my expectations ! ! ! ! The picture quality was great ! This camera also seems to be very durable . I will admit , I've already dropped it twice and the camera has had no issues , it still works perfectly ! I would highly recommend this camera to anyone ! ! But I would also suggest in getting an extra battery , especially if you are going to be using it all day .

  • Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Prior to buying this , I was considering the waterproof housing for my Powershot S880 IS for a trip to Hawaii . I really like my 880 IS . And despite the great reviews for the housing , you have to admit that it's a $150 piece of plastic that does only 1 thing . For some more money , I thought it made more sense to have a waterproof camera that also could serve as a backup . Took a few test shots just to get used to the settings and the camera , and they turned out fine . The real test was the manta ray scuba dive , and my wife took it down to 35 or 36 feet , which is 10% more than the recommended 33 feet . It kind of made me nervous as I heard her say she went that low , but those Canon engineers clearly know what they are doing . The camera worked like a champ ! After setting it to underwater mode , the pictures ( plus sound ! ) came out beautifully ! The other people on our dive boat were amazed and asked if we would share the still pictures and videos with them . We quickly became the envy of the dive . I also took it to Kealakekua Bay , watching dolphins and tropical fish in the bright sunlight ( but underwater ) and once again , the results were fantastic . You can zoom in / out while you take video with this camera , and I know some cameras do not allow that . If the camera suspects someone may have blinked during the shot , it will display a small icon as you review the picture . I found this feature surprisingly accurate . The camera will turn the LCD screen on in playback mode , if you press and hold the play button . ( Other Canon cameras probably do this , but I discovered this by just playing around with the D10 one day . ) What's also great about this camera is that it's good for everyday use . The D10 has auto vs . program modes as well as the usual special ones like portrait , sunset , indoor , etc . and it's a 12 MP camera ! ( My 880 IS is only 10 MP . ) The macro function also worked very nicely as I strolled around one of the botanical gardens in Hilo , taking good close-ups of the flowers . The strap has a unique feature where you can move and replace it at any of the 4 corners of the camera . Buy a big memory card if you want to take this underwater , because you'll want to mix the still pictures with video and we quickly started to run out of room . The minimum I would recommend is 4G . Also , it was hard to find a good camera case because this camera's lens does not collapse flat . It's got 1 shape ( which I totally understand since it needs to stay sealed . ) I took the camera to different stores just to make sure it would fit , and ended up with a basic one that I purchased from Target , but about 80% of the camera cases could NOT fit this camera , so be careful on this part . Otherwise , I consider this money extremely well spent and hope you will , too . I feel bad about the person whose camera leaked . . . Hopefully just a model with a small defect . Mine worked great !
    • 076 4  I purchased the Canon D10 primarily for use snorkeling and in rainy weather . Previously I had been using Olympus cameras with their specifically designed underwater housings , which worked well but were bulky and difficult to use . A friend had a D10 on vacation in Cancun , and we used it extensively while snorkeling with excellent performance . With that said , a picture says 1000 words : [ . . . ] All photos in the album were shot with the D10 . BUT after about 3 weeks of shooting in the heavy rain and surf of Kauai , the camera sustained fogging under the LED screen , then refused to turn on . Having had previous experience with underwater housings , I had taken extreme care with keeping the compartments free of sand and debris , also proactively rinsing in fresh water , drying thoroughly and storing with the compartments open . I suspect that the damage was done while photographing movies while surfing - there were some good wipeouts - and the fogging problem began the following day . Fortunately , I purchased from an excellent retailer , whom I called and discussed the problem with . They had a no questions 30 day return / exchange policy , and I was within the time limit , so the kind salesperson sent me out a new one . Otherwise , as you may know , I would have been out of luck because Canon DOES NOT COVER WATER DAMAGE for this product . The retailer offered a refund also , but I liked the quality of photo and ease of use so much that I opted to start over with a new one and will use it more gingerly .
    • 099 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I got this camera for my husband for his birthday / cruise to the Caribbean . We also brought a small Canon the fits into everthing and my large SLR . We ended up using the D10 for practically everthing . There was a sense of relief carrying that around knowing that it could get bumped , dropped , and splashed with out worry . I think the only thing that it didn't do was get dropped , but it was in the ocean , pool , sink , bath ( we have 2 little kids ) . There were also no worries handing the camera over to either the 7 year old or 5 year old . The only thing we wished it would do would be to be able to stand up on a table . Because you can change the wrist strap to any corner of the camera ( kind of neat feature ) , it does not have a flat bottom to set down . Only a minor issue but something to keep in mind if you are the type of person that puts the camera on a table , runs around front and takes a picture of yourself . Otherwise , great handy camera for everyday and trips .
