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ScubaLab: Underwater Camera Systems - Canon Powershot D10

By Scuba Diving Partner | Published On August 19, 2010
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ScubaLab: Underwater Camera Systems - Canon Powershot D10


Specifications

Sensor 12.1 MP, 6.16x4.62 mm CCD
Image Size Large: 4,000x3,000 to 320x140 at lowest resolution
Sensitivity ISO 80-1600
Image File Formats JPEG
Auto Focus 9-point AiAF, TTL
Exposure Modes Auto, P, 18 preset scene modes, Movie
White Balance 8 including Auto and Manual
Weight 7.3 ounces
Monitor 2.5-inch, 230,000 pixel LCD
Zoom 35-105 mm
Video Mode 640x480 or 320x240 (30 fps)
Special Features Water resistant to 33 feet, My Colors mode, image stabilization
System as Tested The Canon Powershot D10 is a compact camera without a housing, waterproof to 33 feet
Price as Tested $330
www.canon.com

The Pros Say

A point-and-shoot, the D10 is ideal for the advanced snorkeler or Junior Open Water PADI diver. There are no strobes to mess with and it really is plug-and-play. But its maximum operating depth is only 33 feet.

The Test Diver Says

I’m not much into photography, but even I can see that this little camera has a lot going for it. It’s virtually idiot-proof, and extremely easy to use. Put it on the Smart Auto setting and anybody can take good shots without having to hassle with settings. Just point and shoot. The way the menu is laid out makes it easy to access various features, it has a nice-size LCD that is really easy to see at depth, and the zoom feature is also easy to access and use. Also, the playback feature is really cool, because it makes it easy to review your shots while underwater. It’s a small camera, however, so it can be hard to handle if you’re wearing gloves. And it’s waterproof to only 33 feet, so you can’t really take it diving without being constantly paranoid you’re going to dive too deep and ruin the camera. But if you’re more of a snorkeler and just want a simple camera that’s easy to use and takes good pictures, you can’t beat the D10. — Chuck Chanin


August 2010 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Optical Cameras
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Canon Powershot D10| Fisheye Fix for the Canon G11
Fisheye Fix for the Canon S90| Sea&Sea; DX-2G
Bonica for the Sony T90|
Micro Four-Thirds Camera
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Olympus PT-EP01 for the E-PL1
Digital SLR Cameras
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Ikelite for the Nikon D90| Nauticam for the Canon 7D

Specifications

Sensor 12.1 MP, 6.16x4.62 mm CCD
Image Size Large: 4,000x3,000 to 320x140 at lowest resolution
Sensitivity ISO 80-1600
Image File Formats JPEG
Auto Focus 9-point AiAF, TTL
Exposure Modes Auto, P, 18 preset scene modes, Movie
White Balance 8 including Auto and Manual
Weight 7.3 ounces
Monitor 2.5-inch, 230,000 pixel LCD
Zoom 35-105 mm
Video Mode 640x480 or 320x240 (30 fps)
Special Features Water resistant to 33 feet, My Colors mode, image stabilization
System as Tested The Canon Powershot D10 is a compact camera without a housing, waterproof to 33 feet
Price as Tested $330
www.canon.com

The Pros Say

A point-and-shoot, the D10 is ideal for the advanced snorkeler or Junior Open Water PADI diver. There are no strobes to mess with and it really is plug-and-play. But its maximum operating depth is only 33 feet.

The Test Diver Says

I’m not much into photography, but even I can see that this little camera has a lot going for it. It’s virtually idiot-proof, and extremely easy to use. Put it on the Smart Auto setting and anybody can take good shots without having to hassle with settings. Just point and shoot. The way the menu is laid out makes it easy to access various features, it has a nice-size LCD that is really easy to see at depth, and the zoom feature is also easy to access and use. Also, the playback feature is really cool, because it makes it easy to review your shots while underwater. It’s a small camera, however, so it can be hard to handle if you’re wearing gloves. And it’s waterproof to only 33 feet, so you can’t really take it diving without being constantly paranoid you’re going to dive too deep and ruin the camera. But if you’re more of a snorkeler and just want a simple camera that’s easy to use and takes good pictures, you can’t beat the D10. — Chuck Chanin


August 2010 Issue Scuba Lab Review Quick Links
Optical Cameras
---
Canon Powershot D10| Fisheye Fix for the Canon G11
Fisheye Fix for the Canon S90| Sea&Sea; DX-2G
Bonica for the Sony T90|
Micro Four-Thirds Camera
---
Olympus PT-EP01 for the E-PL1|
Digital SLR Cameras
---
Ikelite for the Nikon D90| Nauticam for the Canon 7D