Best Fishing/outdoors Camera 2025
Jon G reply :
I really want to get a new camera specifically for fishing and outdoor use. I was hoping for something waterproof and doesnt get damaged very easily. I was looking at the GoPro but i don't care for making videos, just taking pictures. Right now I really like the Olympus Tough TG3 but was wondering if there were any better options.
blongfishing reply :
I make a lot of pics with my gopro it has a picture taking feature and I love it!
lordpaxin reply :
What's your price range
Jon G reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 7:10 AM, lordpaxin said:What's your price range
$500 for the camera (not including accesories such as memory card, case, etc)
bluenitrouscoupe reply :
gopro 4 silver
RoLo reply :
I've owned a few brands of 35mm reflex digicams over the years, including a Nikon with Nikkor lenses.
Surprisingly, the Nikkor lens was flawed and the Nikon body was problematic.
I migrated back to a Canon 60D, which I use today and highly recommend.
Though it's water-resistant, it's not waterproof, but I store the camera in my Dry Box (which is always on my deck).
Roger
Rhino68W reply :
If you have a smart phone look into getting a good waterproof case. Much cheaper and user friendly. Plus it will cut down on stuff to bring.
Jon G reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 8:58 AM, Rhino68W said:If you have a smart phone look into getting a good waterproof case. Much cheaper and user friendly. Plus it will cut down on stuff to bring.
Im currently using a smartphone. I've always enjoyed photography and cameras and wanted something i could have on me and not be worried of it getting it wet or broken
RoLo reply :
I should've mentioned that our major interest is wildlife and telephoto zooming, not fish pictures.
I also keep a Galaxy Android S5 in my Dry Box, but never use it for picture-taking
Dwight Hottle reply :
I picked up a Fujifilm Finepix XP70 series. It's water, dust & shock resistance. You can sync it to a smart phone for picture transfer to your phone for sharing. I think it was $199. Jeff Howell [00 mod] has one and recommended it. Great little camera that makes a good boat camera without breaking the bank. It's worth taking a look. Works under water to 32 feet.
Jon G reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 9:31 AM, Dwight Hottle said:I picked up a Fujifilm Finepix XP70 series. It's water, dust & shock resistance. You can sync it to a smart phone for picture transfer to your phone for sharing. I think it was $199. Jeff Howell [00 mod] has one and recommended it. Great little camera that makes a good boat camera without breaking the bank. It's worth taking a look. Works under water to 32 feet.
I'm really interested in this how good is the picture quality?
lordpaxin reply :
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Scott F reply :
That Olympus looks like a nice camera. If you like photography, you need to be able to take a variety of different pictures. The only problem with waterproof cameras is the lack of a good zoom lens. That limits the kind of outdoor photography you can do. The extreme wide angle lens is what makes the GoPro a bad choice for everything except close up photos and close up videos. With a $500 budget, I'd get 2 cameras. One water proof, and one like the Nikon L830 that has a 30X optical zoom. That way you are covered if you want to get a shot of that eagle up in the tree or the big fish your partner got in the front of the boat in the rain. I have a Canon with a 24X zoom I got a few years ago and use it for everything except when It's raining or I'm wading when I carry my waterproof Olympus.
Weld's Largemouth reply :
The Olympus Tough TG-3 is the best all around waterproof camera for photos. Sharp, beautiful photos. Amazing lens. It is also very good at focusing very quickly so you can get that photo in action when you need it
Dwight Hottle reply :
.On 12/31/2014 at 9:42 AM, Jon G said:I'm really interested in this how good is the picture quality?
Both Jeff And I think the quality is very good. I can send you a few pics if you want. Just pm me .
tomustang reply :
I wouldn't trust olympus cameras based on their own employees bad experiences with quality and repair turn around time.
00 mod reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 9:31 AM, Dwight Hottle said:I picked up a Fujifilm Finepix XP70 series. It's water, dust & shock resistance. You can sync it to a smart phone for picture transfer to your phone for sharing. I think it was $199. Jeff Howell [00 mod] has one and recommended it. Great little camera that makes a good boat camera without breaking the bank. It's worth taking a look. Works under water to 32 feet.
On 12/31/2014 at 9:42 AM, Jon G said:I'm really interested in this how good is the picture quality?
On 12/31/2014 at 10:04 AM, Dwight Hottle said:.
Both Jeff And I think the quality is very good. I can send you a few pics if you want. Just pm me .
Very good boat camera! Highly recommended! Most of the pictures I have ever posted here of fish, has been taken with this camera!
Jeff
Jon G reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 10:31 AM, 00 mod said:Very good boat camera! Highly recommended! Most of the pictures I have ever posted here of fish, has been taken with this camera!
