Ok, so I am looking to do the trail next year, and I am looking for the best camera to do it with. My current consideration is the Canon G9. I know, its an expensive camera to take with me in a not so tame environment, but I want the flexibility of really good quality pictures, and the ability to enlarge them. Therefor, I am looking for at least an 8+ megapixel camera. I also want a 6X + zoom. I also want manual controls on it. Oh, and as few moving parts as possible.
I came to the G9 as a decision because it fits all those, unfortunatly its a 400 dollar camera....to take with me on a 6 month hike through rough terrain. Just curious what other people used on the trek. Keep in mind also that I plan to create a phot journal out of this, so again, the quality of pictures, at least some key shots, must be as good as it can get.
Thanks much