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Piginajeep
09-26-2008, 03:33 PM
I need a good camera to take pictures offroad.

I'm looking to spend $200-$300

It doesnt have to be a brand new model, Something older that takes great pictures is OK too...
wayoflife
09-26-2008, 04:03 PM
do you care how big it is? in other words, are you looking for a pocket camera or something a little bigger?
toad
09-26-2008, 04:04 PM
My Kodal P850 is pretty decent. It has a good zoom lens and is pretty easy to use. Has a large screen in back to view pics but there may be newer models out now. Might want to check into those. :wink:
Piginajeep
09-26-2008, 04:05 PM
do you care how big it is? in other words, are you looking for a pocket camera or something a little bigger?

Nope. Size really doesnt matter.

I was using a friends, looks like this. I really like having control of the zoom, rather than my crappy one at work. (Oympus style)
http://digital-lifestyles.info/copy_images/canon-cameras-eos30d.jpg

work camera
http://www.shuttermag.com/reviews/olympus_stylus_verve.jpg
Robar
09-26-2008, 04:25 PM
Unless there is a local sale or something, I found the best prices at Amazon.com, for cameras.
somewhereinla
09-26-2008, 04:38 PM
I have a used one I can sell you if you are interested. It's a fujifilm I bought in 2003. I don't use it anymore. It's in great condition and works perfect.

you can read about it here:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/FujiS602Z/

pm me if you are interested.
fish
09-26-2008, 06:16 PM
i just bought this one last week at my local bestbuy for 193.00 on clearance.
kodak Z1012IS 12x optical zoom/10.1 MP. so far i love it ,if it means anything consumer reports rated it very well. hope that helps
http://www.circuitcity.com/IMAGE/product/detail/ekc/EC.EKC.Z1012IS.CN.JPG
CAOKKIE
09-26-2008, 06:35 PM
Digital or film?
Piginajeep
09-26-2008, 06:37 PM
digital... I cant say I've ever owned a camera that uses film..
Piginajeep
09-26-2008, 06:38 PM
i just bought this one last week at my local bestbuy for 193.00 on clearance.
kodak Z1012IS 12x optical zoom/10.1 MP. so far i love it ,if it means anything consumer reports rated it very well. hope that helps
http://www.circuitcity.com/IMAGE/product/detail/ekc/EC.EKC.Z1012IS.CN.JPG


Any pictures you can share?
toad
09-26-2008, 06:52 PM
Any pictures you can share?

You've seen mine. :wink:
GreytSilly
09-26-2008, 08:03 PM
We have purchased a number of digital cameras for our family members from a place called buydig.com . Great prices and fast service. I have no interest in this site, I just have found it to have the best prices and a good selection of cameras. We shoot a Pentax Optio Z10, pocket size, 8 MP, 10x zoom, did I mention it fits in a shirt pocket? We also shoot a Canon Digital Rebel xT which I love if I don't have to carry it all day long. The Pentax gets a lot of use because of it's small size, great for fishing trips etc., it fits in a ziplock sandwich bag for water protection and into a pocket for carry.
fish
09-26-2008, 08:33 PM
nope, just some of the family.been working haven't had a chance to do much with it.hopefully this weekend.
GreytSilly
09-27-2008, 05:56 AM
If you look at my gallery, every one of those was shot with the little Pentax Z10.
JackMac4
09-27-2008, 07:19 AM
I have 4 cameras - all Canon. I love my Digital Rebel XT, but it costs more than the range you're looking for. I also have an SD1000, and I'll tell you what - it takes damn good pics offroad and is super small. It's also very affordable, less than 200. You might check into it.
08{GA}RUBICON
10-01-2008, 06:53 PM
I'm also looking for a camera, size really dosen't matter and I'm looking in the same price range.

I like a lot of the pics that are posted on Project-Jk.com, who takes these pictures and what camera are they using???

Example..........

http://project-jk.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=81038&g2_
SONIC
10-01-2008, 07:00 PM
Im going to tell you what yorue going to get.
The perfect outdoors camera.
Cant break it,
cant drown it,
cant freeze it,
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1287
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/images/prod_assets/page_content/1287_colors.jpg

i have one and i LOVE it. Takes really good pictures, its waterproof to 33 feet (iv tested it you can dive with it or take watercrossing vids with no worries!) you can drop if onto the rocks and say "oops" instead of "F**** **** **** ***** ****** *** * * ***"

you can find them on ebay for good prices or look around online