Canon Powershot D10
The Canon Powershot D10 ($329.99 as of 2009) is built for punishment. It is shockproof to 4 feet, waterproof to 33 feet and able to withstand temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The Powershot D10 can go just about anywhere. The D10 has brains to go with its brawn. Its 12.1 megapixels and image stabilization feature ensure clarity. The Face Detection Timer senses movement and allows shooters to enter the frame for self-shots.
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000
Built to live up to its name, the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 ($379.99 as of 2009) just might outlast you. In addition to being shockproof to drops of up to 6.6 feet, and waterproof down to 33 feet, it's also freezeproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The Stylus Tough-8000 is also crushproof, with a reinforced body and LCD that can withstand up to 220 lbs. of force, so you don't have to worry about falling on it or crushing it in a backpack. Factor in 12 megapixels, 3.6x wide-angle zoom, and a host of other features, and you have a camera that will follow you anywhere.
GoPro Helmet HERO Wide
For those who don't want to stop the action to take a picture, GoPro's Helmet HERO Wide ($189.99 as of 2009) will do all the work for you. The Helmet HERO Wide is built to be mounted on vented or non-vented helmets and also comes with a headlamp-style strap for activities that don't require a helmet. Waterproof and shockproof up to 30 meters, the 5-megapixel camera can take 56 minutes of video footage or be set to take photos automatically every 2 seconds.
Article Written By Billy Brown
Billy Brown is an outdoor sports writer living in Northern California.
An avid rock climber and trail runner, he's been writing about outdoor activities, fitness and gear since 2005. He regularly contributes to "The Record Searchlight," uncooped.com, and Trails.com, as well as other print and online publications. Brown holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Simpson University and is a NASM-certified personal trainer.
