Best Cameras For The Trail?
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GoPro Session 5 - https://amzn.to/2EkFRRh
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Canon M50 - https://amzn.to/2QSZBlG
Panasonic G7 - https://amzn.to/2EgCkTQ
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are you thinking about documenting your next thru-hike weekend backpacking trip or any adventure are you trying to decide on what the best camera is for video and photo well in this video I might have some options for you checked out my video from a couple weeks ago I gave four pieces of advice for future PCT hikers well there was one piece of advice in particular that really goes beyond PCT hikers and that is create something one of my personal favorite things to do when I'm on a thru-hike or a section hiker even going for a day hike is documenting my trip now some of the things that I shoot video of and photo of I don't ever do anything with and I really just have it so I can personally look back at the adventure that I went on then obviously because I have a YouTube channel there are other things that I love to create and share with others so I think it's super important to document your journey because you never know what you'll end up doing with that footage or that photo now chances are if you're watching this video you have decided to somehow document your next adventure whether it's through video or through photo so today I figured out put together a list of some of the most commonly used and some of my personal favorite cameras for the trail and don't worry if you're not into hiking these are also great for bike touring and really any other adventure that you're gonna go on in the outdoors
alright so first off getting started in taking photos and videos can be a bit of investment especially when you're talking about certain cameras and tripods and drones and gimble's and all of the fun toys that you can play with when you're in the outdoors to document your journey and if you're not looking at putting a bunch of money upfront to get into something that you don't really know if you're gonna be into one of the best cameras that you can start with iswell it's in most of our pockets and that is a cell phone today cell phones have some of the greatest cameras that have ever been put in any piece of technology so most of us have a camera sitting in our pocket already and if you're going out on a hike or a bike packing trip or a climbing trip or anything chances are you're probably gonna be bringing this along with you anyways so why not start here now there are a ton of long-distance hikers that are also YouTube vloggers that had used something like the iPhone as their main camera to record their vlogs from their hike and not only is it great for taking photos and videos
there are a ton of apps that you can download on your phone for editing that you can do while you're out on the trail so you can get your media uploaded and to people a lot faster now I personally have never shot video with a cell phone while out on a trip however about 95% of the photos that I take from my hikes are on this bad boy so if you're just getting started the iPhone or really any cell phone with the camera today is going to be amazing for what you need to do so let's say you've been doing a lot of stuff on your phone but maybe you want to step up a little bit maybe you just want a designated camera for the trail so you can use your phone as well a phone a way to look at your hiking app so you want something that's gonna run on its own battery and be its own thing well the next step up would be something like an action camera now this guy in specific is the GoPro session 4 and this is the camera that I used on the Appalachian Trail in 2016 to film all of my videos it's lightweight its compact it's waterproof it has a built in microphone I mean look at this thing it's nice and small it fits in your pocket it's not gonna take up a lot of weight and the great thing is if I go on some other type of an adventure like say I'm gonna go scuba diving well this thing can also go underwater so it makes it a great multi-purpose adventure camera now they're not exactly the best for photos but if you're just wanting to shoot some really decent video most of these guys can also shoot in 4k and have an awesome app where you can upload it straight to your phone and edit while you're out on your trip now there are a lot of adventure media creators that use something like the GoPro and my buddy Redbeard in specific actually uses the Sony action camera it shoots in 4k it has pretty decent sound and again it's self-contained it's small and he doesn't have to have a bunch of extra equipment so that's definitely one to check out because it's done pretty well for him all right so let's say that you've used the cell phone and you've used the action camera and they do pretty damn well however you want to step it up just a little bit more you want to get a little bit more of a cinematic video or a professional photo the next category would be the point-and-shoot camera now over the last handful of years camera companies have really stepped up their game in making the point shoot camera it used to be just a point shoot camera was something that you put in your pocket you went on vacation and you took photos of say Mount Rushmore or Universal Studios or something like that today's point-and-shoot cameras are awesome with having features like 4k video stabilization a flip up selfie screen being able to shoot in slow motion and a ton of other features packed into a really small package so for that aspiring ultralight hiker that also wants to have a little bit more of a professional look point shoot cameras can be a great option now one of the most popular point-and-shoot cameras that a lot of hikers use out on the trail is the Sony rx100 they've made a ton of different versions of it and it's one of the top shelf cameras super lightweight super compact and