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 Digital Camera Suggestion
My wife won't let me take her Canon G5 out with me on our local epics. Any suggestions on an "equal" quality cam that can fit in a Camelback cell-phone pocket? The pictures some riders post here are awe-inspiring to say the least. Thanks in advance for any advice...JIM
Posted by Jim Scarry a 38 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a 2001 Stumpy Pro from Bakersfield on 01/27/04
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  •  Re: Digital Camera Suggestion
    Get a Canon S50 or S45, great quality pictures and a lot smaller then a G5. I had an S50 and took it on all my rides. Movie mode is sweet too.
    Posted by Mtb2x2 a 31 year old Weekend Warrior riding a GT XCR iDrive from Whittier on 01/27/04
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  •  Re: Digital Camera Suggestion
    Leica sells this same camera (co-developed w/ Panasonic) w/ a slightly different case design for around $800. This camera can be found for $300 new. Aluminum case, digital and optical zoom, 3.2 mp., small.
    Posted by Eauxgod riding a enduro fsr from SD on 01/29/04
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    •  Panasonic DMC-F1
      http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelDetail?displayTab=F&storeId=11251&catalogId=11005&itemId=63358&catGroupId=11056&modelNo=DMC-F1S&surfModel=DMC-F1S
      Posted by Eauxgod from SD on 01/29/04
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  •  Re: Digital Camera Suggestion
    I agree with mtb2x2 that a Canon would be a good way to go. I have the super compact Canon s230 (3.2 MP $275) and have used it for over a year mountian biking and snowboarding with no problems. It takes good pics and movies up to 3 minutes with sound. I previously had the 2.0 MP version of the camera an I logged 2+ years of trail miles with no problems. The s45 (4mp $375) and the s50 (5mp $400) would be a good option too if you are looking for more megapix.
    Posted by Shleppy a 33 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Schwinn Homegrown FS from Rancho Santa Margarita on 01/29/04
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    •  Re: Digital Camera Suggestion
      Several of the smaller powershots have waterproof housings you can buy for them, also, which is pretty cool if you want to take it near/in the water.
      Posted by Mudpuppy a 30 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Cannondale F400 from Sherman Oaks on 01/29/04
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  •  Re: Digital Camera Suggestion
    Try the Fuji F700. I'm a Canon guy but you cant beat this Fuji. Compact, shoots multiframes - sequence shots AND its 6 megapixel!!! Take a look at it, I think it'll be worth your time.
    Posted by Big Joe a Die-hard Enthusiast riding a Intense Tracer from Corona, CA on 02/04/04
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