February 1st 06, 08:40 AM
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Recommendations?
"Paul Furman" wrote in message
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DSLR batteries last forever. One extra is plenty for a weekend backpacking
trip shooting all day long, maybe overkill.
BernieM wrote:
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Howdy.
I'm looking for a small camera to take with me on the road (line haul
trucking, to be exact). I might take my digital (I know, anathema to
this group), but I'd just as soon take a 35mm camera.
I'm aiming for general use - some landscapes, some people, whatever
catches my eye when I'm NOT behind the wheel. Think of it as a PJ
exercise.
Ideally, it should fit in a coat pocket and not weigh too too much.
I'm considering a new Voigtlander or perhaps a used G1 or maybe a used
Rollei 35 (I had one once and love it, but it died when I dropped it),
but I'm not set on anything. I just want to be able to have a chance
at catching those memorable images that pass me by.
Suggestions? FWIW, I hate non-standard batteries (I managed to buy AA
batteries in the middle of nowhere in Uganda - try that with something
nonstandard) and love manual settings.
Jeff
Just wanted to make a suggestion regarding your comment on not wanting
non-standard batteries. Just consider that the non-standard ones are
typically smaller than their 'standard' counterparts so are easier to
store ie. keep a spare set. I just though of that due to having just
replaced the CR2's in my SLR which had a use by date of 2015.
BernieM
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I'm not sure what your point is.
BernieM
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