Waterproof

H2O Audio just unveiled three new waterproof/sweatproof headphones, the Surge Pro, Surge Sportwrap and the Interval Waterproof Headphone System. The entire line of H2O Audio's headsets are 100% waterproof and sweatproof…because really, do you like putting on sweaty headphones day after day? Simply rinse them after heavy perspiration, and you're set! The headphones can also be submerged under water up to 12 ft. In fact, Michael Phelps is an H2O Audio Athlete Ambassador, and now trains with his iPod in the water!

"H2O Audio offers a great line of waterproof products and I am excited to see their progress in design and technology," commented Michael Phelps. "I hope more people get in the pool for exercise now that they can bring their music with them."

The new Surge Pro (pictured above) is the company's smallest and most high performance headphones. They are designed with a Balanced Armature driver for premium sound. Seven sets of earplugs are included with new foam fabrication for a perfect fit. They are available now for $99.99. Read more

PENTAX just unveiled their latest waterproof digital camera, the Optio WS80. This 10 megapixel camera features a 5X internal optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD and is less than an inch thick. Photos and HD video can be taken up to five feet (1.5 meters) underwater.

The WS80 has a water-repellent SP (Super Protect) coating on the protective glass panel that covers the zoom lens. Because of this, the camera can be rinsed with fresh water if it becomes covered with dirt or sand.

Other features include:

• Fast Face Detection technology sees up to 32 faces in as little as 0.03 of a second
• Smile Capture automatically releases the shutter when a subject smiles and Blink Detection alerts the photographer if the subject's eyes are closed during the exposure.
• PENTAX Shake Reduction (SR) technology features Pixel Track SR, Digital SR, and Movie SR, stabilizing your images and video for blur-free results.
• PENTAX Auto Picture mode automatically selects from eight shooting modes for beautiful images in any setting.
• Sensitivity up to ISO 6400 boosts shutter speeds to freeze subject movement for blur-free images even in low lighting.

Now that summer is here, camera companies are beginning to roll out waterproof and underwater digital cameras. The latest is from AgfaPhoto. The new DC-600uw underwater camera is water-resistant at depths of up to 33 feet, and can withstand pressures of up to two bar. But not only does this camera take underwater photos, the new DC-600uw takes videos with sound as well.

This 6 megapixel camera features a 2.4 inch display, face tracking, 5X digital zoom, light sensitivity up to ISO 1600, and a quick selection button so you can easily change from land mode to underwater mode. Read more

The PENTAX Optio W80 is more adventure-proof than ever. This latest PENTAX digital camera is waterproof, dustproof, coldproof, and now shockproof enough to withstand impact from a fall of more than three feet (one meter).

The Optio W80's waterproof design withstands depths of up to 16 feet (5 meters), as well as allowing full underwater photos and video for up to two hours. On dry land, the rugged, shockproof design protects against drops of up to 3.3 feet.

It also boasts 12.1 megapixels, a 5X internal optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm), a slim one inch body, and a wide angle 28mm lens. A Super Protect (SP) coating applied to the mineral crystal cover of the internal zoom lens helps repel water, grime and finger marks. Read more

A first of its kind for Canon, they have introduced a waterproof, freeze proof and shock proof digital camera – the PowerShot D10. The 12.1 megapixel PowerShot D10 can withstand water depths up-to-33-feet deep, is freeze proof from 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof up-to-four feet.

Other features include a 3x zoom lens with Image Stabilizer, Canon’s new Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection technology, 2.5” PureColor LCD II display, Special Scene modes – including Underwater, Snow and Beach modes, Face Detection technology (with Blink Detection)…just to name a few. An optional accessory kit will be available as well with a customized strap, face plates and a carabineer hook (attached to a strap).

Just in time for your summer vacation, the PowerShot D10 IS Digital Camera is scheduled to be available in early May for $329.99.