[Cdt-l] Camera question

[Jonathan Ley]

If you're limiting yourself to a camera that works with traditional AA 
batteries, you're going to be very limited. These were more common a 
number of years ago, but less and less now... Generally, the latest 
models are going to have the best features, best quality, and also 
consume less power... which means less recharging those customized 
batteries. You're probably best-off getting a couple extra batteries, 
and put the recharger in a bounce box so you can get to it every few 
town stops. Or, if someone is supporting you from a home base, get a 
whole bunch of batteries and have them mailed to you as you go... and 
mail them back home for recharging. You might be able to sell the extras 
when you get done.

If you're looking for a camera specifically for a hike in 2013, you're 
probably best off waiting until newer models are released later in 2012 
or early 2013 (unless you want one for more general use now as well...)

Just stick to the major brands, and you should do OK. Sure one might be 
slightly better in one aspect or another, but they're all pretty decent. 
It can be a good idea to read some reviews of whatever you buy before 
you get it... try dpreview.com or a few other sites for decent reviews.

-Jonathan

On 1/3/2012 5:53 PM, Doug Carlson wrote:
>
> I have a camera question.  I am looking for a small compact camera 
> that will take short video and has zoom- hopefully a zoom I can use 
> while using the video.
>
> I do not want a camera that uses rechargeable batteries- I am looking 
> for one that uses plain old "AA" batteries.
>
> I do not want to mess with a recharger on the trail.  Does such a 
> camera exist?
>
> Also, I'm not sure what to do about this, but I have been watching 
> */Walking the Great Divide /*with my wife.  She is beginning to get an 
> idea what thru hiking is all about.  She even asked if I had a trail 
> name which I do- its Trew.   This is what my wife said, "If you want 
> to go, go.  Its ok with me."  I have no time to start a nobo thru hike 
> in April- I will be moving to AZ then.   But If I were to do a sobo 
> hike- when do the slow walkers get started?  and here is the plus I 
> have- I have already hiked from Glacier to Lincoln so I could start in 
> Lincoln and feel confident about the hike.
>
> I am just dreaming right now.  I have plans to hike NM in the fall, 
> and a nice section of Colo in July.  I am wait until 2013 to put 
> something more concrete together.
>
> I do need  help finding a camera.
>
> ~Trew
>
>
>
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