[pct-l] Digital Camera Recommendation for Dave from Australia

[Len Glassner]

This is the camera I have. I normally just leave the mode in 'auto'
and p&s but...

Here is a pic taken in 'auto' mode:

http://picasaweb.google.com/len5742/Idyllwild/photo#5188793490239267426

Here's the same spot in 'landscape' mode:

http://picasaweb.google.com/len5742/Idyllwild/photo#5188793623383253634

I don't know if one is overexposed or one is underexposed, but I like
landscape better.

Something got stuck under the lens cover after just a couple days and
the cover would not close without prodding.  I tapped on the cover
several times and eventually the blockage cleared.

Mechanical IS is a godsend for heavy-breathing, wobbly hikers and when
using zoom.  Macro mode is nice for flowers.  I also have Casio and I
much prefer the Casio user interface.

I paid $200 for mine a couple months ago.  There are reputable sites
selling it for $30-$40 less now.  Watch out for lowballers who will
not sell you the camera unless you buy a $100 1GB card with it.

I bought 3 Adata 8GB cards for $100 total on ebay, thinking I wanted
to shoot a lot of video.  (I'm not sure that's enough, MPEG3 video
will eat you alive.) Lithium batteries from ebay as well. And a LCD
cover. And a 8GB card reader. And a power cable.

It is a brick, though.  I'd actually prefer to carry one of the many
cameras that are half the weight, but they all seem to take
proprietary batteries that require recharging, and i didn't want to
worry about running out of power between town stops.

On 4/15/08, John Coyle <jcoyle at sanjuan.edu> wrote:
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> Dave I bought this camera a month ago after doing much research on the internet and discovering that most of the sites rated it highly recommended.  It does not meet all your criteria, but it is worth considering: the Canon A720is.  I have had three digital point and shoots and this is my favorite so far by a wide margin.
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