[Cdt-l] Camera question

[Rick Ostheimer]

I agree with Speedstick:  Canon Powershot 130IX.  It's a little heavier 
and bulkier than some of the one's with a proprietary battery, but I 
like the image stabilization, massive optical zoom, and hi-def video.  I 
got this in W Yellowstone to replace an earlier model (110IX) that took 
a swim in the Snake River near the S boundary of Yellowstone when I fell 
on some slippery stones after trying to jump a deeper section of the 
stream.  Although I immediately pulled the batteries, memory card, etc. 
and strapped it to the top of my pack in the sun for a couple of days, 
the ability to take pics didn't return by the time I got to W 
Yellowstone, I was able to view the pics I'd already taken from the 
memory stick.  I had my son express mail me the new model and sent my 
disabled one home.  To my surprise, when I got home, the model that took 
the swim was able to take pics again.   ---Handlebar