DIGTAL CAMERAS

  • gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    October 23, 2003 at 4:56 am #1232299

    WHAT IS A GOOD DIGTAL CAMERA TO GET WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE AND STANDUP TO THE RIGORS OF THE BOAT AND SOME WATER AND WEATHER? I THINK A POST WAS PUT UP SOMETIME BACK ABOUT THESE CAMERAS.

    GUNDY

    ptc
    Apple Valley/Isle, MN
    Posts: 614
    October 23, 2003 at 4:11 pm #279407

    It all really depends on what you consider a fortune. I had pretty much the same criteria as you, durable, water resistant, etc. This is what I ended up with.

    Olympus Stylus 300. It is what they consider all weather. It holds up just fine with rain, spray or mist. It is a steel body, so it is pretty durable. It is not cheap. With a 128MB card it cost something like $500. It may be less now.

    hooks
    Crystal, Mn.
    Posts: 1268
    October 23, 2003 at 4:53 pm #279409

    I have a mid priced Sony, $249. Well after you finish buying all the toys I spent close to $500. They told me flat out, if you don’t buy the service plan and it gets moisture in it it’s not covered under warranty. I didn’t buy the plan but I’m quit careful to not get it wet also. I keep all the stuff I need to keep dry (wallet, keys, Camera, Scale) in a nice Tupperware container. That way, God forbid My boat were to swamp or worse, capsize it would float up somewhere.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    October 23, 2003 at 4:59 pm #279410

    From what I’m hearing, everyone loves the camera they own! They are all pretty good. If I was going out today to buy one, it would be off of a website like amazon.com A quick search on that site I found one for $129 that would do the job.

    http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000ACXZU/qid=1066928670/sr=1-8/ref=sr_1_8/103-6489961-3111025?v=glance&s=photo

    I have seen digital cams as low as $49 on some sites. These are generally reconditioned units with a warranty.

    You will pay upwards of an extra $300 for a waterproof unit. Not worth it in my book. I simply don’t pull the camera out in a rainstorm. Some purchase nice camera bags, I use a old sock and stuff the camera into a tupperware dish with a lid! Waterproof and shock resistant. Plus, it looks like lunch sitting in my truck or boat and no one has stolen my lunch!

    Jon J.

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 23, 2003 at 5:04 pm #279411

    The Stylus 300 is exactly the camera I was thinking of as well. Depending on what a guy wants to spend. If I can do a little self-promotion here, we happen to have a great deal going on the Stylus 300 right now. We have the whole package at $329.99.

    You can see it here: Stylus 300

    If you look to the bottom of our page, you’ll see that these cameras even have the optional underwater housing (if you plan to get REALLY wet ).

    You might take a look at the Casio and Panasonic too if you are lloking for a lower priced camera. Here’s the link:
    Jolly Ann’s Digital Cameras

    Let me know if you have any questions.

    Thanks,

    Wade

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 23, 2003 at 5:21 pm #279413

    Yep Jon, New addition to our electronics line. I figured that there are now as many outdoorsmen shooting pics as guns these days so why not add some digital cameras to the store…

    I supposed I should probably announce it on here. We also added a new line of binoculars and we’ll continue to add to our line of optics and cameras in the near future.

    By the way, that Panasonic looks to be a nice camera too. There’s a million digital cameras out there. All depends on what you want and how much you want to spend.

    Take care all,

    Wade

    greg716
    Inver Grove Heights
    Posts: 319
    October 23, 2003 at 9:07 pm #279428

    A Tupperware container full of old socks. Really sounds appetizing…. Sorry, couldn’t resist!

    WalleyeGFA
    Posts: 82
    October 24, 2003 at 12:12 am #279438

    Any of the new Olympus (water RESISTANT) cameras are great….

    If you get it at BB, get the plan if it still covers batteries… we get the money back in batteries and when we have a whoopsie… but be sure that its not crushed whereas that deal does not cover abuse…

    Once they told me to go home till it dried out, that “soaking wet in more than humidity”… lol

    Wally

    bassguy
    MANKATO
    Posts: 209
    October 24, 2003 at 1:34 am #279444

    I AM THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING A SET OF BINOS THAT HAVE THE DIGITAL CAMERA FEATURE. I AM WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS IF THEY TAKE GOOD PICTURES ON WILDLIFE FROM AFAR?

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 24, 2003 at 2:09 am #279447

    Riggy, There are a few different models out there. I had considered adding the Magpix line but then I heard they were not so great. Then I saw the price. One model is about $75 and another was around $100 or so. My thinking is, you get what you pay for so the Magpix probably do not get the job done. Here’s one negative review.
    If anyone knows of a decent model, let us know please.
    Magpix

    gundez-71
    South Minnesota
    Posts: 675
    October 24, 2003 at 4:49 am #279459

    Thanks for the input guys. Gives me some parameters to start with.

