Camera recommendations?

[Maxx]

I am looking for a new camera to take hunting, so size does matter. Does anyone have the new Nikon S8100? Or the Canon SX210 IS?

I am looking for a camera that can also take HD video.

thanks

[KevinB]

I haven't used the 210 IS, but I've used several of the Canon powershot cameras and I have liked them all, they have all had nice photo quality. Including the SX110 IS which is what I'm using most of the time now. I like that they take AA batteries, instead of the little proprietary ones. Today, my batteries died when I was trying to take a picture of a deer. Popped the set out of my GPS, and voila, I was back in the game.

Image stabilization is also very desirable.

I haven't used any of the Nikon P&S cameras so I can't comment on them.

[Poguebilt]

take a look at the panasonic lumix camera's... way nicer lens!

I got the FZ35..... love it...

[Badlands62]

The Nikon S8100 is a great camera, I purchased one for a friend of mine for less than $200 plus shipping. He loves it :mrgreen:.

[KB90]

I just bought my girlfriend one of these badboys, pretty awesome. (just under $280 at london drugs)

Pentax Option W90. Everything proof (water, dust, fall/shock, cold), which makes it great for hunting :)

It has HD video as well.

It is not a long zoom camera with 5x zoom, so if you aim is to take pictures of animals, probably won't be best. This is more of a scenery, trophy, and people camera. Great for memories while out in the bush.

Have a look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg4N3cWONsU

You can beat em up real good, Plus they look cool. :D
http://byphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pentax_optio_w90.jpg

[dana]

If I was in the market for a camera right now, I'd be seriously looking at the Olympus SP-800.
http://www.cameralandny.com/cameras/olympus.pl?page=olympussp800uz

[GOLDEN TOP SNIPER]

i just got the canon powershot S90 . this is a great camera , it has everything a big camera has , i got it for digiscopeing ..which is using it with the swar adaptor and 20-60 hd scope . only mangae to experiment with it in the spring ,took some cool shots of a eagle .. its a art work in progess.. anyone esle here into digascopeing ?

[J_T]

Nikon D90 18 - 55mm lens

http://nikon.ca/en/Product.aspx?m=17090&gclid=COnpiOngvaYCFce7KgodlFFTJg

[MB_Boy]

Hey Maxx..

A couple of years ago I had started a thread on here about camera's. Someone had posted up this "review" page which has all sorts of reviews and comparisons.

I haven't used it for quite some time but it did help me when I was lookin' around.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/

[wildcatter]

take a look at the panasonic lumix camera's... way nicer lens!

I got the FZ35..... love it...

I have the first generation Lumix G1, great camera but no video, the new ones have.
They are smaller, lighter than the regular SLRs and made in Japan, the only other is Cannon, all other cameras are made in China, Philippines, Vietnam or Thailand.

[Johnny G1]

Nikon D90 18 - 55mm lens

http://nikon.ca/en/Product.aspx?m=17090&gclid=COnpiOngvaYCFce7KgodlFFTJg Great camera as I have a D70 but to big to carry in the bush, Just my thoughts, lots of good pocket camera's out there and a lot cheaper than D90.

[Kody94]

https://panasonic.ca/english/audiovideo/camerascamcorders/digitalstill/DMCTS10.asp

[BlacktailStalker]

That Sony Nex-5 has my eye right now, DSLR in half the package and weight compared to the last generations.
Obviously not an extended back pack trip camera but I have no issues packing a better camera on day hunts or bivys.

I have an Olympus waterproof one and the pics just arent that great when zoomed more than 3x.... missing out on some phenominal pics by not carrying a higher quality camera since retiring my Sony H7 that suddenly acquired a mind of its own, changing menu options/settings all on its own from time to time when turned on :confused:

[Singleshotneeded]

If you want a durable camera that can handle anything get the Pentax W90, it takes pretty decent pics in the rain, underwater, etc.. I have a Canon that takes excellent pics, but after the time I went to take a pic in a light drizzle and had the camera shut down on me:evil:...since then I bring my Pentax hunting and fishing!

[greenhorn]

I bought my wife the little Canon that you mentioned. Great little camera that has alot of the manual settings and other options that you'd find on a SLR. Her little point and shoot has all the same manual settings and higher ISO than my Canon digital SLR. The zoom is also very good for the camera size.

Here's a good site that lets you compare camera side by side. They even offer sample photos taken with each camera.

http://www.dpreview.com/

[Kudu]

I am looking for a new camera to take hunting, so size does matter. Does anyone have the new Nikon S8100? Or the Canon SX210 IS?

