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Digital Cameras

joel_19
joel_19 Member Posts: 933
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Hi guys. I would like to give all our technicians, installers, etc. cameras. I want them to be able to document what they see. Does anyone have any recommendations on one? It needs to be a decent quality, but even more important, is that it needs to be heavy duty - since it will be in vans/trucks/basements, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks,

Erika Boucher

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  • Constantin
    Constantin Member Posts: 3,796
    You may want to consider...

    ... the Pentax Optio. Waterproof, pretty compact, 5MP, etc. May be worth considering, particularly if coupled with a hard case.
  • Mike T., Swampeast MO
    Mike T., Swampeast MO Member Posts: 6,928


    Here's a Ruggedized Digital Camera designed especially for the construction trades.

    Looks like that model is discontinued.

    Here's the latest Konika "Construction" Camera. Unfortunately, I can't find any on-line sources to buy. Looks like it's only available in Japan at present.

    Here's a Ruggedized Digital Camera from Kodak It is available from on-line sources.
  • Maine Doug_20
    Maine Doug_20 Member Posts: 2
    Cameras

    I would suggest not buying too much camera. They will get roughly handled, bounced around and dirty. For documenting work, you probably do not need beautiful 8 x 10 glossies. For publishing on the web, you do not need high resolution high - megapixel digital images. A camera that is physically small might be difficult to use with manly man hands that are at home with pipe wrenches for 6 inch mains.
    If you want some light bedtime reading, check out this site-

    http://www.dpreview.com/

    I have an old Nikon Coolpix that has the lens half of the camera that rotates. I am approaching 5000 pictures thru this thing. So I would suggest buy cheap but look for a good flash and the ability to focus close enough for work in tight places. Most techs etc carry some lighting anyway and it is amazing what a couple of light bulbs can do.
    If the cameras last a couple of years in a truck or tool bag be happy.
  • Patchogue Phil_28
    Patchogue Phil_28 Member Posts: 32
    Newer Konica

    I think that camera may be replaced with a newer model
    Konica DG-3Z.
  • Constantin
    Constantin Member Posts: 3,796
    The one feature I would look for...

    .. is an auto-focus assist light. This is a nifty little feature that many entry-level cameras lack. Without the AF assist, a camera will have a very difficult time focusing in low-light situations. Considering that these cameras are meant to be used in basements, this feature is very important if you want to have sharp pictures.

    I also prefer cameras that have compact flash memory modules.

    I would look for something in the 4 or less megapixel range. You're not looking for prize-winning photographs here, just a record of the before and after, right?
  • Geo_5
    Geo_5 Member Posts: 69
    digital cam

    Thers nothing like a 5mega-pixel cam for zooming in on things but I just picked up a 1.3mp cell phone that takes a real nice pic and you can send video (15 second) too.

    http://www.motorola.com/motoinfo/product/details/0,,82,00.html
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