How Rugged are Digital Cameras. Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital.point+shoot () I'd like to get a digital camera for outdoor use, but I don't know how "ruuged" they are, particularly, how sucseptible they are to occasional water spray or exposure...

Rugged Digital SLR?. Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital.slr-systems () I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit dirty or sandy damp. I don't need a huge resolution (1600x1200 is probably adequate), but I would like good telephoto...

or only if powered off? The ones most likely to survive a 3 foot drop are the one-time-use cameras that sell for $6.99 in your local stores. Film based, but there'll be cheap, relatively rugged digital versions too. But they're probably not the ones...

kinda blends > into the picture (you have to look for it) If their digital cameras are anything like their film cameras that used a very unobtrusive date/time stamp, you might want to check some of Nikon's models. > . A camera that you can drop...

Rugged Travel with Digital Camera and Laptop. Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital () Hello, I recently spent 6 months in Guatemala with a 35mm manual SLR. I plan to return in several months but this time with a Nikon D70 and my 12" laptop. I am pretty...

Sturdiest damn digital camera with compact flash and ni-mh... Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital,rec.photo.equipment.35mm,sci.chem.electrochem.battery,misc.consumers.frugal-living,rec.photo.marketplace.digital () What is the most rugged consumer digital...

for some simple and rugged compact digital cameras? Here is the list of my preference: 1) Fast action. My A200 was slow to react when you pressed the shutter button, probably the result of early symptom of the failing focus drive. 2) simple and rugged....

using the camera or re-format the media to regain the full capacity. Second. By the sound of it you've done something evil to the innards - digital cameras are not renowned for being rugged. Try and see if repair is an option - usually it isn't unless...

The only reference I see to SLR is that it says it "features a number of SLR-"type features. Just what do you mean by "general digital camera discussion?" If this list is limited to p&s type cameras only, you may sound the death knell of the group....

Childproof digital camera suggestions?. Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital () Can anyone recommend a cheap and robust Digital Camera, suitable for a 8 year old to have as their own digital camera? I was thinking of something with 1 - 2 MP and possible...