digital camera recommendation

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Olympus Stylus 1030SW Rough, rugged, water proof - goes well with my ToughBook CF-19

[Kevin M. Leonard]

Olympus Stylus here too. Compact, weather resistant & affordable.
Maybe next time I'll look into the one Jeff has. I like the shock-resistance feature.

[Scott Huston]

One handed operation should be a thought for any inspector, particularly those that have regular crawlspace work.

Olympus' Stylus range used to have a slide cover (protects the lens from dirt) that also functioned as the power switch. This allowed one-handed, pluck (from the tool belt), slide cover, aim, shoot, slide cover, and store.

A quick look at Oly (link to old model) doesn't show this design in the current lineup. The Fuji Z30 has this feature, is under $175 and choosing a bright color would make it easy to find if you set it down, not back in your tool belt.

There are probably other makes/models available as well.

[Kevin M. Leonard]

Originally Posted by shuston

One handed operation should be a thought for any inspector, particularly those that have regular crawlspace work.

Olympus' Stylus range used to have a slide cover (protects the lens from dirt) that also functioned as the power switch. This allowed one-handed, pluck (from the tool belt), slide cover, aim, shoot, slide cover, and store.

A quick look at Oly (link to old model) doesn't show this design in the current lineup. The Fuji Z30 has this feature, is under $175 and choosing a bright color would make it easy to find if you set it down, not back in your tool belt.

There are probably other makes/models available as well.

Actually the new ones, (Olympus Stylus) or at least the one I bought last year, Stylus 760, has a retractable lens that has a lens "cover" that closes when the camera is not in use. I like it better than the slider. It's still a one handed operation only easier, the power button/switch is right next to the picture button/switch.