Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Digital Cameras For Bow Hunting - Get Ready For Your Adventure

By Mike Thompson


Bow hunting is really only fun when you're able to share your experiences with other people. To do that you will need a camera. Although you don't need to be a professional photographer to get great shots, you do need a great camera, some skill in using the camera, and a plan what kind of pictures you're going to take.

Nowadays, digital cameras are practically the only option for bow hunting adventures. There are 2 classes of digital cameras suitable for this and they are the point and shoot and the DSLR.

DSLR cameras are a little burdensome, but they can take photos of moving things, like a prancing deer, due to the high shutter speed capability. On the other hand, point and shoot cameras are lighter and portable, but their relatively slow shutter speed will be an issue if you intend to take photos of animals moving around. A better option is to use a high quality point and shoot camera that also happened to have a high shutter speed.

Besides from shutter speed, pixel resolution is another vital thing to keep in mind. As a whole, the greater the number of megapixels, the more crisp and sharper the images will be. However, quality of the photo will also depend on how you work with the camera.

There are many camera brands out there, and while you don't need to buy the high-end brands like the Canon t3i, you do need to check out recommendations by other bow hunting adventurers like yourself.

Aside from getting a digital camera, you will also need a tripod. Being able to quickly move around is essential for bow hunting and getting a lightweight outdoor tripod of about 6 ounces should be something to consider. Not only is he tripod light, but the fact that it has lots of flexibility will allow you to place it on trees and in the water stream, which will give you great angles for your photos.

Since you'll be outdoors, don't forget to bring some protection for your camera in the form a hardcover camera case, and camera cleaning kit. If you think it will rain or that your camera will be exposed to moisture, bring some heavy-duty ziploc bags with you. There are, however, heavy duty cameras out there that are built for the rough and tumble of an outdoor bow hunting adventure.

In any event, you should stick to your photography plan, such as deciding on taking portraits or moving shots, and exactly how you plan on taking them. Taking photos of your adventure is certainly great, but don't forget about enjoying the actual bow hunting experience itself!




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