CAMERAS

[Ed]

I have just returned from the Camino and used a Pentax Optio 330 digital
camera.  Small, lightweight - almost pocket sized.  Used medium resolution
which allowed me about 300 piccies on an upgraded memory card.  Recharger is
also lightweight; I just had to remember to use it!!  But I never got a
refusal in any cafe where I asked if I could recharge whilst I was having
breakfast.

I didn't worry at all about security or things getting nicked.  Going to the
showers etc, just asked one of me mates to keep an eye on me stuff.  I did
the same for them in return - no probs.  And overnight, if it makes you
sleep easier, just stuff your valuables down to the bottom of your sleeping
bag; easy peasy.

My only real worry about loosing things was when I got up to leave the
Refugio at 6:00am as it was still dark.  So whilst trying to make a very,
very quiet exit (why do plastic bags rustle more in the dark than in
daylight??) there was always the risk, that in my haste, I would forget
something.  And yes this did sometimes happen.  Best to make sure everything
is packed away the night before for a hassle-free exit in the morning.

Ed

----- Original Message -----
From: Bayfield
To: GOCAMINOaPETE.URI.EDU
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 3:32 PM
Subject: CAMERAS


Buenos Dias

Does anyone have an opinion on cameras.  Are disposable cameras readily
available?   Does anyone have a digital camera they would recommend?  If you
take a digital are you forever worrying about loss - theft - damage etc.

Pat
pmcdougallatcc.on.ca


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