![]() For photos that prove I was at a cache location (for earthcaches, or caches where I didn't have anything to sign them) where image quality isn't important the Montana does the job. I'm not short of cameras but when I'm cycling the only one I'll carry is the pocket camera, and the Montana is easier to reach for (being on my handlebars) than a pocket camera in a pannier somewhere.įor what I'd call "proper" photos - scenery etc - I'd rather have even my pocket camera than the very limited offering in the Montana. I rather like having a basic camera in the 650. The card option is probably a bit limiting since only one card can be installed at a time right? Or can I just buy a blank card and copy all the maps onto that? In regards to the additional maps whats the best way of getting them onto the device? I've noticed there are dvd and card options. I'd rather put that extra $40 towards another topo map since the map for my region only cover 3 states. I'm a photographer, or was before I decided it was merely an expensive hobby not something I wanted to do as a career, so I've got the camera covered. I purchased a separate card to download other regions and other maps so when I venture out I just swap out the cards. The 100k map is OK, but compared to the 24k mSD card I have for my region that allows me to be routed, it's severely lacking. ![]() The camera is nice to have for those spur of the moment things but as previously noted, it's not going to win you any photography awards. I bought the 650t for a great price but if there weren't any sales I would have gone with the 600. The Montana only has one sd slot.Ĭan you use the DVD for more than one GPS unit or is it locked into one once you load it up? I know the downloads are but wasn't sure if the DVD is or isn't. I have 24k WA state topo on my sd card, along with NW trails, custom maps and my geocache gpx files. You can install them to internal memory or to an SD card. You can then use a map installer to install the maps to your Montana. The DVD allows you to install it on your computer and create routes with Basecamp. I would highly suggest getting the DVD of any map. And after crunching the numbers the camera on the 650 comes out to costing about +$40 so might not be that bad of a deal, just for the novelty of it. With that in mind the 600 looks to be the best buy considering I'm not missing anything. As for the topographic map I'd rather have 24k vs 100k for more precise detail, even if that details covers a select region. From my perspective I wont be using the camera at all so no need to pay extra for that feature. I'm also a geography major so the additional mapping features will come in handy I'm sure. I plan to use the unit for geocaching, as well as navigation. As far as I can tell the 650T has a camera and comes with a 100k topographic map, which are about the only differences. All three units seem quite similar I'm just wondering what route would be best to take.
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