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Have used an Olympus as a PHD (Push here dummy) camera for years. It often gets
to take the pictures my D80 can't because I can't get it in the cockpit safely...

The key to good pictures is
1] the photographer
2] the lens quality
3] pixel count
4] format (JPG, RAW TIFF etc.)

I would consider the C-5500 Sport Zoom if I was looking for a rugged, cheap and
cheerful 5Mp camera that can still take great pictures. Most of the expensive
"features" on more expensive models are just brochure clutter. The C7000 series
is an alternative if you want the features...

Quite often getting the picture is more dependant on simplicity and speed of use
of the camera. The Olympus guys are good here. Similarly, if it's going to be in
the glider it had best be able to handle some abuse.

FWIW I have taken some pics from the back seat of a K13 with my D80 and a
18-200VR zoom. Really amazing (technical)quality pictures - now if we could just
do something about the user...