Olympus Stylus 1030 SW

Review #1
I saw this camera at a dive show. The Olympus rep placed the camera flat and then hit the LCD with a closed fist. I've broken many a point N shoot, so after seeing that, I figured this one would last a bit longer.

I just returned from Little Cayman.

The camera was dropped, it still worked;

Submerged in salt water, still worked;

Submerged in a pitcher of beer, still worked;

and Subjected to normal stresses found on a bouncing boat and it still works!

The battery lasted for several days prior to needing a recharge. The UW pics turned out ok. Most required some color correction but nothing horrible. I'd like if the camera would record in RAW. For snorkeling, this would be great or shallow dives.

Review #2
This is my third Olympus camera and I love the flexibility of not worrying about water. I broke one camera when I accidentally sat on in with the lens open. Since this one is completely contained, there is no risk.

If you want a camera that you can take to the beach, on a kayak trip, skiing, etc. This is the one for you. I will be trying it on a scuba trip later this summer.

The photos I am getting are really clear. I had a 7 Mega pixel camera before, but I can crop farther with this one.

The digital zoom seems to work OK, but it limits the resolution of the photos.

I have been using this camera for a month now and still have not had to recharge the battery, so I guess battery life is going to be good.