OK. I have some queries about GoPros and thought I could put them in a generic thread about cameras where people can put ideas and experiences as well as questions about cameras in general.
First my experience.
On my AT hike I used an Olympus Tough TG1 camera.
It's pros were very shockproof, very waterproof and excellent optics.
Cons were limited zoom (4x) (note I only count optical zoom - digital zoom is a waste of time you can enlarge the image later with same resolution), and in my case an intermittent "ticking" noise when videoing.
Overall thoroughly recommend it.
Only time I felt bad about it was when photographing two moose in a lake and my companion from Germany with a Canon (Powershot?) with more than 50x zoom was able to photograph clearly the flies buzzing around their heads. Cons for him was the need to protect his camera from the elements and slightly more weight.
Now my query.
Does anyone have experience of using a GoPro while walking?
For our upcoming Camino Annie and I are considering getting one IF we can get smoother video with it.
Any experiences would be welcome.
First my experience.
On my AT hike I used an Olympus Tough TG1 camera.
It's pros were very shockproof, very waterproof and excellent optics.
Cons were limited zoom (4x) (note I only count optical zoom - digital zoom is a waste of time you can enlarge the image later with same resolution), and in my case an intermittent "ticking" noise when videoing.
Overall thoroughly recommend it.
Only time I felt bad about it was when photographing two moose in a lake and my companion from Germany with a Canon (Powershot?) with more than 50x zoom was able to photograph clearly the flies buzzing around their heads. Cons for him was the need to protect his camera from the elements and slightly more weight.
Now my query.
Does anyone have experience of using a GoPro while walking?
For our upcoming Camino Annie and I are considering getting one IF we can get smoother video with it.
Any experiences would be welcome.
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