New digital products have "water avoidance skills"

The beauty in the south of the Yangtze River, gentle and clear, the lakeside of the West Lake, and the misty rain are all closely related to this word for water. But everything has two sides. With the acceleration of the urban rhythm, the diversified quality of life, the long rainy season and excessive humidity have brought endless troubles to everyone. Precise electronic components and water have always been the natural enemies. The more expensive digital products are, the more valuable they are. A large part of the reworked digital products are due to damp. Mobile phones, DC, DV, MP3 and other digital products have gradually become the necessities of people's life. How to make their portable devices waterproof and moisture-proof, durable, all-weather use is not affected by external conditions, it is very important.

Manufacturers found that the waterproof function is particularly popular among users, so they have launched a variety of waterproof digital products, but some of the latest products are only released abroad, while some products have been launched in China, but there are still It didn't get people's attention. Therefore, when we are about to enter the next hot and unbearable rainy season, we have launched a waterproof topic to introduce digital products with waterproof function.

If you are an underwater sports enthusiast and hope to be like Sun Wukong, holding water beads and reciting water avoidance tactics, then this topic is more suitable for you in the coming hot summer.

Water Avoidance 1: Professional Waterproof Case

Recommendation 1: Professional Waterproof Case for Digital Camera

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Purchase/Order: Xujiahui Pacific Digital Plaza

Price: 2050 Yuan (Canon digital camera series waterproof cover)

If the digital camera you bought is not waterproof, you don't have to worry about rushing to replace it with a waterproof type. With a waterproof case, you can show your skills even in the rain or underwater. You don't have to hold it in your hand like a baby all day long for it to get wet. The waterproof case is also known as the diving box. Its principle is to use a transparent cover slightly larger than the camera volume, with buttons, and the thickness of the cover is enough to cope with the water pressure indicating the maximum depth of use. . According to the needs of waterproof performance, waterproof covers are divided into many types. The higher the standard, the more expensive the price. They are roughly divided into the following four categories:

·Ordinary type. Suitable for ordinary tourists and lovers of underwater activities. The price of the waterproof cover ranges from 1700-1900 yuan.

·Sub-professional level. Suitable for photography enthusiasts. The price of the waterproof cover is less than 2300 yuan.

·Professional grade. The price of the waterproof cover is about 2600 yuan.

·Digital SLR. Suitable for professional underwater photographers or professional commercial photo makers. The price of the waterproof cover is at the level of 10,000 yuan, generally reaching about 20,000 yuan.

As far as the domestic market is concerned, the waterproof covers of Canon and Olympus digital cameras are relatively complete, and almost all series can have matching waterproof covers. Canon is an important manufacturer of waterproof kits for digital cameras, and its product line is relatively complete. WP-DC5 is made of crystal clear and colorful, can support IXUS series digital cameras, and has a high waterproof level. The IXUS series coupled with the WP-DC5 becomes an all-weather digital camera that is completely unaffected by the weather. When you are diving, swimming or taking pictures in heavy rain, this waterproof case can give the camera a good protection.

But when I visited the Pacific Digital Plaza, I learned that Canon's waterproof cases must be pre-ordered. The store explained that due to low demand and high price, there is generally no stock in stock. It can be seen that the domestic digital camera waterproof case market is not very mature.

Recommendation II: DV Professional Waterproof Cover

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Purchase/Order: Xujiahui Pacific Digital Plaza

Price: 1600RMB (Sony HC Series Waterproof Cover)

I believe Everyone must be yearning for the beautiful underwater pictures in "Animal World". In fact, you can do it even if you are not a professional photographer. As long as you equip your DV with a professional waterproof case, you can swim in the underwater world and leave a wonderful time. But everyone must understand the difference between a waterproof case and a waterproof protective cover. For example, a DV waterproof protective cover specially designed for its PC series models launched by Sony can only withstand water pressure of about two meters underwater. This protective cover adopts the operation mode of button power supply. There are some basic operation buttons on the back of it, and the inside is connected with the DV by the data cable. On the LCD viewfinder, Sony has designed a mirror reflection type, This design reduces both resistance to water flow and joints, thereby reducing the chance of water leaks.

