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Old 05-08-2006, 02:26 PM
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Well my camera went for a swim! I am looking for the best place to pickup a 5mp compact digital camera. Suggestions on camera and locationwould be great. I need one compact as it will be for work and do notneed anything bulky. Thanks.
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Old 05-09-2006, 05:29 PM
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I guess noone owns a digital camera right?
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swamppro,

I REALLY have enjoyed my Pentax Optio WP33. It is 3.2 mpx and Water Proof. I have held it a few inches under water to take some landing shots. It is discontinued and now they have the 6 mp Optio WP. It is very small.

I use a rapid charger with rechargeable batteries. I have three sets of batteries that I rotate through in the very small camera bag. It is tough and takes up little room on the boat.

A few months ago, you could buy the 33WR refurbed from Broadway Photo for around $125.
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Here is the 33WR:



And the new WPi:

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When we bought our camera I did a google search and found a great site which gives reviews and specs on any dig. cam you could buy: www.dpreview.com.

Once I found what we wanted (Sony DSC-W7), I bought it at amazon.com..... BIG discounts IMO. They have the DSC-W5 which might meet your requirements.

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If you could stand higher megapixels and shock resistance etc there is also the Olympus 720sw

A couple other review sites. www.stevesdigicams.com and www.dcresource.com
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Thanks everyone. I appreciate the help
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