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Need recommendation for backpacking, hiking, bushwacking, point and shoot camera for my son
Sep 21, 2018 15:29:49 #
Requirements:
Rugged
Fits in a pocket
Light weight
Water resistant
Zoom lens with ability to photograph scenery, wildlife, birds. He won't blow the prints larger than 8 1/2 x 11, most will be smaller.
Hopefully y'all will come up with several that I can send him specs and reviews for. It'll be his choice on my dollar (hopefully under $500).
I thank you, and my son thanks you.
Rugged
Fits in a pocket
Light weight
Water resistant
Zoom lens with ability to photograph scenery, wildlife, birds. He won't blow the prints larger than 8 1/2 x 11, most will be smaller.
Hopefully y'all will come up with several that I can send him specs and reviews for. It'll be his choice on my dollar (hopefully under $500).
I thank you, and my son thanks you.
Sep 21, 2018 16:47:27 #
May I suggest the Fujifilm Finepix XP130, available from B&H and elsewhere for about $200.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1386434-REG/fujifilm_600019826_finepix_xp130_digital_camera.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1386434-REG/fujifilm_600019826_finepix_xp130_digital_camera.html
Sep 21, 2018 17:45:41 #
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Sep 21, 2018 19:42:05 #
wings42 wrote:
Requirements:
Rugged
Fits in a pocket
Light weight
Water resistant
Zoom lens with ability to photograph scenery, wildlife, birds. He won't blow the prints larger than 8 1/2 x 11, most will be smaller.
Hopefully y'all will come up with several that I can send him specs and reviews for. It'll be his choice on my dollar (hopefully under $500).
I thank you, and my son thanks you.
Rugged
Fits in a pocket
Light weight
Water resistant
Zoom lens with ability to photograph scenery, wildlife, birds. He won't blow the prints larger than 8 1/2 x 11, most will be smaller.
Hopefully y'all will come up with several that I can send him specs and reviews for. It'll be his choice on my dollar (hopefully under $500).
I thank you, and my son thanks you.
I backpacked for years with either a Nikon F or a Pentax Spotmatic in my bag. Neither were particularly weatherproof, no zoom lens, etc. Very simple. I think I paid about $80 for the Pentax with a 50mm lens, and another $75 for a 135mm lens. Used a Kuban Hitch to attach it to my chest - always ready to take a shot when the opportunity presented itself. And I used a Bolex "Praying Mantis" macro/low level camera support for some interesting perspectives.
My how times have changed. . .
Sep 21, 2018 20:41:38 #
Sep 21, 2018 23:09:54 #
Sep 22, 2018 09:36:36 #
I have the Fuji Finepix and it works well. However, if I were to do it over I would get the Oly TG 5. More robust and more features. As an aside I also carry a few extra batteries and a solar charger. All very light on long hard pack trips.
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