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[BUBBA]

Looking to buy a digital camera and was wondering what to get. I need something that takes good detail on close-ups but is also somewhat resistant to moisture for those wetter days on the rivers and lakes. Any suggestions ?

[dennisK]

deals local:

http://67.19.207.84/~redflagd/forum/showthread.php?t=99121

http://67.19.207.84/~redflagd/forum/showthread.php?t=99259

discussion:

http://bb.nsmb.com/newforum/showthread.php?s=68bf2009869fd499626bc3c64aa86887&threadid=45441&perpage=15&display=&pagenumber=1

[Fishin Freak]

I've had a 2.1 MP Fuji for a few years now and it's had many bumps and scratches and still holding up great.

[fisherkingnigel]

cannon is great and olympus is the best for close ups.

Nigelman

[leadbelly]

I love that racoon

[Zaphod]

I also have a 2.1 megapixel Fuji, and I'm extremely happy with the picture quality, ease of use, and availability of manual controls when I want them.  It also seems very durable.  I'd definitely buy another one.  It seems like all the new Fujis have optical zoom, which could be a huge plus for close-ups.

[Fish Assassin]

I have a 4 mega pixels Canon A80. Very nice. Olympus has an excellent water resistant camera. I forget the model.

[steelieman]

I know that most brand name cameras like Canon, Fuji, Olympus, Kodak, Pentax and yes, even HP will do the job. The thing to look for here is what size print you what to make. A 2.1 megapixel is good for 4 x 6 or 5x 7. If you want to blow it up to 8 x 10, you should have at least 3.1 mega pixel. To go beyond that, you will have to look at 4 megapixel and up.

I got a cheap HP 315( 2.1megapixel ) for the river. I do not recommend getting it wet. I put mine in a ziplock back to prevent water from going in.

[Last Cast]

Hey Bubba, if you plan on taking your camera to the river, you best consider a water-resistant type.  Even on a sunny day, your hands will be wet just handling fish for a photo so you really need to think about this.  I purchased the 3.2 megapixel Pentax Optio WR33 last Dec.  Price at that time was $439.  I see London Drugs has just reduced it to $399 with its 4 megapixel bigger brother now out.  I find the 3.2 very adequate and durable.  Been tons wet.  Even dropped it in the Fraser!!!  Still taking beautiful photos.  Its comparatively light, too.  I purchased a LowePro 8M water-resistant pouch and with its velcro strap, it easily fits onto a wading belt.  I carry mine that way ... rain or shine.

   

[DragonSpeed]

The problem with a 2.1 camera is that if you happen to take that "fishing pic" of a lifetime, you won't be able to blow it up.  

[fisherkingnigel]

why not buy water proof housing for your investment. Imagine being able to take underwater pics with ease. I'd love to snorkel the vedder and take some underwater pics of all those fish. Or maybe as your brining in a fish your friend could snap  some photos under the water as your fish is coming in.

Here's one that a guy from texas got!





So my point is get underwater housing for you camera for about $150 bucks and your investment will be forever protected.

[Fish Assassin]

Unlike you DS, most anglers catch fish that does not require blowing up  

[Rodney]

ok... camera geeks... Most of the graphics you see on this website are taken with a 2.1. DS, when developing photos from a 2.1 (1600X1200), how big can the photos get? Normally I just do 4X6....

[BUBBA]

Last Cast the camera I was thinking about buying is the Pentax Optio 43WR because of it's water resistance. Have you done any close-ups with your camera ? I want to use it  to catalogue my reel collection for insurance reasons and the agent said to make sure I had lots of good quality pictures in case of a claim. Thanks for all the feedback y'all.

[Last Cast]

Bubba, most digital cameras take excellent close-up shots.  This is where they excel.  The Pentax Optio 43WR is no exception.  You won't be disappointed.  However, they lose in low-light conditons.  Some are better than others, though.  I'd say my 33WR is middle of the pack in this area.  Its the one (and only) knock I have against this camera.