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Post by Coolkat on Nov 3, 2015 7:34:35 GMT -8
The TG-4 does not use "normal" batteries such as AA or AAA batteries. I ended up purchasing two extra batteries for really cheap from Amazon. I get almost 400 pics per battery.
Two years ago I almost ruined my Point-n-shoot by trying to pictures in the rain. There is no worries with this one. Another reason why bought. I can't answer your question about Powershots unfortunately.
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Post by llamero on Nov 3, 2015 8:38:27 GMT -8
I had photosensitive lenses in my previous glasses and was disappointed. They didn't get dark enough (or have enough coverage) for bright sunlight, they took too long to clear up when I went inside, and they didn't darken much in the car, so I still had to have sunglasses for driving. How long ago did you have these lenses? In the demonstration I was shown the lenses transitioned quickly, but I was warned that they would not darken sufficiently in a vehicle. I took the really serious plunge and got polarized progressive Maui Jims for driving and outdoor pursuits. They were absurdly expensive, but the optical quality is unbelievable, and I can even read the map while wearing them. (I got pretty tired of swapping glasses to look at the map). I'll check these out, thanks.
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Post by BlueBear on Nov 3, 2015 9:15:17 GMT -8
Not much for myself. Most my gear investments lately have been for my kids, taking them out backpacking more. I'll be looking soon for a 3-4 person lightweight backpacking tent (probably a TarpTent something-or-other), as the three of us cramming into our current 2-person tarptent (as roomy as it is) just isn't cutting it anymore, lol. Obviously that's very context-specific. - Mike
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Post by BigLoad on Nov 3, 2015 9:48:45 GMT -8
I had photosensitive lenses in my previous glasses and was disappointed. They didn't get dark enough (or have enough coverage) for bright sunlight, they took too long to clear up when I went inside, and they didn't darken much in the car, so I still had to have sunglasses for driving. How long ago did you have these lenses? In the demonstration I was shown the lenses transitioned quickly, but I was warned that they would not darken sufficiently in a vehicle. They were Transitions lenses, about three years old. I just replaced them in August. They get dark much faster than they get light, so when I enter a building after walking outside, it would be a couple minutes before they weren't bothersome. I very quickly reverted to also carrying sunglasses most of the time. My wife got hers at the same time and is also going back to regular lenses.
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Post by reuben on Nov 3, 2015 10:16:05 GMT -8
trinity gave me an idea. I think I'll get a zeppelin. Arrive at the trailhead in style. I won't get there all frustrated due to traffic. I'll start out in a better mood.
Yeah, a zeppelin.
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Post by llamero on Nov 3, 2015 10:42:58 GMT -8
They were Transitions lenses, about three years old. I just replaced them in August. They get dark much faster than they get light, so when I enter a building after walking outside, it would be a couple minutes before they weren't bothersome. I very quickly reverted to also carrying sunglasses most of the time. My wife got hers at the same time and is also going back to regular lenses. I see that the Maui Jims are available through my normal optical shop. My last exam and visit was in June so maybe Maui Jim was included in the discussion without being mentioned. They were quoting me in the neighborhood of $1,000, which is a bit stiff. On second thought if I remember correctly the Maui Jims are offered in thin glass and I was quoted for polycarbonate. I do prefer glass and don't remember why it wasn't an option, maybe my choice of frames.
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Post by amaruq on Nov 3, 2015 11:14:07 GMT -8
Like most, I'm not really shopping for any new pieces of gear right now, just upgrading and replacing. This past weekend I picked up some new lightweight Arc'teryx pants that were on sale and a cheap watch so I can leave my smart phone in the car. A couple weeks ago it was a nifty-fifty/1.8 STM lens BestBuy had on flash-sale to use with an old never-used Canon Rebel XS that has been kicking around my parent's house which I'm adapting into my new (albeit, heavier) trail camera. And a couple weeks beyond that saw the purchase of a handful of rigging for the upcoming snow season as well as a half dozen maps. The items on an actual to-buy list are trip-dependent: more maps, hiking poles, cordage, bear canisters... only two things on the need list right now -- boots and a camera. after ten years the lens cover on my trusty P&S camera stopped closing... guess I should've taken better care. The lens cover on my Canon P&S has had trouble closing fully for years now. So long as it closes most of the way and is stored in a soft-sided case, it should be okay. if anyone can recommend a decent P&S that uses batteries that I can swap out, I'd love to hear some suggestions. Do the Cannon Powershots still use AA batts? My Powershot HS300 (4+ years old) uses a proprietary battery pack (NB-4L, I think). I have a couple of them so I can swap them out as they die, often getting 400-500 shots per charge. The charger is very light and simply needs a plug adapter for global travel rather than a converter.
