John H Swanson
Active member
I've searched for my answers and didn't find the information I'm seeking so I'd like to rehash this subject.
I'm in the market for a digital camera for hiking and I'm having a hard time finding something to meet my specs.
I already know I'm a tough customer. I've ab-used many a camera. They usually die from internal corrosion caused by exposure to the elements.
I've seen the previous posts exclaiming satisfaction with the Cannon SD800.
My last camera was a cannon S410. Bought it for about $400 and it lasted about 3 years. I tried to protect it but it started having problems with the lense motion on start-up. I'm sure dropping in didn't help. In the end it suffered from the chronic dreaded memory card failure. Way too high a cost/life ratio for my liking.
So, I'm reluctant to go with another Cannon. Then the Sony manual scared me off with the text, "this camera is not waterproof nor water resistant nor dustproof" Sounded like a 1 year life for me.
I've looked into the Olympus 790SW andthe Pentex W30. Both seem more durable with some good user review. Some people report problems when snorkling but that's beyond my needs. On the other hand, the reviews say the picture quality of these cameras is terrible.
While I don't want to get a robust camera that gives bad pictures, I also don't want to spend $100+/year on new cameras.
Thoughts and Recos are appreciated.
Thanks.
John
I'm in the market for a digital camera for hiking and I'm having a hard time finding something to meet my specs.
I already know I'm a tough customer. I've ab-used many a camera. They usually die from internal corrosion caused by exposure to the elements.
I've seen the previous posts exclaiming satisfaction with the Cannon SD800.
My last camera was a cannon S410. Bought it for about $400 and it lasted about 3 years. I tried to protect it but it started having problems with the lense motion on start-up. I'm sure dropping in didn't help. In the end it suffered from the chronic dreaded memory card failure. Way too high a cost/life ratio for my liking.
So, I'm reluctant to go with another Cannon. Then the Sony manual scared me off with the text, "this camera is not waterproof nor water resistant nor dustproof" Sounded like a 1 year life for me.
I've looked into the Olympus 790SW andthe Pentex W30. Both seem more durable with some good user review. Some people report problems when snorkling but that's beyond my needs. On the other hand, the reviews say the picture quality of these cameras is terrible.
While I don't want to get a robust camera that gives bad pictures, I also don't want to spend $100+/year on new cameras.
Thoughts and Recos are appreciated.
Thanks.
John