Oh, FB coyly says the content is not available "right now"?

Some of us cycle despite the cold and snow...

If you have fb access, here's a link to one of my recent photo postings:

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10235179757570896&set=a.10235012117339995

I had to laugh at your picture of all of the Lumix cameras lined up on the table! We've owned maybe 3-4 of these same/similar models but each one always developed a problem with the zoom mechanism or lens cover not opening/closing correctly. I still liked them for their ease and size of carrying in a waist pack plus I could always quickly pull in out of my waist pack when riding our tandem to take a picture on the fly. The pictures were usually always clear and in focus despite the fact that we were moving. Vs my newer Kodak camera that has a much bigger zoom. I have to be standing still in order to hold it so it doesn't shake when I zoom all the way out. The Lumix cameras were also a moderate price compared to the very high priced cameras that both you and Scott own. I've also never been good at taking phone pictures when moving on the bike. Oh well, maybe someone will resurrect the Lumix again.

Inspired by (envious of) the zoom on Scott's Lumix when we were together in Burgundy 2022, I bought my Lumix. Although it does have a terriric zoom, I never liked working with it and didn't use it enough to get it to break down. I was soon back to my mirrorless Sonys and happier. I don't do birds anyway. Now with the aid of Deutsche Post my Lumix is in Susan's hands. I'm looking forward to her pictures of lions.

That goldfish shot was terrific. And the Canon SX 70 does seem like a good deal compared to the Lumixes. On the other hand, the darn Lumixes are capable of some surprisingly good shots (when working).

I tended to get reasonable prices for them by buying the minus one generation after the newer models came out. I’d say on the average they cost me around $500 USD apiece in today’s prices. Also there were more than these - there were at least two Lx10’s from before the zooms came out that got replaced.

My intent in sending this pile north was to try to give a home for them to anyone who thought it might benefit them to try to revive one - as well as to give Dotie in particular a backup in case hers fails on her in the middle of some fantastic delta refuge in Spain. If anyone out there thinks they might have an interest in one I’m fine with Steve passing it on. My suspicion is that any or all of themmnpmight be salvageable and good for a few hundred shots if you find a decent repair shop. Before buying the SX70 I planned to bring them all down to Tucson and shop around the repair shops here.

Also, the Lx10 is essentially brand new and has better optics than the zooms.

Also, as far as costs go I think the Canon SX70 cost $650, which by comparison looks like a great bargain. Its only drawback I can see at this point is the fact that it’s not pocketable - a problem I’m learning to live with so that I can bring in the little occasional goldfish:
https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/winterlude2024/bowen-stone-house-agua-caliente-a8e/#57755_ffxxqb78o7cyms95r5i8ikxr64c

I got tired of pressing “like” but truly those are all very cool photos of extremely cool birds!

That’s for the optometrist to figure out. 😁 Thanks for the fun, Grampies! I need all the diversions I can get from DT these days..

Only problem would be: Is it the "chart" or the eyes that are fuzzy?

A great idea! (🤔)? Your photos as “replacement” for the eye chart.🫣

After a bit or internet research, my best guess is $US2800 for Scott's various models. My ZS-60 is about $US 450 and the Canon SX 470 is currently listed by Canon Canada at $629, so that's also in the $US 450 range. That gives a total for the cameras shown on the table of $US 3700.

Original retail total for the lot?

Well thank goodness for small mercies. There seems to often be enough pain on the ground on a bike trip.

Hi,
The pain in Spain isn’t on the plane!
Cheers

Interesting - I use exxctly the same method for determining how much climbing a route involves, a 1:10 ratio is still okay. But I also look at the percent on individual climbs to see how feasible the ride is.