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Old 01-28-2004, 08:45 PM
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holla. i want personal feedback on this camera. mainly about the sturdiness of the chassis. im going to the snow to go boarding and want some pics. but i cant lug my c-4000 around. so i wanted something compact and solid. i played with the s-series before, but dont recall if it would survive in my pockets and taking scrubs in the snow. thanks.

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Old 01-28-2004, 08:52 PM
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About 6 of my friends have the S230, S400, and the variations of them. I use them whenever we go out and they bring them.

I think it's the best if you want something small. The metal case takes a beatin'

I am also considering picking up a smaller digi cam for things like snowboarding too.
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Old 01-28-2004, 08:53 PM
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My S50 r0x0rs my b0x0rs! :exnbp:
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are you talking about the s400 ish models? or the s40 ish models
i can't really speak for the s400 ish models but i have an s50 and i'm pretty sure it will take a beating in the snow and still take sweet pictures.
i don't know if its something you wanna put in your pocket though, i'd put it in at least padded fanny pack or a small backpack cause in it'd probably feel uncomfortable in your pocket.
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well the s-40 / 50 will be too big. im looking at the s400 or SD100...and this is not a permanent camera...its a buy and return. :exnbp: but dont tell no one. :squint:
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if its a buy and return, why are you worried about size? are you going to be sneaking it in somewhere?
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S400 then! :thumbup:
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Originally Posted by RB
if its a buy and return, why are you worried about size? are you going to be sneaking it in somewhere?

because i need it to fit in my jacket pocket. im going to be carrying it when im on the slopes. i just wanted to know if the chassis will take the abuse of falling down on the snow and not show signs of it h: or course i will do my best to protect it at the same time.
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I have an S200. It's alright but I wouldn't use it for much of anything other than snapshots. If you need something to take with you snowboarding, I would try one of them all-weather dealies in case you drop it or something. I don't know any models or companies offhand though.
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Originally Posted by MrFatbooty
I have an S200. It's alright but I wouldn't use it for much of anything other than snapshots. If you need something to take with you snowboarding, I would try one of them all-weather dealies in case you drop it or something. I don't know any models or companies offhand though.

yea im not planning on doing any type of photography other than the basic group photos or whatever.

btw, do you have tips for taking pics in the snow?
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