+Colorado3G's Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Just wanted to get a few thoughts on the Garmin Oregan 550 vs the 550t....including the rebate the best prices I'm seeing is $350 (550) or $436 (550t). Looking at getting something nice for the family this Christmas and with the rebate expiring - I'm thinking either looks good..... Thoughts....? Are people generally liking these.....it seems to be popular on the forums? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
+Steve0512 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I purchased the 450T and couldn't be happier. I didn't see the need to pay an extra $100 for a mediocre camera. JMHO. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 no point wasting money on the topomaps, lots of free maps available as for the camera on the 550 being mediocre, i beg to differ...here are some examples of shots taken with my Oregon 550 Quote Link to comment
+Steve0512 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Your pictures are VERY good! You have a good eye for photography. I was simply stating that when purchasing the 550 you are paying an extra $100 (list, YMMV) for a 3.2 megapixel camera. Again, JMHO. Quote Link to comment
+t4e Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 maybe...it all depends on what you value...for one the convenience carrying one item or two i do prefer my Olympus, which i carry most times but i found myself in situations where knowing that i have the camera on the GPS available made me decide to leave the Olympus behind, mainly at times where water is involved or i simply want to travel light the point i was trying to make is that is not as mediocre as people think Quote Link to comment
+Colorado3G's Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Now you have me thinking whether I really need a camera or not...it's a nice idea but that seems to be the only differnce between the 450 and 550 unless I'm missing something. The idea is nice and it is convenient....hmmmm! A question...can you post a picture direct with your log or do you have to download then upload it with the log in your Field Notes transfer? My guess is no.... Thanks for your help..... Quote Link to comment
+G & C Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Love my 550t, wouldn't trade it for anything. Had the opportunity to turn it in for a Montana, and turned it down. It's a great GPS, does everything I could ever need it to do and more. The camera is a feature that I am unwilling to trade. If I have my GPS on me, I have a camera on me, no questions asked. No more "I forgot the camera at home/in the car/wherever." It's on me everywhere I go. I've taken some pretty darned nice photos with it, too. Quote Link to comment
+keehotee Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) I was simply stating that when purchasing the 550 you are paying an extra $100 (list, YMMV) for a 3.2 megapixel camera. Again, JMHO. I've got a 550 and love the camera. Oh - and that's an extra $100 for a waterproof, shockproof, geotagging 3.2 meg camera - and worth every extra dollar for those attributes alone! I would, however, shy away from paying for Garmin's topo mapping when there are better, free, alternatives out there Edited September 22, 2011 by keehotee Quote Link to comment
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