Calm before the storm - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tylerdurden · 01-08-2008, 07:38 AM

For action shots see if you can use a "burst" mode so you don't have to worry about shutter lag. I don't have an Olympus camera, but I know at least some digital cameras have a burst setting where it will take a couple pictures a second for as long as you have the button held down. You usually have to set it to burst mode first, you can't just hold down the button in regular mode.

I have tried this to get good whale pics and failed still, but I have gotten some cool pics of dolphins and kayak surfers this way.

nunyabizness1 · 01-08-2008, 05:10 PM

I "had" that same camera until it got stolen on a recent trip to NYC. That was a bummer! Anyways, I used the camera all summer kayaking at LJ and I was not happy with the quality of the pictures either. They came out very grainy and there's not enough zoom capabilities. The switching of the modes was a pain as well for when I wanted to switch from video shots to still shots. I missed several great opportunities when a ton of dolphins appeared and I was in still shot mode and wanted to capture on video.

In order to get shots in focus when out on the water, I ended up shooting in the Sport mode. That mode froze the action and helped so that I would not get blurry pictures.

I really liked the fact that I didn't have to worry about the water or dropping this camera but that didn't do me any good to have the camera when the quality of the pictures weren't good enough to print larger than a 4x6. I was extremely disappointed in the camera and thought it was a bit pricey for the lack of quality. I have always been a huge Canon fan too and wish they would come up with something waterproof!

So the best advice I can give you is to use the sport mode and put the camera on the highest resolution setting there is.

By the way, I have an extra battery and the battery charger here that is no longer needed if you want it. Send me an email at nunyabizness1@yahoo.com.

Iceman · 01-10-2008, 02:46 PM

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Andy I still miss all the nature shots you use to take of
LJ.

Now I am just looking for that perfect sunrise in the harbor.......yesterday was a nice red one.........followed by some lack luster fishing

01-08-2008, 07:38 AM	#1
tylerdurden Bad Clone Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 874	For action shots see if you can use a "burst" mode so you don't have to worry about shutter lag. I don't have an Olympus camera, but I know at least some digital cameras have a burst setting where it will take a couple pictures a second for as long as you have the button held down. You usually have to set it to burst mode first, you can't just hold down the button in regular mode. I have tried this to get good whale pics and failed still, but I have gotten some cool pics of dolphins and kayak surfers this way. __________________ MLPA, if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem Let the Fish and Game Commission know what you think about the proposed maps. Be ready for December 9th and 10th.

01-08-2008, 05:10 PM	#2
nunyabizness1 Maggie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nunya Posts: 126	I "had" that same camera until it got stolen on a recent trip to NYC. That was a bummer! Anyways, I used the camera all summer kayaking at LJ and I was not happy with the quality of the pictures either. They came out very grainy and there's not enough zoom capabilities. The switching of the modes was a pain as well for when I wanted to switch from video shots to still shots. I missed several great opportunities when a ton of dolphins appeared and I was in still shot mode and wanted to capture on video. In order to get shots in focus when out on the water, I ended up shooting in the Sport mode. That mode froze the action and helped so that I would not get blurry pictures. I really liked the fact that I didn't have to worry about the water or dropping this camera but that didn't do me any good to have the camera when the quality of the pictures weren't good enough to print larger than a 4x6. I was extremely disappointed in the camera and thought it was a bit pricey for the lack of quality. I have always been a huge Canon fan too and wish they would come up with something waterproof! So the best advice I can give you is to use the sport mode and put the camera on the highest resolution setting there is. By the way, I have an extra battery and the battery charger here that is no longer needed if you want it. Send me an email at nunyabizness1@yahoo.com.