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We've Got Big Hills
My Canon Powershot SD630 has served me well. Always in my pocket. Over 10 000 shots along the way. Several published. Today, after 3 1/2 years, it broke.
So, what should I get?
Looking for:
I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.
Poor baby
I du! (+CX +Mtn.)
Canon has treated me well, would generally prefer their cams.
You know Canon has a really nice website, nowadays...
Kirsten
'07: 1324.5 ••• '08: 1561 ••• '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike ••• '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike ••• '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike
run 750 mi
bike 3500 mi
• more off-road
• gain proficiency @ CX mounts and dismounts (ie stop leap-frogging w/people who ride slower after every obstacle -- finish further up the field)
SX200 is
I'm guessing that's quite a bit larger than you want for throwing in your pocket, though. I carry a big purse.
elle aime courir
I carry a big purse.
Maybe Trent should start....along with a little eyeshadow.
800m PR- 2:36
5k PR- 21:00 (road); 20:15 (trail)
10k PR- 49:00
10mi PR- 1:23:27
Shit, I don't even wear eyeshadow. The closest thing to cosmetics in my purse is some Burt's Bees peppermint lip balm. My purse is more small messenger bag than girly handbag...but it's great for small cameras and my kid's toy cars and LEGO.
I didn't mean to imply you wear eyeshadow-I generally don't either, except maybe for a special occasion. Just thinking Trent may look cute with some on.
While I'm thinking of it, does anybody know of a really good FREE photo shopping program? I'm going on a trip, and will probably take a ton of photos, but they may need work when I return,.
Used to be the Photoshop Elements came free with scanners, cameras, etc. I don't even know if Adobe makes it, but if you can get your hands on it it's really great. Check eBay...you could probably snag it for $25. Other than that, a ton of people rave about Irfanview and Gimp. I've never used either, but they'd definitely be worth looking at.
baby box jumper
You can get trial downloads from Adobe for Photoshop Elements and Photoshop. I don't know how long the trials are. They used to be 30 days, probably still are.
Mimi Running at the speed of walk
Free. Gimp.
http://www.gimp.org/
Nerd
I know you said you prefer Canon. However, I bought my daughter a Nikon Coolpix (not sure what model) and I must say it takes incredible pictures for just a point and shoot camera. I use a Nikon digital SLR, but when I saw the results of the Coolpix, it seriously made me wonder why I lug all my lenses and bulky crap around with the DSLR.
I have a new fuel belt from Ultimate Direction that has two small zipper pouches on the belt......probably for gels/gu, keys, etc. The Coolpix fits just perfectly into this pouch so I can take it on runs.
I think the Coolpix has the features you are looking for.
✔ Set 2011 Running Goals, 3/3/2011✔ May 30 - Bolder Boulder 10k ✔ June 5 - Steamboat (CO) HM
Aug13 - Georgetown to Idaho Springs HMAug 26 - Hood to Coast RelayOct. 9 - Denver Rock & Roll HM1000 miles in 2011
This one looks pretty close to what you are looking for: SX200 is
That is a compact, not an ultracompact. Too big for my pocket. The other one even moreso.
I'm not sure Canon has an ultracompact with the sort of manual features you are looking for, though. Do a search on DPReview.com. I believe there were only 3 Canon compacts with Aperture/Shutter priority...none with full manual, no ultracompact with manual settings. The smallest with full manual is my SX110 (now the 120) IS, I believe.
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