Need a new camera...

[BryceB]

BTW, the newest Nikon all weather camera was announced last month, the AW120. The prices for the AW110 and the year before AW100 should be dropping.

[winger]

I just got a 4s phone. 13 mega pixles. Great photos and video. That way you can only carry a Phone and not have to have the extra camera

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Nope the iPhone 4S has a 8 megapixel camera, but your point is well taken, I carry one with an attached Mophie juice pack.

[rafe]

^ Or might mean Samsung Galaxy S4, which is 13 Mpix.

[Drybones]

I was in the market for a camera a while back and asked my daughter for input on a waterproof camera, she said a friend had an Olympus that was good, I asked where he got it, she said he found it diving on the ocean floor....thought that was a pretty good endorcement.

[Old Hiker]

I'd also like to add: fast shutter speed, unless I'm woefully behind the tech curve.

My Kodak EastyShare C182 had a slowish shutter speed and AA batts, but was decent.

My newer (2 years ago) Samsung TL105 had a much faster shutter speed (good for me), but proprietary batts. I could use if for weeks at a time before HAVING to recharge. I usually recharged while in town, regardless.

Kodak: 186 grams
Samsung: 176 grams with USB cord and attached wall plug
Samsung wall plug: 36 grams

Not sure when I'll buy another camera, but I'll be watching this thread and the recommendation web site. Thanks for the info.

[colorado_rob]

I think you really need to reconsider the battery issue, like said above that will really limit you in terms of the features you want and the quality of the camera.

One more vote for this philosophy, I used to be in this camp, only AA or AAA cameras allowed... But really, extra camera-specific batteries are cheap and light. My Canon s110 battery lasts 3 trail weeks easily, and I carry 3 extras, about 0.8 ounces each, meaning I have basically half an AT's worth (12 weeks). Seems like the better cameras all have proprietary batteries these days.

I agree, a P&S with a larger sensor is a great "compromise" these days, don't go for megapixels, go for sensor size and lens quality. 10MP is all you ever need in a P&S, anything more just creates too much noise (more/smaller pixels, more noise). That dpreview site is excellent for research. I swear by the Canon sXXX series; started with an S90 some years ago, finally recently upgraded to the S110. Marvelous pic quality for the camera size, and super-light, but keep wifi off to save battery life.

[DavidNH]

I would suggest the Cannon powershot S 100, 110, 120. I have the s90 but that's no longer in production. The camera comes with it's own charger. The camera is pocket size and takes great photos. Lots of features.

[Toon]

Nope the iPhone 4S has a 8 megapixel camera, but your point is well taken, I carry one with an attached Mophie juice pack.

Samsung 4s

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[Odd Man Out]

I would suggest the Cannon powershot S 100, 110, 120. I have the s90 but that's no longer in production. The camera comes with it's own charger. The camera is pocket size and takes great photos. Lots of features.

I loved my S90, but it died (when I dropped it in Quebec). Replaced it with the SX260. The S1XX series doesn't have the zoom the OP wanted, but they are very nice. Got the SX260 for the zoom and price (black friday deal).

[canoe]

my galaxy 4 takes some fantastic pic. and its multifunctional

[CoffeeBager]

http://www.panasonic.com/us/consumer...dmc-zs19k.html

20x optical zoom, though it doesn't hit all your other boxes.

[theloneboot]

Yeah, I may have to finally admit the demise of the regular batteries. It's the way the technology is going and I might just have to adapt.

[DVNDSN]

Pentax optio gps camera. Bombproof!


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[12trysomething]

I recently purchased a Canon ELH 110 based on advice from a similar post I had in Hammock Forums. I ended up with this due to features, cost and the quality of videos others have posted with the camera.

Additionally, I purchased direct from Canon a refurbished for 50% off.

Good luck!

[Franco]

DPreview has a camera feature search that can speed up the process as long as you spend a minute or so ticking some boxes.http://www.dpreview.com/

On the top bar click on
Cameras
Camera feature search (3rd option...)
in that new window choose the size (ultra compact,compact...)
click on physical and tick AA batt and weatherproof and or weight
under optics set the minimum and maximum focal length (they are in 35mm )
you will find that the AA option does limit your choice.
a spare lithim battery can take 100-400 shots(you can search that also under physical)and will remain charged (not used )for weeks