The Phil-list Feb_2006: RE: [Philmont]: Replacement Batteries

From: Troop 6 Scoutmaster <troop6scoutmaster@comcast.net>
Date: Fri Feb 10 2006 - 22:03:04 CST

On our 2004 trek the three advisors each took a different approach ... one
had a 35mm, one an older digital, and one a new digital video/still hybrid.
All performed well, the most important aspect being the user's familiarity
with the device. If you are considering a new purchase, consider the
camera's life after Philmont (yes, there is life after Philmont, but it
pales by comparison). Your going to want compact, light weight and some
degree of ruggeness water resistance, although you will certainly want a
padded and water proof bag (see www.m-rock.com ). What ever you choose,
think about how you will use the camera for the long haul, and get enough
experience with it to understand its features and quirks, finally know its
battery consumption and storage needs so you can have an adequate supply of
both.

Many will suggest a camera that uses AAs, in general I'd concur and suggest
investing in rechargables... you can recharge in base camp (the advisor's
lounge is one spot) so you hit the trail with a full load. As i said
previously, battery type is but one consideration, make sure you choose the
right camera for you with the features you want.

I was the guy with the video/still hybrid which took proprietary batteries
but it allowed me to record that eagle court of honor on the tooth the
morning of our last day ... a download friendly (read dumbed down quality
wise) lives on the troop website, url below. At the end of the day remember
that you will capture memories for the ages, I took lots of photos as a kid,
the only ones I still have are from Philmont & my Eagle Project. The video
shot on the tooth that morning in 2004 was shown at the younger brother's
Eagle COH late last year and is an emotional experience for those that were
there, and even for those that were not .... That's one kid that will
remember exactly where he got his eagle.

YIS
Jim
ASM T6
PSR '74, '04, '06
www.troop6bsa.org?cmd=philmont

  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-philmont@troop47.com [mailto:owner-philmont@troop47.com]On
Behalf Of Dorman Morsman
  Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 9:33 PM
  To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
  Subject: Re: [Philmont]: Replacement Batteries

  I've been struggling with digital vs film....what's the best digital
camera to take on a trek and what batteries does it take? It would seem the
best camera would be one that took inexpensive batteries such as AA. Help!
  Dorman Morsman
  Troop 78
  Edmond, OK
  1st trek 06!

  "Garrett, Russ" <Russ.Garrett@bullivant.com> wrote:
    I enjoy both film and digital photography. However, for backpacking I
    recommend only digital. The ability to replicate, store and organize
photos
    for later is a huge benefit. Also, the sheer cost per frame is low. If
    your purpose for shooting goes beyond that, then by all means pack the
film
    and lenses. Otherwise, digital saves space, weight and offers other nice
    advantages.

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    -----Original Message-----
    From: Larry Tuck
    To: Multiple recipients of list philmont
    Sent: Fri Feb 10 16:38:18 2006
    Subject: [Philmont]: Replacement Batteries

    Most of the backcountry camps don't have electricity -- Cito and Ponil
are
    the only exceptions that come to mind. Even there I would not depend on
    finding and available outlet. I plan to carry enough batteries for more
    shots than I expect to take.

For what it's worth, on past treks I've averaged about 25 photos a day
with
a film camera. I figure it'll probably be more with the digital.

    Larry Tuck
    Scoutmaster, Troop 761
    Thousand Oaks, CA
    Philmony Advisor 2001, 2003, 2006

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