You might consider taking one of these along:
http://homepage.mac.com/mattdenton/photo/cameras/olympus_trip35.html
Which would give you a reasonably rugged 40mm/f2.8 autoexposure camera that
requires no batteries whatsoever. Despite what the above site says, I would
consider it pocketable, given a slightly generously-sized pocket to work
with.
Gary Holder
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From: "Andrew Dacey" <frugal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus List" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 11:22 AM
Subject: [OM] Which Stylus?
> As I mentioned in an earlier email, I'm going to start looking for a
> decent pocketable P&S to take with me to Laos.
>
> I had been considering a P&S with a zoom for a bit more versatility
> (especially where I don't plan on taking any Zooms with the OMs).
> However, in the camera store I was pretty impressed with the Stylus
> Epic in terms of size and weight, not to mention having a nice fast
> 35/2.8 lens. The big drawback I see with that camera in that it takes
> 3V CR123A batteries which will probably be hard for me to get in Laos.
>
> Here's the criteria I'm looking for:
>
> - Must be small and lightweight, I plan to carry this camera at almost
> all times.
>
> - Must have a meter that I can accurately use slide film with. I plan
> to take Velvia, Provia 100F, and Provia 400F as my main films along
> with some B&W (probably Tri-X but possibly some other options).
>
> - Zoom would be nice but I'm a bit concerned with image quality as well
> as the loss of speed.
>
> - Using AA batteries would be preferred.
>
> - Some ability to use some manual controls would be nice but is not
> essential.
>
> Any thoughts on what might fit the bill here? I know I risk being
> struck down by the Zuiko gods but is there any non-Olympus camera that
> might fit the bill better?
>
> Andrew "Frugal" Dacey
> frugal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.tildefrugal.net/
>
>
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