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unrelated to audio- digital camera buffs please

sorry for the unrelated to audio thread, but I need some quickly dispensed advice on buying a digital camera, preferably less or way less than $300 for a upcoming vacation. it needs to be compact, good battery life & best pic quality possible. My wife already has a Fuji S5200 that way too big & complicated for a luddite like me. she said we already have fine pix viewer on our computer (whatever that is & buy a Fuji, it'd be compatible w/that). it will be carried on a motorcycle & see some harsh treatment based on where I'm headed. (Oregon & burningman so you get the picture) thanks & cheers!
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thefalls1117
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I use Lithium batteries when storage and space are an issue.
Sams Club have good prices.
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pehare OP
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thanks for all the great info. i'm going to head out today & pick something up....sounds like Canon might be the way to go.
snofun3
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If you can find the way to swing another $50, the Canon SD900, with 10 meg is highly recommended, and even does video very well.

Very small, titanium case, and extra batteries are 2 for $10 on ebay. I have the camera, recharger, extra memory card and 3 extra batteries in a case 3 inches tall, by 2 inches wide. It goes everywhere with me.

I also have the sd600 with 6 meg, and while it's good the sd900 is outstanding. Have fun.
unclejeff
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Yes, the Canon SD900 is great.
elevick
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I've got smaller Fuji's that are awesome and indestructible for the price. Spend $125, get 5.2megapixels and that should do. Also, for that price, who cares if you drop it, lose it or get it wet? Check out ritzcamera.com They are a real store with great service.
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