Waterproof camera for Grand Canyon
Feb 25, 2019 19:31:23 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Suggestions?
Please indicate why for your recommendation.
I’d like at least a so-called one inch sensor. M 4/3 even better. At least 16MB sensor. Prefer one that will take RAW images and has at least 5x zoom.
Please indicate why for your recommendation.
I’d like at least a so-called one inch sensor. M 4/3 even better. At least 16MB sensor. Prefer one that will take RAW images and has at least 5x zoom.
Feb 25, 2019 20:10:57 #
Feb 25, 2019 20:12:32 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
bsprague wrote:
Weather resistant? Or waterproof?
Taking on a float trip. Needs to be waterproof but not to great depth. I might take it snorkeling later but my scuba days are over.
Feb 25, 2019 20:19:42 #
IDguy wrote:
Taking on a float trip. Needs to be waterproof but not to great depth. I might take it snorkeling later but my scuba days are over.
I know that the GoPro doesn't meet your specs, but I still think it's the best for the money at doing under water video and stills. No zoom and I don't think it does raw. But they are fantastic little cameras.
Feb 25, 2019 20:19:49 #
The sensor is small, but none are better than the Olympus TG-5 for that. I can send you sample images, RAW or JPEG for you to pixel peep.
Feb 25, 2019 20:38:47 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
bsprague wrote:
The sensor is small, but none are better than the Olympus TG-5 for that. I can send you sample images, RAW or JPEG for you to pixel peep.
That is one I am considering. What do you like about it? What others did you consider and why did you choose the Oly?
What I have seen so far leads me to suspect I’ll have to give on sensor size. So far all seem to be 1/2.3.
Feb 25, 2019 21:27:00 #
I was a gift that I thought I didn't want. The purpose of the gift was to for me to have a camera that I didn't "fuss over and worry about" so much. Then I started taking pictures with it on a trip where I wanted minimal gear. It was a trip with friends where I didn't want to have my addictive photography pastime get in the way. I even used automatic a lot. When I got home the pictures were better than they were supposed to be. A lot better.
Tech things include that it shoots RAW, it has stabilization, it shoots 4K video, it has a track log and it has "scene modes" that will do amazing things like "low light" and "focus stacking". There is also a "microscope" setting. There is a track log, a compass and a flashlight. The phone app is good for quick Instagrams if you like doing that.
Another way to look at it is that the TG-5 is an entertaining diversion to "serious" big camera stuff that ends up capturing memorable photos.
I recently took a desert photo walk with it: https://adobe.ly/2ETIedP
I can DropBox some RAWs if you need to see how that goes.
Tech things include that it shoots RAW, it has stabilization, it shoots 4K video, it has a track log and it has "scene modes" that will do amazing things like "low light" and "focus stacking". There is also a "microscope" setting. There is a track log, a compass and a flashlight. The phone app is good for quick Instagrams if you like doing that.
Another way to look at it is that the TG-5 is an entertaining diversion to "serious" big camera stuff that ends up capturing memorable photos.
I recently took a desert photo walk with it: https://adobe.ly/2ETIedP
I can DropBox some RAWs if you need to see how that goes.
Feb 25, 2019 21:45:12 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
bsprague wrote:
I was a gift that I thought I didn't want. The pu... (show quote)
Nice photos!
Thanks for your input.
Feb 26, 2019 00:04:05 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
IDguy wrote:
Suggestions?
Please indicate why for your recommendation.
I’d like at least a so-called one inch sensor. M 4/3 even better. At least 16MB sensor. Prefer one that will take RAW images and has at least 5x zoom.
Please indicate why for your recommendation.
I’d like at least a so-called one inch sensor. M 4/3 even better. At least 16MB sensor. Prefer one that will take RAW images and has at least 5x zoom.
Rent or purchase an Olympus TG-5. Panasonic also make a good tough camera. Be sure to get insurance if rented and get the Olympus float attachment. The camera is good to 50 feet, but will not float. It has compass and GPS. It also shoots RAW. Unless you are taking a powered generator, you will need extra batteries and/or a solar charger (waterproof) or a hand generator. Olympus E series are thoroughly splashproof/weatherproof, but not necessarily dunkproof. There are Olympus waterproof cases for various Olympus 4/3rds cameras, but I don't know if there is a place to rent such a setup. That would be ideal. There may be the Minolta Dual Sportmatic for rent somewhere. Just extra batteries and as much film as one can carry. Rugged and waterproof to 30 feet.
Feb 26, 2019 00:14:24 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
IDguy wrote:
Suggestions?
Please indicate why for your recommendation.
I’d like at least a so-called one inch sensor. M 4/3 even better. At least 16MB sensor. Prefer one that will take RAW images and has at least 5x zoom.
Please indicate why for your recommendation.
I’d like at least a so-called one inch sensor. M 4/3 even better. At least 16MB sensor. Prefer one that will take RAW images and has at least 5x zoom.
I forgot: my reasoning. The TG-5 is the best rugged, zoom camera around. There are others that are nearly as tough, but it still holds the top. Image wise you can still go 20X24 and, from proper viewing distance, be indistinguishable from larger format images.
Feb 26, 2019 06:12:27 #
If water is definitely a concern, I would get a Tough camera. Olympus makes some good ones.
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-waterproof-tough-cameras-2017-17302
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-waterproof-cameras,review-2194.html
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/
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/top-10-best-waterproof-tough-cameras-2017-17302
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-waterproof-cameras,review-2194.html
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/
Feb 26, 2019 06:46:47 #
Find a nikon1 AW cheep on eBay. It has a 1 inch sensor, shockproof and waterproof and shoots raw with a fast burst rate.
Feb 26, 2019 07:11:54 #
SHWeiss wrote:
Find a nikon1 AW cheep on eBay. It has a 1 inch sensor, shockproof and waterproof and shoots raw with a fast burst rate.
It's only waterproof with a couple of lenses, but it's a nice little camera. I would get a nice weather sealed bridge camera and keep it in a dry bag in the hairier sections. That's what I do for kayaking. I use a Fuji S1 with 50x zoom I picked up used on ebay, in excellent condition, for $220. And I use a Nikon 1 AW that is waterprrof for shsots that don't need the reach.
Feb 26, 2019 08:31:41 #
Are you seriously thinking of taking underwater photos in the Grand Canyon? I've been down many western rivers, including the Grand Canyon, and have always just taken my regular DSLR and a couple lenses in a Pelican waterproof case. Visibility underwater in the Colorado isn't always very good, especially if it rains on the north rim. On the other hand if you are wanting to take pictures or videos when running the rapids the GoPro is a good bet with either a helmet mount or headband mount (so your hands are free to hang on!). Another option that I use on floats in clear water is the Nikon Coolpix W300. Have fun!
Feb 26, 2019 08:55:36 #
Don't dismiss cameras just because they only have a 1/2.3 sensor. The Olympus TG-5 is very capable and versatile. In 2006 my first digital camera was a 6mp Pentax WPio with a 1/2.3 sensor. As an experiment, I took a photo of my students with that camera, and one with my Nikon FM2, then blew both photos up to 11x14. Low and behold, the photo with that "rinky-dink" sensor was sharper and clearer than the one I had done with my Nikon, and that was 13 years ago. There have been so many improvements since then, so no need to be obsessive about the differences you might get between a 1/2.3 sensor and a 1" (which isn't really 1 inch!).
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