Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

As noted in many other reviews, the waterproofing on this camera is not reliable. When I received the camera, I carefully examined the seal around the battery/card compartment for any dirt, sand or lint. As a Nikonos owner for many years (a camera that successfully went on 100+ dives), I understand the importance of a clean seal. After familiarizing myself with the functions of the camera on land, I look it snorkeling. Diving from the surface, I didn't go to a depth of more than ~10 ft. After a going under a few times, I noticed condensation at the edges of the screen. Given that it was hot and humid when I went in the water, this was not troubling (the manual said this might happen). After about 20 minutes in the water, however, the camera started to malfunction, eventually stopping altogether. When I got out of the water after less than an hour, the camera was not working at all. I soaked the camera in fresh water, and then let it dry for several hours. When I opened the battery compartment, there was quite a bit of moisture and the contacts on the card and battery were already beginning to discolor. I removed them from the camera and allowed it to air for another 24 hours before replacing the battery. The camera was completely dead. I returned it (with no questions asked by Amazon due to their great returns policy) and will not be re-ordering this camera. One other complaint: the camera ships with a battery charger that requires a separate cord. Nikon knows how to make a charger with an integrated plug. Why not offer it as part of the original equipment rather than an upgrade?