    • 100 4  I got this camera for my husband for his birthday / cruise to the Caribbean . We also brought a small Canon the fits into everthing and my large SLR . We ended up using the D10 for practically everthing . There was a sense of relief carrying that around knowing that it could get bumped , dropped , and splashed with out worry . I think the only thing that it didn't do was get dropped , but it was in the ocean , pool , sink , bath ( we have 2 little kids ) . There were also no worries handing the camera over to either the 7 year old or 5 year old . The only thing we wished it would do would be to be able to stand up on a table . Because you can change the wrist strap to any corner of the camera ( kind of neat feature ) , it does not have a flat bottom to set down . Only a minor issue but something to keep in mind if you are the type of person that puts the camera on a table , runs around front and takes a picture of yourself . Otherwise , great handy camera for everyday and trips .
    • 102 4  What an amazing camera . My husband and I bought this camera for a snorkeling trip to Kauai . It takes fantastic pictures both in and out of the water . I'm a professional photographer and this was the only camera we took on our trip because I didn't want to be packing my big camera around with me . The picture quality of this little guy is amazing . The huge screen really came in handy underwater and I loved that you could move the strap to any of the four corners . The video quality underwater was great , too . When I opened the battery / sd compartment after several hours of being submerged during our snorkeling trip it was dry as a bone . Not a drop of water in it . If you take it in salt water , though it's very important to soak it for a while in fresh water as soon as possible afterward . Otherwise the salt will ruin it very quickly . I'm so happy that we bought this camera . It's great to stick in your purse when you think you might want a camera . The size is very convienent . And I love the blue color ! Overall , this was a great purchase and I would highly recommend it to everyone .
    • 114 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) Prior to buying this , I was considering the waterproof housing for my Powershot S880 IS for a trip to Hawaii . I really like my 880 IS . And despite the great reviews for the housing , you have to admit that it's a $150 piece of plastic that does only 1 thing . For some more money , I thought it made more sense to have a waterproof camera that also could serve as a backup . Took a few test shots just to get used to the settings and the camera , and they turned out fine . The real test was the manta ray scuba dive , and my wife took it down to 35 or 36 feet , which is 10% more than the recommended 33 feet . It kind of made me nervous as I heard her say she went that low , but those Canon engineers clearly know what they are doing . The camera worked like a champ ! After setting it to underwater mode , the pictures ( plus sound ! ) came out beautifully ! The other people on our dive boat were amazed and asked if we would share the still pictures and videos with them . We quickly became the envy of the dive . I also took it to Kealakekua Bay , watching dolphins and tropical fish in the bright sunlight ( but underwater ) and once again , the results were fantastic . You can zoom in / out while you take video with this camera , and I know some cameras do not allow that . If the camera suspects someone may have blinked during the shot , it will display a small icon as you review the picture . I found this feature surprisingly accurate . The camera will turn the LCD screen on in playback mode , if you press and hold the play button . ( Other Canon cameras probably do this , but I discovered this by just playing around with the D10 one day . ) What's also great about this camera is that it's good for everyday use . The D10 has auto vs . program modes as well as the usual special ones like portrait , sunset , indoor , etc . and it's a 12 MP camera ! ( My 880 IS is only 10 MP . ) The macro function also worked very nicely as I strolled around one of the botanical gardens in Hilo , taking good close-ups of the flowers . The strap has a unique feature where you can move and replace it at any of the 4 corners of the camera . Buy a big memory card if you want to take this underwater , because you'll want to mix the still pictures with video and we quickly started to run out of room . The minimum I would recommend is 4G . Also , it was hard to find a good camera case because this camera's lens does not collapse flat . It's got 1 shape ( which I totally understand since it needs to stay sealed . ) I took the camera to different stores just to make sure it would fit , and ended up with a basic one that I purchased from Target , but about 80% of the camera cases could NOT fit this camera , so be careful on this part . Otherwise , I consider this money extremely well spent and hope you will , too . I feel bad about the person whose camera leaked . . . Hopefully just a model with a small defect . Mine worked great !
    • 204 4  If the camera had a completely manual mode , it would be perfect . Still , the program mode gives a lot of flexibility and it takes great pictures in just about every setting . This is truly an amazing camera for the price ! I took the camera on vacation and it performed well both in and out of the water . The dry-land pictures were as good as any other point-and-shoot camera that we have owned ( Nikon , Olympus , and Canon ) . Others have complained that the camera is bulky but it fits in a jacket pocket easily . I bought a floating strap for it but really didn't need it ; the supplied strap cinches down to tightly fit around your wrist . We used it snorkeling in this fashion and had no problems . The Olympus version is smaller but it costs $100 more . With the date stamp feature , I can also use it for outdoor work documentation without worrying about weather condition . If you only want one camera to do everything , this is the one !

  • Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) This is a great , quick camera that focuses fast and takes good pictures . The interface is well thought out ; For example , half-pressing the shutter button always takes you straight into camera mode . It's perfect for wet environments , like swimming , rafting , etc . Most of this has already been covered in other reviews , so I'll just post my biggest complaints , followed by a few tips for new owners . Complaints : 1 ) The camera is very thick , much thicker than I thought based on the pictures . It is almost as thick as a credit card is tall ! Forget fitting it into a pocket comfortably . Basically , this camera is as thick as a regular 3X zoom PowerShot with its lens fully extended . 2 ) Expensive , overpriced accessories . I like the strap being attachable at any of the four corners , and this has actually come in useful . I think a neck strap would be even more useful , but Canon expects me to pay $100 - 130 for a dingy kit ( AKT-DC1 ) of a few straps and colored shell replacements ! ? No thanks ! 3 ) This is standard for Canon cameras , but it's still a major annoyance . The camera cannot be used as a USB drive when attached to a computer . I don't even understand what purpose the USB port is even supposed to serve . In short : if you forgot to bring your card reader , you're SOL . Tips : 1 ) Clock : You can check the current time by holding down the Func / Set button in either review or camera modes . Tilt the camera vertically to see the date too . 2 ) Review pictures faster by turning off the fading transition between pictures . This is all the way at the bottom of the first menu in review mode . 3 ) Put the mostly useless Print button to work : The Set Print button setting under the first menu in camera mode ( all the way at the bottom . ) If you set it to Rec . movie , you can start recording a video with just one button press instead of having to switch modes back and forth .
    • 006 4  This is a great , quick camera that focuses fast and takes good pictures . The interface is well thought out ; For example , half-pressing the shutter button always takes you straight into camera mode . It's perfect for wet environments , like swimming , rafting , etc . Most of this has already been covered in other reviews , so I'll just post my biggest complaints , followed by a few tips for new owners . Complaints : 1 ) The camera is very thick , much thicker than I thought based on the pictures . It is almost as thick as a credit card is tall ! Forget fitting it into a pocket comfortably . Basically , this camera is as thick as a regular 3X zoom PowerShot with its lens fully extended . 2 ) Expensive , overpriced accessories . I like the strap being attachable at any of the four corners , and this has actually come in useful . I think a neck strap would be even more useful , but Canon expects me to pay $100 - 130 for a dingy kit ( AKT-DC1 ) of a few straps and colored shell replacements ! ? No thanks ! 3 ) This is standard for Canon cameras , but it's still a major annoyance . The camera cannot be used as a USB drive when attached to a computer . I don't even understand what purpose the USB port is even supposed to serve . In short : if you forgot to bring your card reader , you're SOL . Tips : 1 ) Clock : You can check the current time by holding down the Func / Set button in either review or camera modes . Tilt the camera vertically to see the date too . 2 ) Review pictures faster by turning off the fading transition between pictures . This is all the way at the bottom of the first menu in review mode . 3 ) Put the mostly useless Print button to work : The Set Print button setting under the first menu in camera mode ( all the way at the bottom . ) If you set it to Rec . movie , you can start recording a video with just one button press instead of having to switch modes back and forth .
    • 068 4  Have had the camera for about 2 months now . I have used it many times surfing and snorkeling ( down to approximately 15 feet ) . I am amazed it has taken such a beating so far . Even though I wish it had a lens cover , the lens is recessed , which gives it a little protection . It takes great pictures and has numerous settings for different conditions . If you are an outdoors person , this is great camera buy . You may want to look at the accessory pack as well ( Canon AKT-DC1 Accessory kit for Canon D10 Digital Underwater Camera ) . Even though it was a little pricey , the different rope attachments work great . And I love how you can attach the ropes to any corner of the camera . The camera is a little more bulky than your standard point and shoot , but the durability and functionality more than makes up for it . So far , I really am happy with this camera , I can take it practically anywhere and not worry about it . Also , read the manual front to back . I found out that Canon recommends to soak the camera in fresh water for a couple hours after using it in the ocean . It helps protect seals and other parts . One last thing . I would have given a five star rating if the camera had some sort of lens cap . It would not even have to be built in , just a rubber cap would have been nice . Love the camera though .
    • 178 4  seemed to have trouble focusing in lower lighting areas with this camera . but other than that , the camera loads of fun ! The camera was built for rougher environments and does an exceptional job ! ! ! Took it snowboarding and caving ( muddy cave ) - using the AKT-DC1 Accessory kits shoulder strap . Which I'd definitely recommend ! I'd recommend this camera for any outdoor enthusiast ! ! ! !

