Rugged with high IQ?

Dr G · Nov 25, 2008

--Good morning. Is there a kind soul who has a great recommendation for a rugged compact digital camera? I’ve tried the Olympus Stylus 720 SW. It’s rugged alright (can be dropped and is submersible), but the image quality is disappointing. Do toughness and high IQ coexist in a compact? Thanks! Bob

RickS · Nov 25, 2008

Not to my knowledge.

The Oly SW series is the toughest for sure but has generally less than good IQ. That's about it for a tough P&Ses.

Rick

Dr G said:
Do toughness and high IQ coexist
in a compact? Thanks! Bob

TheGoldenOwl · Nov 25, 2008

Fuji Big Job Camera: 28-84m totally sealed and 5 foot drop shock proof claim, I would like to use one under My Jeep Cherokee to film 4-wheeler Action!! I wonder How long it might last? ... I bet longer than most!
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R.AA.L. the "Owler"

Dr G · Nov 26, 2008

--Thanks. When I spoke with an Olympus rep on the phone, I'm not sure he knew what I meant by image quality. Hmmm. He assured me the newer iterations have improved sensors, but I don't know.

As for under the jeep...sounds fun.

Bob

KCook · Nov 26, 2008

They are not shock rated. But as "ordinary" cameras go the ones by Fuji and Panasonic impress me as being pretty robust. Generally with better IQ than Oly.

Kelly Cook
(Fuji F45fd)

MPCat · Nov 26, 2008

Did you really expect a brand rep to admit that his company's products are substandard in any way whatsoever?

Salesmen are not in the business of -losing- sales.

MusicDoctorDJ · Nov 26, 2008

Sounds like you are looking for a Nikon D3 . . .

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J. D.
Colorful Colorado

Remember . . . always keep your receipt, the box, and everything that came in it!

TheGoldenOwl · Nov 27, 2008

Hey Doc; My Sister is a Doctor of Family Practice in Cor de Lane, ID. Are you a medical Physician or are you an Engineer or some other Doctorate just asking & interested to hear your reply ...
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R.AA.L of Owls' Grace

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