Name: Canon PowerShot D10 Compact Digital Camera, 12 Megapixel, WaterProof to 33 Feet, 3x Optical IS Zoom
Brand: Canon
SKU: ICAD10
Price: 239.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.31 (189 reviews)

Canon PowerShot D10 Compact Digital Camera, 12 Megapixel, WaterProof to 33 Feet, 3x Optical IS Zoom

Canon D10

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Canon D10 

Top Rated Gear: Canon PowerShot D10 Compact Digital Camera, 12 Megapixel, WaterProof to 33 Feet, 3x Optical IS Zoom Resolution: 12 MP

Had it with me on my year long worldtrip, it still works.
It felt down various times, Even out of the 3rd Floor onto concrete. It survived.
I went diving and it had no Problem until 15m meters deep.

Best Camera i ever had

We bought one of these for a trip to the Florida keys. I had read reviews that it was having issues with the LCD screen messing up or video footage having lines through it and being messed up, but I figured it didn't hurt to try since there were also great reviews.

Basically, while it worked, it was great. During our big trip to the reefs though, it started having all the same issues everyone else mentioned. It was such a bummer! That day we ordered a second one with overnight shipping so we could use one for the rest of the vacation. It continued to work for the rest of that vacation all the way through our second vacation 2 years later. By the third vacation though, it also ended up with the same problems.

This year we are again headed to the beach, so instead of buying this one, I am trying the newer D30. Here's to hoping it doesn't have any problems :

My thought is that maybe the salt water causes problems that Canon hasn't thought of? If you decide to purchase the camera, just know that it would be good to purchase it with a warranty. The first one broke a few months after purchasing. The other lasted about three years and then started having issues.

Bought two, both failed to work very long.

I've owned this camera for about 5 years and I have to say this is the Best multi use point and shoot. I can't even image going back to a regular point and shot (I hope I never have to). When I first got the camera, I did have a problem once with all of my pictures being erased after a fun trip to the keys snorkeling. So that was a little upsetting. But I learned my lesson to always download my pictures right away. However, I haven't had any issues since the incident. This camera is always in my purse, I'very taken it around the world. Its been in all kids of water including saltwater and now that I'm a parent, this camera is tons of fun with the kids in the pool. I would suggest this camera to all of my friends. I hope Canon keeps a camera like this in their line of powershots.

Best little camera!

After 10,500 shots I am ready to say the D10 works :). River trips, snorkeling, backpacks, camping, hikes, it did it all with no failure to fire. Nice colors, decent resolution. It outlasted three other small cameras. For GPS I just noted coordinates from a separate unit and added geotags later if needed. Some cameras won't work at low temps or even below room temperature but this one goes skiing and gets up early on hunting trips. I stepped on several other cameras and broke the lens covers, some fell off dashes, some dropped on pavement, but so what with the D10. Best is that it still has no dust in the lens where others have flare and spots from debris collected quickly. Nice not to fumble with lens caps in a hurry. I clean it with a shirt tail and no scratches or fingerprints that stay for long.

10,500 shots

I love this little camera. I bought after reading Consumer Reports review and user reviews on Amazon. It's a perfect size for me. Fits easily in a purse. It was hard to find a case that fit.

Love it

I bought this camera when preparing for a trip to the Caribbean. Everything looked great when I got the camera and tested at home. As soon as I got in the salt water the rear display quit working. I got back on the boat and tried a few things to determine that the camera was still taking photos even though I couldn't see them. This brings new meaning to the term Point and Shoot. After a day out of the water the display came back on but but quit again as soon as I got in the water again. I sent the camera back to Canon when I got home and they sent me a refurbished camera to replace my new one. The new D10 did work well on a trip to the Grand Canyon but it also died when I took it on a rafting trip in Idaho. I think I took a total of 500 photos with it.

Stay away from this one

I bought this camera specifically for snorkeling because the disposable film cams are terrible. It works well for us! HAs survived two trips to Mexico with daily snorkel trips. I often dive to 15 ft to get pics and have had no problems with my D10. I've gotten some good pics with it form those trips. I was pleasantly surprised to find it takes nice pice out of the water too! FWIW, it's also survived a number of trips to rivers where it's been dunked repeatedly as well as a couple swimming pools. My only complaints were no HD video, and the body being a bit bulky. However, the bulky body does make it easy to handle underwater.

Works good

Our family loves this camera. Took video while scuba diving (shallow dives, snorkling and playing in the surf. Takes great pictures under water or above. Have taken incredible pictures in the surf, in water caves, etc. that I never could have gotten with my 7D.

Great camera in or out of the water.

Went to Great Wolf Lodge in P.A. used it under water the whole time.Great footage on the lazy river and the water slides.
Used it in the winter going sledding.really tough camera keep it in your pocket works great.Takes great pictures and video.

