Camera for Biking

[NoNo]

I've been looking to get a camera to carry with me on the bike. I'm not looking to spend a ton of money (under $200). Just wondering what people here use, as you can relate to the need to capture something quickly while whizzing by on the bike while not being too bulky. My real camera is a Nikon D70, obviously nothing I can carry on the bike

[mimitabby]

I have an Elph, the size of a pack of cigarettes.
it's not the best camera in the world, but it's easy to use and
even takes movies.

[ridebikeme]

I have a Sony Cybershot, which tends to be around the $200 pricepoint. I have used it on several occasions for cycling, backpacking, snowboarding and it takes great pics! It also has a small video clip... small and fits in a jersey pocket very easily.

[bluebug32]

I just picked this up for an upcoming trip and for biking. It's very small and light takes great pics, even at high speeds.

http://http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PowerShot-Digital-Optical-Stabilized/dp/B000Q30420

[Zen]

You already shoot Nikon, have you looked at a Coolpix?

I looked at this one in the store recently.
Very slim and light, high resolution, large viewing area, anti-shake and low light capability.

Can't go wrong with Nikon glass.

[F8th637]

I've been wanting to join my 2 loves in this regard as well. I have a Canon 30D but have yet to carry that on a ride. My "point and shoot" is the Canon S3 IS which is not like a simple rectangular camera. I carry this on rides sometimes in its Tamrac bag which is attached to the Tamrac belt that I wear around my waist. I have an old point and shoot but it's dying so I stick to the S3. I know that my option is probably not for everyone but my pictures are important to me. One day I'm going to carry the 30D on me the same way I carry the S3.

[F8th637]

Can't go wrong with Nikon glass.

Nor a Canon. I love them both.

[jesvetmed]

I also have the Canon Elph... love it. Great pics. Easy to use.

[NoNo]

I was also thinking of the Coolpix series. But I can look at the specs all I want and it won't tell me if it actually holds up in real life. The main thing is quick focusing and shooting. I know a P&S won't be the same as my D70, but I don't want to miss shots while I'm riding because the camera can't focus or takes forever to actually capture the scene. It also helps that the Coolpix are in blue, as it will match the rest of my bike attire

[F8th637]

Are you planning on riding and taking pictures at the same time? Of course, nothing is faster than an SLR like you mentioned.

[Zen]

I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Why not go to the store and try one out?

[NoNo]

Yes, I would like to take pictures while riding. I have the MS50 coming up on June 1 and want pictures of my brother and cousin while their riding. I'm sure there will also be times when I see a cool house or something that catches my interest and need to be able to whip the camera out and fire off a (relatively) quick shot.

Zen, think Best Buy will let me ride my bike around the store to test the autofocus speed? That's what I meant by comparing the specs to people's real-world experiences. I do plan on going to the store, though, just to see how things feel in my hands and to play around with the menus.

[uforgot]

I have a Canon A720 is. Compact, but not as small as the elph, but you can put lenses and filters on it. I like the image stabilizing also. The elph was just a bit too small for me and I like the shots I get with the A720 better.

I also look at customer service. Last Thanksgiving, I had an elph that quit working. I called Canon and the camera had been out of warranty for 10 days. They told me they would cover it anyway since it shouldn't have quit working. They paid shipping and I had my camera back within two weeks. I've been sold on Canon since.

[F8th637]

You probably want something with image stabilization to help with taking non-blurry shots while on the move.

[Kalidurga]

I've also been thinking of replacing my old, discontinued point'n'shoot. I'd love to go DSLR, but really have the same issue as NoNo: It's got to be small and light enough for biking, kayaking, hiking, etc. Both the Canon Powershot and the Coolpix look good, but I did notice one of the reviews of the Powershot mentioned that the images have a lot of noise above 200 ISO. Have any of you ladies noticed noise issues with the other cameras you've recommended here?