So, you finally decided to buy a new digital camera and can’t wait to get home so you can start taking pictures like crazy. Surprisingly enough, many models can be found comfortably priced in the $250-$300 zone which are terrific quality and fun to use.

A typical digital camera features 8 megapixels or more with a bright, easy to see display. Most digital cameras are compact which makes them handle. Bring your new toy with you anywhere. Armed and ready to go, you can’t wait to start taking some truly unique and exciting pictures that will amaze those around you.

STOP! Before you get blinded by the excitement of having a new toy, have you even thought about the potential downside? Inevitably, you, or a family member, will accidentally drop it hard on the floor or in the lake. You just destroyed your precious camera. What then? Unfortunately, it is most likely too late to do anything at that point except curse your luck.

If you had just spent a few more minutes studying your options before buying you would have realized an important fact – you can actually find specialized digital cameras designed to survive exactly these types of nightmares. The digital camera industry has created technology for waterproof digital cameras, shockproof digital cameras, and even waterproof shockproof cameras! Who knew? Technology is wonderful IF you educate yourself!

Let’s take a quick look the basic options which are clear: waterproof and shockproof.

A water resistant digital camera means that you can take photos around and even under water! You can safely take it swimming, sailing, fishing, or even splashing without worry. Tasking pictures outside in the elements will never be a problem again.

A shockproof digital camera allows you to say that the camera is accident resistant and made to survive an impact. These cameras can survive a five foot fall. Of course, you will see scratches or dents from hitting the ground. Even though it won’t be pretty as new, you won’t see the inner workings flying thru the air. Shockproof digital cameras are tough enough to survive normal accidents. Just don’t throw it off a tempting the gods!

A waterproof shockproof camera hardly needs additional explanation and combines the best of both worlds. These cameras can safely take pictures in environments where the camera could be exposed to water and be dropped from a height, maybe into the water! You can bravely use these cameras hiking in the mountains or playing extreme sports like water skiing where the action is fast and furious. Whatever the situation, these durable waterproof shockproof digital cameras have you covered.

A hugeadvantage of purchasing a waterproof shockproof digital camera is never having to hear yourself or a family member say these dreaded words “Oops – I am SO sorry!”.