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Grim/Don

Grim/Don

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Any have a camera that they use as part of their every-day carry? I've been thinking about getting an ?Elp/Elf? and putting it on a neckstrap.

Any recommendations for an EDC camera?

Grim/Don
 
What? I'm supposed to be able to survive with only *one* EDC digital camera on me? ;)

Pentax Optio-S in my shoulder bag; Sony Clie PEG-NR70V/U in my briefcase.
 
Originally posted by cockroachfarm
What? I'm supposed to be able to survive with only *one* EDC digital camera on me? ;)

Pentax Optio-S in my shoulder bag; Sony Clie PEG-NR70V/U in my briefcase.
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Can't wait to see samples... that is one cool little camera - VERY portable!
 
I don't wear an Elph on a neckstrap because... well, because that's just not a look I care to cultivate.

However, you might want to keep a 35mm disposable camera (800 speed film, with flash) in your car's glove compartment. If ever you're in an automobile accident, take pictures of the scene, all people involved, license plates, the cars - particularly where there's any visible damage, skid marks leading up to the point of collision, etc.

Yes, if things ultimately get all unpleasant and legal-like, these photos can help you. A lot. Trust me. I know what I'm talking about.

Heat tends to age film quickly, but even after sitting in a glove compartment all summer long, you'll still get usable images. They won't be great pictures, because we're talking about a camera that has a fixed-focus plastic lens, cardboard construction, and costs $5.99 on the checkout line at Walmart. Cheap enough that you can probably afford to throw away the camera every 6 months, and replace it with a fresh one.

Plus, if you see a UFO, you'll be able to snap the obligatory blurry picture.
 
I bought my wife the Elph (S400), as an EDC (in her handbag). Superb - I stopped carrying my Coolpix5000 and just pinch it off her - Also allows me just to lug my F5 around.

The Elph is also built like a tank, she's dropped it twice and it still works. Colours can be a touch rich - a Canon trait which is usually good - but can be easily adjusted.

Thoroughly recommended - just wish it had a few manual adjustments - otherwise an ideal EDC.

Hope this helps,


Stephen
 
I don't EDC a camera every day but when I do it's a Olympus Stylus Epic. Great little 35mm camera with a sharp, fixed 35mm F2.8 lens. Capable of great results. I'm not a fan of the Elph film cameras because of the APS format, but the digitals are nice.
 
I absolutely love my Casio Exilim... I originally had an S2, 2 megapixels in something the size of a credit card. Just shove it in the shirt pocket and it disappears... Now they have 3 megapixel models, and I sold my S2 to a friend and bought a Z3. I believe it has the same lens as the Pentax Optio S that can fit in an Altoids can... But the Casio is a tad bit larger, just enough to not fit in the tin(yes, I tried :D ). It takes great photos and has decent controls. I have been very impressed with the features and usability of the Casios, and they seem to hold up pretty good(although a mini-digicam isn't something you want to abuse)

3MP is good, but I still have a Canon 35mm for taking the GOOD photos...
BTW, the Casio will take 30 second AVI movies with sound at 320x240!
 
crap...you people made me realize that now I need an edc camera..

Just out of curiosity, those of you that use compacts like the Casio and the Pentax, are they capable of taking good macro shots?

Chris
 
Lieca D1 - a bit large for pocket carry but bombproof and with a great lens. Took the photo on the left with it.
 
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