2007-03-07 20:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by Mack 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
Firstly- 35mm film cameras are heavier than digital ones, and dealing with film is rather limiting. So- I'd suggest digital.
However- there are a few advantages to film. For your needs (and I'm a HG and PG pilot myself) wide angle is everything, and it's easier to get 15mm and 17mm wide angle lenses for film SLRs. Consider one of the lightweight plastic bodied Canon EOS Rebels (film). I'm sure you can get them used, dirt cheap off ebay.
If you are just going to hold it in your hand- consider one of the few compact digicams that go to 28mm wide angle. (although you really need wider). The Panasonic FX-01 (and similar) or the Canon SD800 would be two small and easy to handle choices.
2007-03-08 03:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by Morey000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I suggest is a camera designed for some rough landing, cold weather and a chance of showers (or landing in the creek once in a while.
Try the Olympus Stylus 770SW (S is for shock, W is for waterproof). The 770 is waterproof to 33ft, shockproof enough to withstand a fall of 4.9ft and happy in temperatures as low as 14ºF. If you are in the habit of dropping cinderblocks on your cameras, the news that the 770SW will withstand loads of up to 220lb will come in handy.
Sounds like the perfect compact camera.
2007-03-07 22:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go really light and try out an Olympus Stylus Epic. It's got a fixed 35mm lens which is extremely sharp leading to great enlargements.
2007-03-08 05:16:55 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any camera can do sky shots. there is well and truly enough light for any camera to get a clear shot, so my recommendation is get one with a strap and hold on tight!
2007-03-07 20:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by dpatkinson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any camera will do.
2007-03-08 00:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by sy greenblum 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