The main function of this protective case is to protect the DV from damage. If you want to take underwater photography, you must be equipped with a more professional waterproof case, such as the Sony-designed waterproof case for the HC series that I found in Shanghai Pacific Digital Plaza The set of SPK-HCA can withstand the water pressure of five meters underwater.

Recommendation 3: MP3 Professional Waterproof Case

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Purchase/Order Place: http://www.otterbox.com, http://shopping.netsuite.com/h2oaudio

Price: $39 (H2O Audio) $14.95-$39.95 (Otterbox)

Have you ever thought about listening to music in the water? The MP3 waterproof kit jointly released by Otterbox and H2O Audio, I don't know if it can meet the needs of everyone's water life. This set consists of MP3 waterproof case and waterproof headphones, the former is produced by Otterbox and the latter is produced by H2O Audio, and the two are fully compatible. Otterbox's waterproof case can provide protection for Apple's iPod mini/shuffle/20GB/photo/nano/video, and H2O Audio's waterproof earphones are fully resistant to water pressure penetration at a depth of three meters, because it adopts the patented technology of high-fidelity waterproof speakers , At the same time, it is equipped with a sturdy neckband, which is enough to cope with the impact of various water quality and snowy weather. In addition, it also adopts an adaptable silicone earpiece, which is suitable for different groups of people.

Otterbox's MP3 waterproof cases range from $14.95 to $39.95, while H2O Audio's waterproof headphones are priced at $39, but there are few such products in the domestic market, but interested friends can go directly to these two Home website mail order, the addresses are http://www.otterbox.com, http://shopping.netsuite.com/h2oaudio, you can try to be a new human being who listens to music in the water.

Water Avoidance 2: Three-proof mobile phone

Recommended 1: Nuojiya 5140i

Recommended index: ★★★

Price: about 1500 yuan

The so-called three-proof, that is, waterproof and dustproof , shockproof, especially designed for outdoor sports enthusiasts, so the waterproof function is much better than that of ordinary mobile phones, but it is only waterproof, and it is absolutely necessary to throw it into the water. In the field of three-proof mobile phones, Ericsson, Nokia and Siemens have all tried, and Nokia, which has been persistent, can be said to be the representative of three-proof mobile phones. In 2005, Nokia's latest 5140i was its fourth-generation outdoor sports mobile phone. "Outdoor training companion" has attracted many consumers who love outdoor activities.

5140i uses waterproof high-quality materials to wrap the machine tightly. Some commonly used interfaces, such as chargers and earplug sockets, are sealed with soft glue. In addition to the entertainment and communication functions of general mobile phones, 5140i is also designed with an outdoor thermometer and electronic compass. Although the appearance is simple and unpretentious, it can reflect its value when accompanied by the owner. This mobile phone has achieved good results in Xi'an, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Fujian and other places, but it has not appeared in Shanghai so far, and the price is basically around 1500RMB.

Recommendation 2: Siemens M65

Recommendation index: ★★★

Price: Pacific Internet offers 1299 yuan

Siemens M65 launched in 2004 is a classic in three-proof mobile phones. Although Siemens mobile phones are becoming increasingly rare in the market, we can't help but review this mobile phone with the ultimate waterproof function. The M65 body is made of a mixture of orange rubber and plastic, and comes with a metal protective frame. The orange rubber is used to protect the camera and the camera lens. The solid shell and the tightly sealed soft rubber frame protect the phone from water and dust. Even the keyboard and the space between the five-dimensional navigation keys are also designed with a closed layer, and its waterproof function can be described as well-considered. The metal protective frame and rubber bumper ring have excellent shock absorption, even when encountering severe bumps on rough mountain roads, the phone can be fully protected, while preventing the display from being scratched or damaged.

