Re: [Philmont]: Cameras -( probably starting a long discussion thread) :(

David,

There is an external battery pack available for digital cameras. It will
shoot anywhere from 600 to 800 images on a single charge. it can be carried
in a side pocket on your pack, or in the fannypack. AA or AAA batteries
won't last long enough for those to be economical choices either. If you
are going to go digital, this battery pack is the only way to go.....and the
best part is -- it only costs about $ 50-$ 60.00.

Scott Parsons
Troop 3 - Chico, Ca.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Royster" <droyster@carolina.rr.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list philmont" <philmont@troop47.com>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 8:15 AM
Subject: [Philmont]: Cameras -( probably starting a long discussion thread)
:(

> I know this will probably start a thread that will go on forever, but I
> am going to do it anyway.
>
> 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!
>
> 5) I like the idea of being able to immediately download my cards to the
> computer and create a slide show for the parents - no, I don't think I
> will cart the computer along on the trek though.
>
> 6) I can be convinced that 35mm or APS is right, if the camera is small
> enough and folks have had good results - Canon Elph for example (or
> not).
>
> Last time we went I carried a Kodak APS and it ate batteries - the type
> that they didn't carry at the commisaries. I have a Pentax 35 mm point
> and shoot, but it too heavy and does not do well in low light. I have a
> Sony DSC-P5 digital, but it uses special batteries and I can't afford to
> buy or carry as many as I will need for the whole trip. I am not about
> to carry my Pentax SLR, because I am sure that that will be the one
> thing that I drop, fall on, and in general tear up.
>
> Your thoughts are appreciated - I have stepped into my asbestos suit and
> am ready to listen.
>
> dcroyster
>
> David C. Royster Advisor, Venturing Crew 13
> 8504 Knollwood Circle email: droyster@carolina.rr.com
> Charlotte, NC 28223 Phone: 704.596.0692
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