Re: waterproofing camera (was: RE: small camera)

I bought this camera for my son when he went off to camp. It works well and
is built like a tank. Weight is very reasonable for a shock / water proof
camera. The only con: the battery is difficult to remove for recharging
though it lasts a long time on one charge. I know for some tourists not
having easy to replace AA batteries is an issue. For a long tour you would
carry the recharger but it's very small and light weight. Worth a look. It's
about $100. cheaper now then when it first came out.

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Slim-line-Endurance-Digital-Optical/dp/B002WC8PKQ

Bryan
Barrington, RI

On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 4:50 PM, John Blish <[email protected]> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> I am interested in the answer to this as well.  I had a Canon A590is that
> died on the first day of a Northern MN tour last summer.  It wasn't raining
> but something happened that day.  I took about 6 pictures and then it was
> dead.  No camera to use for the other 6 days.  Bummer.  Yes I am aware of
> the broken-off-toothpick-jammed-under-the-battery-contacts work around.
>
> I do take my camera out of the pannier and out of its plastic baggie and
> out
> of its Neoprene case to use in light rain, but not in a downpour.
>
> I kind of expect that one of the newer ones that are rated to survive a
> drop
> from 6 feet and underwater to 10 feet or so is the only sure answer.  The
> other choice is to continue to buy cheapies, possibly with the extended
> warranty offered through B&H and also Amazon, and just take your chances.
>  A
> free replacement camera is fine but it is the missed pictures that I regret
> more, not the passing of the camera.
>
> Because I have had several cameras that I have taken on my bikes die on me,
> I do not take my Canon G7 or the 450D on the bike, but it is on the bike
> that I take my most numerous and best pictures.  A conundrum.
>
> I guess I am ready to try one of the specialized models:
>
>
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752212-REG/Panasonic_DMC_TS3D_LUMIX_DMC_TS3_Digital_Camera.html
>
> or some such but I won't be surprised if that also fails in some way.
>  These
> digital cameras are not generally made to last a long time and put up with
> the treatment we gave them in the sense that the old film cameras - Canon
> F1, etc. - were.  The cheapies may be more likely to fail easily than the
> more expensive ones.
>
> -jb
>
> On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM, Bill Chiles <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> > When I toured before, I had a waterproof point-n-shoot.  I've wondered
> with
> > a lumix or canon, would I simply not be able to take the camera out if it
> > was misting or worse, or do I need to double plastic baggie it to make
> sure
> > it stays dry in the hip pack or handlebar bag.
> >
> > How are people caring for their cameras while on tour?  I'm just about to
> > buy a new camera, so I've been wondering this.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bill
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: touring-bounces+billchi=microsoft.com-Wizm5X4GRk5g9hUCZPvPmw@public.gmane.org [mailto:
> > touring-bounces+billchi=microsoft.com-Wizm5X4GRk5g9hUCZPvPmw@public.gmane.org] On Behalf Of Mark
> Boyd
> > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 9:29 AM
> > To: Pawel Danielewicz
> > Cc: touring
> > Subject: Re: small camera
> >
> > I quite like my Cannon 620, but I rarely use it because it is too
> > bulky and too slow. Once I started using small LUMIX cameras - my
> > first was a FX01 - I was hooked on having small, sturdy, quick,
> > cameras that I could carry in my shirt pocket - on tour or off -
> > without being reminded I was carrying them by their weight and bulk..
> >
> > Last summer I carried two small cameras FX07 and TZ4. The TZ4 weighs
> > about 50% more, and is a better, and more versatile camera, but I
> > notice its weight in my pocket. Except for long telephoto shots, I
> > don't see any difference in image quality on my web pages. On last
> > summers tour, I used only the FX camera till I got to the Pacific an
> > then only the TZ while riding down the coast. Although the TZ let me
> > get a few long telephoto shots that would not have worked with th FX,
> > I'm not convinced that it was worth the xtra weight.
> > http://www.cs.unca.edu/~boyd/touring/tour10/tour.htm
> >
> > Having said that, I'm planning to carry the FX07 and my new G1 - much
> > bigger, much more capable - next summer. I'll use the FX fr casual
> > shots and the G1 - shooting RAW - when I want to attempt more
> > difficult shots. The FX will be in my shirt pocket and the G1 will be
> > in my handlebar bag, I'll be using a larger handlebar bag this year to
> > make room for it.
> >              Mark
> >
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Pawel Danielewicz
> > <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > I want to add one more voice of support for Canon Powershot A series.
> >  They
> > > take AA batteries (often just 2), most take standard SD cards, take
> > > exquisite pictures, have a viewfinder and plenty of other conveniences
> > (e.g.
> > > many can be used as a webcam by just connecting a USB cable).  There
> are
> > > plenty of them of them on Ebay nearly for free.  I bought my A520 for
> $25
> > in
> > > a pretty pristine condition with all original items.  That camera is a
> > jewel
> > > compared to a Nikon I bought as new for $130 or so.  The way I see it,
> it
> > is
> > > pointless to buy a new camera in the current situation.
> > >
> > > Pawel Danielewicz
> > >
> > >
> > > On 14:59, John Wood wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hi Andy,
> > >> I've been using a Cannon A590is the past couple years and really like
> ti
> > a
> > >> lot.
> > >> While megapixels is a bit low by current standards, it takes great
> > >> pictures.
> > >> I don't think it's still in production, but I occasionally see them
> > online
> > >> for
> > >> about $100.
> > >>
> > >> John
> > >>
> > >> On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 6:55 AM, Andy Goodell<[email protected]>
> > >>  wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> I'm looking for small camera recommendations. Something fairly slim
> > >>> that easily fits into a bike jersey pocket, but that still takes
> > >>> regular AA or AAA batteries is ideal, since I'm not a fan of
> specialty
> > >>> batteries and their chargers. At least a few megapixels, and some
> > >>> optical zoom is nice, but this would mostly be for taking shots on
> the
> > >>> road for posting online and doesn't need to be SLR quality. I'm
> > >>> thinking in the range of $100. Anyone have a model they could
> > >>> recommend?
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks!
> > >>>
> > >>> Andy in Ithaca, NY
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