Thread: Camera advice pleas

Looking for small basic camera to keep handy in pocket when out.
Sick of having to turn I-fone on etc

Requirement small, basic, battery operated? Water resistant

Any ideas

Thanks PW

Something in the Olympus TG 'Tough' line?

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I have an Olympus 770SW I'd be happy to part with. 7.1MP, drop/shock/waterproof. Accessories include a zip-up pouch, wall charger and car charger for battery, and memory card. It served me well, but has been sitting idle since I got a handheld GPS with built-in camera.

Have an Olympus TG-3.
Rock solid bomb proof, and takes waaay better pics then my phone. But then I'll have to take 2 devices.... so I usually just take the phone as it does GPS, phone, and pics/vid

The G-series cameras from Canon are reliable, relatively small and take good shots when on auto (lots of manual as well, if you want to adjust everything). Anything from the later models should be good, e.g., G9 onwards. Not waterproof. Also, has a minimal viewfinder which is really handy when the sun comes out and you cannot see the lcd screen (most cameras don't have a viewfinder which is not ok for NZ's very bright sunlight).