although it’s not water repellent or proof, the canon S80 is a cool camera i just used on a week-long hike in the sierra. i mention it because it offers one feature hardly any other P&S digital cameras offer, a true wide angle lens. something like 28mm. nice big screen too. one possibly bad feature, the sliding clamshell-like door can be affected by grit or dirt if you’re not careful but that wide angle feature (without need for a WA adapter) was a must for me.
eric
fresno, ca.