reliable digital camera -- one that will last 5 years plus?

Greg wrote:
>
> On 18 Jan 2007 13:47:16 -0800, albert.mills.RemoveThis@googlemail.com wrote:
>
> >Hi, I want to get a digital camera. There are lots that are well rated,
> >but these things don't seem very sturdy. I want one that is well rated
> >and will last at least 5 years with care. Was thinking of the sd630,
> >but it has a an e-18 error sometimes. Any general suggestions are
> >cameras in particular? Thanks.
>
> As was mentioned in another reply, it really does depend upon how you
> handle the camera. The Kodak DC4800, 3.1 Megapixel camera, that I
> bought in 2000, is still working well. The picture quality is not
> comparable to my more recent cameras, but is good enough for use in
> several situations where I would not risk a more expensive camera.
>
> The camera body has a couple of stress fractures that I can only
> attribute to engineering problems because the camera was not abused in
> any way.
>
> With reasonable handling habits, I think that the majority of cameras
> will last for five years.
>
> Greg


Hello, Greg:

That was a known problem with the DC4800's body, actually. Kodak would
repair such affected cameras, under warranty.


Cordially,
John Turco <jtur.RemoveThis@concentric.net>