urban: I've been taking pics by myself for several years now. I found out the hard way(had a Fuji digital go overboard after the tripod's clamp popped loose) not to use a cheap tripod. I got http://www.wolfcamera.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10101&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=13069599&bct=t1004%3Bc1014%3Bc5849816 that one a year or two ago and it fits right on my deck behind me in my little, 10' X 4' boat http://www.f150online.com/galleries/pictureview.cfm?pnum=112849&anum=3382 It's under the paddle with the camera attached. All I have to do is reach around and raise it up, spread the legs(that one has sharp tips to anchor it to the 'carpet'), turn the camera on and set the timer. That Canon comes with a remote, wireless control that allows for zooming and shutter control. That camera also has a 2 X 3" screen that can face forward so you can see exactly what you're taking a pic of without looking thru the viewfinder. http://web.canon.jp/Imaging/psg6/index-e.html

I too used the Review site that Rob linked to to find the camera I wanted.


Dan