Digital Camera Suggestions
I'm looking to buy a 5.0 megapixel dig-cam to carry in my pack to document some of our trail ride misadventures/ daring dos (and don'ts). I want to carry it in my Camelback cell phone attachment (which I use to carry my gel flask, cell is buried deep in my pack and turned off...LOL). Can anyone offer up a suggestion? So far the Canon Powershot A95 looks fairly affordable and useful...thanks in advance for any help/advice!
Posted by ScarryFast  a 39 year old Die-hard Enthusiast riding a 2001 Stumpy Pro/2003 Titus Switchblade from Bakersfield on 05/04/05
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I've got a Sony digital camera and love it! Have taken shots anywhere from the cool action shot to the artsy flower shot.. :) Go here This might be close to what you are looking for...
Posted by CrzyRidr3 a 33 year old riding a SantaBansheeCruzScreamBlurr on 05/04/05
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A couple of thoughts... I wouldn't be too set on 5 megapixel, as 4 megapixel is fine for photo quality prints up to 11"x14". Not to say you don't want 5 megapixels, but you might find other features like overall camera size, lens quality and zoom, price, might outweigh whether it is 4 or 5 MP. I like my Olympus C-765UZ with 10x optical zoom. It produces great pictures, but for regular MTB use it might be slightly bulky. For MTB use I personally would put a lot of value on the overall size of the camera, and it's price. I would want something relatively inexpensive, small and light, and with as much zoom as possible. I am not sure which camera to recommend, as I am still looking myself, but those are some of the considerations I have come up with. I like the camera I have, but it is not what I consider the perfect match for MTB use. I am interested to hear what others are using.
Posted by Pilot a 32 year old Racer riding a Spider from Chatsworth on 05/04/05
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Olympus Stylus 4.0 4 megapixels, 3x optical zoom. Great camera, waterproof, small, durable (perfect for MTB'ing) Picked mine up for $375 2 years ago, probably cheaper now. Takes great pictures, only thing it somewhat lacks in is "fast action" shots.
Posted by The REEL Moneyshot on 05/04/05
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The Sony Cybershot series is a good one to go with. Like Mac said, you want one that is small, and hopefully inexpensive. I have broken a few cameras already, but thankfully I didn't break the bank to get them either, so I wasn't to pissed about it. Is there really a difference between a 5.0 megapixel and a 4.1?
Paz Afuera
Posted by Papisimo riding a Bike on 05/04/05
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I'm gritting my teeth, but I agree with Pilot (?!); 4 MP are enough for prints up to 11x14. If you're printing larger than that, or need incredible resolution, then go with 5+.
I'd better shut up before I say something bad.
Posted by Big Bad Ben a 36 year old Weekend Warrior riding a Raleigh & The XR250R from Hollywood on 05/04/05
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Keep in mind what you want to do with the images. Print, share over net, web site etc. You don't need many megapixels for web applications. My ride camera is a small inexpensive nikon 2 megapixel in my back shirt pocket. I use it all the time riding and i have taken some nice pics with it. Makes great prints up to 8x10 and it definitely makes for good web shots. Crashed on it a few times. I see it as semi-disposable in case I break it completely on a ride. I have a big 8 megapixel canon for all other photography that I leave at home as it is just too big and heavy to take on a ride.
Posted by Click23 on 05/05/05
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Ride pics ? Where are the ride pics ?
Posted by Coke Eyes on 05/09/05
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