Rugged, SLR?

[uxoape]

Hi from Norway.

Anyone know about a camera that don't mind getting some raindrops on and can be used in the norwegian nature/weather? More than 10mp.

alek

 

[TheViper]

What is your budget?

 

[uxoape]

about 1000$ i think.

 

[TheViper]

Pentax K-7
http://www.pentaximaging.com/slr/K-7/

Costs ~1,000 in the US and is a very rugged, high quality DSLR.

 

[uxoape]

Looks like a camera for me.
Do you know of other cameras like that?

Uxo

 

[TheViper]

Sure do.

Canon EOS 50D
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17499

Costs a little more than the Pentax K-7.

 

[goobaah]

I have shot a nikon D70 in all kinds of weather, including rain and snow and it works same as new. I see no reason why the newer D90 could not take this same abuse for less than $1k. Another option is to go to the used market for a semi-pro nikon or canon body. The nikon D200 is around $800 used and is an upgrade to the D90 in the abuse category. I'm sure there is a canon equivalent. Going up to $1400 or so gets a used nikon D2x which is full pro, 12MP, and is about as tough as a hammer. look on ebay, keh.com and there might be other places. If going used, make sure to ask how many pictures the camera has taken. I think its in the EXIF data.

That pentax has a nice magnesium frame, but the canon and nikon camera systems are more robust.

 

[FinalJenemba]

Iv got a D200, cant recommend it enough, its as rugged as cameras get.