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more about #summermodo more comments → Nick: oh, and if i remember correctly -- this camera should have had some footage of GitEm's butt-crack on it. i mention that as i believe it pertains to t... more » Nick: this is exactly why Brian was booted off of Hot or Not as a judge. more » ClarenceBittern: suggestion for alternatives? more » nbolmer: You forgot to mention that all fish are natively 640x480. It's true, try opening your eyes underwater. It's VGA below the surface! more » FuturePastNow: I'd put xD cards on the "-" list, too. I'm not buying anything from Olympus that uses that crap. more » FuturePastNow: I wish more product reviews ended with "if you buy this, you are dumb." more » dragon:ONE: B...but it's orange... more » SuprXY: I have had this camera (in orange. you can also get silver) for a couple months now. I wanted a camera that could be my everyday camera and handle a... more » foodtease: We bought the DMC-TS1 to take on vacation in Greece earlier this summer and also wanted to upgrade to something that could shoot 16:9. We still really... more » HartleyEquestridomus: I have this camera and I think it's very good for two reasons and not so good for other reasons. The good. Great quality video. The 10ft limitation... more » redkamel: I have the W60 and I like it. One thing you forget: the cheaper price actually makes you more likely to use it. I lost my first one when we flipped a ... more » itchytooth: I've been on the verge of buying this camera for a while, but now that summer is about over, I'll probably just wait and see what comes out next year.... more » maven2k: You know that 10' thing is a "safe" number. In reality it's probably twice that depth but they are avoiding problems. It looks cool and unless you dro... more » GitEmSteveDave_HazEnvy: Wow, I took shots 4 and 9. It's good to see how they came out! more » weatherman: + Rugged + 5x Zoom + Avocado Green For a point and shoot, being a decent all-rounder is exactly what it's supposed to be. $400 is pricey, but I've be... more » -
#cameras
Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 Waterproof Camera Review: The One That Says Bad MotherF*cker On It
If there's a tougher waterproof camera, I haven't seen it before. That's not to say it's perfect, but it's the point and shoot I'd take to cover an Aquaman vs Red October brawl. More » -
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Panasonic SDR-SW21 Waterproof Camera Non-Review: NO NO NO NO NO!
This camera doesn't deserve a review; it deserves a warning. It is one of the most expensive rugged cams, but takes only 640x480 SD video and 0.3MP stills as bad as the worst camphones. Miserable! More » -
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Waterproof Camera Review: My Favorite So Far, Oddly
It's not the most rugged, waterproof, or compact of its kind. And its photos aren't the best. But for some reason I really like this camera. Maybe I'm wrong. More » -
#cameras
DXG-U579VS $150 Waterproof HD Camcorder Review
This is one of the worst waterproof cameras I have ever used, even if its the cheapest and does 720p video. Maybe you can recommend it to a merman you hate? More » -
#summermodo
Riding a Surfboard Made By An Old Apple Designer
Jaimal Yogis is an award-winning journalist and the author of Saltwater Buddha. Here he takes a ride on the strangely shaped surfboard by ex-Apple designer Thomas Meyerhoffer on SF's Ocean Beach. More » -
#surfing
Surf Skiing Takes Surfing and Injects it with a Healthy Dose of Dorkiness
I can't tell if these surf skis are a brilliant invention or one of the dorkiest things I've ever seen. Probably a little bit of both. More » -
#review
Review: Diving with the Waterproofed Canon HF20
Nearly every other diver on my boat had some sort of photography rig. And not just simple lexan underwater cases, but imposing contraptions with powerful strobes and sturdy handles. I was a little bit intimidated gripping a small plastic mass. More » -
#bikini
Water Soluble Bikini Really Works, Is Still A Cruel Prank
Remember the water soluble bikini? We didn't test it out on our Jesus after all, but we did find some videos showing just how well it works. (Don't worry, the NSFW version is hidden behind a link.) More » -
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#coolers
Coleman's Steel Belted Chest Cooler Isn't Messing Around
What do you get when you spend a whopping $173 on a cooler? Stainless steel and cold beers, that's what. More » -
#cameras
Canon Powershot D10 Waterproof Camera Review: Dive, Dive, DIVE!
The Canon Powershot D10 will never, ever fit into a pocket unless you are MC Hammer, circa 1990. That's because it houses a telescoping lens in a bulging case, making it look like a sub. Still, shots are pretty. More » -
#cameras
Fujifilm Finepix Z33WP Waterproof Cam Review: Small and Smooth Like a Sea Stone
The Fujifilm Z33WP has a small, beautiful case and for some reason, out of many cameras, I choose to bring it on several recent trips. Size does matter when trying to travel light, I suppose. More » -
#summermodo
Documentary Deploys Spy Tech to Trump Japanese Dolphin Killers
If you haven't at least seen the trailer for The Cove, a documentary about Japan's dolphin slaughter ring, it's worth a watch if only to witness some of the most poised documentary footage since Winged Migration. How'd they shoot it? More » -
#headphones
JBL/Roxy Headphones Won’t Make You a Better Surfer, But Look Cool and Sound Good
Taking a note from Vivienne Tam and HP's love affair, Roxy partnered with JBL to put out a line of audio gear designed "for women, by women." The neon headphones look sweet and pack solid sound. More » -
#summermodo
Tigé Boats Gets Touch Screen Control System
We don't hear much about in-boat technology, but at this week's Surf Expo Industry Show manufacturer of watersport tow boats Tigé is debuting its touch interface for its 2010 Tigé RZ and Vé models. More » -
#askapro
Ask a Pro: Clark Little on Photographing Waves
See that guy about to get creamed by that huge wave? That's Clark Little, master of wave photography. He gets wetter than other shooters capturing ocean motion, so we asked him for his trade secrets. The biggie: "Hold your breath." More » -
#office
This Is How Office Assistants In Tiny Shorts Fight Freezing Summertime AC
I came today to Gawker's office—under 95º heat and 95% humidity—to find Julia, our brilliant office assistant, typing inside a Slanket, hiding her shorter-than-short shorts. My first reaction: "What the hell are you doing?" Her explanation was good. More » -
#surfing
Laird Hamilton: My Scariest Wave
Laird Hamilton is as tech savvy as surfers get. He knows that the gear that takes him into danger also helps him out of it. Here's a harrowing tale of surfing terror and the jet ski that saved a life: More » -
#tgif
6 Gadgets That Could Hand Jaws His Ass
After Discovery's Shark Week, paranoia is at an all-time high. Don't let the fear of a shark attack prevent you from enjoying the beach this summer. These products can help give youa false sense of securitypeace of mind. More » -
#summermodo
H2O's iDive300 Case Review: An iPhone Deep Beneath the Briny Sea
Our old friend Joel Johnson took an iPhone on a trip the other day...down to 50 feet underwater on a dive on California's Channel Islands, using H2O Audio's iDive300 Case and speakers. More »



