[pct-l] digital cameras???

[m.karon@xxxxxxxxx (Marshall Karon)]

> Could someone with experience also comment on battery use, life, type of
> batteries, whether/how to recharge or just send extras.  And, then about
> size of memory card to get, how to offload pictures to another medium to
> send home, etc.
>
> I also want to get a digital, but am concerned that battery life and
limited
> storage on cards would be a big problem, especially on a multi month trip.
>
>
> Marshall Karon
> Portland, OR
> m.karon@attbi.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nathan Goldfarb" <natgold@ufl.edu>
> To: " pct-l" <" pct-l"@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2003 6:54 AM
> Subject: [pct-l] digital cameras???
>
>
> > I'm hiking the JMT in June.  Just got my permit  WAAAHOO!!!!!!
> >
> > Thanks for the advice on camera's.  Sounds like the Olympus Sylus Zoom
> > (8oz) is a winner.
> >
> >
> > However, now I'm contemplating on getting a digital camera.  It seems
> > like a digital camera will be cheaper in the long run.  All the film
> > processing from a 3-4 week trip, not to mention the pics before and
> > after the trail.
> >
> > Does anyone have input on this, or recommendations for LIGHT digital
> > cameras that take quality pics???
> >
> > I've been told to get at least a 3x zoom (many are 2x) and at least 3
> > megapixals.
> >
> > What is the overall opinion on the worth of the camera vs its weight?
> >  If I show the ranger my digital cam , in lieu of my cannister, will
> > he/she say cheese or freeze??
> >
> >
> > Seems to me a once in a lifetime trip (hopefully not just once) would
> > justify the weight.  Unitil now we have used disposables, but you have
> > to have the right speed for the right situation which is a  pain.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Nate
> >
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