Digi Camera Advice...

[irul&ublo]

So I don't feel like wading through all the old posts.

My specs:

1. Compact enough for skiing.
2. Relaively rugged/water resistant
3. Good on shutter lag
4. 5 mpx or >
5. 3x optical zoom or >
6. Proven ability for outdoor pics
7. $400 or under

[mrw]

Canon A610...not as small as some out the but an OUTSTANDING camera.Available for around $200. on line. C-NET search for the best buy.Get at least a 1gig sd card cause the one provided is useless. In addition to great pics, a huge advantage for me is it uses 4 AA rechargeables and can use plain AA's in a pinch that coupled with awesome battery life sealed the deal. I carry mine in a small case with a long strap that sits just under my armpit while skiing. That keeps it warm and dry.

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/

It's about half way down the page. Check the review of the A620 there. It is basicly the same camera and a much better deal.

[robokill1981]

http://www.h20camera.com/index.jsp can be found on ebay with some extras for around $230.

[Camilo]

Played with this one in Japan last week, I'm planning on getting it as soon as it comes out in the U.S. Retail is around $400, waterproof and about as small as a Canon SD400.


Olympus product page

[Conundrum]

I have a buddy using a Pentax WP for kayaking and he seems stoked. I use a Rebel XT but that won't fit your criteria.

[Superstar Punani]

Stay away from the Sony Cybershit line. The old ones (circa 2002/03) were good, but the later ones are pieces of shit that die for no reason.

[irul&ublo]

Stay away from the Sony Cybershit line. The old ones (circa 2002/03) were good, but the later ones are pieces of shit that die for no reason.

Probably got splashed taking pics of mud wrestling.

[justcuz]

Stay away from the Sony Cybershit line. The old ones (circa 2002/03) were good, but the later ones are pieces of shit that die for no reason.

I have a pretty old (01' maybe) Sony DSC-P50 somethin that takes rediculously good pics. Very nice cam with lots of options. However, a little larger than most cameras today. Probably could be had for $150 on ebay. Very nice cam.

[StormDay]

My Cannon PowerShot A80 fits the bill except it's 4 mpx vs 5mpx. Look for an updated version or new model. My is almost 2 years old.

the pics in this TR were taken w/ the A80.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=48665

[Cirquerider]

Canon A620. Fits in pocket, Long battery life, 7.1 megapixel, 1.8 fps shooting rate, 640x480 resolution movies, no write delays, fast with Digic II and USB2 about $275

[fez]

Played with this one in Japan last week, I'm planning on getting it as soon as it comes out in the U.S. Retail is around $400, waterproof and about as small as a Canon SD400.

You should investigate that before you buy, I have one of the olympus stylus cameras from a couple years ago (4 MP, forget the model right now). I bought it for skiing/fishing because it was waterproof but it takes pretty bad pics. most are blurry, shutter speed is slow, and no burst mode. for me it has been a waste of money for the most part.

[mrw]

Canon A620. Fits in pocket, Long battery life, 7.1 megapixel, 1.8 fps shooting rate, 640x480 resolution movies, no write delays, fast with Digic II and USB2 about $275

Either A610 or A620, the secret here is the Digic II processor. If you go Canon, that's what you want.