[pct-l] Digital Cameras

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

my buddy just got a Casio Exilim that is INCREDIBLY small and still 
3megapixels.  We used it on the JMT this year and the photo quality is 
excellent.  it doesn't use AA batteries, but if you want small, this is 
it.  its about as big as 6-8 creditcards stacked on one another.  Casio 
is also proud of this model.  its goes for about $400.



> I'm right now in the process of finding a good
> little digital camera that I can take along on
> the thru-hike.  I currently own a Kodak DC5000
> which is a hearty weather resistant camera that
> takes fine pics, but since it weighs in at 1 lb.,
> I've been looking at other options.  My criteria
> are pretty basic.
> 
> Must haves:
> *Take AA batteries (just makes since on a trail
> like this).
> *Lighter than 1 lb. (lighter the better), but
> solid--I don't want a "toy" camera just to save
> the weight.
> *Use either compact flash, SD, or xD media card
> (I have a reader for these types).
> 
> Bonus features that I would like, but aren't as
> essential:
> *Weather resistant.
> *3-4 megapixels (2 is fine, 5 is starting to eat
> up too much card space in my opinion).
> 
> Some cameras I'm looking at:
> *Pentax Optio43WR (I'm impressed with the specs
> on this one, but some owners have complained of
> blurry pics).
> *Canon PowerShot A85 (Similar to the Pentax, but
> without the weather resistance.  Supposedly takes
> great pics).
> 
> I would appreciate any thoughts on either of
> these two cameras, or any suggestions to check
> out a camera I didn't mention.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Shane
> 
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