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« on: February 08, 2010, 12:43:43 pm » |
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I am currently 3 for 3 on broken digital cameras hog hunting! I've been forced to use my iPhone and a disposable camera the last few hunts and hate it!! I enjoy carrying the camera afield an getting those covetted 'action shots!' I'm looking to buy a new one but would like to find something a bit less delicate  I am curious to see if someone has found a good, reliable and sturdy camera yet??? Thanks I appreciate any help |
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matt_aggie04
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 01:15:39 pm » |
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I don't know how your breaking em but if water seems to be the culprit Clay has a really nice water proof/under water camera that takes excellent pictures in the field and you don't have to worry about it being in your pocket when you got to cross a creek etc. What seems to be the most common way you are breaking them?
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TShelly
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 02:22:10 pm » |
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Thanks Matt, it seems to be more of a shock issue than water.. I'm smart enough to shed the electronics when it comes swim time lol Twice now I've dropped one, once in the grass and once on my jacket.. Both times I was there taking pics when they decided to catch. I gently toss/set the camera down and catch the hog. Both instances I felt like I took my time in setting them down and that they shouldn't have broken. The other one got ran over by a trailer  so scratch that instance.. I guess essentially I'm looking for a More' Durable' camera |
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matt_aggie04
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 02:26:26 pm » |
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You would think they would make a real rugged digi cam by now by now but I have yet to see one, I wil look around on the web and see what is out there.
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"No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session" - Mark Twain (1866)
"I hate rude behavior in a man, I won't tolerate it"~Woodrow F. Call
"Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not."~Thomas Jefferson
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 02:30:49 pm » |
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olympus (i think thats how u spell it) you can get them at best buy. They make a pretty rugged camera. had good luck with mine and it gets beat up pretty good.
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 02:31:24 pm » |
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Tshelly. lawlershogwildhunts on here has a really good durable camera. i have seen it thrown around like a rag doll and still works very good. it is suppose by some kind of camera that takes a beating and keeps on ticking. you might want to PM sandy and ask her, becuase i can't remember the name/brand of it right now.
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« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2010, 02:33:32 pm » |
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http://www.frys.com/product/5738082Shockproof and Waterprrof. It's the one Clay is using too. I've seen some of his underwater photos too.
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« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2010, 05:08:11 pm » |
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We have been using a Canon powershot A1000 for a year now and it has most of the original color knocked off of it, but it is still working like a champ. I think that they are a litte over $100. Well worth the money. It has image stableizer, 4x zoom, 10.0 mega pixels, and many other features. Oh... did I mention that you can get it from walmart!  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 06:47:18 pm » |
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I have had really good luck with the plastic water and shock proof cover. They make them for most popular camera models.  |
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 07:17:46 pm » |
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I carry the olympus hog hunting. Super durable and waterproof.
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mudhog24
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« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 08:18:42 pm » |
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hey i got a cannon had it a few years and took it on every trip i ever been on deer/hog/mud riding/beer drinkin you name it it was like 150 and it has been the greatest im lookin at getting the nikon cool pix i hear it was supposed to be good! huntsville wal mart has on sale for 89 bucks...
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mikewood
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« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2010, 08:54:19 pm » |
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after dragging a Canon SLR pro grade plus lens around for a day i can say smaller is better.
the problem is they are fragile. a magnesium body can get "crushed" into mud under a linebacker or hog and come up shooting while a little plastic digital will crater. i would pack any small digital camera in a Ziploc freezer bag to protect it from moisture and dust. i would also choose one that the lens retracts into the case or it has a lens that does not extend. A low light feature and the ability to shoot wide angle is also a big plus. i like the Canon stuff so i will recommend a Canon PowerShot A3000 IS.
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