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Subject: Re: [OM] beginners camera
From: "Wayne Culberson" <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 2 May 2002 17:43:59 -0300
Chuck Norcut wrote:

> Here's another vote for the Stylus Epic. (but make sure it's an Epic and
> not an ordinary Stylus which only has a 3.5 lens).  This is a great
> "Point 'n Shoot" that will actually fit into a shirt pocket.  It is
> diminutive even with respect to its Stylus zoom brethren.  It's auto
> everything but actually allows a fair modicum of control when you need
> it.  The spot metering and focus lock are easy to use.  It's a great and
> reliable tool when loaded with some 200 print film.

I was in the local Kodak shop this afternoon, and saw some Portra 400VC
36exp. which was outdated by about 9 months. Made an offer on some of it,
and got a dozen rolls for what would work out to be about $1.75 US funds per
roll. I was thinking this might be good to send with him to Bolivia. What do
you all think? I am thinking it might still be as good as current dated
Kodak Gold 200 stuff.



> Pros:  The front cover seals it up pretty well.  I once dropped mine
> this past winter into a gutter that was filled 4" deep with ice cold
> melt water.  It was submerged for about 5 seconds before I managed to
> retrieve it from a small whirlpool swirling around over the sewer
> grate.  I thought for sure it was a goner but only a couple of drops of
> water managed to get behind the lens cover.  No water got inside the
> camera.  Dried it off with a paper towel and it's as good as new.

Nice test. <g>

Wayne


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