OT- what kind of camera do you carry?

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Originally posted by myshootinstinks:
I can tell you what NOT to carry, the inexpensive disposable film cameras.  I had one in my day pack for taking hunt pics.  Shot a nice little buck w/ my 'curve bow last Sept.  Not a single pic developed.

A good frine of mine made that mistake in 2004. After three years of moose hunting, he finally killed his first bull and all he had was a disposale film carema. None of the field photos came out. After that he invested in a good digital camera.

Last year he killed a huge bull in Ontario that barely missed B&C. The photos came out great, and he now has a lasting visual memory of that day he can relive for many years to come.

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Originally posted by deermaster1:
just wondering what kinda digi camera everybody was carrying in the field with ya.  my kodak c340 finally gave up the ghost, and i am looking for a small 6-10 mp.  i dont really have any need for an sli, and cant spend the money on one.  id appreciate it if you'd ley me know what you are using, and about how much is cost.  im looking to spend 250-300 tops.  thanks

If cost is the only thing keeping you from an SLR, take a look at the first generation Canon Digital Rebels on various internet auction sites. You can get one for about $200, and they'll take publication quality photos. I still use mine once in a while, even though I spend more time with my 20D.

As far as point and shoot digital cameras; I picked up a Canon PowerShot SX100IS last year because I wanted something small that I could put in my pocket. It's 8.0mp, has a 10x optical zoom and image stabilizer. The manual controls are exceptional and it runs on two AA batteries.

The photo quality is great. Just to give you an idea, these are from a Cubs game my family and I went to last August. All photos were taken from the back row of the right field bleachers, off hand without a rest or tripod. None of these were cropped or enhanced. They're exactly as they came off the memory card.

My daughter, Rachel, watching the game. This gives you an idea how far from the action we were sitting. It's 368' down the right field power alley.

 

Home plate: at least 130-140 yards away. The image stabilizer and a fast shutter speed using manual controls work great.

 

Looking inside the press box, which is in the upper level behind home plate (probably 160-200 yards away). This one really maxed out the Optical and digital zoom.

 

[waknstak IL]

Go Cubs!!! Sorry Jason got me excited.

[BowHuntingFool]

Originally posted by non-typical:
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ5. Light, ultra zoom, built in stabalizer. Takes fantastic pictures. Not 6-10 mp which is overkill.

Me too, great Camera!!!! I bought it for my African hunt and just love it! I didn't know how much I love taking pictures until I got a good Camera, The Panasonic is a keeper!

[griz#1]

kodak easy share c913 from wal-mart 9.2 mega pixels for under a 100 bucks.

[Bjorn]

Nikon P5100-does everything I need from a camera.
Fairly compact with a big screen made for old eyes.