Sunday 12 February 2017

In Focus


James sent the photos of the roach from earlier in the week - thanks James, cracking roach and brilliant photos - even the Roachman couldn't believe the weight, we reweighed it on James' scales - big frame just no weight to it.

The DSLR camera takes beautiful photos and as I'm in the market for a new camera I did briefly consider getting one, but it's too big, not in keeping with my traveling ultra light, always on the move approach.


I really like the Lumix range of compact cameras (like the one I've just broken), and been looking at the TZ range - already recommended by Mick Newey, and he takes some great photos.

But when I think about what killed previous cameras; water, fish slime and now sand, perhaps I'd be better off with a tough camera and I'm looking at the Lumix DMC-FT5. I'll loose a lot of zoom but hopefully it wouldn't let me down when faced with a special fish...

So what I want is DSLR quality photos, in a compact camera, that's waterproof and hard for me to break! Does anyone any recommendations?

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  1. If you want high quality photos then go for a sensor 1" or larger with a fast lens f1.4 or f1.7 they tend to be expensive but will take great pics in low light. I cant find a weather proof one though so don't drop it in the river!

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    1. Probably a bit expensive considering it's life expectancy - about 2 years. I think I'm probably looking for 2 cameras, a weatherproof, go anywhere and a nice one that won't come out in the rain...

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  2. .
    should you want to have fun, those "Water Wolf HD Underwater Camera"...
    > http://www.waterwolfhd.com/en/
    ...seem to be the latest craze.

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    1. Quite fancy doing some of that, clear water pike venues would be great (although frustrating to see what you missed).

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  3. can't beat a sony DSC-V1 + a remote,mounted on a bankstick or small tripod.old now but has night vision!that would free up james and man with dog!

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    1. That was the predecessor to the Lumix, fish slim and general dirt killed that one - them more I think about it the more I think it's time for a waterproof camera!

      Normally use a bankstick when I'm on my own, random dog walkers are a last result.

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  4. Brian with a twisted spine like that it was luck to get a big as it did. Don't think it was ever a Two.

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    1. Probably not, but a very distinctive dark fish - looked ancient! One of my favourite fish of the season.

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  5. Lovely roach Brian; well done mate

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    1. Cheers Russell. I think James was shocked to find himself on the other side of he camera for a change.

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