Jeff
Do you know if it is compatable wit mac?
00 mod reply :
I do not know. Don't know why it wouldn't be.
Jeff
Dwight Hottle reply :
.On 12/31/2014 at 11:12 AM, Jon G said:Do you know if it is compatable wit mac?
It should be because its wifi capable & can sync with I phone.
buzzed bait reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 7:03 AM, Jon G said:I really want to get a new camera specifically for fishing and outdoor use. I was hoping for something waterproof and doesnt get damaged very easily. I was looking at the GoPro but i don't care for making videos, just taking pictures. Right now I really like the Olympus Tough TG3 but was wondering if there were any better options.
get the olympus tough. i love mine. I've taken it snorkeling, snowboarding, fishing, still ticking..... h*ll i lost the thing in the little TN river for a solid 10 minutes, found it and kept right on. super simple to use too.
CDMeyer reply :
You can take pictures out of the Gopro
Rhino68W reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 9:13 AM, Jon G said:Im currently using a smartphone. I've always enjoyed photography and cameras and wanted something i could have on me and not be worried of it getting it wet or broken
Makes sense. I didn't think of the photography aspect of it. Just the fish picture aspect! 
A-Jay reply :
I have the Nikon COOLPIX AW100 16 MP CMOS Waterproof Digital Camera with GPS and Full HD 1080p Video
I purchased this one in 2012 and most every photo & video posted by me here (including Underwater Pictures & Video) was taken with this one.
Water-proof, Shock-proof, Freeze-proof: ruggedly built for reliable and comfortable outdoor operation. Water-proof to a depth of 33 feet.
- Shockproof if dropped from 5 ft, operating temperature down to 14 degrees F
- 16 effective megapixel CMOS sensor ideal for low light shooting and fast operation
- GPS and e-Compass functions
- Points of Interest (locations, landmarks, etc.) and location information (latitude and longitude) can be added to your photos
There is a newer model but I don't know anything about it.
Regardless, I love this one.
A-Jay
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008JI0R8U/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Jon G reply :
Well I went to Best Buy today and found the Canon Powershot Sx520 HS marked down from $400 to $200 it is not waterproof which was fine because I only wanted that to take underwater shots of fish, but it is not a deal breaker. I played around with it and and looked up some reviews on my phone and seemed to be pretty good so I bought it. From some of the other features of it, it had seemed it would also be good for other uses. Thanks for all the recommendations every one!!
This is the camera I got if anyone is interested: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-powershot-sx520-hs-16-0-megapixel-digital-camera-black/7719029.p?id=1219286766552&skuId=7719029
Dwight Hottle reply :
All you can do now is stick some pigs and take lots of pictures.
Jon G reply :
On 1/2/2015 at 9:44 AM, Dwight Hottle said:All you can do now is stick some pigs and take lots of pictures.
That's the plan!
Slade House reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 7:43 AM, bluenitrouscoupe said:gopro 4 silver
I SECOND THAT. there is a reason go pro is the best in the industry. Go Pro silver 4 is what i just bought and when you add the "sportsmen mount' that allows you to mount the go pro to your rod, gun , bow, etc. its gold. plus the camera shoots up to 4k resolution, and you can get 120 FPS in 720 and 240 FPS in WVGA. you can set it to burst mode for pics or just as a regular old camera. PLUS you can stick the thing underwater. nuff said
Slade House reply :
On 1/2/2015 at 9:29 AM, Jon G said:Well I went to Best Buy today and found the Canon Powershot Sx520 HS marked down from $400 to $200 it is not waterproof which was fine because I only wanted that to take underwater shots of fish, but it is not a deal breaker. I played around with it and and looked up some reviews on my phone and seemed to be pretty good so I bought it. From some of the other features of it, it had seemed it would also be good for other uses. Thanks for all the recommendations every one!!
This is the camera I got if anyone is interested: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/canon-powershot-sx520-hs-16-0-megapixel-digital-camera-black/7719029.p?id=1219286766552&skuId=7719029
Canon powershots are the best , ive owned like 5 , i still have one from 2001 that still works today. good buy , but get a go pro hero 4 seriously
DogBone_384 reply :
On 12/31/2014 at 8:58 AM, Rhino68W said:If you have a smart phone look into getting a good waterproof case. Much cheaper and user friendly. Plus it will cut down on stuff to bring.
X2.
scaleface reply :
Good choice. Get one of the black flexible tripods , that are about 5 inches long and will fit in a shirt pocket. Use the cameras timer and you will get some outstanding photos of you and your catch. I will be purchasing another one in the next year.Ihave the Cannon sx260hs. I dont usually purchase the extra warranty but its a good idea when buying a camera that is not waterproof but is going to be used a lot near the water. LOL
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