DOA
I wrote earlier about my digital camera not working after me carrying it with me at the Four on the 4th Race. Evidently, my sweat fried something in the camera. I hoped it would work once it dried out, but no luck. I took it apart and have had it lying here by the computer. Every so often, I put the battery and memory card in it and try to power it up to no avail. I am officially calling an end to the code blue. The time of death has been recorded and I am awaiting the coroner to haul it away.
It served me well. We witnessed a lot of good times together, but all good things must come to an end - so they say.
I have been reading camera reviews and looking at message boards in an effort to find a successor to my Canon Powershot Digital Elph S110. I purchased it in 2001. At the time, 2.1 megapixels was a lot. I want to stay with Canon and they are highly rated.
My pick is the Canon S2 IS If you are interested in the stats, follow the link. The thing I like is the 12X optical zoom, which translates to having a 430 mm lens.
I really need two cameras. One like the one I had; that can fit in my pocket and another bigger one with lots of bells and whistles like the S2. If money were no object, I would get a digital SLR, like the XT.
If you are in the market for another camera, here are two great sites:
Steve's Digital Cams
Digital Photography Review
I haven't ordered it yet, but I plan to very soon.
Until the next time
John Strain