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    Olympus 720SW Testing

    Waterproof, shockproof, pocket-sized. Need I say more?
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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

    So I take it to mean that you're happy with it?

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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

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    So I take it to mean that you're happy with it?
    It's not perfect. But there's nothing else like it. It's definitely cool to have in conditions like you see above. I just put it in my shorts pocket and rode. Never worried about it. Dropped it on the pavement right before my ride (accidently!) and it operated perfectly.
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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

    If additional testing, at least as far as the waterproof stuff goes ;) , I can help you out with that! OK, it's on my "short list"...

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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

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    If additional testing, at least as far as the waterproof stuff goes ;) , I can help you out with that!
    Oh - I'll make sure to dunk it. So far it's only been out in the rain. But I'll toss it in a creek or something.

    I was thinking about it as a kayak camera. Seems to me the issue isn't so much about being waterproof, but sinkproof. This thing is heavy. It would sink like a rock. I'd attach it to the kayak with a lanyard. That way even if you drop it you can't lose it. But I wouldn't worry about the water. If you have water problems like that, you're not going to be worrying about your camera. Or at least you shouldn't be
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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

    John,

    Looks impressive. Great self portrait by the way. I've been interesting in picking up a camera like this for skiing/snowboarding and just throwing it in my backpack or something (as I'm quite scared to do anything like that with my DSLR).

    I'll have to read up on it,

    Jared

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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

    That first one's awesome
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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

    Quote Originally Posted by walterick
    That first one's awesome
    That's what I look like when my heart-rate is pinned and I'm trying to breathe slowly to take a picture. It's hard to look cool when you can't breathe.
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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

    I wasn't being facetious, I genuinely do think it's an awesome shot. It's not "flattering" in the glamour shot sense but its real in the real-world sense, and that makes it awesome. It tells a story and demonstrates the theme you are testing without saying a word. It can be daunting posting an "unglamorous" self portrait but this one speaks volumes to me.

    Okay enough with the feedback already ;)
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    Re: Olympus 720SW Testing

    Quote Originally Posted by walterick
    That first one's awesome
    You know, I agree - it's our hero in his element.

    I always tie the camera to the boat, the Pentax 35mm that I have now doesn't float either. When it gets really goofy out there, stuff can wash off the deck. Wish I could take a second to shoot in situations like that, but my hands are usually kinda full...!

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