Actually, you may want to look at an Optio 33LF. Smaller and lighter than an A70, only uses 2 AA batteries, and doesn't give you audio/full manual exposure/option of extra lenses/etc.... all those things that most people never use. Also has a cool flip-out LCD that can come in handy. We sell it for $70.00 CAN less than the A70.
chris On Sat, 6 Dec 2003, Christian Skofteland wrote: > As much as I'd like to suggest an optio, I won't. Get a Canon A70. Good > quality, uses CF and AA batteries. The Optios use proprietary > re-chargeables. > > Christian Skofteland > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2003 7:43 PM > Subject: Vacation snaps with an Optio? > > > > Friends of a friend are off on vacation soon. They want a small, > > compact, pocketable digicam for their trip. I was thinking that one of > > the Optio cameras might work for them. Will it? Here is their situation > > and the requirements: > > > > They are going on a six month trip to India, > > Tibet, etc. and they want "an inexpensive > > digital camera for the trip". > > > > Since I know little about such a beast I am seeking some advice. > > > > I think they only need good 4X6 prints. > > > > Batteries should be easily available in > > the Third World. > > > > USB or other simple way to send pics with > > email would be a good idea. > > > > Memory storage media should be inexpensive, > > high capacity, and for sale in > > aforementioned Third World places. > > > > Light weight and a minimum of accessories to > > lose would be good too. > > >
