Super User jimmyjoe Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 A camera isn't fishing tackle, yet in a way it is. I already have a digital camera, but it's big and not waterproof (or water resistant). So many times when I see you guys post pics, I want to post pics too. I went to wallyworld to look into a camera that was: small water resistant small easy to use (remember ... I'm an old fart) small lower priced small They had several models, but a guy there who said he fished told me, "They say they're water resistant, but they're really not." I have no idea whether he knew what he was talking about, but it gave me pause. I'm NOT going to get a GoPro. No way. Nope. Isn't there a small, reliable, hopefully cheap digital camera that is at least water resistant? All ideas are welcome. Thnx. jj Quote
Super User Scott F Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 I haven’t check the market lately but cameras that are waterproof, those can can be submerged without damage, are not cheap. An alternative is to buy a cheap camera and put it in a waterproof storage case. A case that lets you use the camera while it’s still in the case is an option too, but again, those aren’t cheap. 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 24 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said: Isn't there a small, reliable, hopefully cheap digital camera that is at least water resistant? Uh - nope...you want 4 qualities Small Reliable Cheap Water Resistant Pick 3 at best - 2 for the most part 11 minutes ago, Scott F said: A case that lets you use the camera while it’s still in the case is an option too, but again, those aren’t cheap. The main problem with those cases? No audio...or at least SEVERELY muted. --- Saying that - Akaso and Dragon Touch make small, reliable, cheap camera ($50 range) that come with a waterproof case as part of the included package. I have a couple Dragon Touch Vision 3 cameras and they seem to do a decent job. Stay away from the CamPaks...audio even out of the case is horrendous and one I got didn't even work right out of the package - needless to say, it was returned. BTW: The lower cost cameras, you'll need to enhance the audio even if recorded out of the waterproof case - the levels are low. Vid I did with one of my Dragon Touch cameras - audio level increased by 15db over original recording level. 1 Quote
Super User JustJames Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 If you only want water proof camera, I recommend Action Camera like Gopro with 12-17 mega pixels. If you don’t want to spend money on GoPro you can get knock off one for 30 bucks. You don’t have to take video just take picture battery should last for day. https://www.amazon.com/GoPro-HERO7-White-Waterproof-Digital/dp/B07GDFTSPV/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=action+camera&qid=1584543645&sr=8-16 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 I never buy extended warranties except for my camera . Its not waterproof and I take it on the boat with me . Well I had to use it , not because it got wet , I dropped it . I received a new one and purchased the warranty for it too . Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted March 18, 2020 Author Super User Posted March 18, 2020 34 minutes ago, scaleface said: , I dropped it Yeah. I'm thinking of that as one of the negatives, too. jj Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 Do you have a cellphone? Most cellphones come with decent cameras. I take all my pictures with my IPhone 7. It's water resistant as a bonus feature. I used to have it in a waterproof case. 3 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 I haven’t used anything but my cell phone for pictures in years.. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 I fish by myself mostly and use GoPros to get video & pull screen shots for pics. It's been working out OK. A-Jay 1 Quote
gnappi Posted March 18, 2020 Posted March 18, 2020 Cell phone cameras are a waste, enlarge them to full size and all you see is grain. They singularly lowered humanities expectations in visual quality. IMO... I have a multi thousand $$ Nikon digital camera rig (which never sees the boat) and the GoPro 3's (I have three on my boat, one on the forward fisherman, one on me, and one on my hat. Two are plugged into a dual 18650 battery bank and will run unattended all day. The one on my hat I keep a spare battery for. I paid something like $45 each (averaged out the prices) and they're absolutely the best investment in fishing I ever made. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 iPhone or smart phones have a good camera. Tom 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 I carry a Cannon sx720HS with 40 power zoom . Its small enough to fit in a shirt pocket . I have a small tripod in my gear bag . Set the timer for 10 seconds hold up bass and get picture . 1 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted March 18, 2020 Super User Posted March 18, 2020 Ya, I can use my tablet which is in the mount...matter of fact, my profile pic was taken that way with a timer. It does a good job, but I want the video for personal reasons...which is why the pair of Dragons have been added for this year. One will be plugged into the main battery, the second is the 'hat-cam', with a 10,000mAh power pack in my PDF pocket. 1 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted March 19, 2020 Author Super User Posted March 19, 2020 5 hours ago, NYWayfarer said: Do you have a cellphone? Most cellphones come with decent cameras. 4 hours ago, Jig Man said: I haven’t used anything but my cell phone for pictures in years.. 3 hours ago, WRB said: Phone or smart phones have a good camera. I'm sure all of you will be aghast, but I have no cell phone, and I have no tablet. Don't want any, either. That's why I asked about a small water resistant (or waterproof) camera. I don't quite know what I'm gonna do. I may have to break down, quit being so cheap and go the GoPro route. I dunno. My thanks to all of you. It's nice for an old fart to know where he can get advice. ? jj 2 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted March 19, 2020 Super User Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, jimmyjoe said: I'm sure all of you will be aghast, but I have no cell phone, and I have no tablet. Don't want any, either. That's why I asked about a small water resistant (or waterproof) camera. My cel phone is a tracfone . It cost me seven dollars a month . All I can do is call and text . 1 Quote
