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From: "Shel Belinkoff"
Subject: Re: Best equipment for harsh conditions?
I'd have opted for the K-series lenses m'self. It's interesting to note
that no one asked about the conditions - dry, dusty, wet, cold, extreme
heat. What sort of harsh conditions might be encountered? Are there some
feature that certain bodies have that might make them better suited to one
or more of these situations.? Would a camera that didn't need batteries
be
a better choice for extreme cold? Mountain bike trekking implies rugged,
jarring terrain. Might it be a good idea to tighten screws and nuts and
bolts before, and maybe even during the trip?
Most everyone agreed on the body though.
The LX is the best sealed Pentax, I'd trust it over any other body for a
field trip of this sort.
I don't think batteries would be much of an issue, if it's cold enough to
affect them, the game will be more about survival than a nice little bike
ride in the forest.
William Robb