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Post by BigLoad on Nov 3, 2015 11:24:43 GMT -8
Mine weren't quite that expensive, but they were plenty bad. I went for glass, and I was astounded at how quickly they were made (delivered in one week), considering how many processing steps there are. They're optically a step or two above my everyday glasses, which are polycarbonate. I wore Maui Jims for years in my non-prescription days and I missed that clarity. I also have a couple pairs of Sunclouds that I take on business travel. I'd hate to leave my good glasses in a rental care somewhere. (Done it before, more than once.)
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Nov 3, 2015 12:26:24 GMT -8
If you're using a point & shoot let me point you to the camera I purchased this spring. Olypmus TG-4I really love this camera. I've got the same one. Seeing how I can abuse a camera in the wilderness the "tough"ness was a selling point. It's a nice little camera.
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Post by Coolkat on Nov 3, 2015 12:48:33 GMT -8
I agree. No more worries about it getting wet so I can keep it in my pant's pocket when it's raining or if it gets dropped.
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Post by markskor on Nov 3, 2015 13:35:57 GMT -8
Like many here, have my gear pretty much as it should be - really don't need anything new. (Yeah right, say that every year.) That being said, did replace a few things last month. Learned that it doesn't hurt as much if you "replace/fix" right after the season rather than buying "new" before the next...plus, easier to hide from the wife. "Replaced:" New TT Rainbow Bottom section one BD Ergo Cork New spare spool for Shimano Symetre reel A new stuff sack custom made for my cooking pot Fishing lures and fresh line (always...sigh) New boots will be also needed. Crap, that's $600 already spent.
BTW, how much for a used zeppelin?
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Nov 3, 2015 13:40:44 GMT -8
BTW, how much for a used zeppelin? NORAD has one on E-Bay for $175M. Slightly damaged.
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Post by tomas on Nov 3, 2015 14:40:09 GMT -8
As soon as the REI coupon shows up I'm using my dividend to get a Never Summer bag for the winter. Just tired of hauling my heavy, synthetic bag.
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Post by flyinion on Nov 3, 2015 15:16:37 GMT -8
Next piece of gear will be a sleeping bag, and a pad soon after. Why? I'm just starting out, don't have a mummy bag, and realized my 10+ year old synthetic Target special wasn't even cutting it for car camping (almost froze in mid-upper 40's). I had to borrow my wife's 30 degree Kelty square bag last time I went camping so I had something to sleep in.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Nov 3, 2015 16:47:12 GMT -8
I had photosensitive lenses in my previous glasses and was disappointed. They didn't get dark enough (or have enough coverage) for bright sunlight, they took too long to clear up when I went inside, and they didn't darken much in the car, so I still had to have sunglasses for driving. How long ago did you have these lenses? In the demonstration I was shown the lenses transitioned quickly, but I was warned that they would not darken sufficiently in a vehicle. I took the really serious plunge and got polarized progressive Maui Jims for driving and outdoor pursuits. They were absurdly expensive, but the optical quality is unbelievable, and I can even read the map while wearing them. (I got pretty tired of swapping glasses to look at the map). I'll check these out, thanks. The problem in a vehicle is unless it's a convertible there's no UV to trigger the lens darkening. I got that coating on mine and find coupled with a baseball cap I rarely need my Oakleys outside, though in unrelenting brightness the darker sunglasses are nice (also they're polarized which is wonderful), also prescription but unfortunately not continuous so they don't work for reading.
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