A water-damaged phone can be a pain to fix and expensive to replace. Whether you’re setting sail for your next trip or going deep-sea diving, safeguard your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S with a waterproof case. They’re convenient, they’re protective, and you won’t lose any functionality with your smartphone. If it’s your first time in […]
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The best waterproof phones for 2020
The best waterproof phone is the Apple iPhone 11 Pro. It combines an awesome screen, versatile camera, and all-day battery life in a waterproof, IP68-rated package that can survive a dunk in water up to 4 meters in depth for up to 30 minutes without sustaining any damage. If you prefer an Android phone or […]
The best waterproof camera bags in 2020
The best waterproof camera bag is the Lowepro DryZone 200. Created to withstand tough weather conditions, the DryZone 200 offers 100% watertight protection and is designed to keep your gear accessible and safe. For those who shoot often in inclement weather, it’s hard to suggest a better bag than this one. But the waterproof camera […]
Australian watchdog sues Samsung over misleading waterproof phone ads
(Reuters) — Australia’s consumer watchdog has sued Samsung Electronics’ Australian unit for allegedly misleading consumers by promoting water-resistant Galaxy smartphones as suitable to use in swimming pools and the surf. The world’s largest smartphone maker did not know or sufficiently test the effects of pool or saltwater exposure on its phones when ads showed them […]
Olympus launches Tough TG-6 waterproof compact, and we’re not entirely sure why
Previous Next Olympus announced the Tough TG-6 on Wednesday, May 22, and we’re having a hard time figuring out what’s new. The Olympus Tough TG-5, released in 2017, is one of our favorite point-and-shoot cameras. The waterproof compact boasted good — for the class — image quality and introduced a host of new features, including […]
Ricoh unleashes long-awaited GR III alongside a new waterproof WG-6
Previous Next Ricoh’s long-awaited GR III compact camera is finally here — and with a trio of big upgrades in the sensor, lens, and processor. On Thursday, February 21, Ricoh announced the full details for the previously teased Ricoh GR III along with the waterproof WG-6 and a new industrial camera. The three new cameras […]
Fujifilm XP140 squeezes more durability, low-light ability into a waterproof cam
Fujifilm Fujifilm’s waterproof compact just got more durable. On Thursday, February 14, the company unveiled the Fujifilm FinePix XP140, a compact camera with better water sealing, a wider ISO range, and enhanced auto-intelligent modes compared to the predecessor. The compact continues Fujifilm’s XP series of waterproof compacts. The Fujifilm XP140 is waterproof to 82 feet […]
The best waterproof cameras of 2019
Whether you’re snorkeling in the sea or wading in the kiddie pool, water can wreak havoc on electronics. When it comes to documenting your wetter adventures, a good waterproof camera means the difference between passing your memories on to future generations or losing all evidence that you ever left the house. Waterproof, rugged cameras are […]
Canon pulls veil off its 4K prosumer and waterproof camcorders at CES 2019
Canon The Canon Vixia G line has its first 4K shooter. On Monday, January 7, Canon announced the VIXIA HF G50 camcorder, along with the waterproof consumer camcorders VIXIA HF W11 and HF W10, during CES 2019. The G50 is the G-series’ first 4K 30 fps camera for the company’s prosumer G-series. The camcorder, which Canon […]