Best camera

I was very pleased with this camera until I used it under water (snorkeling, so not very deep). It takes good pictures and has good features. However, the first time I used it under water the display stopped working. The camera still takes pictures, but you cannot see what you are taking a picture of and cannot change any settings, so the camera is essentially worthless now.

Display stops working

I bought a D10 because I spend a lot of time outdoors, and I wanted a camera that could handle winter weather. After using my D10 for several years I have been very happy with the picture quality as well as the movies I make.

On 1/27/2012 after ice climbing I discovered the camera came out of the case while walking down a canyon. Unable to find it in the snow I went home. Last weekend 6/10/2012 I went back into the canyon to look for it. To my surprise I found it laying next to a bush. I picked it up turned it on and took a picture. Not only did it take the picture but it downloaded all the pictures from my ice climb 5 months before when I got home. It still works perfect. The camera has been at 7,000 feet for 5 months, through 4 snow storms, 2 rain storms, single digit tempertures and now laying in the sun for several months. I don't know what more anyone could put this camera through. If you need a camera that can take the weather this camera has been tested.

You won't believe this!

I researched underwater cameras to use on my trip to Puerto Rico and looked at some other brands besides Canon (to give them a fighting chance). I chose this one because of it's range (up to 33ft underwater), 12.1 megapixels, durable design, wide temperature range, and shock resistant abilities.

This camera made a great companion as I climbed waterfalls in the rainforest, and snorkeled off the coast. It has a great battery life and takes amazing pictures in and out of the water. Its range of settings lets you take full advantage of many different scenes, from low-light to bright.

It not only functions well as an adventure camera, but it is also great to carry with you anywhere you go. Due to its underwater abilities, you can take it to the beach even if you don't plan on going in the water (no worries about sand and salt spray), or where ever you want (no worries about getting caught in a rainstorm!)

The only drawbacks are its slightly bulky design; it won't fit in your pocket as easily as others can. Also, the outer case scratches easily- this is only a cosmetic problem. I do wish the zoom was better, which seems to be available in the D-20 model with a 5x zoom.

One word of advice is to soak it well for a few hours in fresh water immediately after exposing it to salt. When you do soak it, make sure to take off any wrist lanyards attached to one of the 4 corner attachment sites. (I didn't, and the little attachment at the end of the lanyard became corroded because the fresh water could not get in to wash out the salt, and it almost became permanently attached.) If sand gets on any outside part of the case, rinse it off rather than trying to wipe it with your hand- this could lead to scratches. If sand or moisture gets into the compartments, remove it with a q-tip. MAKE SURE the rubber seals are lint and particle free when you close the battery and computer attachment compartments. I suspect the failure to do this is how some people end up with 'leaky' cameras. Water pressure will take advantage of any gaps, no matter how small.

Besides the superior designs which have made me appreciate Canon, their service department is the best I have ever encountered. They are very quick, honest, and if you have a legit problem with their product, they will fix or replace it quickly.

Great Underwater Camera

My Wife and I are kayakers. I was shooting very good camera and it started raining. $300 down the tube. My wife could not use this camera anyway. So we looked and said we would try the d10.. It can rain on us all day long and a little water from the paddles don't hurt anything either. For us it is a very good water sports camera. My wife can even operate it. Thank you cannon.

A very good camera for Water Lovers

Today I fell hard on cement taking pictures of my daughter & baby with her digital camera & my canon powers-shot in my hands, I have to replace hers, but mine works after that hard hit ! Just why I went the extra mile & bought this camera, I knew I wanted to snorkel & boat without worry. I'm still learning how to use all the extras of this camera.

Shock proofed by me !

I really got tired of using separate and expensive water proof casing for my P&S cameras.  The D10 solved the problem.  Whether fishing rivers or snorkeling I know I can count on this baby to do the job!

Versatile Camera

Best little camera I own. My main camera is an advanced Nikon DSLR system. But I always have this little Canon with me. I have used it in water, mud, on my bike, etc. It is great. Takes great pictures and is virtually bomb proof. If you are active and always want a camera with you, this is the camera for you.

Best little camera I own

the best vacation camera you can possibly own. you can't beat this this camera with a stick. install a large memory card and you will have great pictures and video rain or shine, in the pool, or in the ocean. i have gone on 3 cruises with this cam and have been very satisfied by the underwater snorkeling video each time. get it and you will be glad you did

greatest cam ever owned

Bought it for taking pictures underwater.  This will also be great for skiing and kayaking. My Canon EOS  digital Rebel is too heavy and bulky for those activities. Love the macro. Have not tried all of the different features and can't wait to try.

Awesome underwater camera

I bought this for kayaking. It takes excellent photos for a point-and-shoot. It also starts much faster than the Pentaxes I used before. The one drawback is that the lens bulge makes it difficult to pull out of the pocket of my PFD -- or any pocket, for that matter.

Great shots, but clunky.

