My family hikes, we camp, we fish, we snowboard. As a photographer, that leaves me with some choices to make if I want to take pictures or video of our adventures.
Vacations, particularly outdoor, active ones, can provide some of the most vivid family memories, but can also be some of the most difficult to photograph. Several different types of device try to fit the bill but which is best for you?
Your mirrorless camera may be pretty compact to travel with, but can it film your kidīs first trip down a waterslide? Your DSLR may claim to be weather sealed but are you willing to risk pulling your $3000 camera+lens combo out to take a ski chairlift photo? Even if you are willing to trust it, are you willing to carry that kit with you all day?
In 2018, thereīs no reason to let that keep you from being able to record those moments in your life. There are more options than ever for water, shockproof / freezeproof cameras that can survive lifeīs more demanding adventures. Iīm talking about cameras that can survive a rainstorm or a day at the beach or sledding hill. Something compact and easy to travel with that you donīt have to worry about (and wonīt cost thousands to replace) if clumsy Uncle Fred drops it into the hotel pool. Let`s look at the options:
Action cameras
Small, tough and able to capture wide-angle video, Action cameras are especially good for capturing the spirit and experience of action activities.
Since the introduction of the GoPro HD in 2009, action cameras have become almost a required accessory for outdoor adventures. Once the sole domain of those who jumped off of cliffs or surfed on 20 foot waves, these days GoPros are used for everything from `Hot Wheels` tracks in the backyard to Formula 1 races across the globe. From a child`s first wobbly bike ride to mountain bikers who throw themselves down cliffs. If you are on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, Itīs highly likely that you see video from these cameras ...
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