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Started by Rustyinn in Ski Chatter - 9 Replies

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Rustyinn posted Jan-2013

Any suggestion on shockproof/waterproof compact cameras for taking skiing folks ?

My trusty old Cannon seems to have given up the ghost after 5 years and was gutted not to get some pics during our two sunny days skiing in La Clusaz last week.

Dave

Edited 1 time. Last update at 02-Jan-2013

Iceman
reply to 'Compact Cameras'
posted Jan-2013

Just use a standard Fuji JV110. Keep it in a usual case in my rucksack

Job done :thumbup:
The Northern Monkey. Jan'23 Les Arcs

Edited 1 time. Last update at 02-Jan-2013

Trencher
reply to 'Compact Cameras'
posted Jan-2013

It's hard to find a compact camera these days that still has a view finder. Lcd screens are so hard to see in bright sun. Worse for me is that you are forced to hold the camera away from your head to view the screen. Much of the stability needed for zoomed in photos/video comes from holding the camera against your brow, and shortening the arms. This is only possible with a view finder.

Canon Power shot A series cameras still have a viewfinder and take reasonable photos, though not the best. Pretty cheap though, so not a disaster if it breaks.
because I'm so inclined .....

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Snapzzz
reply to 'Compact Cameras'
posted Jan-2013

The Canon G12 is great, solid camera. The next best thing to a DSLR.
Skied: Arinsal, La Plagne, Alpe D'huez, Flaine, Les Arcs, Morzine, Les Gets, Avoriaz, Sauze, Courchevel, Val Thorens

Graviteski
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posted Jan-2013

If you're back in La Clusaz again, the Roxy Quicksilver shop in the village are now hiring out GoPro Hero 3 helmet cams for 30 euros a day (cheaper day rate for additional days rental)

If searching for a camera, check the minimum operating temperature in the handbook, as I've had the LCD screen on my DSLR freeze and shatter before now!

Daved
reply to 'Compact Cameras'
posted Jan-2013

Snapzzz wrote:The Canon G12 is great, solid camera. The next best thing to a DSLR.


i agree ...got a g10 which is a great camera ...with a viewfinder..

fuji do a couple as well

http://www.cameras.co.uk/details/advanced-digital-cameras.cfm

Rustyinn
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posted Jan-2013

Thanks! I went with an A series, I've got my DSLR if i want to do any serious stuff but I like something compact in my pocket for funstuff.

Cheers


Trencher wrote:Canon Power shot A series cameras still have a viewfinder and take reasonable photos, though not the best. Pretty cheap though, so not a disaster if it breaks.

Tahiti gra
reply to 'Compact Cameras'
posted Jan-2013

Got a Fuji XP50 Waterproof and freezerproof from Gatwick Dutyfree last year £108, works really well

Edited 1 time. Last update at 03-Jan-2013

Topic last updated on 03-January-2013 at 16:22