BenQ announced today the first waterproof camera model of its LM series with the LM100. The 14-megapixel LM100 offers a 4-way protection against water, freeze, shock and dust, and comes equipped with a 4x optical zoom, a large 2.7″ LCD display and a wide range of fun features. Aquatic moments can now be easily captured and treasured without the worries of the camera getting wet. LM100 can be used underwater to a depth of up 5 meters for a duration of 2-hour. The rugged BenQ LM100 having a protection against small particles like dust and sand makes it perfect for the beaches, sporting events, or even the desert dunes and windy hills. With the help of the Fisheye mode, you can recreate the hemispherical look of a fisheye lens.

Tailored to suit any adventures, LM100 is an ideal camera for those who frequent activities involving extreme cold weather conditions such as skiing, snowboarding and mountain climbing, as it is freezeproof up to -10°C. The versatile LM100 is built to handle the unpredictable mishaps of the great outdoors with its shockproof protection. The LM100 is resistant to falls from up to 1.5 meters – for a piece of mind when capturing memories during the adventurous moments. BenQ’s new rugged waterproof digital camera, LM100, comes in three vibrant colours: Aquatic Blue, Sunset Orange and Fiery Red and will be available worldwide in September 2011.