Sometimes the possibility of getting wet is the last thing on your mind. I mean dead last, not even occurring to you, stop afterward with the dripping wet shell of a formerly valuable electronic device in your hand and a sinking ball of regret infesting your stomach. You know what I mean? Sometimes there are just more important things in life. Like bikini girls. OK, or waterfalls, sue me for being particular to bikini girls though.

The point is, and it’s a recurring one here on RAW, there are cameras for those of you who prefer to not stand on the sidelines. For those of you who live near large pools of water, or near a pint glass for that matter. For those who want to shoot in the rain, pool, beach, nearest waterfall, hurricane (not recommended, all the same) and so-on and so-on.

And, these cameras are less and less niche every year. We now have 14 of them (OK, some of them are just different colors, but I know there are over a half dozen good, reliable models that fear not the presence dihydrogen monoxide anymore). We might soon have a couple more if we get some things going we want to. It used to be solely Olympus’ game, but now we see other notables like, oh, Canon, say, and somewhere out there a waterproof Fuji, fleshing out the ranks.

So, this post is for you, makers of fearless cameras. You enhance our beach experiences, and the next time I encounter a young and attractive person flipping hairfuls of water, I shall not stand aside, timid, afraid for my camera, but shall rush in–indeed where fools dare not go. And all shall be good.

Want your own fearless camera for the beach, pool, kid, or pub? Check the gallery below.

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Canon Powershot D10

Olympus Stylus Tough 6000

Olympus Stylus Tough 8000

Olympus Stylus 550 WP

(Note: Pretty Girl Must Be Obtained Separately)