New Camera - SD630
I seem to do a good job at destroying things that are not completely bulletproof. Cameras are no exception. Mollie, in good faith, let me take her camera, an SD450, on some of my more adventurous trips, and it has taken a beating. So, its time for something new and fuctional. After much shopping, I found a good deal on a Canon SD630.
The primary and most noticable feature about this camera is the LCD screen. Its huge. Three inches to be exact. I wasn’t super excited about this fact, because of my tendancy to destroy and maul delicate electronics. Brainstorming with Mollie lead me to search out a hard case of some kind, that would protect the screen, and camera, but still be small enough to fit in a pocket.
Here’s the solution. An Otter Box 1000. Waterproof, indestructable. Saweet.
The camera fits in just right, with a little wiggle room. I’m going to find some hard foam, and custom make some padding to fill the rest of the room in the tiny box. Its still small enough to fit in a pocket, and should be tough enough to hang from a harness, drop from cliffs, or (good heavens no!) even sit on, without being damaged. Hopefully this works, it looks like a perfect solution to me! Get this, the case only costs $9. Has anyone else done something like this?
Jeff on 10 Jan 2007 at 5:36 pm #
I have the exact same camera. It’s a pretty incredible little guy. I’m slightly more paranoid about expensive electronics than you, so I can get by with a slim little case. By far, the coolest accessory I have for it is a Gorillapod. I highly recommend you look into getting one, if only just to play with it in absence of the camera.
Mike and Amanda on 10 Jan 2007 at 11:42 pm #
Must be a popular camera- we just ordered one a few days ago and it’s scheduled for delivery by Friday!
Marshall on 11 Jan 2007 at 9:03 am #
Ha, nice! I think the big screen is a huge selling point. And its fairly inexpensive, considering what you get.