Advice
Jan 4, 2017 12:43:32 #
I am very new to everything and was wondering what kind of camera i should i start with we do alot of kayaking and canoeing and see alot of wildlife and would like to capture the memories to pass down to my grandkids any advice would be helpful thank you
Jan 4, 2017 12:54:07 #
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Jan 4, 2017 13:07:16 #
Jan 4, 2017 13:22:32 #
shehaze67 wrote:
... we do alot of kayaking and canoeing ...
Waterproof and cheap
Jan 4, 2017 13:23:57 #
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Jan 4, 2017 13:33:54 #
DPReview has a listing of waterproof cameras. Here's a link:
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/3436829389/dpreview-recommends-best-waterproof-cameras
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/3436829389/dpreview-recommends-best-waterproof-cameras
Jan 4, 2017 14:01:02 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
shehaze67 wrote:
I am very new to everything and was wondering what kind of camera i should i start with we do alot of kayaking and canoeing and see alot of wildlife and would like to capture the memories to pass down to my grandkids any advice would be helpful thank you
Either the Olympus TG-4 or the Olympus TG 800 series. Or if you also want video too, try the Olympus TG-Tracker.
Jan 4, 2017 18:43:36 #
shehaze67 wrote:
Additional advice - use the quote reply so your comment / follow-up question has a context...Are they good about zooming in on wildlife
Jan 5, 2017 06:38:03 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
shehaze67 wrote:
Are they good about zooming in on wildlife
That is a big, fat, NO. No zoom lens, ultra wide angle, this camera is very small and designed to fit on your head, helmet, bike, kayak, and record most of the action up close and personal. Great little camera the GoPro. It is very much the nitch camera, very, very unique. With this camera you set it up and it records on its own, you usually do not hand hold it, that's why it has a wide angle lens.
Jan 5, 2017 06:40:44 #
Rongnongno wrote:
One advice, next time use a descriptive title, please.
UHH's own PC Policeman strikes again!
Jan 5, 2017 06:43:59 #
Another vote for the TG4. If there's a risk it might get submerged...that's the camera you'll want.
Jan 5, 2017 07:04:34 #
shehaze67 wrote:
I am very new to everything and was wondering what kind of camera i should i start with we do alot of kayaking and canoeing and see alot of wildlife and would like to capture the memories to pass down to my grandkids any advice would be helpful thank you
For kayaking and general rough use, I would recommend one of the "tough" series of cameras, like the Olympus Tough. There is a range of prices, and they can be as easy or complicated to use as you want. Here are some links. Check the dates on these articles, and some of them could be a bit old.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/guide-rugged-and-waterproof-point-and-shoot-cameras
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-waterproof-tough-cameras-2016-17302
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-waterproof-camera/
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