Super User JustJames Posted March 19, 2020 Super User Posted March 19, 2020 You don’t really have to get a GoPro if all you want just take picture, Knock off would do just fine. The only problem is Selfie which harder to take and you might need a selfie stick. I have two, one for video and another to take picture when I’m on Float tube or kayak. Sample of picture taking with knock off. https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/23130586_126793221370832_1228245855514994660_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_sid=dd9801&efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&_nc_ohc=R4f0I05frJUAX_SkA_p&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&_nc_tp=14&oh=ce7aef60987d16a2e86a8c089c72b552&oe=5E988625 BTW, why do you need a water resistant camera? Most camera should be able to withstand some splash. 1 Quote
schplurg Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 My next action camera will probably be a CraigsList GoPro 6 for $150 or so. I'd get that over the 7 even for the same price. Look into the differences if interested. I have a GoPro clone and it's good but they don't make that particular one anymore. My boss just got a GoPro 360 that I get to play with. Shoots 360 degrees. Seems like a pain really. 1 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted March 19, 2020 Super User Posted March 19, 2020 10 hours ago, jimmyjoe said: I'm sure all of you will be aghast, but I have no cell phone, and I have no tablet. Don't want any, either. That's why I asked about a small water resistant (or waterproof) camera. I don't quite know what I'm gonna do. I may have to break down, quit being so cheap and go the GoPro route. I dunno. My thanks to all of you. It's nice for an old fart to know where he can get advice. ? jj No cellphone, then my choice would be a Nikon Coolpix W300 My wife’s hobby is photography and she bought this one for travel and water shots. You can take pics underwater with it. She has used it in the pool no problem. She won’t let me take it fishing as she doesn’t want it to get smelly. Slimy fish hands handling it and all. 2 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted March 19, 2020 Author Super User Posted March 19, 2020 27 minutes ago, NYWayfarer said: my choice would be a Nikon Coolpix W300 Nice camera, but expensive. GoPro can be had for less. Two of my friends tell me that these Panasonic cameras are reliable. I'm gonna look into them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RBG60U0?tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 6 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said: BTW, why do you need a water resistant camera? Most camera should be able to withstand some splash. In case I drop it in the water. I don't want to actually film underwater. Thnx. jj 1 Quote
Super User Scott F Posted March 19, 2020 Super User Posted March 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, jimmyjoe said: In case I drop it in the water. I don't want to actually film underwater. Thnx. jj If dropping it in the water is a possibility, make sure to have it tethered to you. Being waterproof won’t help if the water is too deep to retrieve it. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 19, 2020 Super User Posted March 19, 2020 Underwater you say . . . A-Jay 2 Quote
Kev-mo Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, Scott F said: If dropping it in the water is a possibility, make sure to have it tethered to you. Being waterproof won’t help if the water is too deep to retrieve it. X2! 1 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted March 19, 2020 Author Super User Posted March 19, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 8:37 AM, Scott F said: If dropping it in the water is a possibility, make sure to have it tethered to you. Being waterproof won’t help if the water is too deep to retrieve it. True. However, I'm a shorecaster, not a boater. Water is usually shallow. On 3/19/2020 at 8:38 AM, A-Jay said: Underwater you say . . . A-Jay I am NOT gonna try to be Jacques Cousteau. No way. When I bend my knees, the percussion section of the New York Philharmonic breaks into applause. ? jj Quote
Super User JustJames Posted March 19, 2020 Super User Posted March 19, 2020 47 minutes ago, Scott F said: If dropping it in the water is a possibility, make sure to have it tethered to you. Being waterproof won’t help if the water is too deep to retrieve it. This is true story, one night a couple of friends came and fish with me. I have head light and lantern light. We settle on the dock. My friend used his iPhone XS as light source, lo and behold he dropped the phone. It stay lit for at least 30mins underwater but he refused to dive after it (about 10 feet deep). Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted March 19, 2020 Super User Posted March 19, 2020 2 hours ago, NYWayfarer said: No cellphone, then my choice would be a Nikon Coolpix W300 My wife’s hobby is photography and she bought this one for travel and water shots. You can take pics underwater with it. She has used it in the pool no problem. She won’t let me take it fishing as she doesn’t want it to get smelly. Slimy fish hands handling it and all. +1 My wife is also a photographer, and she also uses a Coolpix when we're fishing or hiking and heavy rain is likely. 2 Quote
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