Muk 'n Druks

[Sneeky]

I need a small compact digital camera to take with me in a hydration pack on enduro rides.
I have not looked at any of these cameras in ages, can anyone recommend a good cost effective one that is compact but offers reasonable quality and functionality.
Needs to be robust enough to take a few knocks as well.

[bwana]

I need a small compact digital camera to take with me in a hydration pack on enduro rides.
I have not looked at any of these cameras in ages, can anyone recommend a good cost effective one that is compact but offers reasonable quality and functionality.
Needs to be robust enough to take a few knocks as well.Rather get a cheap'ish one that you can replace when/if it gets broken? The more robust models are, from what I recall, more expensive.

EDIT - Maybe check out the Canon IXUS range or the Olympus FE models.

[koffiejunkie]

Needs to be robust enough to take a few knocks as well.

Not the cheapest but my Sony DSC-T100 is very compact - no protruding lens but still has 5x optical zoom. It has a pretty hard metal shell and has survived several drops. It's beer-proof too.

[greg_SA]

I have had a Canon IXUS 400 for about 5 years, and it is great!

[arf9999]

The olympus mju range are pretty sturdy, but not so cheap...
http://www.sacamera.co.za/productdetail/OLY850SWSILVER/Olympus-Mju-850SW-Starry-Silver.html

[bwana]

I have had a Canon IXUS 400 for about 5 years, and it is great!I've still got my Ixus 300 - I just wish I could find the charger. :(

[greg_SA]

I've still got my Ixus 300 - I just wish I could find the charger. :(

Maybe looks for a 2nd hand one?

[bwana]

Maybe looks for a 2nd hand one?Maybe - otherwise I'm sure it will turn up eventually. If not I've also got my Sony DSC-F1 to fall back on. :D

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/picture_library/dir_11/it_portal_pic_5684_t.jpg