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TOP 3 best digital cameras

	Panasonic Lumix TZ7 Digital Camera - Black (10.1MP, 12x Optical Zoom) 3.0 inch LCD
	Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Digital Camera - Silver (10 MP, 3.0x Optical Zoom) 2.5 inch LCD
	Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera - Silver (12.1 MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.5 inch LCD

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[09/11/2010] Consider a Weatherproof Camera

If you are likely to use your new digital camera in extreme weather conditions, then investing in a weatherproof digital camera is well worth it. These cameras are ideal for the adrenaline seekers, who want to take photos while climbing mountains, skiing down steep slopes, or even water rafting. They are also suitable for professionals that have to work on tall buildings or other contraction sites and need to be able to take photos regardless of the weather.

The weatherproof cameras come with sturdier casings than the normal camera models and are often waterproof, shockproof, and also designed to protect the lens from scratching and the image sensor from getting dusty. They are typically advertised as underwater cameras as some of them are also specifically created for underwater photos. Most weatherproof cameras are not only water-resistant, but have larger control buttons that could be used even when wearing gloves, and could function perfectly in extreme, below zero, temperatures as well. Some of them come with a touch screen that allows the users to access easily the camera’s functions even when diving. The prices and the “toughness” of these cameras vary and so do the features that they come with, however, the higher-end models are not only sturdy, but also deliver excellent quality photos and some even come with HD movie modes as well. For certain camera makes and models weatherproof cases and underwater housings are sold separately and could be used to protect the cameras from the weather elements.