I just got back from a long weekend in Yosemite National Park with my Canon Powershot D10, and it's all that it's cracked up to be. I've had this camera for almost two years now, and it does exactly what I want. It is a little large, not quite comfortably fitting into a pants pocket, but I'll deal with the inconvenience.

I travel extensively, and I don't baby my gear. If it can't handle my lifestyle, I don't want it. Among other things, I'm a long distance backpacker and a scuba diver. I go to cold, dusty, rough, remote places, as well as the standard spin around town. I need a versatile, high-performing camera to fill in the gaps where my SLR is too bulky, too heavy or too fragile to go. I've taken the D10 diving (down to 12 meters, oops) and gotten amazing pictures that were the envy of my peers (even compared to someone shooting with a G12 in an underwater housing!). I've been dunked in a stream overflowing with snow melt, and the camera hasn't missed a beat. I throw it in my backpack for three days in the backcountry, and it takes amazing pictures.

The startup time is negligible and the features are all familiar from my Canon SLR. I shoot on program mode, and modifications and settings are quick and easy. It's not as customizable as I'd like (can't manually set exposure time or aperture). I'd love to be able to attach a remote to it for some time-lapse or super-long exposures. The zoom range isn't too impressive, although it does have digital zoom (I usually ignore this feature, since I think quality dwindles). Battery life does leave something to be desired, especially in the areas that I take it. I need to get a second battery. I'd love it if this camera could charge off USB. All that being said, I've taken some truly amazing professional-quality pictures in places that don't welcome professional-quality gear. I love my Powershot D10 and don't go anywhere without it.

All that it claims to be

I wanted a rugged point and shoot to use when there was time to use my dslr.  It was handy in the downpour I experienced in Uganda while trekking to mountain gorillas.  This year I intend to use it in Devil's Pool at Victoria Falls!

rugged!

I bought this camera and we use it all the time! The kids love playing with it underwater, pictures (especially outdoors) are truly awesome, especially for a point and shoot!!!! Highly recommended. The kids drop it sometimes (it happens) and it is truly made very well. I have a fancy 40D which is big and heavy, so more times than not we grab the D10 beach, pool, skiing you name it.

GREAT!!!

I realy love my canon D10, I take it anywere with me: to kajak tours, hollydays with my family, to partys and so on. The D10 has never let me down. Its perfect for persons with small kids also, mine has been trown on the floor many times and still works like the first day i got it.

Best choice for outdoors

I take this into bad weather and salt and fresh water and has performed  very well. Good IQ for the size. Good for close ups underwater as well. Don't like the design too much, but it contributes to the ruggedness and I can get it easily out of my pockets when sailing since it has nothing which can snag on things. Can take a fair amount of abuse snowboarding and skiing as well. Overall brilliant.

Excellent

This is a very good camera that takes great pictures and is very durable. It also has some very useful features including being waterproof.

Best Christmas Gift Ever

I must tell you I am more impressed with Cannon than I am with the camera and here is why.

I purchased this camera a couple of weeks prior to a trip to Jamaica. The camera functioned perfectly for our needs throughout the course of our trip, but on our 3rd day we went snorkeling, and I was excited to take this camera with me. I can assure you I double checked all the "covers" were closed (at the battery enclosure), but when we jumped in to the semi-rough seas for our snorkeling, I noticed the cover was open, and the camera completely saturated with sea water. We washed it out, dried it out, recharged the battery, etc. etc. did everything we could and it would not work. I was devistated as I just purchased this camera. We took a chance and sent it to Cannon for repair (knowing that it would be easy for a company to say it was operator error, or that we had not filled out the warranty card yet, I was expecting the worst). To my surprise, Cannon immediately responded. No charge, complete replacement. I was absolutely shocked at the fact there was no resistance. I typically feel like I have to "gripe" at companies for issues such as these, and quite honestly I felt this was a lost cause at the start. Instead, I have been nothing but impressed at the highest level of the customer service we recieved, no questions asked.

Now, for the camera - it is awesome. It does all we asked and more. I have been very happy, and I would strongly reccomend that if this is not the camera for you (should be - it's versatile and fun), I would stick with the Cannon brand out of principle.

Good luck!

Extremely satisified

I researched and finally got this camera for taking phootos while fishing and outdoors in a saltwater conditions. Good camera to take on a boat in saltwater and not worry about damage. Also good general purpose camera for all other conditions. Excellent sound for video and picks up sound. If you can hear it so dos the camera only you can increase volume on playback.

Good general purpose in moist conditions

We use the camera during snorkeling at the Carribean and we took amazing pictures/videos underwater and they turned amazing !

Love it !

love this camera.  so rugged ... been dropped numerous times by my toddler + still works.  love the underwater photos you get.  worth the money!

best underwater camera

We have two of these cameras, mine worked fine for the first year and now, I get a lens error often and this morning it will turn on then off immediately, with a full battery charge. We bought this camera hoping it would last more than a year, especially for the price and we are VERY disappointed. I would not recommend this to anyone looking for a long term camera.