> I know this will probably start a thread that will go on
> forever, but I am going to do it anyway.
Considering we just had this thread, I'll say :-)
>
> We are headed out to Philmont (Trek 18) this summer. I want to take a
> camera - note one camera, uno!
>
> I would like people's thoughts on the following:
>
> 1) I want it to be small but not tiny - I don't need a monkey cam tied
> to my backpack.
>
> 2) I want it to run on AA or AAA batteries - I don't want to have to
> carry an extra fanny pack stuffed with proprietary batteries just for
> this camera.
>
> 3) I would prefer DIGITAL and >= 3 megapixels for larger
> prints when we
> get back.
>
> 4) If digital, I prefer a camera that uses Memory Sticks or SD cards -
> readers and cards I already have and I really don't need
> another storage
> medium - I will need yet another storage medium to store the
> information
> on all the storage media!
>
We have a Fujifilm 3800. The most recent issue of Consumer Reports rated it
the top camera under 4 Mpixels. We really like this camera. It uses
XD-picture cards, which may not be compatible with the media you list.
However, the cards are as big as 256 mb and the size and thickness of a
quarter (well, a square quarter). That means you can get about 130 3mPixel
shots on one media. We have printed these shots on photo paper and they
appear indistinguishable from developed non-digital pix (and on a three
color printer, no less).
It uses 4 AA batteries (but get NiMH batteries, they last about three times
as long and are rechargeable, but get the 2100 or higher) and we have filled
the card twice on one set of NiMH batteries (using the flash a lot more than
you will at Philmont, AA batteries, which we also tried, seemed to last just
shy of one full card).
Most important specs are 3.2 MPixel and 6X optical zoom. Camera can be
plugged directly into your usb port and downloaded to your hard drive.
Current plans are to take this camera to Philmont when I go. It even does
short videos with sound.
Don Roberts
ASM T1201
Fullerton, CA
Eagle class of 73
Philtrek 03 809-J
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