  • I am going to start out with my initial thoughts then will add my comments as time goes by . I just got the D10 today , I had it shipped to my work so that I could get it earlier in the day ! I had all ready purchased an Maximal Power DB CAN NB - 6L Replacement Battery and a car charger so I would have a fully charged battery to play with . Turns out that the Canon battery has some charge all ready on it so I didn't need the other battery right away . Taking it out of the package I was very impressed with how well put together it is and how solid it feels . I have had many of the Canon Powershot cameras starting with the S210 way back in 2003 . This is the 4th camera in the Powershot series that I have owned . From my initial take this is really a good camera . Due to the waterproofing it feels very solid and seems to be well made . Since the camera is more rounded they were able to place buttons in areas that are easier to reach such as the zoom and zoom out buttons are now on the screen side of the camera and are easier to manipulate then on my SD750 . It also seems that they beefed up the brightness of the screen due to the fact that this camera is meant to be used outdoors more then most cameras . I was only able to take a few test shots so I can comment too much on the most important feature of the camera but from the few random test shots in bright sunlight it seemed to do very well . March 16th 2009 : Well we got the camera to the pool to put it through it's paces . The pool has large indoor kids play area with water slides and stuff to play on . We got a fair amount of light in from the windows so we could take some shots without the flash if we were on that side of the pool . Before going in the water I opened both doors and visualy inspected the seals for any foreign substances that might make the seal not work properly . I plan to do this everytime we use it in the water to be 100% sure that we don't have any leakage issues . I would venture a guess that most people that have had their camera leak ended up with a small hair or other foreign material on the seal . I was really happy at how well the flash worked on the D10 . I do have a SD450 that I bought a waterprrof enclosure for but I could never get the flash to work like it should . Since this camera is not that bulky the flash worked very well . I was also impressed with the scene modes . I had a few issues with non flash indoor shots until I switched it to the indoor scene mode , at that point my pictures looked much better without the flash . Controls are easy to use , I like where the zoom keys are it is just taking me a while to get oriented to which button does the zooming . My wife was a litte bit skeptical that we needed another camera but she is a big believer now that we have it . Monday March 22 : Wow the 3200 ISO Scene mode is really amazing ! I took some low light shots of my sons while there were napping that were really amazing given the low amount of light in their room . I also used the fireworks mode to take a few shot of a cars on the highway . These turned out really nice and show how well this camera adapts to what you want to do with it . Yes it is an undewater camera but it can do so much more then just get wet .
    • 033 4  I was about to leave for a vacation to the Virgin islands and wanted a camera that I could carry around without worrying about salt , water or salt water . If possible , I wanted something that I could take into the water with me . Came across this gem while searching for a waterproof enclosure for my existing canon super zoom . Since the price was comparable to an enclosure and after reading reviews , I decided that getting this camera was probably a better option . When I finally bought it , I had my fingers crossed ( cause of the reviews which indicated water getting into it ) . I decided this camera would be great , even if it lasted only a day of snorkeling , otherwise I still had my old camera ( which I would lose if water got into the enclosure ) . I was surprised at the actual results . The camera does an awesome job both inside and outside water . The underwater shots are simply superb . It becomes noisy at > = ISO 400 , but this shouldn't affect your underwater shots ( which I noticed were almost all at ISO 80 - the lowest for this camera ) . I took about 200 test shots ( all outside water ) before the trip , to get used to the camera and thereby put it through a full drain and charge cycle . The camera has a rated spec of about 220 shots per full charge . Well my results from 3 continuous days of use ( with a full recharge in-between ) were 640 , 700 + and 750 + shots ! Most of them were underwater ( without a flash ) and a few used the flash . All of them were at 12 MP . I used a Transcend 8 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS8GSDHC6 for this trip . The camera lasted the trip - all the water , surf and beaches . If you decide to get this camera . . here are a few tips : 1 . Put it through a charge discharge cycle before taking it for a real shoot . The way I discharged it was by taking test shots . 2 . Switch off the camera while not using it ( every second saves the battery power - that's probably how I squeezed out 700 shots ) . It only takes a second to power up and be ready for shooting . 3 . Unless absolutely required don't preview the photos - take another snap if you have a doubt . This will definitely save battery power . Your battery will run out long before an 8 GB memory card runs out of space . 4 . The manual asks you to soak it for 30 mins in fresh water after each underwater session . Do this ! What it doesn't tell you is to detach the wristband and to soak it separately . The wristband takes a little longer to dry - and if still attached , can splash water when you you open your camera's SD / battery slot . Soak it for a full 30 mins . Wipe it dry and then allow it to dry in air . The good thing is that you can continue snapping new pictures while it is drying . Just don't open it until say after an hour of drying in air . 5 . Secure the wristband while in water . Keep in-water camera transfers ( to another person ) to a minimum , it can easily slip off and sink . You can dive and retrieve it - but it may sink beyond 10m before that or probably end up on a fire coral : - ) . 6 . You can take snaps of the beach while in water - but make sure you switch from the underwater mode to any other mode before doing that ( eg.beach mode ) . If you just surfaced , allow the camera a few seconds for it to ' realize ' that it's not underwater ( guess there is some white balance and exposure adjustment that automatically happens ) and you'll end up with a great snap . 