Ricoh Japan has announced a new waterproof digital camera, the Caplio 300G. This new model has a 3.34 megapixel CCD (2048 x 1536 max image size) and a three times optical zoom (35-105mm equiv.) F2.6-4.7 lens. The 300G is is not only waterproof but also dustproof, and impact resistant and so should appeal to sporty types.
This looks extremely cool, though I was unable to google a price. I’ve done some underwater photography over the years, and the design of this camera screams “Snorkel but don’t dive!” This looks like a great camera to take skiing, to the beach, or snorkeling, but it is probably not going to survive more than 10-15 feet underwater. You have been warned.