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[FromtheBackofaHorse]

When I ride, I carry a P&S with me rather than my DSLR. My Canon A560 has been my trusted friend but has now seen better days so I decided to get a new one. I usually carry something small and relatively inexpensive because I have broken a few in riding accidents. I decided this time to go with the Nikon Coolpix L20 and these are a few test shots that I took last night while playing with the settings.

An old mining shack


Equipment left behind


Testing the zoom on the shaft located up on the hill


And checking a macro shot


Over all, I think it's going to work out ok. It has a larger screen than the Canon did and it is more compact.

[Hayward Taylor]

I know you'll love it .. that camera takes great quality photos as proof here .. very nice

[jakethepig]

Looks like you have aquired a good friend there Ftboah. The pictures are sharp and crisp with nice detail and the macro shot came out great too. Nice subjects for the test by the way. Great to have a new friend on the rides. Can't wait for more.

Jake.

[teedlepeep]

I have one of those that I keep in my purse !! Love the thing ! You did well with yours! That old mine is the coolest thing.

[m.c.adams]

Looks like everything is working real fine. Great shots.
Mark

[FromtheBackofaHorse]

Thanks of looking guys!

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

I know you'll love it .. that camera takes great quality photos as proof here .. very nice

Hayward, I'm always looking for something that isn't too complicated when I ride. I usually have my hands busy with other things.

Originally Posted by jakethepig

Looks like you have aquired a good friend there Ftboah. The pictures are sharp and crisp with nice detail and the macro shot came out great too. Nice subjects for the test by the way. Great to have a new friend on the rides. Can't wait for more.

Jake.

Jake, should be a lot more next week, We are leaving tomorrow for another camping trip with the ponies.

Originally Posted by teedlepeep

I have one of those that I keep in my purse !! Love the thing ! You did well with yours! That old mine is the coolest thing.

Nice to know that you like it Teedle. Nothing better than hearing it from someone who uses it all the time.

Originally Posted by m.c.adams

Looks like everything is working real fine. Great shots.
Mark

Thanks Mark...There is a time and a place for everything and carrying a DSLR while on horseback isn't my idea of a good time. I'd be too paranoid.

[beachcomber]

These are charming, as is all your work ftboah. In the hands of a talented practioner any camera is good, but these pictures are a bit special, great job

beach

[Fred flyfisher]

As evidenced here, it looks like a great camera. Nice work too.

[Vinam]

Great test shots FoB, isn't it interesting how we can no longer just take a quick picture of something .. nope, it has to be a composed Image, I say this cause I know alot of us here are the same way LOL !!

good luck with your new Riding Camera .. I bring my little canon on the Harley sometimes when I ride.. same way too paranoid with the dslr .

Vin

[pjflan7]

Very Western scenery! Looks like the camera will do fine!