"Peter Charles" wrote in message
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Take a look at the water resistant Olympus cameras as well. The
nice
thing about the Olympus cameras -- one hand operation. Slide the
cover open and the camera is on -- take the shot, slide cover closed
-- all with the just right hand. I have the 410 which is a 4MP
camera
but they make a 310 also that is less money.

I bought an Olympus D-535 back in October. I can't say anything about
other models, but this one is pretty good for the price......I paid
about $145. It CAN be operated with one hand, but it's a bit awkward
because of the flat front.....it doesn't have the sort of projecting
ridge for the right hand to close around. This camera also has a hard
time focusing in low light conditions. I've been very pleased with
the picture quality overall but, again, it doesn't handle low light
very well.

I spent several hours in the company of a Russian physicist on
Saturday. Alex takes things electronic very seriously. He was using a
Canon A75, whose features he explained to me at great length. For an
extra $30-$40....what he says he paid for it....it looks like a lot
more camera.

Wolfgang