[philmont] Backpacking Camera ?

Hello all,

I have been researching this lately and have a Fathers Day wish list
that includes either the Kodak EasyShare C813 or Nikon CoolPix L18.
Both are 8 Megapixel, use AA batteries and SD memory card.

Camera is small, lighweight and fits in pocket nicely

AA batteries fit my flashlight and son's headlamp.

During the trek i will use
http://www.energizer.com/products/hightech-batteries/lithium/Pages/lithium-batteries.aspx batteries. They last long and are
recyclable.

I will use rechargable batteries on the train to and from Philmont. I
don't trust the charge on my rechagable batteries so i use them where
i can get a recharge.

I have used SD cards in several cameras and my PDA. Plan on taking 2
- 2 gig cards.

Anyone have experience with either either of these two cameras?? Zoom
on the Nikon is less than the Kodak but the nikon is slim as a pack of
cards.

Jim Zeszutek
809-Q2, Trek 14

Quoting Susan Hamilton <SusanHamilton@garlic.com>:

> I'm looking for a great backpacking camera for my husband to take to
> Philmont - and with Dad's Day just around the corner. . seems like a good
> idea.. Any suggestions?
>
> and has anyone found a good lightweight solar battery charger for AA
> batteries?
>
> Susan
> Troop 711
> Gilroy, CA

-------------------------------------------------------
Scouting E-mail Discussion Lists @ usscouts.org
Listserv Commands at http://usscouts.org/lists/lc.asp
-------------------------------------------------------
Send listserv commands to: listserv@troop47.com
Send postings to: philmont@troop47.com
List FAQ found at: http://usscouts.org/lists/faq.asp
List Administrator: philmont_owner@troop47.com
-------------------------------------------------------
To Unsubscribe send text email to:

     To: listserv@troop47.com
     Subject: unsubscribe
     Body: unsubscribe philmont@troop47.com
-------------------------------------------------------

As you gather around this virtual campfire with fellow
Scouts and Scouters, do your best to be trustworthy,
loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent.
-------------------------------------------------------

 
Received on Thu Jun 12 12:27:41 2008