[at-l] on the most important gear.... digital camera

[jbullar1 at twcny.rr.com (Jim Bullard)]

At 11:17 PM 11/29/2003 -0500, Jim Bullard wrote:
>At 03:51 AM 11/30/2003 +0000, hopefl@juno.com wrote:
>>I used a Kodak CX4300 on my thru hike this year. It would die on me from 
>>time to time. I think dampness was the problem but I'm not sure. Once it 
>>was inside for several days.......as when I mailed it home to be 
>>replaced.... it would resurrect its own self and start working again.
>
>The Olympus Stylus 300 Digital (3.2 megapixel) and Stylus 400 Digital (4 
>megapixel) would be good choices for a long distance hike because they are 
>weatherproof. URLs: Stylus 300 
><http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_product_lobbypage.asp?l=1&p=16&bc=27&product=902>, 
>Stylus 400 
><http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_product_lobbypage.asp?l=1&p=16&bc=27&product=903&CMP=ILC-homestylus400>

BTW - I just checked the price at B&H Photo & Video. They list for $349 and 
$399 respectively but B&H is selling them for $289 and $339 right now. Just 
click on "add to cart" for the lower price.