The Best Camera For Overlanding
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Since you are going to be in your car and don't have to worry about carrying/hiking with weight, I think a DSLR is mandatory. I also ALWAYS have a GoPro mounted on my truck.
My fav camera is my old Nikon D7000 because it takes great pictures and awesome video.
I am no fan of camera phones.
My fav camera is my old Nikon D7000 because it takes great pictures and awesome video.
I am no fan of camera phones.
Go take a video of you pounding tent pegs with your Hasselblad please! I would love to see that.
BTW my Fuji x-s1 is full magnesium body. I bought the nokia 1020 as a camera to have with me all the time, I can tell you that the photos from this are far ahead of any other phone out there now, as well as ALOT of point and shoots. I do have my X-S1 and X10 cameras with me as well, and still have a very light weight capable kit. These cameras close the gap on consumer DSLRs in a big way.
Ripper
Adventurer
So Im not bringing anything to the table in terms of what camera is better, But I am asking for some advice. I have pretty much zero photography experience other than using my phone (I know I know) and I have out grown its extreme limitations. I realize what works for you may not work for me. But I am looking for something that I can use to capture quality pictures during my hiking/offroading/camping trips, and also have fun with in the process. I am currently looking at a Canon T5 kit on Amazon. The kit includes the body, a 18-55 lens and a 75-300 lens among some other things. I just want to make sure I am not going in completely the wrong direction with this purchase. Its a decent investment for me, so I am not in to mood to buy something that isnt really necessary.
I will offer a little it of a background though. The person who will be essentially instructing me in the basics and eventually the finer points of photography runs Canons himself. And he suggest to get a Canon, because it will be easier to instruct me and I can use a good portion of his gear in the process.
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks
I will offer a little it of a background though. The person who will be essentially instructing me in the basics and eventually the finer points of photography runs Canons himself. And he suggest to get a Canon, because it will be easier to instruct me and I can use a good portion of his gear in the process.
Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Honu
lost on the mainland
for what its worth carved out a good living as a photographer most my life and also have a post production company
its not the camera these days
so really anything you can get into is going to do great stuff of course nicer glass etc... helps but again its the person shooting so that can come later for sure
if your buddy is going to help you out and is used to canon that alone is a good reason also might be able to try lens he has etc... and lost of folks shoot canon
I am not up if that is the latest model or not ?
I shoot both FF and M4/3 as a pro the one reason I do love the M4/3 is the size is nice and small and the quality is there without any issue and quite a few pro friends use the Oly or Fuji and a couple use Panasonic but they are more video guys
most all but about 2 of the full time pros I know also use FF gear along with the M4/3 but can say that pretty much %100 of our fun regular shooting is M4/3 its that good
really its about your budget and what you will be happy with
AND what you want to take ?
wilde life when camping ? fishing trips ? or the kids or dogs or ?
that can change things a bit also do you want to be able to shoot in lower light or will it be all scenic kinda stuff etc...
if its all around then things open up a bit more IMHO
all that said
if this is a general camera just to take pics and some video some of the cameras like the Sony RX100 III http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...100m3_b_cyber_shot_dsc_rx100_iii_digital.html
are also incredible little cameras and truly a take with you every where kinda setup
larger setups that are still tiny compared to FF gear and have super zooms http://www.dpreview.com/products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcfz1000
are another option
hope that helps some but its a huge market and a ton of gear can be found
is it for general everything ?
does it need to be water proof ?
super long lens or not ? (such as to get wildlife far away)
do you want a faster lens that is good in low light ?
sports or fast moving things ?
does video matter ?
does bulk and size and weight matter to much ?
those are some things to know for sure
its not the camera these days
so really anything you can get into is going to do great stuff of course nicer glass etc... helps but again its the person shooting so that can come later for sure if your buddy is going to help you out and is used to canon that alone is a good reason also might be able to try lens he has etc... and lost of folks shoot canon
I am not up if that is the latest model or not ?
I shoot both FF and M4/3 as a pro the one reason I do love the M4/3 is the size is nice and small and the quality is there without any issue and quite a few pro friends use the Oly or Fuji and a couple use Panasonic but they are more video guys
most all but about 2 of the full time pros I know also use FF gear along with the M4/3 but can say that pretty much %100 of our fun regular shooting is M4/3 its that good
really its about your budget and what you will be happy with
AND what you want to take ?
wilde life when camping ? fishing trips ? or the kids or dogs or ?
that can change things a bit also do you want to be able to shoot in lower light or will it be all scenic kinda stuff etc...
if its all around then things open up a bit more IMHO
all that said
if this is a general camera just to take pics and some video some of the cameras like the Sony RX100 III http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...100m3_b_cyber_shot_dsc_rx100_iii_digital.html
are also incredible little cameras and truly a take with you every where kinda setup
larger setups that are still tiny compared to FF gear and have super zooms http://www.dpreview.com/products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmcfz1000
are another option
hope that helps some but its a huge market and a ton of gear can be found
is it for general everything ?
does it need to be water proof ?
super long lens or not ? (such as to get wildlife far away)
do you want a faster lens that is good in low light ?
sports or fast moving things ?
does video matter ?
does bulk and size and weight matter to much ?
those are some things to know for sure
Honu
lost on the mainland
Craig some cameras that are DSLR are very rugged but they tend to be the pro bodies that are weather sealed and need weather sealed lens etc... so just check your model and the lens ? chances are dont take it out in pouring rain but as far as shock they are pretty tough get a decent padded camera case keep it in there till you pull it out use it they survive UPS shipments they can survive trail runs
entry models though I think will surprise you how tough they are
so
dust ? unless you are in a desert dust storm even common camp dust can't see that being a issue either
water keep out of rain if you can of course unless its for sure weather sealed and the lens
get a case
those things you should be good to go
entry models though I think will surprise you how tough they are
so
dust ? unless you are in a desert dust storm even common camp dust can't see that being a issue either
water keep out of rain if you can of course unless its for sure weather sealed and the lens
get a case
those things you should be good to go
Honu
lost on the mainland
YUP bags can be handy but just understand the pros cons of them
one thing about them also is they can trap in moisture just as much so some care is needed if you use them this way
going from cold to hot condensation etc..... so they are good but again some care and opening back up after use etc... or they can also cause issues which I have seen happen
some ways for rain and basic protection a cape is better or get a tough style P&S camera
I shot underwater full time(5 days a week) for 15 years
one thing about them also is they can trap in moisture just as much so some care is needed if you use them this way
going from cold to hot condensation etc..... so they are good but again some care and opening back up after use etc... or they can also cause issues which I have seen happen
some ways for rain and basic protection a cape is better or get a tough style P&S camera
I shot underwater full time(5 days a week) for 15 years
I would never keep a camera in them full time, but if someone needed to take a shot in the rain, for a min or two, I don't see the issue. pop the camera in, take the shot, get back in your rig, pop the camera out again. No issues there, just protection of your camera.