Finding a camera to fit my needs: Hi, I’m new to this forum. I have read many if the posts and appreciate what I am learning. My question: I am trying to find a camera to fit my needs.

bhad

Hi, I’m new to this forum. I have read many if the posts and appreciate what I am learning.
My question: I am trying to find a camera to fit my needs. I am currently using a Canon Rebel T5. I mostly take photos while in my kayak. I use a 55-300 lens. Because of boat movement it is difficult to get a crystal clear image. I am looking for recommendations. I appreciate in advance any advice you could give.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You should be fine already with this configuration, unless you envision something smaller and / or waterproof. Rather than first throwing money at the issue of blurry images, try creating a response and attaching some recent straight from the camera JPEG examples being sure to store the original and let some experts review the images and see if there are opportunities for changes in your shooting technique.

papaluv4gd Loc: durham,ct

I shoot with olympus cameras. Thes cameras have a 5 axis image stablization. I have hand held shots with a 100-300mm zoom. That is equiv. to 200-600mm. I have hand held down to 1/6 sec. Of course you will get a meriad of suggestions from other brand users, I just happen to be a fan of mirrorless cameras. They are smaller,lighter,and capable of brilliant photos. At least worth looking into.Go to a camera store, and handle a number of different brands to see what fits not only your hands,but also your wallet. Good luck,and post some of your work. I'm in the prossess of looking intoa kayak to go into some of the salt marshes. Should be a whole new world in there.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

I'd say you're pretty brave taking a Canon T5 with whatever make, not Canon, the 55-300 lens is, shooting from a kayak. One roll and the camera and lens are history. A water resistant interchangeable lens camera, with lens, is fairly pricey! If you are looking for a replacement camera recommendation, it would really help to know your budget.

sergiohm

Olympus cameras and lenses. OMD E1 Mark II or If you want a camera even smaller, OMD E 10 Mark III. Lens can be the 12-100 f4 mm (but it is expensive, around $1K), if you want cheer the olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 ii

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I see two problems: wet camera and moving kayak. I would look at "tough" cameras. Olympus makes good ones.

Some links -
https://www.dpreview.com/articles/3531791126/2017-buying-guides-best-cameras-for-every-kind-of-photographer
http://www.whatdigitalcamera.com/buying-advice/buying_guides/choosing-a-camera-type-advice-to-help-you-buy-a-camera-2-12271
http://lifehacker.com/5822098/how-to-choose-the-perfect-camera-for-your-needs

Peterfiore Loc: Where DR goes south

I use an Olympus TG-4 for anything concerning water.
Amazing camera. It can deliver a very fine image,

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

bhad wrote:

Hi, I’m new to this forum. I have read many if the posts and appreciate what I am learning.
My question: I am trying to find a camera to fit my needs. I am currently using a Canon Rebel T5. I mostly take photos while in my kayak. I use a 55-300 lens. Because of boat movement it is difficult to get a crystal clear image. I am looking for recommendations. I appreciate in advance any advice you could give.

Your current equipment should be fine. I would use Shutter Priority and shoot at least at 1/1500 sec. or 1/2000 sec. to eliminate boat movement.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

The Olympus e-m5 Mark II not only has 5-axis internal stabilization but is also weathersealed and less expensive than the e-m1 II.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

I agree! I just switched to Olympus OM-D EM5 MARK II and the IBIS is just insane! For any action or low light situations, the IBIS in their cameras, se like the, or a, logical choice. Sony offers IBIS but it doesn't compare to the Olympus, imho, and the lenses from Olympus or Sony, way more to choose from.

bhad

Please say more about this: "I use an Olympus TG-4 for anything concerning water."
Is this because of image stability with boat movement?
Thank you very much for your insights.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

Who were you asking that of?

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

bhad wrote:

Please say more about this: "I use an Olympus TG-4 for anything concerning water."
Is this because of image stability with boat movement?
Thank you very much for your insights.

The Olympus TG-4 (current model is the TG-6) is a compact camera designed to be taken diving, so it’s entirely waterproof. Should you roll your kayak, the camera will just get wet. If that happens with your dslr, it will be toast. The Olympus Tough series is highly regarded. On the downside, it has no EVF, a small sensor (1/2.3”) and a short zoom—zooms to 100mm eq. But for use on or in the water, it’s pretty hard to beat. Your only other solution would be to purchase a waterproof housing for your camera, which would be outrageously expensive, and they probably don’t make one for the lens you’re using. I concur with the others recommending the Olympus TG-x Tough.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

bhad wrote:

Hi, I’m new to this forum. I have read many if the posts and appreciate what I am learning.
My question: I am trying to find a camera to fit my needs. I am currently using a Canon Rebel T5. I mostly take photos while in my kayak. I use a 55-300 lens. Because of boat movement it is difficult to get a crystal clear image. I am looking for recommendations. I appreciate in advance any advice you could give.

Is your lens stabilized??

Bill P

mizzee wrote:

The Olympus e-m5 Mark II not only has 5-axis internal stabilization but is also weathersealed and less expensive than the e-m1 II.

Just remember, weather sealed does not mean waterproof, and he's in a kayak.