Here is another one

[bob@helleknife.com]

I like this one also.

Amazing how much camera for way less than $500.

And I don't know a pixel from a pretzel...open the "how to" guide and start shootin.

Bob

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g108/bmcmahan/swallow.jpg

[westcoastwill]

Hi Bob, great photos, you have the photographers eye! what camera are you using?

servus

willi

[idaho lad]

I need a dig camera. What is best for outdoors, and inclimate weather? Suggestions.

[SuperBadger]

I have been a fan of Canon stuff for a long time. I have found that most digital cameras nowadays will survive OK in inclement weather, short of long exposure to rain, or a dunk in the water. Nikon had an offering last year that was advertised as weather resistant, not sure if it's still around though. I dropped my canon SLR in the snow lens first and it was caked with snow, really wet. Brushed it off and no problems. It also got sprayed with fake blood on a film shoot and survived just fine.

Bob- Great shot!

[bob@helleknife.com]

I have no idea whats best...so many to choose from!

I ended up with a Cannon Power Shot S2 IS which I think has been upgraded/replaced this year.

Its bigger than I wanted but I really like the 12x zoom. (Almost too big to carry around, so its difficult for me to really recommend it for a hard pack in hunt.) You can also adjust the "lag" time, not sure of the correct word but it allows to keep shooting quickly instead of the delay that allows you to look at your pic and then shoot again. After you are done shoooting then you can go back and delete/keep what you want. Shoot lots!

Also, I think its your advantage to have a camera that uses common batteries (like AA)...not some obscure ones that you can only find in a camera/electronic store.

Thanks for the praise...and I think anyone can do it.

Bob

[Teacher in CA]

I work with lots of water, and my pocket water camera is a Olympus 720SW. This is waterproof to about 10ft and I could drop it on soft earth {not concrete though} from five feet. Zoom is typical ; about 3X zoom.
My suggestion for Idaho Lad is to find a balance with a camping camera. My pocket camera doesn't have a great zoom, but it's small, and tough. I think I could scare some people by 'accidently dropping the camera in water'.