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Location: Hayward, WI | I'm looking into getting a new (or even used) digital camera for the boat. I fish along a lot, so a good timer on the camera is important.
The camera I have been using takes two pictures, one at 10 seconds, and one at 20 seconds. Maybe I'm slow, but the first picture is of my butt with me leaning into the net to grab the fish, and the next is hopefully me holding the fish. It seems like if I don't get a good grip on the fish with the very first or second try I might as well give up and go re-set the camera.
I would like to get a camera that I can set to wait 20+ seconds before taking the first picture and then take a couple pictures, or maybe have the camera wait 10-20 seconds and then take multiple pictures (maybe 8 or more). Taking several pictures would be nice to be able to quickly get a couple different angles.
I'm not a professional photographer, but I'd like the pictures to come out clear in all of the lighting conditions we fisherman catch fish in.
I'd like to spend around $150, but might be able to think about spending $200 or so.
Is there anything out there that fits this description? Is it a bad idea to buy a used camera to get higher quality at a lower price? I see even the lower end Canon Powershots have pretty good timer settings. Anybody know how the picture and overall camera quality is on them?
Again, a timer feature that allows me a 'little' more time to grab the fish would really be nice.
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Depending on what your needs are, shooting video is easier, as the time line is WAY wider. A frame from the video can serve as a still if the quality is high enough, say using a Mini DV camera which can be purchased for about $130.00 and will also take reasonable still images. Some still cameras have an available remote control, too. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I haven't quite figured out how to pull video frames from my camera, but I'm sure it's possible. I've heard pulling stills from video taken on digital cameras leaves something to be desired in picture quality and clarity though?
I don't need pictures that can be clearly blown up to make wall sized posters, but I would like to be able to get clear prints - possibly up to 8x10. I know I won't get professional grade pictures from a $200 camera, but wondering if there is some decent stuff out there at budget prices.
I'm asking here about the timers because I figure lots of guys use them, and very few camera companies list the specifics of their timers.
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Location: lake x...where the hell is it? | its hard to find a camera with a good timer. i got my last one at best buy and they only had 2 with timers, one was $180 and the other was $450 so i got the $180 one. it takes pics like yours, at 10 and 20. |
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Location: Yahara River Chain | My Olympus Stylus 410 has a remote, its better than a timer. |
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Location: Verona, WI | I second what Gerard says - get a camera with a remote. Way better than a timer. I have a RAM camera mount in my boat so the set up is super easy without requiring a tripod of trying to set the camera on a tacklebox. I set the remote down or in my pocket, grab the fish, hit the remote, pose, and release. One quick motion and no waiting around for the timer to go off.
Shane
Edited by ShaneW 4/27/2009 11:17 AM
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Location: Sun Prairie, WI | I bought a Cannon A610 a few years back, and it has a timer that will go to 30 seconds and you can get up to 9 shots. |
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Location: syracuse indiana | i want to know how do you get the stills out of the video taken on a camera.. i got a decent fish this weekend and the client actually hit the wrong thing and it started taking video not taking a pic.. i do have a dv video camera and i have a tripod but i will get a smaller one and use that when im by myself..
a frind of mine has the olympus 410 with a remote and that camera takes great pics but the only place you will find that camera is on ebay. they dont make them anymore and it is waterproof too....bill |
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Location: Hayward, WI | So, those of you that have cameras with remotes. Is there still a delay from the time you hit the remote button till the camera snaps the picture? It seems like holding the remote and the fish would be akward, not to mention get the remote wet and full of slime.
If you are setting the camera to have a delay, grabbing the fish, hitting the button, lifting the fish and then the camera takes a picture a few seconds later that does seem like it would be pretty slick.
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Location: Minnesota | I use a remote for my canon rebel. I can set the remote to either be instant or a 2 second delay. I have the remote in my hand that is supporting the belly of the fish and when I am ready for a picture I push the button. I usually take 2 to 4 pictures if I am by myself and on the last one will drop the remote in the boat so I can have one picture without me holding the remote obviously.
Another thought - if you put the net with the fish in it near the camera - you could grab a hold of the fish with one hand and when you get a firm grip and still have the fish in the net, use your other hand to push the button on the camera, pull the fish all the way out of the net, and then get into position. From your description I interpreted that you took too many seconds grabbing the fish but if you move where you have the fish in the net, maybe you can get better photos.
Edited by brmusky 4/28/2009 12:55 PM
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Location: Verona, WI | Curley,
With the remote it's like a 10 second delay. It's actually pretty easy to do and minimizes the amount of time the fish is out of the water. A far as it being awkward I set the remote in an easy to reach spot or an open coat pocket so it's no problem to get to.
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