7 . When you just surface , there will be drops of water on the lens . Get rid of those ( by dipping it again in water and not using your fingers ! ) before snapping - or you'll end up having blurry spots on those snaps . You'll always have droplets , that shouldn't matter - it's only the big drops which cause these blurry spots ( you'll know if its bad enough while composing the snap on the display ) . 8 . Finally make sure the camera is in underwater mode while shooting underwater : - ) Read the manual , clean and dry the camera before opening it . It worked for me and it should work for you . Happy shooting ! You will love the underwater snaps ! ! ! * * * * UPDATE - Got this error : - Lens error restart camera and fixed it * * * * * Got this error about a month after using it for the first time . I think I know how I got the error - I drained all the juice out of the battery while taking snaps and it probably died before it could close the lens . The solution - turn the camera on and quickly give the lens housing a firm snap with your finger - that should fix it : - ) . It's better not to take snaps once you get a Low Battery indication . Replace the battery and continue shooting else you may end up with the Lens stuck in between . This is still a great camera and I would still buy it given it's the best among the options currently available .
    • 091 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) I bought this camera for a cruise I went on in mid September . Before buying , I spent about six months learning as much as I could about the pros and cons of the best compact waterproof cameras on the market ( including the Panasonic TS1 and Olympus 8000 ) before deciding on this one - - and I am more than pleased that I did ! However , I had the luxury of not only reading other people's experience with the cameras and various comparison reviews out there , but also some first hand knowledge since my neighbor has had the Olympus 8000 for several months , and the ability to play around with the TS1 and D10 side by side at Fry's Electronics . During our cruse , we used the camera from the tops of Myan ruins in the middle of the jungle , to the shallow sea floor along the reefs surrounding Roatan , Cozumel and Grand Cayman . The ease of use of this camera is second to none - - if you're going underwater , select underwater mode ; if you're taking pictures of flowers and such , select foliage mode ; if youre taking pictures of people on the beach , select beach mode . . . etc . The color accuracy , especially concerning colors underwater and plantlife is GREAT - - and not just for a compact camera , I mean PERIOD ! Blues are really blue and greens are really green - - very vibrant , saturated colors - - not washed out like I'm used to seeing with all the other underwater cameras I have used . The only real drawback is the shape - - it's not exactly a throw-in-your-pocket-and-go camera , a bit bulkier than most compacts , but it's shape actually helps underwater and in wet conditions . Oh , and battery life really isn't an issue , Consumer Reports says it only has a 220 shot battery life , but I can attest that it'll last closer to 400 , as long as you don't have the LCD screen on the whole time . Best camera I have owned so far !
    • 108 4  March 15th 2009 : I am going to start out with my initial thoughts then will add my comments as time goes by . I just got the D10 today , I had it shipped to my work so that I could get it earlier in the day ! I had all ready purchased an Maximal Power DB CAN NB - 6L Replacement Battery and a car charger so I would have a fully charged battery to play with . Turns out that the Canon battery has some charge all ready on it so I didn't need the other battery right away . Taking it out of the package I was very impressed with how well put together it is and how solid it feels . I have had many of the Canon Powershot cameras starting with the S210 way back in 2003 . This is the 4th camera in the Powershot series that I have owned . From my initial take this is really a good camera . Due to the waterproofing it feels very solid and seems to be well made . Since the camera is more rounded they were able to place buttons in areas that are easier to reach such as the zoom and zoom out buttons are now on the screen side of the camera and are easier to manipulate then on my SD750 . It also seems that they beefed up the brightness of the screen due to the fact that this camera is meant to be used outdoors more then most cameras . I was only able to take a few test shots so I can comment too much on the most important feature of the camera but from the few random test shots in bright sunlight it seemed to do very well . March 16th 2009 : Well we got the camera to the pool to put it through it's paces . The pool has large indoor kids play area with water slides and stuff to play on . We got a fair amount of light in from the windows so we could take some shots without the flash if we were on that side of the pool . Before going in the water I opened both doors and visualy inspected the seals for any foreign substances that might make the seal not work properly . I plan to do this everytime we use it in the water to be 100% sure that we don't have any leakage issues . I would venture a guess that most people that have had their camera leak ended up with a small hair or other foreign material on the seal . I was really happy at how well the flash worked on the D10 . I do have a SD450 that I bought a waterprrof enclosure for but I could never get the flash to work like it should . Since this camera is not that bulky the flash worked very well . I was also impressed with the scene modes . I had a few issues with non flash indoor shots until I switched it to the indoor scene mode , at that point my pictures looked much better without the flash . Controls are easy to use , I like where the zoom keys are it is just taking me a while to get oriented to which button does the zooming . My wife was a litte bit skeptical that we needed another camera but she is a big believer now that we have it . Monday March 22 : Wow the 3200 ISO Scene mode is really amazing ! I took some low light shots of my sons while there were napping that were really amazing given the low amount of light in their room . I also used the fireworks mode to take a few shot of a cars on the highway . These turned out really nice and show how well this camera adapts to what you want to do with it . Yes it is an undewater camera but it can do so much more then just get wet .