I am looking for a camera that can also take HD video.

thanks

After going through a number of camera drownings - we have standardized on waterproof ones in our family - haven't lost one in about 5 years now.

You have a number of options here

I like the Pentax optio (http://www.pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_W90_Black/) range.

I simply wont go on the boat, on the bike or in the river with anything else.

You can take this pic ....

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v432/181/33/696811553/n696811553_1675712_4297.jpg


and this one a few minutes later ...:wink:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v432/181/33/696811553/n696811553_1682552_9062.jpg


and this one when you get back home ....

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/Gogga2/IMGP0065-1.jpg

[Singleshotneeded]

:-D I'm with Kudu on this one!!

[MountainHigh]

Maxx...let us know which one you pick...I am in the same boat as you!

[jamfarm]

Just wondering what everyones opinions are on a full size digital SLR camera, ie, Canon Rebel or Nikon D-series. I remember looking at this post and was quite impressed with the photos, I believe a Canon Rebel was used.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=55653

[srupp]

I have a professional D series Nikon...love it..

now looking for a small lightweight waterproof camera ..Hmmm Kudu may be onto something...

Steven

[greenhorn]

Just wondering what everyones opinions are on a full size digital SLR camera, ie, Canon Rebel or Nikon D-series. I remember looking at this post and was quite impressed with the photos, I believe a Canon Rebel was used.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=55653

No question a quality SLR is a more versatile tool that is capable of taking better pictures. With the ability to change lenses and change advanced camera settings, you can really dial in things to get the best possible image for the light conditions.

The benefit comes at a price - size and weight. They're big and bulky and don't take well to being dropped.

IMO if you spend alot of time backpacking and hiking, you'll come to appreciate small light point and shoots. Today's point and shoots are phenomenal.

[Wrongside]

IMO if you spend alot of time backpacking and hiking, you'll come to appreciate small light point and shoots. Today's point and shoots are phenomenal.

Agreed. Unless your main reason for being out is photos, SLRs are heavy, expensive, and relatively fragile.

My backpacking/hunting camera for the last year or so has been the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 (http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/ts2_ft2/)http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/compact/ts2_ft2/ and I have been very happy with it. Supposedly one of the 'toughest', 'most water proof' out there, HD video, great pictures, incredible battery life. Very happy so far...

I'll try posting a few photos later...

[Wrongside]

A few photos taken by the Panasonic. Not bad for a point and shoot, IMO.

http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/Wrongsided/Hunting%202010/P1000243.jpghttp://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/Wrongsided/Hunting%202010/P1000406.jpghttp://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/Wrongsided/Hunting%202010/P1000180.jpghttp://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/Wrongsided/Hunting%202010/P1000110-1.jpghttp://i747.photobucket.com/albums/xx112/Wrongsided/Hunting%202010/P1000068.jpg

[lineofsight]

That old saying "you miss a 100% of the shots you dont take" also applies to the times the D90 with 2.2 pound lenses is left at home...

Also have a S710 for work purposes (bought in part on price point) and found that with the small form factor, 14MP resolution, vibration reduction, good ISO, reasonable zoom range it is there for 100% of the shots... Compared to a DLSR there is shutter lag and less flexibility but if for outdoor use would spend the money on a better point and shoot (with least amount of shutter lag, manual settings, lowest F-stop, highest ISO...) rather than theoretical better DSLR camera that wont see as much use (takes up 1/5 of pack).

For HD video figure out is will autofocus if important to you - a number of cameras will not focus continuously during video.

[springpin]

I like my Rebel t1i. Easy to use and takes HD vid.

[killman]

Finally bit the bullet and bought a new camera. I was looking at the Olympus sp-800uz with the 30X zoom but decided against it due to the size. I just wanted to be able to keep it warm in my pocket. I decided to go with this one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPe-K9zkRGA

I will see if I cam get a few pics once I figure out how to work it.:)

[winchester284]

You should also look at the Panasonic DMC-zs7.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W7tTfH1ivI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7ixFnFI5xc

[greenhorn]

That old saying "you miss a 100% of the shots you dont take" also applies to the times the D90 with 2.2 pound lenses is left at home...


It's really true. I love my Canon DSLR and the pictures it takes. But, there have been so many occasions when I need to talk myself into getting the camera out of the pack etc etc etc.

As for peoples comments on poor water resistance with DSLRs: most entry level DSLRs aren't well protected against moisture. However, the higher end semi-pro level units come with sealed seams and moisture/dust boots. You have to spend some serious coin to get into these features though. Also, if you want the lenses to be water/dust proof as well, you need to drop even more coin. Before you know it, you've spent more on camera equipment than you have on your mortgage for the year.