Mike,

If you are looking for a camera to take in the DB I would take a close look at the waterproof housings/bags that are available and then choose the camera you like best after that. The water resistent cameras will be only marginal cameras in most cases as they are optimized first for water resistance and second for picture quality.

Having said that there is no way I can recommend a camera without knowing a price range first \:\) But to give you an idea of what I think is a GOOD camera, I just bought my wife a Canon G6 for Christmas. It's only fitting as she bought me a Canon Digital Rebel last year. I really like Canon cameras and have had great luck with them over the last 25 years or so. I expect that I will be buying a waterproof housing for the G6 in the near future so that I can take it fishing with me.

BTW: Had I been more sure of storage on the DB when I went with you I would have had my Rebel with me. I seldom go fishing without it. Even though it usually just sits in the drybag.