Which camera for yakking? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tagyak · 08-03-2011, 07:09 PM

if you go with the fuji i sometimes see it on sale at the local target for around $170 they are regularly $199. i have also seen then on sale in costco too.
i am waiting for target to put it back on sale since i have some gift cards to use up.

dniss · 08-04-2011, 12:00 PM

Picked up the Fuji XP20 for 140 bucks with a coupon a couple months ago. I like it, but I always tape the battery compartment shut, since I read a couple horror stories of surfers springing the trigger latch, and it is bit touchy. Realizing that sitting in a yak isn't typically going to involve as much flailing as swimming with the camera hanging off your neck or wrist. So far, so good, though I've yet to take it snorkeling to test its underwater photo and video capabilities.

Mtobolsky · 08-04-2011, 02:48 PM

i dont even have one but if you've seen all of the hd videos posted and some of the pics from The Darkhorse you would know that the GoPro is the way to..........go. that thing is sick and i cant wait to get one! there area ton of attachments and even a 3d housing for it. GoPro has my vote all day long.

ODOGFISH · 08-04-2011, 04:08 PM

... I'll be damned not one shut-out for the PENTAX OPTIO W-serise , I have used my W-10 for five years and never a problem

Docrunner · 08-05-2011, 03:01 AM

I'm new to this board, and don't even own a kayak (yet).. just lurking and learning for now.

Can't go wrong with the Fuji XP20 at Costco. Pretty inexpensive, but nice photos and HD video. Waterproof, sandproof, shock-proof. It also comes with a neoprene case on a lanyard you can wear around your neck. I think the pouch might even float? But I'm not sure. The camera definitely sinks.

The GoPro cams are cool also. I saw some amazing video of a GoPro cam stuck on the tip of a paddle, and an stand-up paddle surfer taking footage of sharks off San Onofrio. Very cool...

Darkstar · 08-05-2011, 06:28 AM

fuji XP10 $149.99 at Target....

jorluivil · 08-05-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Darkstar

fuji XP10 $149.99 at Target....

I would check Costco first, I got my camera with a 4gb memory card and a coupon for 100 free prints.

08-04-2011, 12:00 PM	#2
dniss Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 77	Keep an eye on Costco Picked up the Fuji XP20 for 140 bucks with a coupon a couple months ago. I like it, but I always tape the battery compartment shut, since I read a couple horror stories of surfers springing the trigger latch, and it is bit touchy. Realizing that sitting in a yak isn't typically going to involve as much flailing as swimming with the camera hanging off your neck or wrist. So far, so good, though I've yet to take it snorkeling to test its underwater photo and video capabilities.

08-04-2011, 04:08 PM	#4
ODOGFISH Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: HAVANA , CUBA Posts: 64	... I'll be damned not one shut-out for the PENTAX OPTIO W-serise , I have used my W-10 for five years and never a problem __________________ Don't want to hear about it Every single one's got a story to tell Everyone knows about it Oscar

08-03-2011, 07:09 PM	#1
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	if you go with the fuji i sometimes see it on sale at the local target for around $170 they are regularly $199. i have also seen then on sale in costco too. i am waiting for target to put it back on sale since i have some gift cards to use up.

08-04-2011, 02:48 PM	#3
Mtobolsky Loves his member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 122	i dont even have one but if you've seen all of the hd videos posted and some of the pics from The Darkhorse you would know that the GoPro is the way to..........go. that thing is sick and i cant wait to get one! there area ton of attachments and even a 3d housing for it. GoPro has my vote all day long.

08-05-2011, 03:01 AM	#5
Docrunner Junior Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 2	I'm new to this board, and don't even own a kayak (yet).. just lurking and learning for now. Can't go wrong with the Fuji XP20 at Costco. Pretty inexpensive, but nice photos and HD video. Waterproof, sandproof, shock-proof. It also comes with a neoprene case on a lanyard you can wear around your neck. I think the pouch might even float? But I'm not sure. The camera definitely sinks. The GoPro cams are cool also. I saw some amazing video of a GoPro cam stuck on the tip of a paddle, and an stand-up paddle surfer taking footage of sharks off San Onofrio. Very cool...

08-05-2011, 06:28 AM	#6
Darkstar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SDSU area Posts: 131	fuji XP10 $149.99 at Target....