Water Avoidance Three: Waterproof DC

Recommendation One: Olympus μ720SW

Recommendation Index: ★★★★

Price: Pacific Internet Quote 3000 yuan

fine During the rainy journey, I believe that every time you take a photo, you will hide your digital camera in your bag to protect it well, because everyone knows that ordinary cameras cannot get into water, especially the lens. If it is equipped with a special waterproof case, the price is too expensive, and it also affects the beauty of the camera, and most people do not have the hobby of diving. With the advent of waterproof DC, all is not a problem. The so-called waterproof camera means that it has waterproof performance itself, and can achieve moisture-proof, rain-proof and even underwater operations for a certain period of time through its own airtight workmanship. Most waterproof DCs are only resistant to living water splashes and rain, and currently only Olympus μ series and Pentax OptioWP can really shoot for up to half an hour in a water depth of 1 meter.

If other products in the Olympus μ series are waterproof pioneers, the μ720SW is definitely the strongest among the pioneers. The μ720SW launched by Olympus this year is not only waterproof, but also a triple-proof camera that is shock and dustproof, which is also very rare in the industry. In order to make μ720SW work well under water, rubber pads are added for waterproofing in key parts such as USB interface and battery compartment, and the built-in 4 underwater modes make focusing fast and accurate. These performances make μ720SW Rain or shine, let’s shoot to the end. In addition, the Olympus μ720 and μ700 have matching diving covers. If you are interested in matching such a waterproof device, you can go swimming in an environment with a depth of 40m.

Recommendation 2: Pentax OptioWP

Recommendation index: ★★★★

Price: 2299 yuan quoted by Pacific Internet

Pentax OptioWP has the reputation of "underwater wizard", WP is Water Proof (waterproof) The abbreviation of JIS 8 waterproof function and JIS 5 dustproof function can also work continuously for 30 minutes under the water depth of 1.5 meters, and can be washed and brushed, so that you no longer have to "lose your hands and hate them forever" in outdoor sports. At the same time, it is a model with a thin and light appearance, exquisite workmanship, and very rich shooting and photo editing functions. We can also see how much effort it has spent on waterproof design from the shell design of OptioWP. The front of the periscope lens of this model uses a piece of hard transparent plastic, which completely isolates the lens from the outside world, so that it will not leak water at a depth of 1.5 meters. Rubber is also laid on the back of the battery compartment cover at the bottom of the fuselage. After the cover is closed, there is a "LOCK" lever. After locking, the battery compartment is sealed.

Its unique soft flash mode can prevent overexposure when shooting at close range, and the automatic white balance mode can also achieve good color reproduction. Except for the battery and memory card that cannot be replaced during underwater shooting, all other functions can be used normally.

Water Avoidance 4: Waterproof DV

Recommended: Samsung VP-X110L

Recommended Index: ★★★★

Price: Pacific Internet offers 5599 yuan

General waterproof DV Only splash-proof, even so, DVs with this function are rare. On the basis of its first-generation "mini" camcorder product MINIKET, South Korea's Samsung company launched the second-generation sports DV VP-X110L, which is the representative of waterproof DV. This product is only slightly larger than a playing card, and its biggest feature is that it has an independent camera, which has triple functions of waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. Users can attach it to the head, arm, waist, or helmet. In this way, there is no need to spare a hand to shoot when cycling, climbing or caving, which not only improves their own safety, but also allows users to fully enjoy the unlimited fun brought by sports.

The sporty VP-X110L is designed with waterproof materials and is equipped with a 800,000-pixel CCD image sensor. 10x optical zoom lens, 2.0-inch 210,000-pixel rotatable LCD liquid crystal display. The size of VP-X110L is only 58.8 x 92.7 x 29.1 mm, which is very small and exquisite, and the weight of the whole machine is only 145g after adding 900mAh lithium battery. In operation, the VP-X110L is designed with a flexible dial, even a little girl can control it with one hand, which is especially suitable for carrying it with you during outdoor sports.

VP-X110L has built-in 1G internal memory and can be expanded with Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro memory card. Its built-in flash memory can record up to 130min image files. For sports-loving, passionate and adventurous users, especially fashion-loving female consumers, Samsung's world's smallest sports DV VP-X110L with waterproof, dust-proof and shock-proof functions is indeed a must-have. The missing best companion.