    Gundy

    WalleyeGFA
    Posts: 82
    October 24, 2003 at 12:45 pm #279469

    The resolution is 640 x 480, internet viewing is optimal at that resolution, but would not print even a 3×4 without seeing pixalization…

    Also want to look at the zoom capabilities if its for wildlife…

    The Olympus 700 series has 10X opt zoom, biggest you can get without spending thousands…. (its the camera I have).

    Wally

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    October 27, 2003 at 1:42 am #279657

    i got my new one at Wal mart. It is a samsung 2.0 mega pixles and takes some pretty sharp pictures. I have already tested it out with my little boy. although i have taken some field pics with it and hope to post tommarow in the waterfowl section. I finally in my life took my first canadian goose. so I am going to post the pictures of me and the beast, see what you think of the picture.

    oh yeah, the price was $129.00, and after i got the little memory card and some batteries, cam to around 160.00, although no warranty like besty buy.

    shane

    WalleyeGFA
    Posts: 82
    October 27, 2003 at 4:57 pm #279717

    Dont worry about a warranty on an affordable camera, also the extended plans cost a pretty penny… but for the upper end cameras, its a pretty good thing if you are outdoors alot… also digital cameras are about the only thing I would buy an extended plan for…

    Wally

    bassguy
    MANKATO
    Posts: 209
    October 28, 2003 at 12:25 am #279767

    WADE,
    THANK’S FOR THE REPORT ON THE BINOCULARS. THE LOW PRICES WERE MAKING ME SKEPTICAL. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HERE OF A GOOD UNIT EVEN IF MORE MONEY.
    JEFF

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 28, 2003 at 1:39 am #279777

    Quote:

    WADE,
    THANK’S FOR THE REPORT ON THE BINOCULARS. THE LOW PRICES WERE MAKING ME SKEPTICAL. LET ME KNOW IF YOU HERE OF A GOOD UNIT EVEN IF MORE MONEY.


    Jeff, You’re welcome…
    I have heard there are some better one’s out there and I will check into it when I return home.

    Thanks,

    Wade

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 29, 2003 at 1:10 am #279891

    Here’s one I found on the web. I’m not promoting it as I know nothing about it. Just thought I’d give you the info I found.

    Info:

    The world’s first binocular with a built-in Pentax® digital camera gives you the unique ability to view through the binocular’s 7x field of vision and capture a photo with high-speed digital precision. Ideal for sports fans, birdwatchers, outdoorsmen or anyone who would love to easily snap photographs while looking through a top-quality binocular.

    Pentax’s® lightweight, 7x magnification, roof-prism binocular with 17 mm x 14 mm rectangular objective lenses has a 7.1°, 372-foot field of view at 1,000 yards. The binocular features diopter adjustments to focus for each eye and a center wheel focus. The focus range is approximately 6.6 feet to infinity. The eye width easily adjusts from 2.2 to 2.8 inches.

    Built-in USB and video-out ports. Includes a soft protective case, carry strap and CD-ROM Software. Exclusive silver finish. Measures 5″ x 2 3/4″ x 1 3/4″ and weighs 9 oz. Runs on 2 AA (alkaline or NiMH) or 1 CR-V3 lithium battery pack (2 AA alkaline batteries included).

    Website Link

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 29, 2003 at 1:24 am #279892

    Here’s one we have but I don’t have it listed on the website yet…

    It’s the Carson PhotoViewer 8x25mm Digital Camera/Binocular.

    Details:

    PhotoViewer™ 8x25mm Dightal Camera/Binocular Carson’s New PhotoViewer™ 8x25mm Binocular is a compact,full-function binocular with a built-in digital camera and 8MB of memory…a combination that’s great for sports, bird and wildlifespotting, hunting, boating, and nature walks. Whatever you view with the 8x power, crystal-clear optics can be instantly photographed in digital format. Auto-exposure and auto white balance provide clear, bright pictures. USB connection for computer downloading and sharing your photos. Uses 2-AAA batteries (not included).

    Model: PV-825 Magnification: 8x power Objective Lens Diameter: 25 mm Prism Type: BAK-4 roof Field of View: 379 feet at 1,000 yards Camera Sensor: CMOS Auto Exposure, Auto White Balance, Auto Off Camera Zoom: 2x Digital Zoom Camera Memory: 8MB SDRAM, (expandable to 256MB SDRAM) Resolution: 1.3 Megapixels Batteries: 2-AAA batteries (not included), battery backup with low battery indicator Accessories: USB & TV-Video Cables, PC Compatable Software, Pouch Case and Strap MSR: $350.00

    Price: $229.00 (shipping included)

    Here’s a link to a site with one review.

    I’ll try to get it on the site soon. Looks to be much better than those Magpix.

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    October 29, 2003 at 7:01 pm #279972

    Jeff, The Carson binocular/camera is now in stock and on our website at this link (click here).

    I wish I knew more about it but it’s new to me. If you get one, please let us all know what you think of it, good or bad.

    Thanks,

    Wade

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