InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Addictive Fishing Forumhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/forumadmin@addictivefishing.comFri, 09 Jan 2009 04:57:38 GMT20http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic28110-9-1.aspxI used to use my old trusty Konica Minolta Z-1, the 40X Zoom (10X Optical) really helps to bring things up close. Sadly, at 6 years old and 3.2 MP it is getting a bit dated, but still works great. My sister liked it, but I recommended the Canon S-1 (? if I recall) which had the same zoom, but also had image stabilization, which is really needed at 10X optical zoom.<P>I picked up a little 6MP Kodak C613 at my work for about $50 on sale last Christmas, which has become my grab and shoot camera, specially for the boat.....at $50 I won't loose any sleep if it gets wet or bounced around the boat. It uses standard AA batteries (not the specialty $10 ones or a built in rechargable) and SD cards, which everything I own uses, from MP3 players to the Lowrance chartplotter/recorder on the boat. I'm very happy with this cheapo, but it only has a 3X optical zoom, which doesn't do much out on the open water. All the pics I posted of the FLW Tourney were taken with that camera.</P><P>Sooner or later I will upgrade to a newer model, but the one I have now keeps getting the job done. I have worked with some really nice 12 to 20MP cameras in our photo lab, but can't justify the cost when all I do is print 4 X 6in pics (if I even print them at all) and the occasional 8 x 10.</P><P>I'm going to have to keep an eye on this thread for any future purchase ideas......</P><P>chumheadFri, 11 Jul 2008 19:09:16 GMTchumheadhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic28110-9-1.aspxPentaxThu, 10 Jul 2008 19:14:25 GMTMoganHunterhttp://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic28110-9-1.aspxdefinitely a canon by far the best camera i have ever used especially taking pictures of nightime trout and reds on the lights :)Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:56:57 GMTinshorefisherman247http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic28110-9-1.aspxI mainly use a Nikon now for outdoor photography. I used to have a cannon that was great but it went in the dunk on a canoe trip gone bad, lol. I'm thinking about that new waterproof pentax though.Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:25:53 GMTredrunner33http://www.addictivefishing.com/forum/Topic28110-9-1.aspxCurious to see what brand digital camera people are using for there outdoor photography and what brand is the most popular? :)</P><P>For simple point and shoot convenience, 3X zoom and waterproof features, especially needed for my on or near the water activities, I use the Pentax Optio W30.</P><P>Tight Lines,</P><P>KTFri, 27 Jun 2008 15:54:02 GMTKenT