Canon and Pentax Announce New Waterproof Shooters

For all you Canon geeks out there.

The new Canon PowerShot D20 is a water-, shock, freeze- and dustproof 12.1-megapixel compact camera with a stabilised, 28-140mm equivalent zoom lens and built-in GPS to mark all those secret spots.

Available in May, $349 is the target U.S. retail.

LINK (Via: Photography Blog)

Pentax has announced two new models, the WG2 and WG2-GPS.

The Pentax Optio WG2 and WG2-GPS are two new waterproof, dustproof and shock-resistant compact cameras. Both models can be used at a depth of up to 12 metres and can withstand a drop of 1.5 metres, cold to -10°C and a weight up to 100kg. The WG2 and WG2-GPS also feature a 16 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, Full HD movie recording, 5x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle coverage, 3 inch high-resolution LCD monitor with 16:9 dimensions and 460,000 dots, and six built-in LED macro lights. The Optio WG2-GPS additionally comes equipped with an upgraded GPS module.

The WG2 and WG2-GPS will be available in March 2012.

LINK (Via: Pentax)

E.A. Barton - The Ansel Adams of Chalk Streams

E.A. Barton's work includes some of the most memorable pictures ever taken of British angling; and the angler featured in his photographs is very often Barton himself, because he preferred to use a tripod and clockwork shutter release. He has been called the "Ansel Adams of the chalk streams" and with good reason, because many of his photographs are quite simply outstanding and as a collection they form a valuable record of one of the most interesting periods in the history of anlging.

LINK (Via: The Fishing Museum Online)

Compact Waterproof Camera Group Test

Looking for a new waterproof compact camera?

Here is a somewhat dated, but very detailed, Digital Photography Review of some of the best selling models in the category.

Catch Magazine - Bigger and Better

The new Catch Magazine is live and is now optimized for all your mobile and desktop devices. Be advised, this issue could be the last Catch free meal deal. Catch will be going to a pay to play based model, 12 bucks for 6 issues, sometime in 2012.

It's neither easy, or cheap, cranking out the kind of content O'Keefe and Moen deliver on bimonthly basis. If you've enjoyed the first 21 free issues, when the time comes, fork over the 12 bucks.

Check it out the latest issue.

Fly Fishing Meets Stock Photo - Diversity and Dogs Edition

How bout this Rog, I'll start wearing waders when you get rid of the sheepskin patch.

Monty lays some skin on the newest member of the formerly restricted Plantation Rod and Gun Club.

Island Park police reported no new leads in a recent rash of rod thefts.

Let me get this straight, you named me after a fly rod brand?

Yvette insisted on putting on a little make up before heading to the emergency room.

Yeah! Fly fishing! No.... I am not shitting you.

Personalized Fly Fishing Letter Art

A personalized gift using photography to create a complete alphabet using only fly fishing related images.

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