Sony's H2O/Freeze/Shock/Dust Proof TX5 Camera
This camera is almost everything-proof.
We tend to be pretty protective of our gadgets; sometimes we invest far too much money in carry cases, covers and shields to protect our shiny new toys. But inevitably, little portable devices end up exposed and dropped far more often than our stay-at-home goods.
Digital cameras go with us wherever we go, be it in the dry or humid, hot or cold. Sony's unveiled a new Cyber-shot camera, model DSC-TX5, that it claims to be "waterproof, freeze proof, shockproof and dust proof."
While other camera companies have similarly tough cameras, Sony boasts that its offering at under 1 inch is the thinnest with optical image stabilization.
"Only Sony can deliver a technology-packed, ultra slim, fashionable T-series camera that is also durable. Until now, you couldn't have it all in one camera" said Kelly Davis, director of the Digital Imaging business at Sony Electronics. "It is so versatile because it's a great camera for both indoor and outdoor usage. You can easily take it from a day at the beach with the kids to a cocktail party with friends. This camera is also great for activities such as snorkeling, snowboarding or boating."
The 10.2 megapixel camera is waterproof in up to 10 feet of water for an hour, and its "Exmor R" CMOS sensor is certified to be freeze proof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, shockproof up to about a 5-foot drop and dust proof.
Look for this starting April for around $350.
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How about static electricity shock-proof?
Is it fool proof?
Is it fool proof?
I'm not sure anything is fool proof, and it is definitely not idiot proof!!
Is it fool proof?
+1. Also, is it bullet(.308 or bigger, not .22) proof?
Olympus also makes some cameras that have features like this. The Olympus are solid, but lack image quality. Hopefully this Sony doesn't have a 15MP image sensor or it will lack image quality as well.
I'm not sure how large the market is for this type of camera, but there are a lot of people who need a camera like this. I have sold people several cameras for ~$100, and the person comes back several months later because it was dropped too many times. If a person would just spend $300 from the start, he/she would only need one camera instead of three.
everything-proof... until i sit on it
Chuck Norris?
H2O/Freeze/Shock/Dust Proof, win!
How about static electricity shock-proof?
I Highly doubt it will withstand a static shock, it is after all a electrical component.
I'm rather interested in the Fujifilm x10 when it arrive in April (at a much cheaper price point.
http://www.fujifilm.ca/x21831.xml
*edit* XP10
Its not people proof. People will always break it no matter how well the product is made.
Chuck Norris?
There is one thing that is Chuck Norris proof...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLO1YIWQuXE
Will it be able to take a picture of Crysis 2?
^ LOL
Is it fool proof?
If you make it fool proof, then better fools will come.
14 degrees Fahrenheit?
I walk home form work in colder temps than that...
What about an EMP shockwave from a nuclear blast?
What about The Schwartz? Is it Schwartz-proof?
How about static electricity shock-proof?
It's enclosed in a metal casing (Faraday Cage) of course it's shock proof. Ever wondered why you can't shock your computer case and blow up your computer? Charge will only flow on the outside of a conductor, unless given a reason to flow inwards.
For those with kids....at < 1" thick, I'm thinking it should be toaster proof too ^_^
If it wont use SD memory cards, I dont care how "proof" it is.
I bet it's not "break-the-bank" proof .....
Only 14 degrees F? Guess I can't use that during a Wyoming winter! My Nikon SLR's all work when it's colder than that. Though I do keep them under my coat, except the lens, don't want it fogging up!
Can we see some proof?
Well thats handy, i do make a habbit of dropping cameras into my liquid nitrogen tank containing (liquid nitrogen) dust and electricity.
It's not Sony-proof...
I'll tell you right now...it's not scratch resistant...
I wonder how well it compares to the "ruggedized" military devices.