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Location: Eastern Ontario | I am looking for a digital camera preferably point and shoot that will take multiple timer shots with one touch of shutter. It should be simple and fast to get to the timer function and waterproof would be a plus.
Currently have a Fugi waterproof but it lacks the burst function and only takes 1 shot. I also have a Go Pro which will take multiple stills with one touch of the button but because of the wide angle lens I am not happy with the result.
Thanks for any recommendations. Not an issue when I have a netman anyone want to go fishing? |
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Location: Planet Meltdown | Can't you just crop the go pro pics to you liking? |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | seems to be a lot of distortion |
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Location: Contrarian Island | check out the pentax line..I've had good luck with them, and a few buddies have them too..waterproof is nice! Pentax wg-3 |
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Location: E. Tenn | I have an Olympus Tough... has all the features you're looking for, except I'm not sure about "multiple timer shots" |
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| I've yet to find an all round point and shoot camera I'm happy with regarding my time on the water when fishing alone. There's always the scenary and critter's like otter's moose, eagles, bucks and bears you come across and wish to capture, that a low end/simple point and shoot camera is generally going to be inferior compared to a dslr in the hands of an experienced photographer. And that said, I'm not only "frugal" but also a tad old school or uneducated as to modern camera capabilties..........I too would seek advise/recommendations!
I'd guess all digital camera's nowadays have various timer options; and given the rare day of glass calm and/or not too dark or not too bright of conditions per the musky fisherman, an angler can capture a fairly decent quality still (350-650 kb) off the self timer whether it be one single take or burst of say up to ten starting at what ever time delay you desire.................... from 1-10 continous shots starting after 5,10,15, 20 or 30 seconds of you engaging the timer. That said, other factors involve your familarity of distance to be from the lense, securing the camera in a supported position/base, tripod, velcro, etc. whether your in a 12' Jon boat or 32 foot charter boat.
As for the Go-Pro business or cell phone photography, I'm not a fan from what I've seen. The resolution is normally too small (65-150 kb) pertaining quality stills(like say obtaining an 8x10 inch sized framed print).
I guess I'd recommend bringing along more than one camera if you desire capturing the ultimate quality photo while fishing alone. For low light, much wind/boat movement, wet hands or extreme cold, rain/snow, or after dark, I use an older 35 mm (early nineties) Fuji that I load with a roll of 400 or 800 iso simply becuase it's dummy proof and very simple/very easy. The camera has an old school timer that my thumb can wind/engage for single shot stills and an old school flash button I select when desired. Upon developing film, if I desire, I can request a cd of the film which allows for computer/email or digital business. Otherwise I shoot a $45-$75 quality Cannon Powershot A530 (2006-2010 era) that's capable of adjusting shots/flash/ time intervals as mentioned earlier without any recquirement to readjust after shooting: that is, press the shutter and it will mimmick the last settings all over again. Downfall being with a point and shoot, the camera still makes a judgement call (auto) pertaining shutter speeds, iso and aperture.................
I"ll do all my dental work while a fish is still in the bag over the boat, then (10-20 seconds set up the camera for business) given whatever time I've designated for the shutter to go off, get a grip on the fish out of the bag, hold it up accordingly at the right time and then just as if fishing with someone, release it back to the water after the photo session.
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Location: Gilberts IL/Rhinelander WI | An entry level DSLR is the way to go. For under $250 you can get a canon xsi. They have great timers and can shoot as fast as you can press the button, day or night. Paying anything less than that is a waste in my opinion as today's smartphones have as good a camera as what you get under $250. |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | I want something I can set up on a tripod head on the seat post of the back casting deck when I start fishing so it's all set up. I have done this since I used film cameras, I just want something that will take 3 or more quick shots on the timer instead of just one and take a bit of weather or spray. |
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| Olympus tg-2! |
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| I also vote for the DSLR. I love mine, especially set up on the tripod. Just as hermit mentioned, I can have it on a delay (I use 10 seconds) and you can set the # of shots and the time between them. I do 10 shots with a second in between, this way there is enough time between them to make sure you have a good one when you are still and even switched angles and whatnot. By the time the fish comes out of the water and goes back in, only 10-15 seconds have passed. And 5th lake brad is right too, just about any camera phone now is about equal to a point and shoot (plus the batteries are always dead when you need it). |
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| Battery life, another key factor!
Are the models mentioned here already; Pentax wg-3, Olympus-tg-2 and Canon xsi fairly reliable regarding battery life? I buy the Lithiums with the camera's I've used but it's rare to make it thru a week's fishing without having to replace.
