Rugged Digital SLR?

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Scott Robert Ladd - 22 Nov 2004 03:59 GMT

I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit dirty or
sandy damp.

I don't need a huge resolution (1600x1200 is probably adequate), but I
would like good telephoto performance for wildlife photography.

Thanks.

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GTO - 22 Nov 2004 05:13 GMT

Get a new D1H from eBay for around $1100. It is built around the F5 body and
can be used to hammer in nails. The D1H is no longer produced and sold by
Nikon.

Gregor

>I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit dirty or
> sandy damp.
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> Thanks.

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David H. Lipman - 22 Nov 2004 12:01 GMT

Call that advice ? Dead end products bought on eBay ?

No, buy NEW products with full support from "reputable" vendors.

Dave

| Get a new D1H from eBay for around $1100. It is built around the F5 body and
| can be used to hammer in nails. The D1H is no longer produced and sold by
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| > Thanks.

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leo - 23 Nov 2004 03:49 GMT

> Call that advice ? Dead end products bought on eBay ?
>
> No, buy NEW products with full support from "reputable" vendors.
>
> Dave

Do you mean people should not buy second hands cameras? I don't know any
sub$1K DSLR cameras can be classified as rugged. If D1H suits his needs,
what's the big deal?

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David H. Lipman - 23 Nov 2004 23:18 GMT

No. Don't buy 2cnd hand dSLRs via eBay.

But them through places that can provide a warranty or someone you know. A place where you
can pick up the camera and examine it, look at the lenses, see if it works properly, etc.

There are too many rip-offs via eBay.

Dave

| > Call that advice ? Dead end products bought on eBay ?
| >
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| sub$1K DSLR cameras can be classified as rugged. If D1H suits his needs,
| what's the big deal?

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PDW - 23 Nov 2004 23:29 GMT

NEVER buy a camera from someone you know........... NO NO......Scratch that
Never SELL a camera to someone you know!

;-)

PDW

> No. Don't buy 2cnd hand dSLRs via eBay.
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> | sub$1K DSLR cameras can be classified as rugged. If D1H suits his needs,
> | what's the big deal?

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YAG-ART - 22 Nov 2004 13:51 GMT

Canon EOS 1DMark2

>I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit dirty or
>sandy damp.
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>Thanks.

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Gisle Hannemyr - 22 Nov 2004 17:32 GMT

> I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit
> dirty or sandy damp.
>
> I don't need a huge resolution (1600x1200 is probably adequate), but
> I would like good telephoto performance for wildlife photography.

Nikon D1h. Built like a tank. Slightly Better than your
specification resolutionwise (2000 x 1312 px). Sensor is
1.5x crop - which is nice for tele.

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Lourens Smak - 22 Nov 2004 22:08 GMT

> I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit dirty or
> sandy damp.
>
> I don't need a huge resolution (1600x1200 is probably adequate), but I
> would like good telephoto performance for wildlife photography.

The Olympus E1 was designed especially for you.

Check out this site: http://homepage.mac.com/lsippu/Menu3.html
of Finnish Photographer Lauri Sippu.
;-)
Lourens

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Whatevah - 23 Nov 2004 23:37 GMT

> I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit dirty or
> sandy damp.
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>
> Thanks.

If you have Canon-mount lenses, look for the Canon EOS 1D. It has a
magnesium-alloy body, and has rubber seals everywhere to keep out dust
and other unwanted gifts from nature.

you can find reviews and info about it at the popular digital camera
review sites like DPReview.com

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Randy L. - 24 Nov 2004 02:28 GMT

Scott,
I would recommend an Olympus E-1 digital. All of the controls are
sealed, and the body is very solid & rugged. I purchased mine with a
Zuiko15-54mm zoom, but have just recently purchased a Zuiko 50-200mm zoom
for it. The image quality is excellant, IMHO.

Randy L.

>I need a rugged digital SLR -- one that can stand getting a bit dirty or
> sandy damp.
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> Thanks.

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Robert Meyers - 28 Nov 2004 07:10 GMT

> Scott,
> I would recommend an Olympus E-1 digital. All of the controls are
> sealed, and the body is very solid & rugged. I purchased mine with a
> Zuiko15-54mm zoom, but have just recently purchased a Zuiko 50-200mm zoom
> for it. The image quality is excellant, IMHO.

I second this. Tough. Sealed. And a 2x crop for better telephoto weight
for application.

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