Travel Photo Thread

ImTheCaptain · Apr 28, 2014

personally, i'm consistently disappointed in iphone pics in anything less than optimal conditions; for a once in a lifetime (presumably) trip to Brazil and WC, I'd shell out a couple hundo for a camera, though you'll probably want to move your price point up to like $300. if you're careful, you could probably buy it at a best buy, use it for the trip and return it in the 30 day window

leftcoastdeac · Apr 28, 2014

Screamindemon3 said:
Heading down to Brazil this summer for the World Cup. Planning to take a few pics while I'm there. I currently do not have a camera other than what's on my iPhone 5s. Should I pick up a cameras for around 150.00-200.00 or just roll with what's on my phone? Any recommendations for a good camera in that price range? Thanks

Depends on how you want to use the pictures. The limitations of the phone will become apparent as you get further away, though if you're in the upper areas of a soccer arena, a point and shoot isn't going to make that big of a difference either. You're left with deciding what's most convenient for you based on how you're going to consume the photos you take.

iPhone only is a great option if you can accept the limitations. There are plenty of apps that allow you to edit, apply filters, and then print directly from the phone (Mosiac and Print Studio come to mind). It can be a fun/challenging way to capture pictures if you're into it.

If you're interested in a camera, at the price point you asked about, just look at amazon reviews (capabilities across cameras in that price range will be very similar). Sony, Canon, Panasonic, Nikon and Olympus are all going to have good options available to you under $200.

faxmachineanthem · Apr 28, 2014

Screamindemon3 said:
Heading down to Brazil this summer for the World Cup. Planning to take a few pics while I'm there. I currently do not have a camera other than what's on my iPhone 5s. Should I pick up a cameras for around 150.00-200.00 or just roll with what's on my phone? Any recommendations for a good camera in that price range? Thanks

Personally for an event like the World Cup I'd stick with a compact pocket camera, but you can still do better than the iPhone. Maybe look at a used Canon Powershot S110 on ebay or something like that. If you don't think you'll use it much after your trip you can always resell it.

Screamindemon3 · Apr 28, 2014

In the stadium shots are not really what I'm after, I'll leave that to the professionals.

Just looking for something that I can take out of my pocket while walking around, snap a pic, then put it online when I get back to the states. A waterproof camera or a camera that has the option for a waterproof case add on would be cool since I'm going to be doing a diving trip or two, but is not necessary.

Screamindemon3 · Apr 28, 2014

faxmachineanthem said:
Personally for an event like the World Cup I'd stick with a compact pocket camera, but you can still do better than the iPhone. Maybe look at a used Canon Powershot S110 on ebay or something like that. If you don't think you'll use it much after your trip you can always resell it.

the waterproof case for the s110 is more than the camera, brand new. haha so definitely pass on the water proof comment above

doubledeac · Apr 28, 2014

if you want waterproof and are looking to spend around $2-300, buy a GoPro.

HeltonCreek · Apr 28, 2014

I bought a Canon SX280 HS that has 20x optical zoom before Christmas. It's a great compact camera. I got it for right at $200.

TownieDeac · Apr 29, 2014

Less camera talk, more cool pictures!

doubledeac · Apr 29, 2014

Liquid Karma · Apr 29, 2014

That last photo....awesome!

TARDAWG · May 2, 2014

Pretty pumped, our new App for the iPad & iPhone was approved by Apple yesterday. I know this is a younger crowd that probably does not have any difficulty managing images captured on an iPhone, but please feel free to download and give a try:
https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=860799962&mt=8

doubledeac · Jul 19, 2014

Glacier:

JDawg · Jul 19, 2014

Oooooo I can add to this thread again!

Ponte Negra Beach, Natal, Brazil

Cell phone picture further down the beach from our hotel

The extent of my pictures of the Amazon River (rainforest in the distance on the far bank), Manaus, Brazil....yeah, was barely there so my pictures were shit

Pipa Beach, Brazil - I'm not a big beach guy but it was seriously one of the most beautiful areas I've ever been in

DUNE BUGGY ADVENTURE!

Yeah, that was a fun day....everybody talks about Rio, but the north coast of Brazil was awesome

deacphan · Jul 25, 2014

doubledeac said:
Glacier:

looks sort of like boulder from this weekend:

JDawg · Jul 26, 2014

yeah, I need to get back out west

lbE08 · Jul 26, 2014

looking east across the blast zone at mt. st. helens

lbE08 · Jul 26, 2014

blast zone - pick up sticks. still like that, 30 years later.

lbE08 · Jul 26, 2014

hiking w/ dad near mt. hood

myDeaconmyhand · Jul 26, 2014

Beaufort NC, the day after Hurricane Arthur

Sailboat off Waikiki beach

Wake95 · Jul 27, 2014

I'll take the North Shore over Waikiki every time

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