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 kevin stephens 04 Mar 2014
Whet are folks' thoughts and recommendations for best camera for skiing, kayaking (even climbing) etc?
Needs good performance, usability, toughness etc

Go-Pro, Drift, Ion, Contour etc
 BALD EAGLE 04 Mar 2014
In reply to kevin stephens:

> Whet are folks' thoughts and recommendations for best camera for skiing, kayaking (even climbing) etc?
> Go-Pro, Drift, Ion, Contour etc

Hi Kevin

Ok to start the ball rolling I use a GoPro (I have the 2nd version though apparently the 3rd generation are great), although I think GoPro footage by itself does not work very well for climbing and is better suited to mountain biking, snowboarding etc. Consequently I use a Panasonic V700 camcorder on a decent tripod, complimented with my GoPro2 to add an interesting mix of angles and views. Also with regard to editing software I'm a big fan of Sony Vegas and have the 11 HD Platinum version which costs about £30. Although it is very powerful software, I found it straightforward to pick up the basics but have barely scratched the surface in what it can do after a year of using it!
Anyway you can see some small snippets of my Go Pro in action on the Eiger last year, especially on the super-exposed ridge near the summit!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwAy1T-BP4Q&feature=youtu.be
Hope this helps and good luck when you get your new toy!

Cheers

Dave
 koolkat 04 Mar 2014
In reply to kevin stephens:

i use a contour easy to use simple to switch on good image
a drift rugged rubberised body screen on it to see what your shooting can change battries
and a go pro great image waterproof housing and can change battries
but the contour is my fave @ £160 a bargain half the price of the gopro
go pro for image quality though
examples in the link are drift and contour not done an edit on the gopro yet

http://www.youtube.com/user/iamkoolkat
In reply to kevin stephens:

Ordered a Drift HD Ghost

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