Re: [Paddlewise] Olympus 790sw camera

Should read  "The 770SW was $100.00 more."


>I picked up the Pentax OptioW30 7.1. The local "experts" at Lens and 
>Shutter weren't as helpful as I thought they would be in information about 
>the differences with the Olympus units. The 770SW was $100.00. Yes more 
>waterproof and more pixels with a wide angle function. But for me, these 
>are still point and shoot cameras, so why spend money for such dinky little 
>lens arrangements. The 770SW had a nice solid heft to it, was flatter if a 
>bit wider or taller, looked less "toyish" and had the shutter cover, as did 
>the cheaper Olympus sister. I figured the Pentax was easier to clean the 
>lens of water (less recessed) and wasn't subject to mechanical failure with 
>a lens cover like the Olympus models. Unlike the Pentax, the Olympus units 
>might be prone to impinging with sand. I already got enough dang problems 
>with my new skeg clogging. Who wants more frustration. Mechanical failure 
>would provoke a bit of frustration on a once-in-a-lifetime trip I'd think 
>if I missed out on picture taking. The Pentax slips easily in the front 
>pocket of my new Astral rescue vest which is lined with a had warmer which 
>should keep the lens from scratching. The camera is tethered, but I still 
>added a silicone skin so it stays in the side pocket a little more securely 
>and doesn't slip out of cold hands. Did I mention we had cold hands at 
>Pender this weekend?
>
> I figure 7.1 should be enough for technical pictures for articles. 
> Anything esle, including blow-up, one might consider something more 
> SLRish, in a waterproof box. I'm more into paddling than photography.
>
> Doug L
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