Adventure camera alternatives Posted on 1 October 2013 If you’re looking for adventure camera features – such as waterproof capability – in a more familiar form, try these alternatives. Canon PowerShot D20 The 12.1 MP Canon PowerShot D20 is a straightforward point and shoot with some awesome features. It’s got HD video, a nifty GPS logging system to track your travels and is waterproof to 10 metres. The PowerShot is a handsome camera and much bulkier than the adventure cameras, but it feels solid and is easy to operate. The buttons are large and designed so you can still grip them properly in cold or wet conditions, but I found the camera a bit awkward to hold because of the position of the lens. I also struggled to pull open the battery flaps, but I suppose this is for the best, as the camera needs to be watertight. It has a cool wrist strap that tightens to fit and it’s shockproof from 1.5 metres (which I tested by dropping it, sorry Canon). Costs R3 799 Available from most good camera shops. Otherwise contact Canon gear-categories Africa, tel 012-675-4900, [email protected] Optrix XD4 Getaway photo editor Dylan Kotze says The XD4 or XD5 from Optrix turns your iPhone 4 or 5 into a protected and mountable adventure camera at a fraction of the cost of a GoPro or Drift HD camera. It serves dual-purpose with an inner, everyday rubber casing, as well as a tough, waterproof outer case with ultra-wide lens attached. The lens really adds a funky perspective to the video with a wide field of view, but when you switch to take photos, you’ll need to zoom in a little to get rid of the rather sizable vignetting, which ultimately reduces the super wide-angle effect. Still, it’s surprisingly easy to navigate the touchscreen, you can frame and review your footage on the spot and there’s a range of accessories such as suction cups, chest mounts and extension poles available. Costs R1199 Action Gear, tel 011-781-1323, [email protected], www.actioncameras.co.za. Check out the Getaway Adventure Camera Comparison test here Related Posts Heading off the grid with solar-powered gear 26 May 2021 Solar power and batteries have come a long way in a short time, making it... read more Guaranteed for life: The strangest, smartest and most-enticing inventions 17 February 2021 A lifetime warranty is one of the marketing world's strangest, smartest and most-enticing inventions. We... read more The hottest camping gear out there 5 March 2020 Camping is a great adventure and having the right gear (and nifty accessories) will make... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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