Help newbie buy ruggedized camera?
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From: Irwell on 11 Apr 2010 19:59 On Sun, 11 Apr 2010 15:41:55 -0500, me(a)privacy.net wrote: > I'm not an expert photog by any means. > > I'm looking a good dig cam that has a GOOD zoom and can > be used in outdoor scenarios such as long distance bike > trips, beach, camping, etc > > I have no idea where to start > > Would like to keep price around $200 if possible > > Any pointers out there? THANKS! Punch in your requirements at this site for starters, refine it as you go along. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare.asp
From: Peter Huebner on 11 Apr 2010 20:26 In article <ssc4s59ibk7e0oa75c1iatj5mtb7ccebtt(a)4ax.com>, me(a)privacy.net says... > > I'm not an expert photog by any means. > > I'm looking a good dig cam that has a GOOD zoom and can > be used in outdoor scenarios such as long distance bike > trips, beach, camping, etc > > I have no idea where to start > > Would like to keep price around $200 if possible > > Any pointers out there? THANKS! Olympus specifically sells a small rugged digicam. The model has the name 'tough' in it. Therre are iterations from tough 3000 to tough 8000 as far as I am aware. Perfect for what you want, Oly-usa lists the 8000 for $380 but that's not going to be street price, most likely. Use the shopping sites to find a model/price combo that suits. -P.
From: me on 12 Apr 2010 12:32 Peter Huebner <no.one(a)this.address> wrote: > >Olympus specifically sells a small rugged digicam. The model has the >name 'tough' in it. Therre are iterations from tough 3000 to tough 8000 >as far as I am aware. > >Perfect for what you want, Oly-usa lists the 8000 for $380 but that's >not going to be street price, most likely. Use the shopping sites to >find a model/price combo that suits. Thanks guys!! That at least gives me a place to start! How likely is it I could find a used model tho? Or refurb?
From: ransley on 12 Apr 2010 18:11 On Apr 11, 3:41 pm, m...(a)privacy.net wrote: > I'm not an expert photog by any means. > > I'm looking a good dig cam that has a GOOD zoom and can > be used in outdoor scenarios such as long distance bike > trips, beach, camping, etc > > I have no idea where to start > > Would like to keep price around $200 if possible > > Any pointers out there? THANKS! Dpreview did a review of all waterproof P&S, Canon came out on top, but Panasonic has a new entry and I dont think was included and may not even be out yet, I would find comparison reviews like the one at dpreview. The Olympus is nice and small and tough , but Canon did a better photo.
From: SMS on 13 Apr 2010 12:28
On 11/04/10 1:41 PM, me(a)privacy.net wrote: > I'm not an expert photog by any means. > > I'm looking a good dig cam that has a GOOD zoom and can > be used in outdoor scenarios such as long distance bike > trips, beach, camping, etc > > I have no idea where to start > > Would like to keep price around $200 if possible > > Any pointers out there? THANKS! Probably the Pentax Optio W80 is your best bet. $171 from Adorama. 28-140mm lens, and it's unusual to have that range even in a non-ruggedized camera. |