Camera for Biking

[NoNo]

Thanks for all the great replies! Hadn't thought of the wetness factor, but it's definitely something to consider. My very first digital camera was an Olympus 2.1mp 2000UZ (for ultra zoom). I loved that camera, took great pictures. I wouldn't mind going back to Olympus. As for memory cards, I don't think the smaller cameras take Compact Flash. I see a lot of SD and xD being used, so no matter what I'm going to have to buy a new card. But if it's SD I can use it in the Wii, too One thing's apparent: everyone seems to have something different and are generally happy with it, so it doesn't look like I can really go wrong. P&S's have probably come a long way since I was last interested in them.

[Bad JuJu]

As for memory cards, I don't think the smaller cameras take Compact Flash. I see a lot of SD and xD being used, so no matter what I'm going to have to buy a new card. But if it's SD I can use it in the Wii, too

Another good thing is that memory cards--at least SD--seem to be pretty inexpensive now, compared to what they were a year or so ago. I recently bought a new DSLR camera and a 2 gig SD card for it was only around $35.

Another thing is that I was noodling around on the Canon website last night and saw that they now offer point-and-shoots with Image Stabilization--designated by the IS in the camera's name. Though I still recommend the Olympus SW line for its resistance to the slings and arrows of outrageous outdoor fortune, those IS P&S cameras are worth a look too.

[Harley]

Harley, so how do you find the shutter lag on the G9? Is it acceptable to you? Would you be able to shoot candid photos of people as they go about their activities? Or is it strictly posed shots and landscapes?

Oakleaf... the shutter lag is noticeable on single shot, but is much better then most compact cameras in continuous shot mode. Not as fast as the DSLR's but for a small camera ok for action.
It is a fun semi serious camera, image quality is excellent with the Canon processor, same processor that is in the Canon XTI/400D and in my opinion it's all about the capture with digital photography.

Sorry I'll miss this thread, we are headed out of town for the weekend... off to play

[surgtech1956]

I just bought a Canon S5 IS, its a little bigger. I haven't used it yet, just started reading the first of three owner's manuals

[F8th637]

I just bought a Canon S5 IS, its a little bigger. I haven't used it yet, just started reading the first of three owner's manuals

Man, they are on S5 now? I only bought my S3 less than two years ago!

[OakLeaf]

Actually the S5 is already a little dated. FWIW I was looking at one in the store the other day, and the sales guy was steering me away from it (and not toward more expensive cameras either, toward more up-to-date ones in the same price range). I've also read that it does rather poorly in low light situations, which was a big complaint I had about the Minolta 7Hi that just died on me.

But in any event, the S5 IS is rather large for bicycling.

[NoNo]

On Saturday I had a bunch of friends over. There were various digital cameras there, and I made sure to take a peek at each. My friend's Panasonic Lumix TZ3 seemed too bulky for what I want. My other friend had one of the Olympus SW cameras, and while it was the right size, that particular line is a bit more than I'm looking to spend. The 3rd camera was a Canon of some sort, probably an Elph, but I didn't check the exact model so I don't know how much it costs. Some day I'll get this figured out......