has amazing features now personally I am NOT a Sony guy I've always been a Canon guy and the camera that I have used exclusively for almost the past two years is the canon g7x mark ii if you've watched my Arizona trail videos from 2017 if you watched my PCT thru-hike series this year this is the camera that I used to shoot everything it has a great cinematic look to it it has an awesome flip up screen so when I'm on the trail and I need to do kind of a narration I can talk to the camera I can see what I'm shooting the built-in microphone on this camera is pretty decent and I just overall can't say enough good things about the canon g7x now the sony rx100 and the canon g7x are definitely some of the most popular ones out on the trail but there are a ton of different point-and-shoot cameras that will do an excellent job at capturing your video or your photos while you're out there so do your research find out what kind of budget that you have to play with and what is going to meet your needs the best and then the next camera category that I have that I would really suggest using on the
is something that I personally recently stepped up to especially with the upcoming documentary of the Arizona Trail that I'll be shooting next February and that is a mirrorless camera so just like the point-and-shoot cameras it's a nice small package now sure it is definitely bigger than the point-and-shoot but the big upgrade to this is being able to switch out lenses and use different things on the trail as much as I love that canon g7x there were multiple times that I was out on the PCT that I was wanting to take a particular shot I wanted a little bit more of a wider angle I wanted to get a little bit more in depth on something so having something like a mirrorless camera probably what a suited my needs a little bit better because I love having different options and well I'm a tech geek I love playing with things I love having different lenses I love having different filters I love having a mic that's just me and maybe your that way too now the amazing thing in the past two years are all these camera companies have put a lot of effort into building amazing mirrorless cameras now the camera that I recently switched to is the Canon M 50 which is an awesome Micro Four Thirds camera it can shoot in 4k video it has built-in image stabilization so your footage isn't all shaky when you're walking down the trail and it has a flip-out screen so I can still get those selfie narration shots so this has been a really awesome camera for me and I'm still kind of in the middle of testing and really learning it on the trail but this is something that I was really happy to step up from going from the action camera to the point-and-shoot - now the mirrorless now obviously it's heavier it's definitely bulkier however if you're wanting that really professional pro look on the trail say you're planning on filming a small documentary or you want to just take some amazing photos this is definitely a great option now another really popular mirrorless camera that I have seen a ton of hikers use on the trail is the Panasonic g7 and one of my favorite examples
that is my buddy neem or who over the past year has been shooting in my opinion some of the best trail videos here on YouTube now Panasonic has been making some amazingly priced cameras for what they have and what nee Moore has been able to do with one of those budget entry-level Panasonic mirrorless cameras has totally blown my mind so there are a ton of really great cameras out on the market that are perfect for the trail and it really all depends on you you know it depends on if you're a beginner and you don't want to buy any extra camera gear if you're trying to go for an ultralight package but still get some really nice results or if you're really trying to step your game up and go a little bit more professional because you plan on doing something with that media in the future so really look at your budget look at what's gonna suit your needs the best and go for what you need now I'll put a list of all the cameras and all the suggestions that I gave today down below if you want to check those out and get a little bit more information about that regardless of what camera that you choose to go with what you can afford or how you plan to use it the important thing is to get out there enjoy yourself and if you can document your journey as I explained in the video from a couple weeks ago even if you don't plan on sharing it with others if you have no desire to create a YouTube channel or start an Instagram account at least document it for yourself because chances are in the future you'll want to look back at that time in your life but I would personally like to inspire all of you to get out document your journey and create something to share with others so you can inspire them to get out and do the same if you haven't had a chance yet go over and check me out on Instagram I'm posting a ton of photos lately of the amazingly beautiful place that I am right now for the winter so go check those photos out if you found any value in this video go ahead and hit that like button subscribe to my channel if you haven't already and as always guys thanks for watching you
About the Author
Darwin Onthetrail
At the end of 2014 my wife Snuggles & I decided to quit our jobs, sell 95% of the things we own, & leave our home town for good in search of adventure, culture, & the true meaning of happiness. We bought a van, traveled all over the country & hiked the entire Appalachian Trail (2189.2 miles). We are still seeking adventure in new places, meeting new people, trying new food & drink, & discovering all that we can.
This Channel has developed into a main hub for aspiring hikers & current hikers to gain info on a wide variety of Trail Topics. With a series of Trip Videos, Q&A, Tip Videos, & Gear Reviews, I aim to get you out on the trail and hiking more!
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