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