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[at-l] Re: Digital Camera
I will be taking four 256MB cards with me. That gets me approximately 360
pictures at the highest resolution on my Olympus Stylus 400. That should be
enough to get from one major trail town to the next. I would guess that most
of the larger towns - Pearisburg, Erwin, Waynesboro, etc. would all have a
Walgreen's or similar photo shop. I also have a USB XD card reader that
weighs .6oz. If I find access to a computer with a CD burner, I could burn
my own.
Incidentally, the camera weighs 6.9oz and is advertised as being weather
proof. A spare battery, XD card reader, and the battery charger weigh
another 6.1oz. Note: The original charger plug was too long and too heavy. I
shaved 2.3oz by buying another plug at Radio Shack. I cut the wire down to
about 16" and spliced in another plug. Depending on how long the batteries
last me I may start to bounce the charger ahead of me.
Lwop
----- Original Message -----
From: "James N. Smith" <jsmith@wate.com>
To: <at-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 4:26 PM
Subject: RE: [at-l] Re: Digital Camera
> Great idea, but how often do you think you'll find a Walgreens, photo shop
> or even Walmart? They may seem ubiquitous, but you won't find one in most
> trail towns and resupply stops. You'll have to venture farther from the
> trail.
>
> _____________________________________________________
> -jns
>
> Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time.
> - Steven Wright
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-l-bounces@backcountry.net
> [mailto:at-l-bounces@backcountry.net]On Behalf Of LWOP
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 3:58 PM
> To: at-l@backcountry.net; Mary Morgan
> Subject: [at-l] Re: Digital Camera
>
>
> Digital Users,
> I just stopped at a Walgreen's in my local area to see if they burn CD's
> The answer is YES. For $3.99 I can insert my XD card and copy it to a CD.
> I'm sure if they can do it so can most other photo stops. I will just
send
> the CD home and when I hear from my wife that she received it in working
> order, I can then reuse the XD card. It will be cheaper than buying a
$300
> burner and having to bounce it along the trail. With four 256MB cards,
I'm
> sure I'll be able to make it between photo shops.
> Now, what about batteries. The charger isn't to heavy but the darn plug
> weighs 4 ounces. I don't need a six foot plug but I don't want to cut it
> either. Maybe I'll head over to Radio Shack and see what they have.
> Such tough decisions and only 4 days till I'm on my way to Georgia. I
still
> have to pack my gear....
> Till next time,
> LWOP
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mary Morgan
> To: LWOP
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 1:12 PM
> Subject: Re: Digital Camera
>
>
> Howdy, LWOP,
>
> I know that Walmart in PA burns CD's. Good luck!
>
> :o) WelshNomad
>
> LWOP <Lwop@att.net> wrote:
> Never thought about trying a Walgreens or Walmart. I know they will
> print
> digital photos. Do they also burn CD's. Does anyone know?
> I will have to get over and check this out. I know there are a lot of
> Walgreens along the trail. That would be great if they do.
> Lwop
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mary Morgan"
> To:
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 7:02 PM
> Subject: [at-l] The Barn and Hiker's Paradise and Portable Hard Drive
> andstuff
>
>
> > Howdy, All,
> >
> > I don't know if I am alone in this or not, but I want to make note
of
> all
> of the places that are recommended (and not recommended) on this list,
> but
> find it hard to figure out where some of these places are located,
> 'cause I
> didn't hike the trail yet. ;o)
> >
> > Could someone direct me to a list of these places if anyone has been
> so
> inclined to make one? I have figured out where The Doyle (even stayed
> there..), Miss Janet's and the Bluberry Patch are, but don't know
where
> The
> Barn or Hiker's Paradise, for example, are located yet. I know that
> discovering these places is all a part of the hiking experience, but I
> would
> like to make notes ahead so I have them before I leave in just a few
> short 3
> weeks time!
> >
> > Also, anyone have a good maildrop suggestion list url handy? I can't
> seem
> to locate the one that I know was recommended a few months ago..
> >
> > Portable Hard Drive:
> >
> > I researched the miriad of portable hard drives that are available
out
> there for 8 months before I bought one. I recommend the FlashTrax,
hands
> down. Worth every penny. unless you only have an Olympus xD card.....
> You
> can buy an adapter that will allow you to copy from your compact flash
> then
> transfer to your smart media. Pretty cool. Especially if you are a
> photographer such as me... I usually take about 2-3,000 (yes,
thousand)
> 5
> meg pictures on any given 2 week vacation. I can't imagine how many a
6
> month trek will get me. The editing job I will have when I get home
will
> probably take me 6 months as well. (suggestion: get a few extra
> batteries)
> >
> > Also, Walmart is now burning CD's. The one I checked in PA has the
> ability to copy your picture card to CD and they said that all of the
> Walmarts do, too. Don't know if that is a true statement, 'cause I
have
> my
> own pro printer and stuff, so don't need their service. Just another
> option
> I thought I'd put out there.
> >
> > Thanks, All!
> >
> > :o) Soon To Be Hiking Welsh Nomad
> >
> >
> >
> >
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