If you love to hike, bike, camp, fish or kayak, you’ll want to be sure that you capture the excitement with a camera made specifically to handle the elements while still producing the best quality photos. Fortunately, with today’s technology, you don’t have to sacrifice advanced features just because you need a camera with a tough exterior. Here are three great cameras for outdoor enthusiasts to consider.
Pentax K-30 Digital SLR with 18-55 WR Lens
Campers and hikers will love the 16-megapixel Pentax K-30 for its all-weather design and great selection of advanced image processing tools. Perfect for sporting events and wildlife photography, this camera captures fast-moving subjects at a maximum speed of six frames per second. It’s resistant to sub-freezing temperatures and dust, and it offers a large, secure grip to make shooting easier in any type of environment. Additional benefits include excellent autofocus performance and full HD video recording. While it may not be the best choice for kayaking or water sports, the K-30 offers exceptional capabilities for those interested in professional-quality outdoor photography.
Olympus TG-2 iHS Rugged, Waterproof Camera with Fast F/2.0 Lens
If you’re into kayaking, scuba diving or any other vigorous, water-related activities, the Olympus TG-2 offers you waterproof, shockproof and crushproof benefits plus serious performance. The TG-2 is not only impervious to splashes, its underwater housing lets you take it down to a depth of 50 feet safely. It easily weathers frequent dropping, and it can even withstand up to 220 pounds of pressure. With its 12 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor and 1080p full HD recording capabilities, you won’t miss any detail of your outdoor event.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Tough 16-Megapixel Digital Camera
The Lumix TS25 is an affordable, compact camera that goes anywhere. Flexible and tough with a flat, slim profile, it’s waterproof and submersible up to 23 feet, freeze proof from 14 degrees Fahrenheit and shockproof from five feet. Other perks include 12 filter effects, HD recording, time-lapse capability and 8x intelligent zoom. Since the TS25 features iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode, you won’t have to worry about making adjustments to your camera while you’re being chased by a shark.
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Taking pictures in a fast-paced outdoor environment can be a challenge. Let us help. Hunt’s Photo & Video has been providing knowledge and support for New England photographers since our founding in 1889. Check out our calendar of events for information about helpful seminars and photography classes, so you can capture scenes from your active lifestyle perfectly. For more information or help with your purchase, call us at 800-221-1830.