Even if this range is attacked on one side by the phone, on the other by the reflexes, that sales are in free fall since 2010, they can have a real legitimacy, a real added value compared to the smartphone on a boat.
Compact Cameras
The advantages of compact cameras over smartphones can be summarized in 4 points. First, they allow an easy grip, with a strap. Then they have a real optical zoom. The focal lengths from 25 to 120 mm remain the vital minimum. Some go down to 28 mm, a wide angle that is always useful for atmospheric images on board, when space is scarce, but also for sea landscapes.
If you want to make close-ups, or action images, choose an optical zoom of 210 or 380 mm avoiding digital zooms. In addition, they have many predefined settings and modes for automatic shutter release and shutter speed. Finally, many models are waterproof practical even for underwater and beach photography. However, with the small size of the sensor, the compact will not be able to obtain images with a shallow depth of field.
Sports Cameras
Video is also a way to fix intense moments forever. The performance of digital cameras are such that you should not deprive yourself of them, especially since the editing software is easy, powerful and intuitive. All cameras are suitable for filming, but sports cameras have some additional advantages. At first they are waterproof and have many fasteners.
You can fix them on the boom, on an equipment... They are easily forgotten and make it possible to record real slices of life. The image is usually stabilized and the camera handles exposure and backlight problems correctly. The only small problem remains the sound quality. If your camera is protected by a rigid shell, the sound will be muffled or even inaudible
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