Rough Duty Cameras
May 29, 2018 11:45:13 #
I Am not new to photography. I Still have my prized Zeiss Ikoflex. I am a building inspector & in this mode I take many photos; am many as 100/ day. The environment is challenging to a camera---insulation, dust mud, crawl spaces, attics & rain etc. In the old days (Film) the Olympus was my choice as a "Tool Box" camera. I would like to hear some comments on rough duty experiences. I have had fairly good luck with Fuji, not so good with Nikon. A DSLR is certainly over kill for this application. Quanity & reliability take presidence over quality (Finess & Grace) . My most important requirements are long range zoom & reliability. An optical viewer is much desired over an LCD screen---bright sunlight viewing. Thanks----Henry
May 29, 2018 11:48:07 #
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May 29, 2018 11:59:50 #
You might look at a Panasonic Lumix. I cannot latest to their "toss in the toolbox" reliability but they do have models with a very capable zoom.
May 29, 2018 12:16:43 #
Henry Wattenbarger wrote:
Henry. welcome to the forum. If you are looking for a rugged, Water, Shock, Freeze, and Crushproof this is the one for you.IMHO. I Am not new to photography. I Still have my prize... (show quote)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1407953-REG/panasonic_dc_ts7k_lumix_dc_ts7_digital_camera.html
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May 30, 2018 12:19:42 #
Henry Wattenbarger wrote:
I Am not new to photography. I Still have my prize... (show quote)
Welcome. As for a camera recommendation - I would suggest you look at an Olympus Tough tg-5 which seems to meet your needs. Likely the most rugged camera available and with a 7x zoom. Amazon has them at a good price.
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