The APS format is dead, and for good reason; it offers marginally more convenience than 35 but much less resolution and a very limited selection of film emulsions. IMHO, kayaking requires a real dive camera that can take the impact of a breaking wave, where pressures can easily dulplicate those found at depth. My favorites, which I take on kayak trips, are the Nikonos IIs and III. These were favorites of many Vietnam photojournalists for their ruggedness and waterpoofing and can still be found at reasonable prices. The Sea & Sea 35mm cameras are another good choice, I think, offerring true dive camera waterprooofing in an affordable package. Lately I've been using a Canon G2 digital camera, and I've found waterproof housings are now available for it, although they're a bit more than I want to spend right now. My favorite source for repair and sales of underwater cameras is Subaquatic (http://www.subaquaticcamera.com/). They usually have a selection of Nikonos cameras of various vintages. I spoke with them a few days ago regarding a repair and they told me they will be carrying a true digital dive camera in the near future. -- mike ------------------------- Michael Edelman medelman_at_ameritech.net http://www.foldingkayaks.org http://www.findascope.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Jan 06 2003 - 16:13:48 PST
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