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Title: Camera ?
Post by: SELFBOW19953 on November 02, 2012, 10:19:00 AM
What type of camera goes hunting with you?  As my arms become shorter, I have a hard time using the kind of camera where you look at the screen on the back.  Without reading glasses, everything is out of focus.  Putting on/taking off glasses with deer nearby is too much movement.  SLR type cameras are too bulky to carry.
Title: Re: Camera ?
Post by: centaur on November 02, 2012, 01:11:00 PM
How much do you have to spend. Canon's G12 (or if you can find a G11) has a regular viewfinder along with the LCD screen. They are pricey, but full featured and high quality. I carry a G11 hunting. Their drawback is that they don't have a long telephoto, only a 5x zoom.
Title: Re: Camera ?
Post by: Stumpkiller on November 02, 2012, 09:38:00 PM
Nikon S9100.  Not too big but VERY capable and great battery life.  18X zoom is plenty for most shots.  I highly recommend it.

I like this as much as I liked my Nikon FE and F2AS Photomic - but for different reasons.  The video capabilities are incredible!

  http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/nikon-coolpix-s9100-black/4505-6501_7-34505807.html  

  http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/nikon_coolpix_s9100_review/