@CSATexan My brother had a Go Pro a few years ago, and was not pleased with it. I think they have improved since then. I use a Kodak Playsport as well, and a Olympus Tough. The playsport I find takes great video, and the Olympus takes great photos and is tough as whale bone. My Olympus is pre high def, so I image the new ones take great videos as well. Back to my wall.
Just out of curiosity I once tested the Kodak play sport (to see if it could operate few feet under water) I jumped off a cliff 15ft and it worked well.
@CSATexan I have used mine underwater, but never deeper than what my hand could reach over the side of the kayak. I have a few videos from underwater, but I think I may have been taken with the Olympus. Been a while, and I forget. I almost forgot, I also have a Sanyo Xacti E2 W underwater camera, but it has a issue with water drops on the lens showing up badly. Takes nice photos if you can keep the lens clear.
@CSATexan Our usual overnight trips are to PEI. And living in Nova Scotia, and right on the Bay of Fundy, there are boundless other areas for sea kayaking. I have only been to Texas once and that was coming in off the gulf from a crane vessel in a helicopter to Galviston, and then to Houston airport. Someday when time permits I would like to venture farther to go kayaking.
@CSATexan My brother bought a solar charger for his cell phone last year, and liked it. Not sure the brand right off hand. I was looking at getting one, but for now I just take spare fully charged batteries for each camera, and that usually does the trick. Wish our weather here was good enough for paddling now. You have a much better climate for year round.
You have any gators up there??? I plan on going up north one of these days, but I don't care for gators. (that is why I always carry a gun) After all I have an inflatable kayak
@CSATexan Only gators here are our ball hockey team. Great Village Gators. Other than that nothing at all that can eat you. Closest thing was a great white that was caught in the bay, but that only happens about once every 15 years. Or maybe a salmon with a bad attitude.
@CSATexan You definitely should. I just highly recommend the summer Ha ha. I guess the winter is possible, but it can be frigid. It is very popular here, more-so lately. Seems in the summer every third car you see has a kayak on its roof, and that doesn't include those who have inflatables who don't have to put them on a roof. It is my understanding that kayaks were invented in Canada by the Inuit.
What type of Camera are you using?
I usually use the Kodak Playsport when I go paddling (after all it is waterproof) but I am thinking of getting a GoPro.
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@CSATexan My brother had a Go Pro a few years ago, and was not pleased with it. I think they have improved since then. I use a Kodak Playsport as well, and a Olympus Tough. The playsport I find takes great video, and the Olympus takes great photos and is tough as whale bone. My Olympus is pre high def, so I image the new ones take great videos as well. Back to my wall.
quedorf 2 weeks ago
@quedorf
Just out of curiosity I once tested the Kodak play sport (to see if it could operate few feet under water) I jumped off a cliff 15ft and it worked well.
CSATexan 2 weeks ago
@CSATexan I have used mine underwater, but never deeper than what my hand could reach over the side of the kayak. I have a few videos from underwater, but I think I may have been taken with the Olympus. Been a while, and I forget. I almost forgot, I also have a Sanyo Xacti E2 W underwater camera, but it has a issue with water drops on the lens showing up badly. Takes nice photos if you can keep the lens clear.
quedorf 2 weeks ago
@CSATexan Now I know why I was avoiding doing this wall job. Miserable. But has to be done. Later
quedorf 2 weeks ago
@quedorf
Do you ever go on kayak trips? I am thinking of over nighing here in Texas.
CSATexan 2 weeks ago
@CSATexan Our usual overnight trips are to PEI. And living in Nova Scotia, and right on the Bay of Fundy, there are boundless other areas for sea kayaking. I have only been to Texas once and that was coming in off the gulf from a crane vessel in a helicopter to Galviston, and then to Houston airport. Someday when time permits I would like to venture farther to go kayaking.
quedorf 2 weeks ago
@quedorf
Totally cool dude, I love to go paddling and plan on going down the Bayou tomorrow.
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Do you use solar panels to keep your batteries charged? ( I use Goal Zero)
CSATexan 2 weeks ago
@CSATexan My brother bought a solar charger for his cell phone last year, and liked it. Not sure the brand right off hand. I was looking at getting one, but for now I just take spare fully charged batteries for each camera, and that usually does the trick. Wish our weather here was good enough for paddling now. You have a much better climate for year round.
quedorf 2 weeks ago
@quedorf
You have any gators up there??? I plan on going up north one of these days, but I don't care for gators. (that is why I always carry a gun) After all I have an inflatable kayak
CSATexan 2 weeks ago
@CSATexan Only gators here are our ball hockey team. Great Village Gators. Other than that nothing at all that can eat you. Closest thing was a great white that was caught in the bay, but that only happens about once every 15 years. Or maybe a salmon with a bad attitude.
quedorf 2 weeks ago
@quedorf
I definitely have to go up there I watch tons of Vids about Kayak and Canoing in Canada. It seems to be more popular up there than down here
CSATexan 2 weeks ago
@CSATexan You definitely should. I just highly recommend the summer Ha ha. I guess the winter is possible, but it can be frigid. It is very popular here, more-so lately. Seems in the summer every third car you see has a kayak on its roof, and that doesn't include those who have inflatables who don't have to put them on a roof. It is my understanding that kayaks were invented in Canada by the Inuit.
quedorf 2 weeks ago