Moisture Sensitivity and Durability Reviews all around look great...but: Canon tech support says that all Canon PowerShots including the A710IS WILL (not can) be damaged in 100% moisture (think fog) or ANY splashing or use in below freezing environments.Comments from experience with the A710IS ? Is this digicam so sensitive to moisture ? Moisture Sensitivity and Durability Reviews all around look great...but: Canon tech support says that all Canon PowerShots including the A710IS WILL (not can) be damaged in 100% moisture (think... » Read More Moisture Sensitivity and Durability Reviews all around look great...but: Canon tech support says that all Canon PowerShots including the A710IS WILL (not can) be damaged in 100% moisture (think fog) or ANY splashing or use in below freezing environments.Comments from experience with the A710IS ? Is this digicam so sensitive to moisture ? « Show Less
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If 100% humidity is fatal to Canon Powershot cameras then I would think the same would apply to all digital cameras regardless of manufacture or cost. Maybe the Olympus E-1 which is extremely well sealed against water could be an exception .
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Yes, moisture is a problem. But I've been told this is true for all digitals. 100% moisture due to fog, you're probably ok. 100% moisture due to misting (think rain forest), there's a good chance the camera will survive, but your pictures in those conditions will stink, unless you figure a way to keep the camera from focusing in on the water drops instead of the pretty watering hole. 100% moisture due to rain: NOT. A few drops, you can probably get away with that. All the rainy day? Forget it! Yes, these are actual experiences, and I just had to replace the camera (sniff, sniff) because of it. Yes, moisture is a problem. But I've been told this is true for all digitals. 100% moisture due to fog, you're probably ok. 100% moisture due to misting (think rain forest), there's a good chance the camera will survive, but your pictures in those conditions will stink, unless you figure a way to keep the camera from focusing in on the water drops instead of the pretty watering hole. 100% moisture due to rain: NOT. A few drops, you can probably get away with that. All the rainy day? Forget it! Yes, these are actual experiences, and I just had to replace the camera (sniff, sniff)... » Read More Yes, moisture is a problem. But I've been told this is true for all digitals. 100% moisture due to fog, you're probably ok. 100% moisture due to misting (think rain forest), there's a good chance the camera will survive, but your pictures in those conditions will stink, unless you figure a way to keep the camera from focusing in on the water drops instead of the pretty watering hole. 100% moisture due to rain: NOT. A few drops, you can probably get away with that. All the rainy day? Forget it! Yes, these are actual experiences, and I just had to replace the camera (sniff, sniff) because of it. « Show Less
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I haven't used my A710 in freezing temps yet, but I have used the A620, SD450, and S400 without any problems besides the batteries dying quicker due to the cold. Haven't had a problem with moisture until I dropped my A620 into a river, that definitely killed it. Almost killed my A710 recently by getting sand in the retractable lens, but it worked it's way out.
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I can't help you with this. my camera has always been & will be used only under dry conditions. Nothing in the Specs says that this model is waterproof. dust sealing against its sensor might be an official feature that is YET to be tested. you might want a leather half case to give it more grip. Presumingly, it is not sealed against waterfalls. Good luck
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I worked on the technology and it is quite stable compared to your direct thermal point of sale receipts (e.g., from a gas pump or restaurant). Like any image it depends on how you store it. The images do have pretty good stability to light and modest heat and humidity. They are tested at 60 C, 40 C/90% RH and under harsh lights (2500 ft candle fluorescent and Xenon arc). Heat and humidity are the harshest conditions along with light coupled with humidity. They will last years if you avoid those conditions.
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We have had 3" of rain in 4 days and I am very happy with the camera and quality of pics. Picture range is not great so place it in a fairly confined area. Overall, I love it! Trigger speed is exceptional for the price!
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No it is not. The camera is the best I have used. Love the photos but I do keep it in a sealed baggie to prevent dust from getting into the camera so I would think water would really be a problem.
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I've used a Canon A80 for the last three years (just bought the 710 this weekend) and have had excellent luck with it as an underwater camera. True you have to wait about four seconds while the photo is being stored to the disk, but it gave me time to decide weather or not I wanted to keep it (and believe me, I junked plenty of shots, anenome fish are not cooperative subjects.) I took the 710 into my pool (with the housing, of course) and found the shutter lag to be almost un-noticeable. I almost always use flash u/w, so I find the time waiting for next shot delay was a non-problem (have to wait for the flash to build up again). I was particularly impressed with the macro photos. My little $400 setup took comparable macro photos to my buddies who were using housed SLR's with twin strobe setups. I'm not sure what happened with your memory card (unformatted) but I think you'll be happy with the 710.
