Kodak DC5000

If it wasn't for its environmental features, the DC5000 from Kodak would be very much a 'me too' product. It certainly isn't an entry-level product but, on the other hand, it doesn't boast the three-megapixel CCD found on much of the competition at this sort of price. With waterproofing still very much a novelty feature on digital cameras, you end paying the price of a non-waterproof top-end consumer camera for this 2. 1-megapixel model. However, if you're an outdoor user, this is undoubtedly cheaper than buying an ordinary camera and having to write it off after a few weeks. According to Kodak, the DC5000 will withstand heavy rain ...

If you are looking for camera that is built well and hold up to the rigors of nature then this is it. It fairly large but build to keep out the water and dirt. I have seen a picture of it being showered off but have not tried this yet. It has a 2 mege pixel resolution and a good zoom 30mm - 60mm with built in flash and bright LCD srceen on the back to see what you ahve taken. Also has 25cm Macro. Image resolution is 1760 1168 or 896 x 592 Comes with an 8MB CF card. All the download ports and memory card door and battery doors are water tight. If you are a building contractor or a site surveyor and someone who works in the building industry this ...

This may be the first and last 'weatherproof' piece of electronics I ever buy. To say this camera is rugged is an understatement. Not only is it physically large, nearly the size of a traditional SLR, buy it is quite weighty too. My normal camera is a Canon IXUS - the one the same size as a packet of cigarettes - so the DC5000 is a bit of a shock! Having bought it in mind of being able to lend it to people for website development work, the ruggedness was essential. The picture quality is surprisingly good and I can get 30 or so pictures onto the 8mb card supplied at low res - but still high enough for websites. The top res shots are fantastic as is the flash. ...