Re: small camera

 Subject: Re: small camera
To: Steve Mohr <mohrbike-/[email protected]>
Cc: touring <[email protected]>
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I have a not-too-inexpensive Canon which, while a terrific shooter in dry
weather, gives me the willies when it starts to rain when on tour.  I was
thinking of getting a backup waterproof camera to take along for shooting
during those inevitable downpours, something like the Pentax Optio W90.  But
Steve's post made me take a look at Kodak cameras.  They have an $80 5MP
camera with 5x optical zoom lens that's waterproof to 10 feet!  And it uses
AAs.

*http://tinyurl.com/2wqmydv*

I  have had  various cameras for on the bike or in the kayak use. I found 
out the expensive way that waterproof containers are not always the answer. 
especilly if you take the came camera out to get some good action shots. 
Couple this with the fact that a sudden shower or cloud burst can sneak up 
on you. To solve this I satrted using some of the throwaway waterproof 
cameras which worked OK (sort of) I could always get a CD made, but in the 
long run this was also expensive , inconvenience, and took up a lot of space 
on longer trips. They only have a 27 shot capacity.
I now use an Olympus Stylus 1030SW it is shock proof and waterproof. great 
for backpacking, kayaking, touring, XC skiing and snowshoeing. At 
2.75"X3.5"X.75" it is quite compact fits in a jersey or PFD pocket. It's a 
bit above your price point and does use special batteries. I have 2 extra 
batteries and when I have them all fully charge they have lasted me for 
about 2-3 weeks of camping/touring.
To me it was worth the investment.