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No. It can handle temperature fluctuations documented in the spec sheet, but it is not ruggedized, nor is it moisture tolerant. I believe Foscam sells weather-resistant kits and hardened models as well.
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I wouldn't rely on it for rainy weather however, I do highly recommend the case! It has 2 parts so it is possible for the water to get in and I am not sure how the leather will handle. If you are looking for a good waterproof case try the 'Canon Waterproof Housing WP-DC44 for Canon PowerShot G1 X Digital Camera' I just purchased for our most recent trip to a location with frequent tropical rains and it was also a great case!! Hope that helps.
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Not sure if it will be apples to apples. I have a 32GB 600x paired with a Canon 7D. For durability, it's held up well and haven't caused any problems (read: no lost photos, crashes, errors, etc.). I suspect the 128GB with 1000x would be even better. I would buy from Komputer Bay again. They seem to be the new "Transcend".
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Has not been a problem at all. I have not missed any shots due to camera lag. Still more than pleased with everything about this camera.
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I am partial to Canon and am excited to see they are introducing a model in the rugged, waterproof class. I previously used the first generation waterproof Olympus Stylus and after it broke moved to the Pentax Optio W series. It has been a good camera as far as durability, but it just doesn't produce photos like our Canon Powershot SD1000. As far as the post question, I can't wait to see some product reviews/comparisons. Based on my previous experience with the Stylus line, I am ruling out the Olympus. Although right now I am leaning towards the Canon based on previous experience with their products and superior photos. However, the Panasonic offering higher video quality in HD format is enticing.
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I bought both of these camera's the G7 for myself and the A710 for my father. On paper they are almost the same camera however out of the box there is a big difference. The A710 is a great high-end point and shoot camera, it takes normal AA batteries which can simplify the daily use of the camera i.e. on holiday no need to worry if you packed the charger or not, etc. The G7 has a better image quality. Also there are some mega high level configuration settings for the photographer enthusiast, 1st person and 2nd person flash etc. The A710 is lighter and more portable while the G7 is quite a bit larger and has a significant weight to it. Hope this helps. I bought both of these camera's the G7 for myself and the A710 for my father. On paper they are almost the same camera however out of the box there is a big difference. The A710 is a great high-end point and shoot camera, it takes normal AA batteries which can simplify the daily use of the camera i.e. on holiday no need to worry if you packed the charger or not, etc. The G7 has a better image quality. Also there are some mega high level configuration settings for the photographer enthusiast, 1st person and 2nd person flash etc. The A710 is lighter and more portable while the G7 is quite a... » Read More I bought both of these camera's the G7 for myself and the A710 for my father. On paper they are almost the same camera however out of the box there is a big difference. The A710 is a great high-end point and shoot camera, it takes normal AA batteries which can simplify the daily use of the camera i.e. on holiday no need to worry if you packed the charger or not, etc. The G7 has a better image quality. Also there are some mega high level configuration settings for the photographer enthusiast, 1st person and 2nd person flash etc. The A710 is lighter and more portable while the G7 is quite a bit larger and has a significant weight to it. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have not paid any attention to the warranty conditions. Water resistant? ..... I live in the Puget Sound area and have left the camera out in the rain for as much as four days at a time with no problem.
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I haven't posted any pics on the Amazon A710 site yet. However, when I do take pics I do make sure I have the stabilizer on. The coolest feature is the the Color Swap and Color Accent. I have been playing around with that.
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I live in a very humid climate and used this for the first time during a rain storm a few days ago. I did not get any condensation. Camera was kept dry though. You have to be careful though with your hands as I was using this handheld, I did get some moisture from my hands that got inside. No damage though. I think this product is better used on a tripod than hand held.
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SLR cameras are not very weather proof, especially odeon cameras with sophisticated electronics. Need to be very careful about moisture and taking them from cold to warm environments. Depending on your needs you buy cases but these are expensive and limit functionality. Same goes for lenses.
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I just got back from South Dakota where I dropped the camera onto the snowy ground from about 2-3 feet. I wiped off the snow but some of it melted on the camera and I was very worried. However, there were no problems. I carry the camera around in a pocket in my knapsack where it gets bounced around a lot---no problems so far.--Max Molinaro