Re: [Paddlewise] Waterproof Digitals

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2003 00:20:19 -0500
On 31 Oct 2003 at 19:49, Keith Wrage wrote:

> Has anyone tried the Sony DSCU-60 - roughly $250?  

Never used it, but perusing the spec sheet at the link shows it uses 
AAA batteries.  The best NiMH AAA are only 750 mAh or about one third 
the capacity of AA.  That will make for fewer shots - I'm guessing 
about 100 per charge compared to the 300+ my Canon gets.  Minor nit 
if you don't like carrying lots of batteries.

The flash seems mediocre even by digital point and shoot standards.  
The other thing is the fixed focal length at 33mm effective - that's 
a relatively wide angle.  With only 2 Mpixels, you won't have much 
room for blowing up to recover to the equivalent of a longer lens.

Nice try Sony, but I'd keep looking.  

Mike
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