Digital camera. HELP!?

nighthawk

I am going to europe backpacking for 6 months and am trying to choose a camera to take with me.
I cant decide between these 2, can someone please help :)

http://www.cnet.com.au/canon-ixus-100-is_buy-339294890.htm
http://www.cnet.com.au/fujifilm-finepix-f200exr-339297361.htm

Answer
Two things -

Batteries.
Both these cameras take rechargeable batteries only.
That's okay if you're near a mains supply or carry a car/mains charger.
Probably carry a spare battery that you can recharge where you can.
A camera that takes AA batteries would be better. Not only can you carry a set of rechargeables and charger but you can get disposables most places. There are even solar chargers available for AA batteries. Rechargeable AAs are also useful for torches, radios and with one of those little adapter thingies, emergency power for mobile phones.

Second there's robustness.
Neither of these cameras are built to survive any rough handling. And damp will kill them overnight if you get caught in the rain.
Those extending lenses are prone to getting sand, grit and fluff in there that jam them, rendering the camera useless.
Look at getting one of the waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, freezeproof cameras offered by most manufacturers. Cameras like these...

http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-W90-Waterproof-2-7-Inch-Black/dp/B0039237GU/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1279355659&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Casio-Slim-line-Endurance-Digital-Optical/dp/B002WC8PK6/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1279355659&sr=1-2

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-D10-Waterproof-Stabilized/dp/B001SER460/ref=sr_1_1?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1279355828&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-8000-Stabilized-Black/dp/B001P06Q5C/ref=sr_1_24?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1279355828&sr=1-24

These will survive if you do.
The only problem is that none of them use AA batteries :-)

I do realise that those links are useless for you to buy from but it's the cameras that are important. Scroll down for camera details, down further for customer reviews.

Where Can I Find A GOOD Underwater Digital Camera Thats Not To Expensive

Alynn

I Went Snorkeling In The Cayman Islands In 2006 I Took A Disposable Underwater Camera It Worked Okay But I Want To Buy A Better Reliable One Any Suggestions Where To Buy A GOOD Underwater Camera I can Review The Pictures On That Is Digital? I Am Going On Another Cruise Next YEar And Would Like To Buy One And Dont Know Where To Buy Them At..

Answer
Most waterproof underwater digital cameras aren't that good of a camera. They are solid performers and built to seal out water, but the image quality is not that great compared to regular cameras. I think if you want the best images, you would have to spend some money.

I would recommend buying a good point-and-shoot camera, and then buy the underwater casing for that camera. The case can sometimes be just as expensive as the camera itself! So basically you might have to spend $200 on a camera, and then spend and additional $200 on the waterproof case.

You might want to look at the Canon PowerShot A720IS. I believe it sells for less about $200 at the big box retailers, and there is also an underwater case available. I've included the links below.

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