Digital Cameras for Fishing

  • wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    August 14, 2007 at 8:26 pm #1255772

    I know we’ve had this question in the past, but digital cameras seem to change very quickly these days. I am looking for a camera in the $100 – $150 price range, for fishing. It needs to have a self-timer option for times I am in the boat alone. I’d like it to be easy to use. I want to be able to get any fish back in the water asap. I don’t want to be fighting with the camera. Other than that, it basically needs to take decent photos and have an yeasy way to upload photos on my PC.

    I have been looking at the Kodak EasyShare C653 and am considering pulling the trigger on it but wanted to check with my fellow IDAers first.

    Again, this camera is primarily for fishing only.

    Any thoughts or recommendations?

    outdoors4life
    Stillwater, MN
    Posts: 1500
    August 14, 2007 at 8:46 pm #600008

    I am a fan of cannons.

    I had a Kodak easy share for 2 days before I broke it! In my experience they are not durable. That is why I would say a canon for the durability…I am using the same canon for 5 years now and still is great. My wife got the newer model earlier this year so I get the old one but It is easy to use for self timer and takes good pics. If you would like to see some of my photos I have done on my own.

    My PB channel

    I always suggest canon because of the durability I have used many digital cameras and I by far enjoy the canons the most. My wifes upgrade was about $500 but they have ones that will work well in your range.

    If you have any questions pm me and I’ll try to help you out. I am always out by myself so I use the timer more than the regular setting.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    August 14, 2007 at 8:50 pm #600009

    Sony Cybershot has worked great for me…I have had two of them..I upgrade to the close out models and get them for under $200

    The uploading to the PC is way easy and it is a point and shoot camera…in the dark there is a light that shines on the target but does not effect the picture…zoom is easy and the size is perfect for taking anywhere…

    bharo15
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 43
    August 14, 2007 at 9:00 pm #600013

    i have the one you are looking at. maybe i am easy on my equipment but, it is easy to use, easy to download to the computer (connect cord and turn on)and it takes great photos. i would recommend kodak easyshare to anyone. My .02

    whiskeyandwater
    ????
    Posts: 2014
    August 14, 2007 at 9:04 pm #600015

    I’m with outdoors on this one. Cannon is the only brand of camera I will ever buy no matter what it’s for.

    Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    August 14, 2007 at 9:13 pm #600021

    I’ve had an EasyShare Kodak for over 6 years now, and I keeps on ticking, with NO problems, and IF I can do it, IT must be easy…
    To save bucks, you do not need a current model.
    and make sure it has at least 3.1 MP., 4.0 or 5.0 would be better, but more expensive.
    Jack.

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    August 14, 2007 at 9:21 pm #600024

    Kodak makes a fine camera for the money I wouldn’t hesitate to buy a cheap one to kick around. Sure there are other options, our family has owned several Kodaks never a problem and they take nice pics, easy to use and decent phote software.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    August 14, 2007 at 9:23 pm #600025

    Just picked up a Nikon Coolpix L10 for $99. (Memory chip was another $30). Two features I really like.

    1. The “Scene” feature lets you pick a scene and the camera automatically adjusts for it. For instance night scenes, bright outdoors, ect. There are 7 or 8 to pick from.

    2. You can set the camera to make a copy of the shot at a different file size. In other words, you can pick the full size file and another smaller file size for the internet or e-mail. Nice to have a full size file for printed photos and a small file size to post on the site here without croping or manually re-sizing the photo. The camera does it for you.

    I just got it so can’t comment on durability.

    -J.

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    August 14, 2007 at 9:23 pm #600026

    all of the pictures that I have been posting this year are from a fuji film finepix A400. zi think i paid like $110 for it.

    shane

    biggill
    East Bethel, MN
    Posts: 11321
    August 14, 2007 at 10:27 pm #600052

    I highly recommend an Olympus. Many of their models are weather resistant. I don’t know of any other cameras that are. Some of these you can actually submerge it in water safely. They may be slightly out of your price range but its worth a look. I currently own an Olympus Stylus 400 and really like it. Its about 4 years old and is outdated because it has a smaller screen and is only 4MP.

    One other thing I would look for in a camera is “Image Stabilization”. You could literally be running and still be able to take a perfectly clear shot.

    shaley
    Milford IA
    Posts: 2178
    August 14, 2007 at 10:33 pm #600054

    I have a Wal Mart cheapie Sanyo takes great pics even after a few munite soak in a bucket last winter. Takes vid clips and pics not sure about timer. Taken about 250 pics so far on this set of batteries and still reads full charge. Total was $110 including a set of Litiums. SD card was extra

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    August 14, 2007 at 10:45 pm #600059

    I have a Cannon Power Shot S230, Kodak EasyShare C653 and a Pentax Optio. The Kodak and Pentax are very easy to use. They make it very easy to find the features.

    I like the Cannon because the body is metal and heavy duty rather than plastic, but it is not as easy to find the features.

    You will be happy with the Kodak Wade.

    Bret

    Willeye
    La Crosse, WI
    Posts: 683
    August 14, 2007 at 11:37 pm #600068

    Quote:

    I have been looking at the Kodak EasyShare C653 and am considering pulling the trigger on it but wanted to check with my fellow IDAers first.

    Any thoughts or recommendations?

    That Kodak is a good camera. I’ve used a previous model of it and it works very well. Easy to use and takes great pictures.

    I also have a Sony Cybershot that I purchased 5 years ago. I keep waiting for it to die so I can buy a new one. The darn thing just keeps on going! It’s a very good camera, just doesn’t have all the bells and whistles as compared to what is on the market right now.

    Curt

    fearnofish82
    Warroad/LOTW
    Posts: 387
    August 15, 2007 at 12:09 am #600073

    I use a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S650. I think i paid about $180 for it, but they are alot cheaper now, i think around $120 maybe. No problems at all, and i have dropped it more than once, on concrete . The shutter speed is kind of slow for fast action scenes, but u got to pay quite a bit to get good performance there, and it still works well for hunting/fishing pictures. I’ve heard some really eat batteries, but i have used this one for about half a year and have taken probaly over 300 pics and the battery indicator still shows full for the first set of lithium batteries. It’s really simple to operate, has less useless options and buttons than most, and for uploading pics either just pop the card out or plug it in.

    I’d buy it again.

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6167
    August 15, 2007 at 11:48 pm #600399

    Thanks for all the responses guys. I appreciate it!

    col._klink
    St Paul
    Posts: 2542
    August 16, 2007 at 11:14 am #600480

    Quote:

    all of the pictures that I have been posting this year are from a fuji film finepix A400. zi think i paid like $110 for it.

    shane

    What Shane said. I got the same one. Best camera I have ever owned. Esp. After owning a Cannon

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