Brad Nelson..................... are many/any of your photo's here on Muskiefirst taken off a self timer? Would be interested in what model you've previously shot? You always seem to get quality photos and capture the length or entire fish in your frames. |
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| I think most point and shoots take AA's- which are a pain even if you have rechargeable batteries.
In DSLR's they have a different type if battery that will last along time before needing to be charged. Plus you can buy a spare on eBay for ~$15 and never be w/o juice.
I feel it's a great investment, pricey at first but the quality and capabilities are far better than point and shoots. I'm going on 4 years with mine and have taken tens of thousands shots and have never looked back and thought "I wish I hadn't bought this". It's always "Wow, am I glad I bought this!!!" |
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Location: Contrarian Island | yes, many of the pics i put on here are taken w my pentax, not a lot w the timer as those would just be when i'm solo but i've taken quite a few solo w it... |
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Location: Eastern Ontario | The DSLR may be the best cameras but I don't want to have to deal with a lot of settings. Last year I took a real crummy picture of a friends 56 inch fish (his camera ) because I didn't realise the flash did not come on automatically and neither of us noticed it didn't fire. Fortunately it was not his personal best but I vowed to take all pictures with my own camera. |
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| The good thing about the DSLR's are that they have the typical "AUTO" mode, where you just point and shoot. They also have a "no-flash" mode which I love (flash is the devil!!!), it sets everything for you and will not use the flash, which could probably be used about 90% of the time. These two modes make them basic point and shoot cameras but with better lenses, processors...etc.
There are plenty of other modes that are suitable for certain situations and take some time to set up. One thing I like to do if I am alone is to take a couple of test shots on the tripod, make sure everything is focused, zoomed and setup where I want it, makes a big difference.
Of course all of this changes if you are fishing at night or into/out of dark. |
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Location: oswego, il | I have a canon sx280. Its a point and shoot and not as adjustable asa dslr but it takes great pictures. Nice thing is its pocket sized and it does have good adjustablility for a point and shoot. I settled on this camera for its zoom. It has a 20x lense and digital out to 80x. It also has canon's latest processor. Pretty cool if you have some wildlife shots you want to get and are not close. I will try and post a couple pics. Its not cheap and you can get a dslr for what you get this one for but to get the same zoom range you have to buy more lenses.
for waterproof, a buddy of mine has a pocket sized Panasonic that works well. |
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Location: plant earth | Samsung dv300f it has hot spoting to your phone (no swapping of memory cards back a fourth) wireless picture transfer although stilled need to store pics has a timer and has a front LCD screen so you can center your self in the photo and it's about 100 dollars so if anything happens your not out a couple hundred bucks. Easy to use as we'll. |
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Location: Walker, MN | I have been very happy with my Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. It's 16 mega pixel, shock proof, water proof and only about $150. I like the water proof as I can leave it set up and ready for shots when I'm alone in any weather. It also has a separate button that takes a 30 second HD video so I can get a few other angles of the fish and convert them into still images really easily. Targe' has had them on sale for 120 bucks. I have a DSLR but wouldn't dream of using it in inclement weather. |
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Location: Planet Meltdown | A DSLR would be ideal for the best pics but it just sounds like a PITA to manage with all the other gear in the boat. I would be worried about knocking over the tripod or getting the camera wet. I have a canon 50D and wouldn't dare leaving it set up on my boat when I'm by myself. There are a lot of mounting options out there for smaller / lighter p&s cameras. I am thinking about getting the best weatherproof canon p&s and mounting it on the dash / console and have set up to take pics facing the back deck. This is usually were I net my fish anyways. Having a system in place that gets the fish bac into the water fast is key. Unhook, measure, hold up for a couple of quick pics, and back into the water all without moving all over the boat tripping over gear. I wonder if canon has a wireless remote for any of the weatherproof cameras on the market. That would be very helpful. |
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Location: sneaking out to get on the water ;-) | I use the canon powershot sx120is and it takes awesome pics and has the custom self timer. Not sure on how wet it can get but have used it in the rain tried to keep it protected under hood of rain gear and has been fine so far. |
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Location: oswego, il | Ninja, I believe that is the camera my buddy has. Makes an interesting shutter sound. The sx280 has WiFi as well and alot of shooting modes and a timer too.
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Location: Walker, MN | That first one is a horse!!! |
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Location: oswego, il | First pic is a horse 67x zoom its a good 300 yards away. No tripod leaned on the hood of an old bronco. Second pic is about 75ft in my boat kneeling. Look at the claws and the detail. |
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