Firecatguy
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my coolpix 630 works good in the cold
Ideas for a new cold weather Camera?
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I, too, use the Olympus waterproof/shockproof series. It is a fantastic camera and has never let me down in the three years I have been using it. It has seen lots of snow and water and been fully immersed in both and still runs like a top. If cold batteries are a concern. You have a couple of options. You can keep the camera in an inside pocket of your jacket (not always an option for me with my tek vest). But an extra battery on ebay (always cheap and easy to change out mid day). Or you can put the camera in your tank bag with a hand warmer. This will guarantee the battery a long life.
As for helmet cams, I have both a vHoldr and Go Pro HD. Both are exceptional. I LOVE the vHoldr for it's ease of use. I don't have a tiny button to press to activate it. Just slide the top and I know I am off. Also, the laser sights on the vHoldr allow me to quickly make adjustments to the camera if it gets bumped. The only thing I don't like about my vHoldr is that it isn't as Mac friendly as the Go Pro. That being said, I believe the picture on the Go Pro is better. While I haven't had the chance to try it out in the snow yet, the footage I do have with it is great. Keep in mind the tiny buttons you have to press to turn the camera on and activate the video. Hard enough with gloves on, let alone when it is mounted on top of your helmet and you can't see or feel what you are looking for. The vHoldr is very easy to manipulate with big gloves on.
Hope this helps. Being a professional photographer, I have tried lots of different cameras. These three have been tried, tested and true. I am not easy on my equipment. I have put the Olympus and vHoldr through every extreme imaginable and they are ready to go again this season. I highly recommend them to everyone!
Good luck and Think Snow!!
As for helmet cams, I have both a vHoldr and Go Pro HD. Both are exceptional. I LOVE the vHoldr for it's ease of use. I don't have a tiny button to press to activate it. Just slide the top and I know I am off. Also, the laser sights on the vHoldr allow me to quickly make adjustments to the camera if it gets bumped. The only thing I don't like about my vHoldr is that it isn't as Mac friendly as the Go Pro. That being said, I believe the picture on the Go Pro is better. While I haven't had the chance to try it out in the snow yet, the footage I do have with it is great. Keep in mind the tiny buttons you have to press to turn the camera on and activate the video. Hard enough with gloves on, let alone when it is mounted on top of your helmet and you can't see or feel what you are looking for. The vHoldr is very easy to manipulate with big gloves on.
Hope this helps. Being a professional photographer, I have tried lots of different cameras. These three have been tried, tested and true. I am not easy on my equipment. I have put the Olympus and vHoldr through every extreme imaginable and they are ready to go again this season. I highly recommend them to everyone!
Good luck and Think Snow!!
polarisrider1
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Is there a pause with the Olympus 6000 when you take a picture? Is it quick for action shots? Read up on that camera and price is great at buy.com
Honestly, I have no lag time with my Olympus. It is important to set your camera to sports mode if you want to take quick action shots. Also, make sure your red eye flash is off. That will cause a small lag. But, I just pulled mine out again, just to be sure. I fired off a series of shots with different lighting and I have no lag time. I pushed the button and off it fired.
It is important to realize that most point and shoot cameras are not going to be as fast as a SLR camera. But, with simple manipulation of your settings, you can get great results. Also, it is important to learn to anticipate the shot. This is true with any kind of camera you use. You know when your buddy is going to crest that cornice, hit that shutter button right at that moment and you will have the shot.
Both the Olympus 6000 and 8000 have multiple frame settings, as well. Meaning if you just want to take great action shots, you can set the camera to fire off a series of shots as you hold it towards the object you want to capture. Then you don't have to worry about missing that shot of your buddy's windshield popping off!
My Olympus is going on its third season right now. Here is a great shot I took of my husband last year. I only had the camera set in "snow" mode so it wouldn't grey out the snow. Everything else, I left alone. I didn't do anything fancy, just pressed the shutter release.
Hope that helps out. As soon as I wear out this 720 SW, I will definitely be picking up the 8000.
It is important to realize that most point and shoot cameras are not going to be as fast as a SLR camera. But, with simple manipulation of your settings, you can get great results. Also, it is important to learn to anticipate the shot. This is true with any kind of camera you use. You know when your buddy is going to crest that cornice, hit that shutter button right at that moment and you will have the shot.
Both the Olympus 6000 and 8000 have multiple frame settings, as well. Meaning if you just want to take great action shots, you can set the camera to fire off a series of shots as you hold it towards the object you want to capture. Then you don't have to worry about missing that shot of your buddy's windshield popping off!
My Olympus is going on its third season right now. Here is a great shot I took of my husband last year. I only had the camera set in "snow" mode so it wouldn't grey out the snow. Everything else, I left alone. I didn't do anything fancy, just pressed the shutter release.
Hope that helps out. As soon as I wear out this 720 SW, I will definitely be picking up the 8000.
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i hate to say this but... that olympus camera doesn't get very good customer reviews on the Best Buy web site, i too am looking for a small pocket cold weather camera, so i like to read the reviews, most of the complants are from people that got it wet underwater, although there are several other complaints, i'm not much of a photographer, so i must rely on other peoples opinions
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polarisrider1
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thank you jim, I was just ready to push the buy button on that model. I currently use a bulky Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ7 paid like $550 for it. takes great pics for ebay posts and detail. but it has a long delay so I miss the action shots and it does take up valuable real estate in my trunk bag. I will look into it further. Wife just said she got me a new camera for Christmas. wow double save.
I have used that camera underwater, as well. Would be happy to post pics and video..
It is true that what works for one person doesn't always work for another. I have had very good luck and will buy another.
I am a loyal Nikon user. I bought my daughter the Nikon Coolpix with the touch screen. I WOULD NOT recommend that camera. We immediately took it back to Best Buy. So, I hope I don't sound like an Olympus representative. I only use them for outdoor madness that I would never dream of dragging my Nikons into.
It really is personal preference.
It is true that what works for one person doesn't always work for another. I have had very good luck and will buy another.
I am a loyal Nikon user. I bought my daughter the Nikon Coolpix with the touch screen. I WOULD NOT recommend that camera. We immediately took it back to Best Buy. So, I hope I don't sound like an Olympus representative. I only use them for outdoor madness that I would never dream of dragging my Nikons into.
It really is personal preference.
phazerpilot
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i had an Olympus and it was allright but now that i have a canon powershot digital elph wouldn't use anything else ,small ,7.1 meg large display and if i keep it in my inside pocket i can go all weekend without charging.
Thanks gsxgirl..why the 8000? 8000 waterproof specs were better down to 30 feet but isn't 8000 same as 6000 just a bit tougher to damage. I want to use camera in snow on beach in FL where thunderstorms blow up in minutes & take pictures in boats while waterskiing & fishing. I thought 6000 10 foot waterproof specs would be ok. Does your Olympus have tap feature. I thought that was a good feature with gloves. Do you take pictures underwater with your Olympus? I never really thought about that but I do snorkle & that would be cool to take pictures underwater & 8000 would be better for that right?
cat_sldnck
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we have a cannon sureshot, best way to keep it warm is put it in a plastic baggie with a one those cheap handwarmers they sell at all gas stations for about a buck, we use this and have had great results, even been -25 and still works fine keep it in your inner jacket pocket or bibs shouldnt have any problems