Wayne
It looks as if he needs to take something like an XA with a set of
spare batteries (although my batteries last at least a year). It is
fast enough for lower light levels and small enough to put into a
safe place next to the body (which will keep it warm as well); it can
take one of the dedicated flashguns.
If you wanted to buy new, a Mju (non-zoom) would be reasonable, but
would be more attractive to a potential thief.
My wife still has the Infinity Twin I bought her in San Diego in 89.
That works well in weather and dust (my son took it to Tunisia and it
still works!).
ISO400 Fuji Superia can be pushed if necessary (XA can set 800), and
Xrays should not make a difference.
Chris
p.s. note that I have corrected your "apostrophe crime" in the Subject :>).
At 20:33 -0300 30/4/02, Wayne Culberson wrote:
I have mentioned that I have in the past made several trips to Bolivia.
Well, now it looks like my 19 year old son is going for an 8 week summer
mission trip, leaving May 20th. He has never taken much interest in cameras.
But I want to get him something (perferably olympus) that will hopefully
provide some decent correct exposures. I'm looking for recommendations for a
camera that might (very good chance) get stolen, that will give decent
exposures in difficult conditions (read near equator at 9000 - 14,000 ft
altitudes), with a complete novice. Also, what film should I send? I
personally like Kodachrome 64, but am thinking maybe he should go with
something in negative film, and somewhat faster. I'm also concerned about
the airport xray damage problem. Also, because it is their winter, he will
be experiencing a little over 12 hours darkness, so needs something with
built in flash. Also, he will be spending at least 2 weeks in extreme
conditions with freezing nights and no heat, and extreme!! dust conditions
(altiplano of Bolivia), so it has to be something that doesn't freeze up in
dust, and that can keep going battery power wise. Any suggestions?
Wayne
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