> > > The digital cameras with quite usable waterproof optional cases such as > > the Canon G series, and S series (I have an S40), as well as some Pentax > > models with waterproof cases (such as my Optio 430RS) all additionally > > have a manual focus mode. Mostly as easily activated as on my SLR gear. > > I have a Canon S30 with a waterproof case. I have taken picures under water > and it works great. The case is rated to 30 m. The larger CF cards will > hold many photos, my 256 mb card holds about 270 photos at the fine setting. > The down side is the batteries, for digital you need many batteries. If you > get to electricity now and then you could recharge them and the charger is > really small (2" x 3"x 1") Overall digital cameras don't take much room > even with 10 batteries. I own a Weathermatic an older version than the > Vectis, but now all I use is my Canon. -- MZ > *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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