Hi Guys off to bali on Monday and wondered what sort of camera to purchase for sup, and for not too deep diving or snorkeling.
I have looked at the Go Pro surf Hero and Olympus 8000 .
Can you guys help me make my mind as I don't have much time left before we go .
Cheers Dolla

I've got one of the original model Olympus "tough" cameras (not sure what model number) and its pretty good for taking out in the water and taking some nice happy snaps - don't expect super fantastic quality. Its got a motor drive which can take up to 15-20 frame sequences and the video quality isn't too bad for the type of camera. Its really easy to just slip down the neck of my wetsuit where its safe and snug and i've never had an issue with the waterproofing or any of those areas. Some of the newer ones are only rated to 3m, but the model I own is rated to 10m (and I still think they make a model which does) which was great for snorkelling.

All in all the practicality of the camera for water/snow use outweighs some of its technical flaws, so i'd recommend it

I'm getting one Cammo. Good old tax return!
It is the only pocket digi that films in HD with a zoom function let alone being water and shock proof as well. Very nice camera. Duty free too should make it a bit cheaper!

Dolla said...

Thanks guys for your suggestions and i think it's a toss up between the pano and the Olyimpus. And I will look Duty Free on the way out.Cheers Dolla

Good luck Dolla, Mate I didn't see any in Brizie airport remember you can buy at any shop before you go,mention your going os and they will arange the rest.
Have a great trip I'll keep an eye out for any parties at yours.

maddog,mac,marty whatever

Oh take your own supply of beer we drank the place dry last week

mac

Hey DJ
That looks like a good setup, and all your bits for your board look the part .I have seen various guys setups and it makes me think I may wait till I get back as I will not be and maybe nab one on ebay .
cheers Dolla.

DavidJohn said...

I've been pretty happy with my little 1050 Olympus camera.

DJ

DJ,

Is that single float buoyant enough to float the whole rig?

opps above question.

DavidJohn said...

I've been pretty happy with my little 1050 Olympus camera.

DJ

This seems to be the most popular way of holding the camera? I went to all sorts of shops to find the bits but could not.

But when i say all sorts of shops i mean i went into 2 the wife wants to head into 22 so inbetween the new seasions womans wear and what have you I did not realy get a good chance to have a gander at this products

But while being forced to have my opinion forced onto me by my wife buy always asking does my ass look big in these .. Are they too tight etc etc

I asked myself would one of these dent pullers be that good for the board eg, May pull away from the foam As the puller must grab the deck and suck it upwards somewhat. ??

loco4olas said...

DJ,

Is that single float buoyant enough to float the whole rig?

Yes it does float it.. btw.. It's a float from a water skiing shop.

I've used a waterproof housing for my little Canon point and shoot camera and that worked ok but it's pretty bulky.



I like the little Olympus because I can use it for hand held pics like this out on the water.. It's an Olympus 1030 SW and takes great shots.



I can also mount it like this and it's a little less bulky than the waterproof housing but still bulky compared to a GoPro.



Paul.. I can't imagine these dent pullers doing any damage to the board from the sucker force.. These boards are pretty tough..

The other day I bought a GoPro camera from SHQ.. Waa-Hoo!!

It's taken me the last couple of days to get it out of the packaging.. .. Jeez they make it hard don't they?

Or is it just me?..

DJ

I have looked into the Go pro wide camera, Now my problem is everything i read of come up with myself does suggest even if the camera does more or less 1hr of video the batteries wont do one hour of video.

A comment i had was the 2 batt will last for aprox 10 min of video.

How can this be?

If i am somewhat right in my comments the the Gopro is a little missleading in what is advertises.

Now i dont have a Gopro but want one, But if i am changing batteries every 10min what would be the point.

Any clarification would be great.

Cheers, Sounds great Quite a lot of dollars compared to the current wide version

Cant wait.