http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/ Engadget Comments for GE's G3WP waterproof point-and-shoot snoozefest http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/
so...what? you can splash the fricken thing?! woo hoo! ill remember that the next time i break out the slip n' slide!]]>Mar 7th 2009 12:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/This is a decent waterproof cam, most importantly, it doesnt look like a waterproof cam. 12.2 MP is nothing to shake a stick at either. Hopefully they keep the price low so that people can look to this for a fun to use, functional waterproof, weather resistant, ruged little cam to take pictures with while camping or out at the cottage. With little worry for the environments it may be exposed to. ]]>Mar 7th 2009 1:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/
Agent, look up how they come up with these specs, and you'll see that water resistance is measured with brand new device perfect calm conditions for a single, very quick testing submerge. In other words, the water resistance depth needs to be far greater than any depth you actually plan to use the camera -- with the agitation of actually swimming underwater with this camera, the 10ft spec could fail at even 3ft with the added agitation/water pressures involved. Not to mention that the seal will break down with use, so after a summer of using this camera once a week to film the kid's water balet, the safe depth to use the camera will probably be significantly less. So yes, Agent Wise-ass, no need to deep sea dive to complain about this camera, this 10ft "waterproof" picture taking device could easily fail in your grandma's wading pool.]]>Mar 7th 2009 5:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/
Agent brings up a very good point as to its intended use. If you need "water proof", you need to buy a dedicated dive camera or an underwater housing for an established model of SLR or something. This thing isnt intended as a dive camera, but as a camera that will endure a hiking trip with some rain, a boat ride where things may get splashy, or a weekend at the pool and beach.

All the stuff Rob said is true, but ALL water resistant cameras have the same need for maintenance and breakdown of its water resistant capabilities. Your technical correctness on these subjects is only limited by your misunderstanding of the intended use and market for a camera of this type.

Go buy a dive camera if you want anything more.]]>Mar 7th 2009 10:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 2:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/wake me when they hire some creativity...]]>Mar 7th 2009 1:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 1:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 1:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 1:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 2:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 1:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 3:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0901/09010703olympusstylustough.asp]]>Mar 7th 2009 3:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 4:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 3:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/ or 3G??? so you can browse internet or check your e-mail while you are submerged... niceeee...]]>Mar 7th 2009 9:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 10:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 10:40AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/07/ges-g3wp-waterproof-point-and-shoot-snoozefest/Mar 7th 2009 2:43PM