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Need a rugged camera!

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-a-rugged-camera.160091/

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Mr.V Original post #1
Jul 14, 2012 at 5:10 PM
Hello guys!
I need a rugged camera (mainly waterproof) for heavy outdoors.
Budget wont matter (30k).
Please answer as soon as possible.
Thank you! :)
nac
nac #2
Jul 15, 2012 at 12:15 AM
Wow!

I think this is the first time someone asking for rugged camera.

Nikon AW100: This model is better in almost all the features except aperture size and long shutter speed when comparing with its rivals.

FT3 is better in those two (aperture and long shutter speed) areas, but you have to pay more and get less (sensor size/type, focus range, macro, stereo mic..).
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Mr.V #3
Jul 18, 2012 at 8:09 PM
Ty nac! :)
Any other opinions please?
nac
nac #4
Jul 18, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Actually, there isn't much out there to consider...

There are plenty, but they are not launching 'em in India. Canon D series, Fuji XP series, Olympus tough series...

I don't think there are any other cameras out there better than AW100.

List of rugged cameras, I know (Launched in India). Some/most of them are discontinued...

Nikon AW100
Nikon S30
Olympus TG310
Olympus TG810
Olympus Tough 3000
Olympus Tough 6020
Panasonic FT2
Panasonic FT20
Panasonic FT3
Click to expand...