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    Panasonic finally releases a ToughCamera...

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by mnementh, Jul 17, 2010.

  1. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Review & Rating | PCMag.com

    I'm aware that they had another model before this; but poor performance and a 3m waterproof rating just didn't qualify as a ToughCamera in my opinion. This version has a respectable boot time; though shot to shot delay is longer than I like, it is a huge improvement over its predecessor. What REALLY gets my nads jangling is the HD video AND built-in HDMI connector; I just drool over the trouble I could get into with that...

    And YES, it IS available in ToughBook grey.

    mnem
    SQUEEE!
     
    mnementh, Jul 17, 2010
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  2. canuckcam

    canuckcam Notebook Evangelist

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    heyy my TS-1 has 720p "HD" video and HDMI connector too!
     
    canuckcam, Jul 17, 2010
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  3. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Yeah, but so do dozens of other cameras at half the price; a 3m water resistance is useless. I see no point in even bothering to make the claim; what am I gonna do, take "my goldfish view" pictures from inside my aquarium or photograph feet in the kiddie splash pool?

    mnem
    3 meter? I met 'er... she might have been a 3, if I drank long enough...
     
    mnementh, Jul 17, 2010
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  4. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Hey, it's Panasonic's `Swimming Pool' camera! :rolleyes: ;)
    They're all 10's at closing time. :p
     
    TopCop1988, Jul 17, 2010
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  5. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    It's good for light snorkeling and that is about it... My sister-in-law had a great Canon (I think) waterproof camera that we used in the lake and pool. It took great pics...
     
    Toughbook, Jul 17, 2010
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    Azrial Notebook Deity

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    Actually I have been pretty impressed with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The 3 meters of water proofing and being shock proof to a distance of 5 feet has been more then adequate for my usage. I have found it performance to be typical Panasonic.

    I guess that more waterproofing would be nice, but kind of supercilious in the desert environment that I suspect that it will ultimately be used. I must also point out that they make a divebox for it if that is your intent.
     
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    Rob, Jul 19, 2010
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  8. mnementh

    mnementh Crusty Ol' TinkerDwagon

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    Well so you did... I guess I wasn't paying attention at the time and though it was the TS1 you were on about. Either that, or I was woowking my scawey widdle taiw off twying to keep body and soul togethew ;) and missed the post altogether...

    mnem
    Speaking of tails...
     
    mnementh, Jul 19, 2010
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