Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Orange)

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I bought this unit specifically for a raft trip in the Grand Canyon because a) my digital SLR was way too heavy and b) I wanted to not have to worry about it getting wet. I did a fair amount of research before I bought it and the Lumix seemed like the best all around fit for this trip. I was not disappointed. It is a tough environment for a camera. We were constantly drenched running the rapids and I shot video through all of them. The water was very muddy and I dragged it through tough hikes and swims and waterfalls etc. It seamlessly switches between still and video modes. The printed manual that comes with the unit is completely worthless. I am a big manual reader and I read the entire 200 page pdf electronic manual that comes with and found it useful if overwhelming. The number of features on the camera is almost ridiculous. I did end up using a few of the features to good advantage. I was frustrated only by the inability to set specific f stops and shutter speeds and I never quite figured out how the auto iso settings were working. Every night in camp I soaked the camera in a bowl of drinking water to get any dirt off. I was too cheap to buy another battery and I was worried it would not last for the 6 days of the trip. I used every battery saving feature available including no flash, dim viewfinder, short playback review, and minimal zooming. I didn't playback material in the field except to verify something was working properly. I turned the camera off religiously after every use. I took about 40 movies and 300+ stills and on the last day during my hike out to the south rim the battery finally died. It was perfect. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was that I had condensation issues on the inside of the lens. This was not surprising given a 50 degree temperature differential between the Colorado River and the air. the solution was always to point the lens toward the sun and in a few minutes the condensate would be gone. The silicone protective jacket quickly got skanky from the sand in the water and I stopped using it. As a result there was minor scratching on the finish of the camera body but nothing major. The wrist strap was critical. I was climbing and rappeling etc. and I wanted the camera accessible at all times and I didn't have a case. For 0 buck this is an incredible camera. I would highly recommend it. I am editing the video now in iMovie and the quality is quite good. Stills as well.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 14.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 4.6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom with 2.7-Inch LCD (Orange) Features

• Advanced Tough Design
• AVCHD Lite HD Movie Recording
• The DMC-TS2 is shockproof, waterproof, dustproof and newly added freezeproof in design
• It lets you shoot actively while moving around with the camera in one hand.
• If the camera gets dirty, soil and dust can be washed off by using water.