Lightweight Camera

03 February 2013, 07:22

Frostbit

Lightweight Camera

What lightweight camera do you recommend? I'm trying to shave every ounce but also want decent image capability.

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03 February 2013, 09:17

AKsheephunter

Pentax Optio W-2 ( I have the older model W90 @ 12 Megapixels) But they just keep getting better every time they come out with a newer one.

03 February 2013, 19:15

Larry Sellers

Frost - I have the Pentax WG-1 and it's an absolute gem. Waterproof, rubber coated, great lense and takes super pics and lots of "features" that I am toooo old and toooo technical challenged to understand, but!! It literally goes with me on every outdoor adventure and outing. I got mine at Target, they were closing them out for the W-2 that AK mentioned.

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04 February 2013, 09:21

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DRSS

i carry a Nikon J1 with a 30-100 it takes great photos i have tried cheap cameras but the photos last a life time.

04 February 2013, 21:51

impala#03

Take a look at the Fujifilm FinePix XP. very small, waterproof to a few feet, takes great pics too.

05 February 2013, 07:39

sambarman338

I've only got an old Canon SX120. It's not light but I'll put up with it until it dies. When I really want to save weight, I get a disposable camera from the supermarket.

11 February 2013, 22:56

Northway

Here is what I am carrying now. Pretty impressive camera. Panasonic Lumix ZS20 14.1 MP High Sensitivity MOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom

17 February 2013, 00:30

PatagonHunter

Hi,

I can recommend the new Olympus TG1. Outstanding little All Weather (12 meters underwater), shock resistant to a fall from 2 meters (or so...) and crush resistant also. I have one of a previus models, a 1030 AW. The new TG1 is A LOT better in optics and functions. For a serious outdoors camera it is an option for sure.

Regards

PH

22 February 2013, 00:12

Dr. Lou

Nikon Coolpix AW100.

very small, 16 MP, waterproof, freezeproof (14 degrees), and armored/drop resistant from 1.5 meters. Built in GPS, etc. Great camera!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-CO...Camera/dp/B005IGVY6K

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22 February 2013, 02:01

Frostbit

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
Nikon Coolpix AW100.

very small, 16 MP, waterproof, freezeproof (14 degrees), and armored/drop resistant from 1.5 meters. Built in GPS, etc. Great camera!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-CO...Camera/dp/B005IGVY6K

I looked at that one as a candidate but I wanted a longer zoom capability. Nice list of features and I think Fred Meyers has it on sale right now.

31 March 2013, 10:07

Austin Hunter

quote:
Originally posted by AKsheephunter:
Pentax Optio W-2 ( I have the older model W90 @ 12 Megapixels) But they just keep getting better every time they come out with a newer one.

I have the same camera - great except for in the dark. Olympus is also good.

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01 May 2013, 09:20

CJWinWA

quote:
Originally posted by Dr. Lou:
Nikon Coolpix AW100.

very small, 16 MP, waterproof, freezeproof (14 degrees), and armored/drop resistant from 1.5 meters. Built in GPS, etc. Great camera!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-CO...Camera/dp/B005IGVY6K

I second that, I've been using one for over a year now and it's great, they are often on sale at Costco.