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Old February 4th 10, 03:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Dave Nadler
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Default Snapshot camera for gliding ?

On Feb 4, 10:37*am, T8 wrote:
On Feb 4, 9:53*am, Dave Nadler wrote:



Hi All - I'm looking for recommendations for a
snapshot camera to carry while gliding. Last
season I used my iPhone - its a pain to use
in the cockpit.


Ideal camera:
- very thin (fits easily in side pocket)
- instant on
- no settings to fiddle after turning it on
- doesn't autofocus on canopy
- super-fast focus and shoot
- fast repeat shooting
- easy operation with one hand


Needs to be grab-and-shoot with no fuss and no wait.


Recommendations ?
Thanks in advance,
Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"


There are a bunch that will do. *I use Canon SD1000 -- no longer made
-- bought an SD1200 for someone for Christmas, looks like the same
only faster, slightly smaller. *RTFM -- you'll be surprised at the
capabilities of these little gems.

-T8


Thanks for the recommendation.

I do not want to RTFM; if thats necessary
the camera is not the effortless point-and-shoot
needed for quick shots while flying.

Does this camera *require* RTFM,
or is it really point-and-shoot ?

Thanks again,
Best Regards, Dave