Well, it took a month and a half, but the Pentax people honored my warranty and gave me a new camera. I had heard they often claim the damage was beyond the normal use, so I wasn't sure how it would go. I'm a happy camper, because they gave me a new unit that may have been a return, but looks brand new. It also came with all the gear, so I have second battery and charger free of charge, pardon my pun. I was never happy with the pictures I had been getting with my old unit, but the 4 practice pics I took with the new one are better than anything I'd gotten with the old. I've had it for a few weeks now, but have been so out habit of using it, I never remembered to take it with me kayaking. Hopefully, I'll find something camera worthy soon; my website has been rather stale lately and since I won't be making TAKS this year, I'm going to be missing a big chunk of my photo opportunities on the year. I'll look forward to broadening my horizons. Just thought I should give some credit where credit was due with the Pentax warranty. Mark www.sandmarks.net *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I hate to ask this but I have to replace my waterproof camera and need help. I KNOW this has been covered but the reason I need to replace it is that my house was broken into and I lost my cameras and computers and even the back drive. I had been saving the camera discussions but . . . So I need help, please. I want a camera with a zoom and that takes decent pictures. The Sony CyberShot was a camera but not all that satisfactory. I know what I don't want from it <G> Thanks for the help, Joan Spinner Mark Sanders wrote: > Well, it took a month and a half, but the Pentax people honored my warranty > and gave me a new camera. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Joan, For me, price is always a consideration, but I first chose the Pentax over the Olypus based on three things: The P shot video at 30fps, used cheaper SD cards and had less lag time on the shutter. By now I imagine the Oly probably has caught up with the video and lag time, but I'm not sure. They do seem to have a rugged unit though, guaranteed shockproof. I would not choose a camera that needed to be in a waterproof case, as I use it too much. I also like the size of the P over the O as it fits in my pocket better. Hope that helps in your decision. Mark Sanders www.sandmarks.net -----Original Message----- I hate to ask this but I have to replace my waterproof camera and need help. I KNOW this has been covered but the reason I need to replace it is that my house was broken into and I lost my cameras and computers and even the back drive. I had been saving the camera discussions but . . . So I need help, please. I want a camera with a zoom and that takes decent pictures. The Sony CyberShot was a camera but not all that satisfactory. I know what I don't want from it <G> Thanks for the help, Joan Spinner *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Joan, Not sure what you want from a camera, and small size may be important, but I have a Canon G9 in a waterproof housing which I'm really happy with. Not as small as the ruggedised point & shoots, but does all I ask of it, and I carry a SLR's for a job. Good luck. Cheers JKA John Kirk-Anderson Banks Peninsula New Zealand *************************************************************************** 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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