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 Recomend me.... Small, good, roughed, adventure camera
JoshAR  [Team Member]
3/1/2012 4:07:58 PM
Looking for a good camera for taking pictures out hunting, adventure riding and traveling.

Not back packing, weight is not so much an issue is size. Will be motorcycling/adventure riding (forest service roads/jeep trails).

Want something better than the camera on my phone.

I know 0, zip, nada about photography. Auto focus would be a +.
Battery life +
Ease of use +
Size +
ColonelHurtz  [Team Member]
3/1/2012 4:21:15 PM
Casio Exilim EX-G1
BuckMKII  [Team Member]
3/1/2012 4:23:39 PM
If it were me I would get the Panasonic Lumix TS3.





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stretch415  [Team Member]
3/1/2012 4:27:08 PM
I've got a Olympus tough series camera that's been pretty good. Waterproof shockproof freeze proof and takes good pictures
Twoteal  [Member]
3/1/2012 4:34:40 PM
If you wanna take video it has to be Go Pro. a buddy attached on to his lab when he went duck hunting. The video was awsome.

so is this one.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaahUogxMow
501st  [Member]
3/1/2012 4:54:17 PM
Originally Posted By JoshAR:
Looking for a good camera for taking pictures out hunting, adventure riding and traveling.

Not back packing, weight is not so much an issue is size. Will be motorcycling/adventure riding (forest service roads/jeep trails).

Want something better than the camera on my phone.

I know 0, zip, nada about photography. Auto focus would be a +.
Battery life +
Ease of use +
Size +


Canon S100 for image quality.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822124-REG/Canon_PowerShot_S100_Digital_Camera.html

Panasonic TS4 for durability.
shooter220  [Team Member]
3/1/2012 8:28:26 PM
Originally Posted By stretch415:
I've got a Olympus tough series camera that's been pretty good. Waterproof shockproof freeze proof and takes good pictures


I think mine is the 6000 - and it has been jetskiing, boating, swimming, to the park with the kids, and a million other places. It is starting to show its age some in terms of wear, but until it just outright fails, I will keep it around. Surprisingly good picture quality, though underwater with the kids in the pool is a true trial and error experience. I highly recommend the Stylus Tough line....

-shooter
JoshAR  [Team Member]
3/2/2012 12:35:28 AM
Thanks guys, I'll check them all out.

I have a GoPro now, great video camera.
emsjeep  [Member]
3/2/2012 12:37:07 AM
Originally Posted By JoshAR:
Thanks guys, I'll check them all out.

I have a GoPro now, great video camera.


How are the stills?
JoshAR  [Team Member]
3/2/2012 12:42:24 PM
Originally Posted By emsjeep:
Originally Posted By JoshAR:
Thanks guys, I'll check them all out.

I have a GoPro now, great video camera.


How are the stills?


No idea never used it for stills.

User interface is not what I would call good. No focus, no zoom, no picture adjustment.


Now for video in all weather and small it's hard to beat.
Phil_in_Seattle  [Team Member]
3/3/2012 5:45:29 PM
Pentax Optio WG-2 Rugged Digital Camera it's new to the market but should be worth a look.
optimus  [Team Member]
3/5/2012 1:29:03 PM
Originally Posted By ColonelHurtz:
Casio Exilim EX-G1


They're decent until you start to loose light... at least mine's that way. As soon as the sun goes down, it turns to suck.


Also a tag... heading down range in a few months and need to find something better.
dbnorton  [Team Member]
3/5/2012 3:34:47 PM
The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is a pretty cool compact camera.

Nikon Coolpix AW100