  • JUNE - 4 days 3 nights at the shower , bathtub , beach , fresh water pool , etc . , with water activities such as snorkeling , etc . JULY - then another 3 days 2 nights at the beach , with much rougher water activities , more underwater shots , snorkeling . . . DECEMBER - 4 days 3 nights with cave tour with water in it , trekking , swim into falls , fog fog fog in the mountains with cold temp . MARCH - another island hopping for 2 days 1 night . . . and alot of dry conditions . . . so this camera lasted us almost 9 months . when i was about to use it in an overnight swimming at a chlorined pool with some friends , we were able to use it in the shower , took 3 shots , jumped to the pool and took 3 shots , then while i was manipulating the buttons for the settings , it suddenly shut off . so i unplunged , wiped my hands and the camera , i looked at the 2 seals it had , completely and perfectly sealed . i decided to open the seal that contains the battery and MMC , it is dry . then i opened the seal that has the AV ports , what can i say , it has water in it . . . it leaked in short . i was shocked about this . . i cant believe it did . . . my dreams all fell * joke ! * . . . the following morning i went to a local canon store here and bought a new one . . . . for assurance , i also bought a DICAPAC or a waterproof case made for digital cameras . i emailed canon usa , since it was bought there , they asked us to mail it them , so most likely we will be able to mail it to them on june , i am in south east asia right now and my boyfriend in central asia , hopeful for a replacement when we both return to the US in june , this time using our new and 2nd Canon d10 , newest batch ( since the saleslady mentioned the camera just arrived to them the day before my purchase . . . does that have to relieve me ? ) for another island tour . . . Yatta ! an important advice given to me by the store owner where i bought DICAPAC , that after use of these waterproof cameras , WASH THEM IN FRESH WATER ( all seals closed of course ) . . . PAT IT DRY IN CLOTH . . . USE A BLOWER ( hair blower is fine ) TO DRY THE SEALS ( both open and closed seals , be sure hands and camera are dry and no more traces of water droplets whatsoever ) . . . since chlorine and salt water eventually corrodes these WP seals . . . as a best option when doing more dipping of the WP cameras in water , protect it with underwater cases . handling of the camera with wet hands would not require the case . . . just if you will use it UNDERWATER . . . sharing the photos of the mishaps of my D10 . . . with the lens flooded by water like it was crying . . . hahaha ! and the moist and water on the LCD . . . gaaaar . . . even so , me and boyfriend still loves canon . . . we got loads of canon items from all in one printer to HD vidcam . . . [ . . . ] my DICAPAC underwater camera case [ . . . ] you may also see the underwater shots i had with it both photos and videos . . . it has the best features ever for a WP camera until it leaked . . . = (
    • 002 4  So many of our family's vacations are at beaches , lakes , water-parks , or hikes and bringing along the sensitive digital camera has always been a problem . If I carried it then I could not get in water and I spent more time worrying whether the sand would damage it than taking pics of my family . I lost a camera on a Disney Park fun ride when water suddenly splashed into the ride and we were miserable for losing all our pics . With this camera you can drop it in water and not worry about your pics unless you lose the camera ( happened to me another time when I fell overboard and dropped a camera in the open sea ) . I have other cameras that I have been too lazy to review but I am excited about this one so I sat down to write this review . This is like a regular Canon Camera with all the features and the added waterproof feature . It can be compared to the new SD780 IS which sells for fifty bucks less . The features are similar , except that this one is waterproof and bulkier and does not have a viewfinder ( not that you can see much through a fogged up viewfinder in humid conditions ) . Some great features : - Good looking waterproof camera , cuteness is very important , I disliked those clear cases that you have to screw on your camera and as one reviewer reported they can still get fogged up - Rainproof / Waterproof up to 33 ft , good for most pools or waterparks - Freeze proof lens up to 14 deg F - SMART Auto mode that detects the right scene mode for each shot ( works great ) - Digic 4 processor , auto shots are nicer than some older Canon cameras , optical image stabilization and motion detection to prevent blurring of images - 2.5 inch extra bright LCD that's covered by a protective surface to prevent scratches and looks good in bright sun - 3X optical and 12X digital zoom - Face detection - Blink detection - the camera gives a blink warning if someone's eyes are closed in the picture - Contrast correction - Can be set while taking picture or even afterward to correct darker areas - Continuous shooting lets you capture the perfect water shot - Scene modes - The auto mode does a good job of sensing the conditions but if you want to set a mode you get the choice of - Night exposure , Panorama ( stitch together shots in one ) , programmable mode , portrait , sunset , beach , fireworks , aquarium , underwater , snow , indoor , kids and pets , foliage , long shutter , color accent ( keep only one color in a pic , so the water and jeans will be blue while the people black and white ) and color swap ( change one color to another , swap the color of your boat from beige to red ) . Negatives : - Slightly bulkier than your typical Canon SD , it's built for water , beach and rugged use , and it's rounder shape with no hard edges can take a fall or two - No threads for filters - No RAW mode - No lens cap but the glass shield is scratchproof The back panel is pretty intuitive and you probably won't need the manual to figure it out . The buttons have been designed for waterproof operations and the zoom in and out is done through buttons on the back of the camera rather than with the shutter button lever like with other Canon cameras . The photo and video mode is toggled through a round button next to the shutter button . The best thing about this camera ? You can give it to your 6 year old to take underwater pics and not worry about it , how many other real cameras can you do that with ? ! Now I can float down that lazy river at the water park with my family and take some nice shots rather than running along the edge trying to capture the perfect moment . And the best thing is that this camera works just as well on land . It's the perfect no-nonsense take along everywhere ( really every where ! ) vacation camera .
    • 075 4  I hope this review helps you decide which underwater camera is the best one to buy . After doing hours of research on all the different underwater cameras on the market in 2010 , I had narrowed it down to the Canon D10 and the Panasonic Lumix TS1 . I bought both of these cameras to take on a 2 week vacation to Maui . I wanted to have 2 underwater cameras so that my girlfriend and I would both be able to take snorkeling pictures without having to pass a camera back and forth . Also , I wanted to field test both cameras side by side to find out for myself which camera would be the keeper . The Canon D10 wins out for a few reasons . Main reason - I bought these cameras mainly to take underwater snorkel pictures . When I started using the cameras for regular shots after spending time in the water , intermittent fogging effected both cameras . Here's the difference : The fogging on the D10 only took place on the LCD screen which did not effect the images . I could still see the shots and it was only a minor issue . The fogging on the Lumix took place on the inside of the lens , ruining my ability to use the camera ( take clear shots ) until the moisture inside the camera evaporated . Weak ! When I'm on vacation , I want to be able to take shots when the opportunity presents itself , without having to wait for the camera to comply . Lumix lost major points on this issue . Picture quality - Once you familiarize yourself with the different picture settings , the D10 takes AMAZING pictures . The auto function does a pretty good job choosing the appropriate setting , but you should be comfortable navigating through the menu to tweak it for the environment you find yourself in . Very easy . The most surprising aspect of the D10 is the power of the macro setting . Believe it or not , the macro setting produces shots that rival my girlfriend's Canon Rebel TSI with telescopic lens . Granted , you have to be much closer to the object since you can't use a telescopic lens , but when I show people the pictures I took with the D10 on macro , they simply do not believe I used a camera that cost under $300 . The Lumix does take excellent pictures , but they just weren't as striking as the shots taken by the D10 . Video quality - Although the Lumix takes high def video ( if you have an SD card with a write speed of 10MB / sec or greater ) , the video quality of the D10 should be fine for the needs of your average consumer . The difference between the video quality was not enough for me to want to keep the Lumix rather than the D10 . What good does high def do me if the lens is fogged up ? I did buy the accessory kit for the D10 . It's over-priced and not necessary unless you plan on doing an extreme sport that requires using both hands ( rock climbing ) and need to clip it to your body instead of your wrist . Spend your money on a high quality SD card and extra batteries instead . I do recommend the Maximal Power DB CAN NB - 6L sold by amazon . It doesn't last quite as long as the factory battery , but it is well worth $6 . Durability - The D10 is extremely durable . It worked perfectly 10,000ft up on Haleakala and 30ft deep in the Pacific . I used the D10 underwater at least 15 separate times within 2 weeks without any issues . I didn't worry about it at all in my pocket or backpack as I went from adventure to adventure on Maui . It is not perfectly rectangular like the Lumix , but it still easily fits in the pocket of cargo shorts . The lens on the D10 is set further back in the housing design , protecting it from accidental scratching more so than the design of the Lumix . Don't hesitate in picking up the D10 , it has given me pictures that I will cherish for many years .
