From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!npois!ucbvax!ARPAVAX:CAD:teklabs!tekmdp!azure!laurir Newsgroups: net.rec.photo Title: novice query Article-I.D.: azure.1005 Posted: Sat Jun 26 22:15:09 1982 Received: Tue Jun 29 06:39:25 1982 Reply-To: p!azure!laurir I can no longer accept the poor quality of the photos from my backpacking trips. These are made with a Kodak Instamatic using something-400-something film. Pictures shot in other than sunlight (Pacific NorthWest deep pine forests) are exceptionally grainy and lacking of image, and even the "good" shots don't blow up worth a hoot. Would one or more experts suggest a replacement? I know how to focus through-the-lens (learned on a Polaroid) but can't estimate distances. I like color, ease of film changing, and flash ability, and split my shots between wide panoramas and close (six feet) pictures. All equipment should be able to survive in a knapsack and backpack. Lightweight is crucial. If there are interesting replies, I'll summarize. -- Andrew Klossner