RE: [Paddlewise] Telephoto lens for WP cameras?

From: Sisler, Clyde <Clyde.Sisler_at_wang.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:04:51 -0500
We use a Pentax WR90, which has a 38-90 zoom lens. It is not advertised
as "waterproof" although it is dunkable. Do not zoom it while it's under
water, though. I've worn it under my PFD in Class III rapids, so you
needn't worry about it getting wet. The lens is not as good as my Pentax
AF/SLR lenses, but better than most point-and-shoot cameras.

> I have one also.  It's advertised as "water resistant", however, there are
a number of positive stories about salt water immersions in the r.b.p.
archives.

I was disappointed in the zoom capabilities.  I'm not a camera buff so I
guess my expectations were too high.  I took a picture of a young bull moose
from about 30 yards and it came out looking like a chipmunk.  :-(.  I'm
quite satisfied with the picture quality though.
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