Originally Posted by
Pamestique
Note I am looking to buy a newer camera - Consumer Reports rated the Nikon Coolpix (forgot the exact model) number one in everything for point and shoots. Never thought about a Coolpix; have always had Canons and Nikons but will give it a try...
I bought a Nikon Coolpix (can't recall which model) to replace a Canon Elph that was worn out ... the Coolpix takes great photos (for a point and shoot). However I don't care for the touch screen - my fat fingers find changing settings a PIA.
Originally Posted by
TromboneAl
Has anyone tried some kind of harness so that a larger camera would stay strapped to your chest, not flop around, yet be easily accessible?
I used to wear a harness with my SLR back in the rock and ice climbing days. Very handy, although at times a little awkward. Considering it was before the point and shoot camera era, you did what you had to to keep the camera handy. It wouldn't be my first, second or 20th choice while riding my bike though.
Originally Posted by
Biker395
As jdon said, the best camera is the one you have with you. It took me years and many lost opportunities to learn that hard lesson. To that, I'll add this ... cameras are like bikes ... they're only as good as the person using them.
This quote follows my current thinking of photography ... I almost always have my Blackberry in my pocket. Now if I could only remember to take it out of the pocket and take some photos. I took the GoPro on a ride this week (which I also carry in my jersey pocket) wanting to video parts of the ride up one of our local mountains, realizing as I approached the top that I'd forgotten to take any shots along the way. No worries, I'll capture the descent ... only to discover at the bottom that I pushed the "on" button twice and held the camera all the way down with it turned off. Proof positive that I belong in the 50+ category. Oh well ... just another reason to ride it again (someday).