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Small digital camera?

by EaglePatrol Jul 29, 2005 1:35AM PDT

I am shopping around for a small digital camera in the 3 to 5 Mega Pixel size. The SMALLER the better. Durability and picture quality are the 2 most important things since it will be for hiking and mountain biking etc. I have read a lot of reviews and still wasn't able to make a decision. Any recommendations and personal experiences on what to get or what NOT to get are welcome. Thanks.

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Camera Choices
by Rodax Jul 29, 2005 2:24AM PDT

You might consider the Casio Exilim EX-S100. It's very compact, 3mp, 2" LCD and all steel construction. Cost about $250.00

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small fast durable digital
by podeschi Jul 29, 2005 8:18AM PDT

I just did a massive search, and ended up with the Casio EX-S500. It is awesome and reviews rate it much higher than the previous version ex-s100. Durable, well built and ultra compact. Best of all it has received great reviews, takes excellent pix, has fast shot to shot, autofocus, autofocus assist, etc. and is 5mp. Highly recommended.

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casio s500
by wontonz Jul 30, 2005 5:05AM PDT

Casio s500 would be a good choice. Canon's powershots seem great until you read about all of the LCD crackings.

The size is about the same as a credit card, with a thickness of 0.6 inches. Just know that you won't get manual control, and you can see moire in video.

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Canon and Casio
by EaglePatrol Jul 30, 2005 7:35AM PDT

I was at a few stores today and looked at the Casios and the Small Canons. I like the feel of the Casio, they feel really rugged and solid, but I like all the features of the Canon. I read all those reports about LCD screen braking too.

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Casio EX-S500 durability
by blip01 Sep 9, 2005 1:48AM PDT

I've had the EX-S500 for almost a month now, and while the camera as a whole feels very solid that huge LCD is very vulnerable if you happen to drop the camera. I busted mine last weekend during a BBQ.

Fortunately the screen is very easy to remove and replace yourself, unfortunately a new screen will set you back $121 from Casio.

My last 2 cameras were an Olympus D-340R, and then a Sony DSC-U20. Both of those were dropped multiple times and managed to last quite a while with no major damage, just scrapes and nicks in the body.

Aside from breaking the screen I love the camera. Great features and lots of WOW factor.

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