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SP-100 on safari

Started Sep 24, 2014 | User reviews thread
Henry Falkner
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OT - Weather Resistance

Michael Meissner wrote:

In terms of specs, my main gripe with the SP-100 is that it isn't weather sealed (same issue with my Stylus-1). And for many things, having a smaller camera (with less zoom range) trumps a bigger camera. It depends on how often you need those long zoom cameras.

I had the C-750UZ and the Stylus 7020 responding erratically to rain. The SP-570UZ exhibited a sticking zoom operation ring after a prolonged wet outing, but a judiciously applied lubricant spray fixed it. The Stylus 9010, SZ-30MR, SH-50 and SH-1 all survived showers (raindrops on the telescopic lens mount and the body), but they are all in use without any ill effects.

The four cameras in the paragraph above don't suck in any dust either. In my opinion, a camera that does NOT suck in any dust has a moderate weather resistance, even when it is not advertised for its weather resistance.

We have not seen reports about the SP-100ee sucking in dust, I feel the safari trekkers would have told us by now. The SP-100ee may very well have a moderate weather resistance as well.

Personally, I find the SP-100ee a very attractive proposition for outings that are dedicated to photography alone (with no shopping bags to carry).

Henry

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