Im looking into filming some snowboarding videos this year and I need a good camera. I was wondering if the cold is a big factor in this and how big of a problem water proofing is. I don't plan to be falling while filming, but stuff does happen.
I also dont want a helmet cam since I dont want a bunch of 1st person views.
I am not willing to spend over 1000$ on this (unless there is no other option) also it cant be huge since we will need to be moving it around alot
2007-12-07 09:19:31 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snowboarding
Im looking into filming some snowboarding videos this year and I need a good camera. I was wondering if the cold is a big factor in this and how big of a problem water proofing is. I don't plan to be falling while filming, but stuff does happen.
I also DONT WANT A HELMET CAM since I dont want a bunch of 1st person views.
I am not willing to spend over 1000$ on this (unless there is no other option) also it cant be huge since we will need to be moving it around alot
(thanks for reading the post first answerer)
2007-12-07 09:37:34 · update #1
I would suggest the Oregon Scientific ATC-2000 Helmet Cam - it a very easy camera to use and is very inexpensive - only around $100 - $125 and is shock- and splash-resistant:
http://www.rei.com/product/744594?vcat=REI_SEARCH
It is made to mount to handle bars or a helmet but you don't have to use it that way. You can even connect it directly to the computer or TV to watch the videos.
Otherwise, just get a really small digital camera. Canon is the best and the SD series have a metal body that can stand up to abuse - about $250. Yes, the batteries don't last as long when it is cold (so you buy a couple extra rechargable batteries) and these are spash resistant so I've never had a problem:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16830120208
Good Luck
2007-12-07 09:25:14 · answer #1 · answered by TahoeT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
helmet cams are a joke haha. on the serious side get a sony GL1 or GL2 there nice but expensive. but well worth it.
but you said under a thousand. sooo i would suggest buying a High Defintion camera of some sort and throw a fisheye lens from demonfisheyelens.com, thats what i did.
the cold kills batterys so get a extra one.
2007-12-13 17:09:43 · answer #2 · answered by jim2007 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the Oregon Scientific ATC-2000 is pretty good. My friend got one and it's pretty cool.
2007-12-10 16:50:38 · answer #3 · answered by A'Lex 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