theloneboot
01-26-2014, 19:39
My camera is a few years old and is one of the bulkiest and heaviest pieces of gear I have. It's about 5x4x2.5 and maybe a solid 5 pounds. Since it's so big, it also needs a bulky case. Definitely need to replace it before I head to the AT next summer. But I don't know much about digital cameras, can anyone help me out?
I have a Canon with 20x optical zoom and 10mp and I'd like something with comparable capabilities. Was great when I lived in the mountains and I still love it, but the size just makes it impractical for hiking. It seems any of the point and shoots these days should do it, I see a lot of 15x, 18mp ones for $100-$200, but I need something that can survive trail conditions. I know they make waterproof cameras and whatnot, but that's probably more intense than I require. I just want to be able to take high quality pictures of myself, my friends/companions, the flora and fauna, and (most importantly) the scenery.
Any suggestions? Or any in particular that you have been exceptionally satisfied with?
I have a Canon with 20x optical zoom and 10mp and I'd like something with comparable capabilities. Was great when I lived in the mountains and I still love it, but the size just makes it impractical for hiking. It seems any of the point and shoots these days should do it, I see a lot of 15x, 18mp ones for $100-$200, but I need something that can survive trail conditions. I know they make waterproof cameras and whatnot, but that's probably more intense than I require. I just want to be able to take high quality pictures of myself, my friends/companions, the flora and fauna, and (most importantly) the scenery.
Any suggestions? Or any in particular that you have been exceptionally satisfied with?