Rugged Camera Options

Looking for a decent, tough, all purpose camera to take along on my outdoor trips. Waterproof is a must as I spend a fair amount of time on and around the local rivers. I know little to nothing about cameras but I need something that will occasionally get dropped in some mud, rained on or float a ways down some rapids. I'm not looking to spend a great deal but could go maybe $400-500 unless something just as good can be got for less. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
John

Dang, I will have to go dig it out. I have a Cannon, that is "shock" resistant to a point, and water proof to 5 feet. I got it because I like to keep a camera in my purse, as we are outdoors a lot, and at the beach and river, and I worry about dropping it in. It takes ok pictures, but I would much rather have a "nice" camera. I am hoping to get a nice one for Christmas. I will find exact model number and get back to you.


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Leaning towards canon powershot d10/d20, anybody used either of these?

D10 link:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...hot+underwater


D20 link:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerSho...hot+underwater

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Go Pro Hero 2. I have one, this thing is nuts.

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Haha, cute. Glad you did that, I totally forgot to come back. Mine is an Olympus. It is a "stylus tough". 5 feet shock proof, 16 feet waterproof. It's good for outdoors. As far as light tent pictures of my snakes, it sucks.

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