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Nov 22, 2017 07:03:47   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
I am looking for a small camera to use with strap around my neck when I’m riding my motorcycle. This way I don’t have to pick up an iPhone to take a picture while I’m riding. Something that has a little bit of zoom point and shoot type Do you have any recommendations? I saw a guy with a small Sony but I was on able to get the model number from him.

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Nov 22, 2017 07:11:04   #
wolfd Loc: Vancouver, Canada
 
Sony HX 90 might be what you want. I have one and take it everywhere. https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dschx90v

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Nov 22, 2017 07:28:50   #
mas24 Loc: Southern CA
 
I recommend any of the many Panasonic or Sony fixed lens pocket/compact cameras. Prices vary. Some come only with a wrist strap. But, you can purchase an alternate neck strap for them.

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Nov 22, 2017 07:28:56   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
That’s a nice one the one I saw was a bit smaller adding this one to my list thanks

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Nov 23, 2017 07:00:35   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
jccash wrote:
I am looking for a small camera to use with strap around my neck when I’m riding my motorcycle. This way I don’t have to pick up an iPhone to take a picture while I’m riding. Something that has a little bit of zoom point and shoot type Do you have any recommendations? I saw a guy with a small Sony but I was on able to get the model number from him.


Compact cameras for $500 -

http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-under-500/
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http://www.bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g706/point-and-shoot-digital-cameras/

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Nov 23, 2017 08:41:51   #
leftj Loc: Texas
 
jccash wrote:
I am looking for a small camera to use with strap around my neck when I’m riding my motorcycle. This way I don’t have to pick up an iPhone to take a picture while I’m riding. Something that has a little bit of zoom point and shoot type Do you have any recommendations? I saw a guy with a small Sony but I was on able to get the model number from him.


You should never take pictures while riding a motorcycle. That's akin to texting while driving and probably against the law.

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Nov 23, 2017 08:55:23   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
leftj wrote:
You should never take pictures while riding a motorcycle. That's akin to texting while driving and probably against the law.


That’s true, but when I stop no problem Sometimes I bring this when purposely heading to the ocean or parks





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Nov 23, 2017 09:49:16   #
Jerry Green Loc: Huntsville, AL
 
Look at a binocular harness strap which would keep the camera from swinging around.

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Nov 23, 2017 10:55:14   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
Jerry Green wrote:
Look at a binocular harness strap which would keep the camera from swinging around.


Thanks, I'll google it but do you have a link?

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Nov 23, 2017 11:02:59   #
WDCash Loc: Milford, Delaware, USA
 
Mounted in your windscreen, set to auto w/auto focus and a remote shutter release on the grip.

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Nov 23, 2017 11:22:48   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
All good advice. A relative gave me an older Canon PC1309 which will work for now. This is not the camera for mounting on the windscreen. I would use a GoPro with helmet mount or the small Sony video camera... This one is to hang around my neck or in my shirt pocket for snap shots...

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Nov 23, 2017 12:07:05   #
regularguy55
 
The Leica C Type 112 May be just what you are looking for.....small and thin, very light-weight, extremely versatile, great zoom on a small pocket camera, and of course the great Leica capabilities.

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Nov 23, 2017 12:27:24   #
jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
 
jccash wrote:
I am looking for a small camera to use with strap around my neck when I’m riding my motorcycle. This way I don’t have to pick up an iPhone to take a picture while I’m riding. Something that has a little bit of zoom point and shoot type Do you have any recommendations? I saw a guy with a small Sony but I was on able to get the model number from him.

Sony RX-100 Mk3, 4, or 5.

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Nov 23, 2017 12:42:24   #
jccash Loc: Longwood, Florida
 
jackpinoh wrote:
Sony RX-100 Mk3, 4, or 5.


Actually my wife has a Sony Coolpix S3000 that is perfect regarding size. Very small but... It's broken (LOL). You can pick them up on eBay for $30.00 or so.

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Nov 23, 2017 13:34:17   #
Jerry Green Loc: Huntsville, AL
 
jccash wrote:
Thanks, I'll google it but do you have a link?


https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=binocular%20strap%20harness&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=hist-ma&Top+Nav-Search=

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