    • 171 4  This experience from my Canon D10 is as of April 8 , 2010 . As Canon announced that they will be releasing a waterproof camera , me and my boyfriend got so excited about it . So we pre-ordered it from Amazon as early as May 2009 . We got the product by June 11,2009 . It is one of the first batches of D10 . Now , we are not pretty sure if what had happened to our precious D10 is a manufacturer's defect . We were able to use it in our trips : JUNE - 4 days 3 nights at the shower , bathtub , beach , fresh water pool , etc . , with water activities such as snorkeling , etc . JULY - then another 3 days 2 nights at the beach , with much rougher water activities , more underwater shots , snorkeling . . . DECEMBER - 4 days 3 nights with cave tour with water in it , trekking , swim into falls , fog fog fog in the mountains with cold temp . MARCH - another island hopping for 2 days 1 night . . . and alot of dry conditions . . . so this camera lasted us almost 9 months . when i was about to use it in an overnight swimming at a chlorined pool with some friends , we were able to use it in the shower , took 3 shots , jumped to the pool and took 3 shots , then while i was manipulating the buttons for the settings , it suddenly shut off . so i unplunged , wiped my hands and the camera , i looked at the 2 seals it had , completely and perfectly sealed . i decided to open the seal that contains the battery and MMC , it is dry . then i opened the seal that has the AV ports , what can i say , it has water in it . . . it leaked in short . i was shocked about this . . i cant believe it did . . . my dreams all fell * joke ! * . . . the following morning i went to a local canon store here and bought a new one . . . . for assurance , i also bought a DICAPAC or a waterproof case made for digital cameras . i emailed canon usa , since it was bought there , they asked us to mail it them , so most likely we will be able to mail it to them on june , i am in south east asia right now and my boyfriend in central asia , hopeful for a replacement when we both return to the US in june , this time using our new and 2nd Canon d10 , newest batch ( since the saleslady mentioned the camera just arrived to them the day before my purchase . . . does that have to relieve me ? ) for another island tour . . . Yatta ! an important advice given to me by the store owner where i bought DICAPAC , that after use of these waterproof cameras , WASH THEM IN FRESH WATER ( all seals closed of course ) . . . PAT IT DRY IN CLOTH . . . USE A BLOWER ( hair blower is fine ) TO DRY THE SEALS ( both open and closed seals , be sure hands and camera are dry and no more traces of water droplets whatsoever ) . . . since chlorine and salt water eventually corrodes these WP seals . . . as a best option when doing more dipping of the WP cameras in water , protect it with underwater cases . handling of the camera with wet hands would not require the case . . . just if you will use it UNDERWATER . . . sharing the photos of the mishaps of my D10 . . . with the lens flooded by water like it was crying . . . hahaha ! and the moist and water on the LCD . . . gaaaar . . . even so , me and boyfriend still loves canon . . . we got loads of canon items from all in one printer to HD vidcam . . . [ . . . ] my DICAPAC underwater camera case [ . . . ] you may also see the underwater shots i had with it both photos and videos . . . it has the best features ever for a WP camera until it leaked . . . = (

  • Portrait , Landscape , Kid & Pet , Night Snap Shot , Beach , Sunset over all this camera did a great job that you can depend on . I'm also try to used manual white balance and P ( Self Setting ) . I'm bring this camera down about 5 ' deep in the pool , the ocean and then use immediately over the water but the camera lense it still clear , no foggy or water spot . If you like outdoor activity and looking for a camera , I'm strongly recommend to get this camera . Please see some of my pictures posted above .
    • 227 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5 - inch LCD ( Electronics ) With this camera , I am not afraid of getting wet , or being mishandled by my son . I bring it everywhere I go to capture some pictures that I had never done before : Water slides , Swimming pool , Snorkelling , Water theme parks . . . . GREAT
    • 228 4  With this camera , I am not afraid of getting wet , or being mishandled by my son . I bring it everywhere I go to capture some pictures that I had never done before : Water slides , Swimming pool , Snorkelling , Water theme parks . . . . GREAT

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