wanting to get some input on camera equipment for the trail - ✌
wanting to get some input on camera equipment for the trail - ✌
Got a little Canon SX 610 HS that weighs 6.5 ounces and takes about 50 pictures before the battery needs recharging.
I should have said video info also in my post
It also takes videos
I bought a referbished Nikon 1 AW1 and an ultra-lite tripod for my upcoming adventure: neither was cheap:$1100 total [but then, I used to be in the photo end of things so this was not exorbant for me...]
All the journals and journeys I've read talk about rain, rain, rain: so the camera will still take pictures 45 feet down in the water. I pair that with a waterproof watch so two important functions are covered.
Last edited by Click; 09-14-2017 at 00:46. Reason: Main camera feature
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iPhone 7 plus. You can check out Craig M - Spielberg videos on YouTube to get an idea of what he was able to do.
Sony rx100 3
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I used a Canon PowerShot A1200 (probably outdated now)
12 megapixels, can do short videos, was cheap.
Small, fits in pocket.
Uses 2 AA batteries (never a need for a charger)
Has an optical viewfinder in addition to an LCD screen. The LCD screen can be turned off to save batteries.
Gets a few hundred pictures before needing new batteries.
Pictures were actually nice and sharp.
I imagine most people use their smart phones now, but battery life is a concern.
I've been considering a Canon FDR-X3000: https://www.adorama.com/sofdrx3000.html 4.1 oz.
Or just using my smart phone with a lens kit like this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...S75ZK036&psc=1
I have drowned two camera in as many years; one really good one that kinda needed replacing anyway so it was a good excuse, and one I just bought last year as a pocket camera but was cheap (drowned in the aptly named "Grave Lake"). I replaced it today and went with something in between a cheap Point and Shoot and my SuperZoom...I like a camera capable of doing HDR even if it's not the same as doing it on a computer...it really makes pictures amazing. I'll be making damned sure this one doesn't end up in the water. It weoghs more than I'd like but I'll deal with a couple extra ozs on my hip belt as it is the only thing on one side.
CJ,
I hope you bought a waterproof camera.
Olympus, Pentax, Nikon, etc.
Or a neck strap.
And waterproof cards.
Good luck.
Wayne
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Camera will get destroyed on the trail. Get something not too expensive like Canon G9x.
I remember the first time I hiked the Grand Canyon and carried a Kodak 110 pocket camera. No bells or whistles, but actually ended up with some great photos. Now I use a Fuji XP75 point and shoot. Still get great shots, and not worried about damage too much as it is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof. AT just over $100.00 it's a nice little camera.
Blackheart
I recently spent the morning photographing documents in the archives and before lunchtime the battery went flat. I'm guessing I captured about 50 pictures with bits of video accidentally thrown in. It's a new camera and I'm still familiarizing myself with it as I'm no camera buff. Recharging it is simple and quick... that I do know for certain.
An example of my happy snaps
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That was without a flash. I'm in a habit of not reading manuals so might not have it on the right settings.
50 photos to charge? Not good.
Does the camera have replaceable batteries? If not, get one that does.
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It came with one battery about the size of a thin matchbox. The camera itself is about the size of a cigarette box. I was looking for small and light and something to process images faster than a photocopy machine. Adding extra batteries should be doable. The recharger is also small and light. I think it cost about $380 but I live far away from Canon factories. I might have it on the wrong setting if it's chewing up battery life. Need to read my manual