ajones1076

As I have browsed the hybrid threads, i have noticed many people who take pictures of their rides and where they have been which is pretty nice to see other areas of the world being someone who rides around cornfields almost all the time.

My question is, what kind of cameras do you guys carry on your trips? As of right now, i only carry my phone but that is for my strava or run keeper apps.

DorkDisk

Hello. Riding amongst corn sounds like fun

I have three hobbies that consume all my money and spare time: bikes, computers, and photography. Oddly, I have never used a bike computer and have never lugged my SLRs on bikes. I also dont shoot much bike porn or care about its quality. My hobbies do not overlap one bit so if I even carry a camera, its the one hardwired into my phone, which I only carry 50% of the time.

What I like about cycling is the views, but capturing them seems so un-bikey

carbon14

Like DorkDisk I also have the bicycling and photography addictions along with kayaking. Although I never go anywhere without my phone if I know I'm going to be taking photographs while riding or paddling I usually pack one of my Canon ELPH series point and shoot cameras along. In addition to much higher photo quality than my phone they also have wide optical zoom range and better low light sensitivity. They are small and lightweight and since Smartphones have come along the prices for this type of camera have plunged and a very good one can be had for not much over $100. If that's too much to spend you can get recent model used ones on Ebay. Although I use Nikon for everything else in my opinion Canon makes the best point and shoot cameras should you decide to take that route. I often bike to a destination so for me having a camera is a natural.

giantcfr1

I only have a mobile phone , but I still enjoy capturing the scenery. It helps if the scenery is worth it, of course.
For strava I changed to a cheap Garmin 200 to save the mobile battery. It's worth it.

Bbike4ever

Something small and light with good optical AND digital zoom. Get something that takes batteries not rechargeable. You can almost always buy batteries somewhere or even pack them in your luggage but recharging can be a pain. Get something that takes an SD card so you can easily recover pics if something happens to the camera plus you can carry more than one. We bought a Fuji for $97 that takes great pics and meets all those requirements.

dadman50

I too carry a small point 'n' shoot camera. Either my old Kodak C533, or Canon SX150. Both easily fit in my seatbag and take great picts outside. I don't have a "smart" phone, just an old flip model. I do have DSLRs, but who wants to carry all that?

I sometimes ride around cornfields and beanfields too. Enjoy the rides!

fietsbob

I had 35mm film cameras ..

mrodgers

First thing I do to a camera is turn off the digital zoom. I basically have infinite zoom in post processing and I can do it and keep much better quality than the camera can.

I'm stuck because I obviously didn't research enough when I bought my wife's Canon. It's a piece of junk in my opinion. The images are just not sharp; the sensor is too small. I played around with CHDK to get a RAW image from it and though I really liked the lack of oversaturation in color as opposed to the camera creating the JPEG, I still am not getting as sharp as I want.

Thus, I have a Fuji S700 (superzoom camera as many call them) and carry it on a strap over my head and across my chest. The camera sits at the small of my back and every now and then I have to adjust it while I ride. There are fairly decent capable cameras out there in pocket size. Unfortunately, my Canon A4000 isn't one of them. I should have gotten an SX series, but I didn't know anything about Canon point and shoot cameras at the time.

1nterceptor

Depends on the situation(weather, group ride/solo/charity ride?, did I charge the battery last nite? how's my memory card?).

Samsung Galaxy S smartphone:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdA_...6zPoymgKaIoDLA

Fujifilm XP50 waterproof point and shoot/pocket camera:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqxn...6zPoymgKaIoDLA

ContourGPS sports cam. Small size; can mount on bars, fork, seatpost, rear traingle, top tube, etc.:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jea4...IoDLA&index=22

Bbike4ever

I posted that mostly to say optical zoom is the must have not digital. I too tend to shoot pictures witht he intent later of manipulating them in Photoshop. After they come off my computer the pics are much better.....

camjr

I've found that the camera on my Samsung Galaxy S4 is actually pretty good. I don't always use all the camera functions, but they're there if I want to. I already have it on me (I use the "MapMyRide" app), and it's handy to capture things while out and about.

Cheers,

linnefaulk

When I went a week long trek, I got a small 35mm point & shoot. It was great and I even took some photos while riding.
I would NOT use my iPhone to shoot while riding but I might use an Olympus Tough.

Mattyb13

Hey there. Everyone has a preference as to which camera they use when out riding but if you have an iPhone 5 or iPhone 5S you should check out the "HITCASE." Waterproof, Shockproof, Mountable iPhone Case - Hitcase. Its a waterproof, shockproof, life proof iPhone case that basically turns your iPhone into a wide angle camera! Takes gorgeous wide angle photos while maintaining phone functionality. You can take all of your photos with it and get gorgeous wide angle shots and then use any photo editing app you want to post them! Its super cool! Mine goes absolutely everywhere with me.

ajones1076

Cornfields and bean fields usually means quiet relaxing rides which is a nice advantage!

ajones1076

carbon14

Seems like a nice camera that is affordable. I am do not know a whole lot about cameras. I do believe that the ELPH series will be good possibility.

Thanks for the advice!

ajones1076

Thanks for all the advice. really helps due to not having much of any idea on this. Enjoy everyone!

yashinon

Point-n-shoot cameras rival DSLR's these days. You can get an inexpensive PS camera and do really well or opt for a pro-sumer model PS with features like a DSLR's. Features include manual control, aperture control, shutter speed, ISO, etc.

jbchybridrider 

I was carrying a dslr until I bought this Canon S110 P&S used on ebay cheap. Full manual control with RAW files. Point and shoot camera's are not as good as dslr's, they don't have the full range of adjustment in F stop iso and shutter speeds to be as creative as a dslr plus they dont change lenses or have the same optics but the S110 has enough adjustments to take good quality shots.

ajones1076. have a look on ebay. I can recommend the S95 right through to the S120. The early ones are very cheap now and if you can get photoshop or something similar just to eek that bit more quality out in shots you'll find it's worth it.

Just coz I like pic's

geraint84

I take a fuji x100s, Iv only just started cycling but looking forward to making some nice pictures on the way.... it was one of the attractions to starting cycling as exercise.

However.... the best camera in the world is the one you have with you! even if thats the phone.... just be sure to take the picture.

yashinon

Canon as the S110 on their site as refurbs. Great lil camera!

Mvcrash

I keep a Canon in my pocket. I use Nikon DSLRs when I can but on bike rides I throw this in my pocket. I used my key fob to show scale.

bikecrate

I have a older Panasonic point and shoot. Except for thickness it is smaller than my Iphone and fits into a small Topeak bag that I mount on the handlebar stem of my bike. The Topeak bag has a velcro flap so I can get the camera out quickly if I come on something interesting. I also like to take pictures while moving so it's handly for that too. However, I only take those kinds of pics when there are no cars around, I'm going under 10 mph and it's really safe.

ajones1076

tons of choices, thanks for all those. really considering a Canon!

jbchybridrider 

Here's a link to the canon forums. The compact cam threads in particular > Small Compact Digitals by Canon - Canon Digital Photography Forums

MickeyMaguire

I have been known to wrap a Nikon D3100 in a Pearl Izumi Barrier jacket and put it in the rear bag on my bike for a few shots on the ride. That works out great because the Nikon is 14.2 mega-pixels with high image quality, but a poly-carbonate body, so it is light. It is safe in the bag and the jacket keeps it from moving around.