[pct-l] cameras

[bjr214 at psu.edu (Ben Racine)]

do you guys bounce your camera charges or carry them?

ben
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> Due to rapid technology changes my  new backpacking camera recommendations
> are as follows:
>
> Compact Full Feature camera = Canon  PowerShot S80 (8 MP/$500 list
> price/under 8 ounces).  This new camera has  an album mode to store your 
> pictures in a
> 26 MB onboard photo album.   Cool.
>
> Ultra Compact camera = Canon  PowerShot SD500 (7.1 MP/$460 street 
> price/under
> 5 ounces???)
>
> I do not think batteries are a big  deal anymore.  You can just recharge 
> when
> you pull into a trail town.   Not a big thing or carry solar panels to
> recharge all your toys on the  trail.
>
> Thank you for your  attention.
>
> Your hiking buddy,  Switchback
> Trail Horny Toad & Camp  Weasel
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