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healyje
Trad climber
Portland, Oregon
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May 14, 2007 - 03:06pm PT
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I use a LowePro Rezo 10 camera pouch and a retractable key fob deal from a locksmith shop. I climb with a Metolius Big Wall sling and the LowePro goes on the left shoulder strap and the key fob dealy clips right below it. With this rig the camera is always available, not in the way, and I can throw or drop the camera anytime I need to and not lose it.
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Staples10
climber
Jeffrey City, WY
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May 14, 2007 - 03:25pm PT
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The SD800IS worked well on several recent climbing trips, incl. one to AK. I took two batteries and never ran out of juice. The picture quality was great.
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darshahlu
Trad climber
Irvine, CA
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May 14, 2007 - 04:48pm PT
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DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM!
The Panasonic DMC-FZ8.
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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May 14, 2007 - 05:04pm PT
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"One big downside of the Canon SD-800 is that it uses a proprietary rechargeable battery."
not really an issue. I bought two generic batteries for it that came with a cable for less than $15 on ebay and the batteries last a long time on a charge. I had the Canon a610 before and the battery weight and bulk really add up
Peace
karl
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G_Gnome
Trad climber
Knob Central
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May 14, 2007 - 05:34pm PT
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I agree with Karl on batteries. The new lithium batteries last a long time and weigh nothing. They are cheap if you buy generics from someplace like batteries.com. The only reason to own a camera with AA or AAA batteries is if you are going to spend a LOT of time overseas.
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Brian in SLC
Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
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May 14, 2007 - 06:03pm PT
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Has anyone who owns a Canon had the "e18" error with the lens extension/retraction? If so, were you able to fix it?
I get the error quite often. But, my Canon is beat to heck. Half the screws fell out, the case is hammered, and the camera is showing a ton of wear and tear. Mostly my abuse.
Apparently its an error message that has to do with the lens deployment. My lens hangs up from time to time, and, I sorta just force the darn thing back into the camera by sometimes not so gently pushing on it and try to close the cover over it, and it seems to reset. Maybe after I bang it in my hand a few times too.
Yeah, I need a new camera...
There's even a wiki on the e18 error...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E18_error
My battery life has been terrible with my Canon S50. And in cold weather, forget it. I'm hoping the newer models will be better. Bummer though, I have a number of those compact flash cards that will be useless when I upgrade cameras...
Agree a view finder seems mandatory for climbing outside.
Thanks for the info, folks.
-Brian in SLC
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Karl Baba
Trad climber
Yosemite, Ca
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May 14, 2007 - 06:20pm PT
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The batteries I bought were rechargable generics. Do a nextag or ebay search.
The Charger that comes with the camera should work overseas just fine with an adapter. Two batteries lasted 800 pictures on my Kalalau hike.
Wide Angle is nice
Peace
Karl
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Anastasia
Trad climber
California
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May 14, 2007 - 07:13pm PT
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I agree with many that the Canon SD 800 is a great choice.
I usually have it tied on to me when climbing, plus I keep it in a Lowe case when it is not being used.
Right now I am about to buy it's waterproof case for scuba diving...
It really is being used as my adventure camera.
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kuan
Sport climber
CA
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Topic Author's Reply - May 14, 2007 - 07:29pm PT
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So many climbers can't be wrong - I think I'm going with the SD800. Thanks guys! Can't wait to share TR's and pictures!
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 14, 2007 - 10:15pm PT
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right now I'm using this Dry Pak for my little
Canon SD200 -
works great overall - maybe a minor mod on the carry set up
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Indianclimber
climber
Las Vegas
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May 14, 2007 - 10:18pm PT
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Edit
Just got home and the camera I have is the Canon SD800is
We have been very happy with it
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Raydog
Trad climber
Boulder Colorado
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May 14, 2007 - 10:19pm PT
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Dry Pak in action
I think it needs something to be able to attach/detach it at the left side - also wicked flash on the little Canon as well -Fourth of July Road, about 4:30 am
edit: FYI went Canon w/ my printers (2) scanner and camera - all flawless all seem to produce great quality - had an old HP printer and scanner: never again.
also, here's the DryPak site:
http://www.drypakcase.com/index.php
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rwedgee
Ice climber
canyon country,CA
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May 15, 2007 - 01:25am PT
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Remember to try the camera with gloves on.....if you plan to ice climb. Some compacts are too compact to operate w/o taking off the gloves.
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dirtbagger
Ice climber
Australia
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May 15, 2007 - 05:39am PT
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has anybody used/tried the Olympus Stylus 720 SW?
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1225
seems pretty cool, apart from the lense & no viewfinder :-(
Currently have the Ricoh 400G Calipo! Has a 28mm wide angle lense, but otherwise is pretty crap! Apart from that it is waterproof! Also way too heavy and bulky! But have climbed both rock & ice with it.
I guess the Canon SD 800 seems pretty popular? Whats it like with moisture build up? eg steaming up etc? I guess the waterproof bag would solve some of it.
cheers
dirtbagger
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Gary Carpenter
climber
SF Bay Area
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May 19, 2007 - 07:13pm PT
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I've been looking at the SD800is since January but was reluctant to part with the $$ until Isaw this thread. Ya'll convinced me. Now I need some advice on the best way to carry it on a climb. Suggestions? I want to be sure I get some good pics of Hartouni in a nasty OW.
Gary
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Anastasia
Trad climber
California
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May 19, 2007 - 08:03pm PT
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I keep the camera directly tied into me through the lanyard when I climb.
Plus I have a Lowe case which is the best camera case ever built for hard use.
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BadInfluence
Mountain climber
Dak side
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May 19, 2007 - 09:30pm PT
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ricoh gx
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scooter
climber
B loop site 15
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May 20, 2007 - 08:40pm PT
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Bachar is right on Lieca Dlux, 10.2 mega pixels all with the little red dot. I have been shooting only Lieca for the last 5 years. It is almost like cheating.
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Joe
Social climber
Santa Cruz
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Mar 13, 2012 - 01:26pm PT
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alright, need to bump this...
any new recommendations since mine is probably swimming at the base of Parkline slab right now?
point and shoot for the techno challenged
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maldaly
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Mar 13, 2012 - 01:33pm PT
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Can't go wrong with either the SD 800 or SD 900. I have replaced the little wrist lanyard with one that long enough to go around my neck. I carry the camera inside my shirt when I climb so it's always available.
Two batteries were more than enough for my 7 days in the Alaskan bush last summer. And that included about 20 minutes of video.
Mal
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