CLIMBINGJ

I have been using the cannon s400 as well. Now the s500 might be a little better.(1 more megapixle but more cash too). This camera takes great pix and video is great too. I like the metal case and have had the camera wet. The case got soaked so the camera was damp for sure and still worked fine. The only problem I had with it was climbing Mt. Baker when I stepped on it and fractured the lcd screen. The camera still worked fine and still was able to download all the pictures. The nice thing about cannon is when something like this happens you send it in and they fix the camera and check all the functions for a flat fee of 100 dollars. Their pretty quick about it too.I compared several cameras over a months time and the best compact point and shoot for me was the s400. In my opinion the picture qaulity is hard to beat and the batteries last a loooooong time. I do carry a spare(about 23 dollars) but even on some long climbs (3 days or more) I never changed the battery. Hope this helps.Try this link great info www.dpreview.com

looks like exit 38 might be the only option this late in the game. Is anyone headed up that way? Jay.

Looking for someone to climb with friday the 18th open to any area. give me a call 425-283-9227cell or425-271-5976hm Jay