Camera for Kayaking (Page 3): I use my go pro. not to expense and water resistant. they also can be mounted on your kayak. I also use a auto inflating vest. More expensive than a...

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I use my go pro. not to expense and water resistant. they also can be mounted on your kayak. I also use a auto inflating vest. More expensive than a regular vest but light and much more comfortable. They also make manual inflating versions which cost less.

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

One of the reasons I'm switching to Olympus m 4/3 is kayaking. I take my E-M1(now mkII) and any of the weather sealed lenses I need. I'm careful, and have good insurance. I keep it in a watertight hatch if the water is rough when I'm on the ocean, but that is not very ofteno

As for life vests, find one that's comfortable and doesn't hinder your paddling stroke.

kayknee Loc: Florida

I use a Fujifilm xp waterproof, wifi for quick posting, zoom. For life vest...Go to Dicks or other big box sporting goods store. Try some on then buy online for better price.

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

billnikon wrote:

Nikon AW 130 refurbished.

Ditto, my opinion the best other than dslrs in a zip lock bag, venting occasionally.
I don't kayak but I wade and float rivers and creeks, fly fishing.

Duane

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

There is a Michigan Canoe & Kayak association. http://michigancanoe.com

John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

Many kayak life jackets have skirts to cover the seat opening; a feature you won't find with canoe life jackets.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

John_F wrote:

Many kayak life jackets have skirts to cover the seat opening; a feature you won't find with canoe life jackets.

Spray skirts spook me, I plan on keeping the wet side down, only flipped one boat in the last 40 years, but if I do I want an easy out without thought, not taking a kayak out where a spray skirt is necessary anyway, that said I paddle a big stable Manatee tandem even when alone, it's not going over, life jacket yes spray skirt no, isn't even made for mine, would get in the way of fishing or shooting anyway.

Mmart0418 Loc: Orting, Washington

Go pro cameras are perfect, small in size and waterproof. Can take photos or video.

Peterff Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.

KTJohnson wrote:

Any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive pocket type camera for use while kayaking, preferably with some type of zoom? Just got the kayaks & I'm not quite ready to take my DSLR with me.

Also, (not camera related) any suggestions for a good life vest for kayaking?

Waterproof like a GoPro. Get a life vest. Also get all the seals (cockpit and storage areas) in case you tip over so you don't get swamped. Learn to do an 'Eskimo roll' and an 'X rescue', and don't Kayak alone. If on the ocean try to avoid sharks and Orcas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH43bHgFhDg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5Z43EqTRUA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92qzZD99cao

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_380791&feature=iv&src_vid=qact3tARlm0&v=Ej_UR3zALs4

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

I use a spray skirt if I want to go play in the waves, but I probably won't have a camera with me if I'm doing that. My kayak rolls very easily, so I'm not too afraid of flipping. Of course, that makes it less than perfect as a platform for photography.

Learned to roll many years ago when I was whitewater kayaking a lot. Don't do that anymore. One too many near death experiences, and I'm not getting any younger.

I took a self rescue class when I bought my sea kayak. Practiced rolling, and getting back in the boat if I came out. A good idea for anyone new to kayaking. Used to do a drill where I'd capsize, and get back in the boat while still upside down, then roll back up. Did that in a pool we used to practice in, which made it easier, but of course the boat would take on a lot of water. Also learned to roll without a paddle, using two hands cupped.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

KTJohnson wrote:

Any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive pocket type camera for use while kayaking, preferably with some type of zoom? Just got the kayaks & I'm not quite ready to take my DSLR with me.

Also, (not camera related) any suggestions for a good life vest for kayaking?

Olympus TG-4. Not that expensive, waterproof, WiFi, GPS. Be sure to get the float attachment since most cameras do not float and the TG-4 is no different.

al lehman Loc: San jose, ca.

KTJohnson wrote:

Any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive pocket type camera for use while kayaking, preferably with some type of zoom? Just got the kayaks & I'm not quite ready to take my DSLR with me.

Also, (not camera related) any suggestions for a good life vest for kayaking?

The auto-inflate life jackets are great. Less bulky, more comfortable, however more expensive. Any marine related retail sells them. They are quite popular with kayak enthusiasts.

IBM

Manglesphoto wrote:

Not to be a smartass but shouldn't you have thought of the life vest when you bought the Kayak? I would think a shop the sells kayaks would be the place .

That would depend on which store it was bought !wall mart , Canadian tire , London Drugs all sell them ,and all there life jackets are made in China, every one is designed to fail ,

Bobgood1 Loc: Indianapolis, IN

Sarge69, That sounds like a very practical suggestion. BB

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

KTJohnson wrote:

Any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive pocket type camera for use while kayaking, preferably with some type of zoom? Just got the kayaks & I'm not quite ready to take my DSLR with me.

Also, (not camera related) any suggestions for a good life vest for kayaking?

I use a Fuji XP 55 waterproof, dust proof and shock proof camera when I go out in my kayak. It has a 5X optical zoom and I have not had any problems using the LCD screen on sunny days. I have a float strap on it in case it should go overboard.
Here are several pics I got with while out in the kayak.

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