Choice of camera???

[Skinny]

Hey guys im lookin for a affordable camera that is good to take out in the field any suggestions on what some of you use, or if you just kno ur stuff on cameras. I want sumthing durable, relitevly light and takes a nice picture.

Thanx Skinny

[hntcrazy]

I just bought the new water proof shock proof w90 pentax londond drugs 279.99 . 12.2 megapixles water proof to 25feet drop proof ..Its awesome.

[irishbandit1]

Canon g9 or g11.Spend a little extra and you won't be dissappointed.E-bay is your friend :wink: Cheers,'Bandit.

[newhunterette]

we use 4 different cameras depending on the type of pics we are looking for.

our top camera is a Nikon D80 - takes unbelieveable photos and can be attached to out spotting scope as well as telescope
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Nikon/nikon_d80.asp

next we have an Olympus FE - small camera but takes nice pics and light weight also has video capabilities which are not to bad quality
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0907/09072201olyfeseries.asp

for video but capability of still shots we use a Sony HDD Handycam
http://www.sonystyle.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=1000020&storeId=20153&langId=200&catalogId=100803&N=4294960140

and for detailed video footage (hands free) we use a head cam which also takes still photos and has the capability to dive 100ft in water
http://www.goprocamera.com/products/helmet-hero-wide-camera.php

[Roughneck Country]

I have a cannon sure shot 5.0 not impressed looking to upgrade the ol lady has a sony seem sto be great

[srupp]

If ya wanna break the bank Go Nikon D 200 or so..:mrgreen:

however for my take anywhere camera I take my Olympus stylus 500 several years old.. and takes wonderful photos, its waterproof, and I take a small "bulletproof " plastic box so the camera is there in 1 piece when I need it..Olympus puts out great photos at reasonable prices...

Steven

[Slinky Pickle]

new water proof shock proof w90 pentax

This is a deceptively wonderful camera. I have seen some great pics out of the w90 and they can take quite a beating too.

[reach]

I have a Pentax W90. I think the Canons such as irishbandit1 suggested have potentially better picture quality, wider zoom range etc., but the shockproof/waterproof feature of the W90 is a huge plus. Everything is a compromise.

[hntcrazy]

I bought 2 more today one for the wife and one for a buddy .
You cant go wrong with this camera takes hdmi underwater video,good wide angle photos etc......

[fozzy]

I've been using one of the panasonic hi zoom camera's and really like it.

[moosehunter21]

Right now I am using a Canon rebel t1i. its prob more than you need but it takes wicked awesome pics and I love it. I have a 300mm lens on it too