backcountry cameras

[kentrek]

not sure if this topic goes here or not..but what kind of light weight cameras have you backcountry hunters had good luck with ?? im already planing for next years bivy hunts.. 

[WonkyWapiti]

After hauling around my wifes Nikon DSLR and worrying I was going to smash it or fall in a river I decided to buy something just for backpacking and it's much lighter and smaller.  I picked up the Panasonic Lumix TS4 waterproof camera and so far I really like it.

Panasonic just made it much easier and cheaper to repair/replace if there are issues as well.

[fillthefreezer]

theres a few good threads on rokslide.com/forum about backcountry cameras. ive been looking into something more compact plus something i can easily interface with my spotter (and cheaper JIC it gets damaged)

[7mmfan]

There are lots of water/shock proof, small digitals that take great photos. I had a Pentax Optio for almost 8 years before it finally bit the dust, (my fault) and just bought a Fuji film camera with 12mp that takes amazing photos and has more options then I could ever use. No problem finding a decent one under $200. Olympus has their Stylus Tough cameras as well, they are good from what I hear.

[kentrek]

theres a few good threads on rokslide.com/forum about backcountry cameras. ive been looking into something more compact plus something i can easily interface with my spotter (and cheaper JIC it gets damaged)

that is pretty much my need as well,thanks for the rockslide tip..ive been looking at the leicas but that's creeping in on a lot of money for an electronic item..i picked up the fuji water proof camera two years ago an it didnt work out,not enough zoom,quality of pics not what im going for,no video,other options were kinda lacking also

[MtnMuley]

Every couple years I usually pick up the newest nicest compact Canon point and shoot.  Can't really complain, except using the zoom to get out for wildlife pics.  They aren't worth a crap, and the Sony compacts are much nicer in that aspect.  They work well for digiscoping though.

[longrange7mm]

A little more than a point and shoot but the Sony NEX series is awesome. Light and compact with the quality image of a DSLR

[huntnnw]

 

my next cam for my pack...I have hauled my canon DSLR around all this year..too heavy with all the other gear

[fair-chase]

A little more than a point and shoot but the Sony NEX series is awesome. Light and compact with the quality image of a DSLR

Looks good. Few questions from a newb. Are the lense connections compatible with others or are they a one off deal from Sony? Digiscoping capabilities?

EDIT: One more question...Does this camera have a threaded receiver for a tripod? I would assume so, but everytime I make an assumption it turns out wrong. 

[JackOfAllTrades]

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[huntnnw]

almost positive its a Sony only lens..u can buy the adapter ring and use the DSLR lens from Sony

[coyote_out]

Point and shoot I have a Fuji XP waterproof etc camera.  Wouldnt recommend it.  It's auto function always screws up and i don't have much luck with through my spotter. 
Video, Sony MC50U.  Just started using it this year. So far so good.

[JackOfAllTrades]

I was hoping that there'd be more discussion on this topic.
I guess we might need to clarify the use of the camera. Scenery? Zoom-in shots of game animals far away? Optical zoom? Digital zoom?
I've just been using my phone for a camera. 
 
-Steve

[kentrek]

I was hoping that there'd be more discussion on this topic.
I guess we might need to clarify the use of the camera. Scenery? Zoom-in shots of game animals far away? Optical zoom? Digital zoom?
I've just been using my phone for a camera. 
 
-Steve

basicaly im wanting the perfect all around camera..im thinking a point an shoot with lots of options,i dont wana pack a pro grade camera

i take scenery,lots of zoom pics/vids of animal,random up close shots,also a timer is a must have..i try an take as many pics as i can

digital zoom isnt my favorite but its def nice to have when trying to size up an animal that 2 days away,some of my most fav pics i only got cuz of digital zoom

also i take alot of pics through a spotting scope aswell

[autodink13]

I use canon powershot elph. Compact, takes great pics even digascoping, takes great hd video just a great all around cam