5 All-Weather Cameras that Let You Make a Splash this Summer

Whether or not your technique to beat this summer time’s warmth entails the seaside, the municipal pool or the yard sprinkler, you’ll be able to seize the enjoyable with a waterproof, all-weather camera. Bonus— they don’t seem to be only for summer time. In addition they stand as much as spring showers, wintry blizzards and the grubby arms of youngsters.

Cameras and lenses have two pure enemies: moisture and impression. In case your photograph gear by no means will get moist or banged towards an unforgiving floor, odds are it’s going to operate correctly for so long as you personal it. Nonetheless, a little water—typically very little water—can do extra harm than a squad of ravenous squirrels in a peanut butter manufacturing unit.

So how does one take footage beneath water, not to mention mere in inclement climate?

Listed here are 5 well-liked cameras that, to at least one diploma or one other, have all kinds of “proofs,” i.e., waterproof, dustproof, crushproof, klutzproof. The phrases “all-weather,” “waterproof,” et al, are outlined in a different way by numerous producers. Seek the advice of the documentation that’s equipped with the camera and the producer’s web site earlier than pursuing excessive circumstances. Please word that all focal lengths indicated under are expressed of their 35mm equal.

Olympus Robust TG-6
A number one producer within the waterproof camera area, Olympus has been on the forefront of the class for a few years. Their present providing, the Olympus Tough TG-6, combines nice styling with progressive options over and above most different candidates, together with an digital compass, GPS, thermometer and manometer. It additionally options a 12-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 25-100mm f/2.0-4.9 zoom, 3-inch LCD and 4K video at 120p, plus all the proofs: Waterproof to 49.2 ft (15 m), Crush, Shock, Freeze and Dustproof. It weighs lower than 9 ounces (253 g) for snug carry and is available from Amazon for $499.

Ricoh WG-80
That includes an ingenious built-in 6-LED ring mild, the Ricoh WG-80 is a nice alternative for imaging in regular climate, too. It affords a 5X optical zoom (28-140mm f/3.5-5.5)  plus a 7.2X digital zoom. It sports activities a 16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 2.7-inch LCD and weighs a scant 6.8 ounces (194 g). Offered in orange or black, the marginally farfalle-shaped Ricoh WG-80 is available from Amazon for $277.

Ricoh WG-6
A sizeable step up from the WG-80, the Ricoh WG-6 has a 20-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 28-140mm f/3.5-5.5 optical zoom (and eight.1X digital zoom), 3-inch LCD plus onboard compass and GPS modules. Able to UHD 4K recording and Water, Crush, Shock, Freeze and Dustproof, it has a built-in ring mild like its cousin the WG-80. It is also chemical resistant for industrial use. Weighing in at 8.6 ounces (246 g), this all-environment journey camera is available from Amazon for $377.

SeaLife Micro 3.0
The SeaLife Micro 3.0 options a 16-megapixel (1/2.3 inch) CMOS sensor and may seize JPEG or DNG recordsdata (to the delight of enthusiastic pictures editors). Captures UHD 4K video, and the SeaLife Micro 3.0 may also shoot bursts of as much as 10 pictures of 16-megapixel decision in about one second. The 19mm f/2.8 prime lens covers about 100° however doesn’t zoom. It has the deepest dive score—200 ft (60 m) in addition to the best value level. Tipping the scales at 11.6 ounces (329g), it is available from Amazon for $599.

Kodak Pixpro WPZ2
On the finances finish of the value spectrum, Kodak Pixpro WPZ2 is waterproof to 49 ft (15 m) and options a 16-megapixel BSI CMOS sensor. The lens is a 27-108mm f/3.0-6.6 zoom and it additionally affords a 6X digital zoom. It has a 2.7 inch LCD and captures 1080p Full HD video. Accepts Micro SD and Micro SDHC solely. The Kodak-branded Pixpro WPZ2 is obtainable by JK Imaging by way of a international licensing settlement with Kodak and is available from Amazon for $149 in yellow, blue or purple.

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