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gplatt
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Been asked to advise on a camera to buy for a kayaking trip in the Arctic circle above Finland to see polar bears. This is way outside of my area of expertise (I shoot people and kids with a 35 / 50mm lens and there are no polar bears in Africa), so thought I'd pass on the question to the forum.
The camera must be small enough to fit into a waterproof bag on the kayak. No full frame or other DSLRs.
I presume the kayaks will be at a pretty safe distance from the polar bears (at least when photographing them), so a long lens desirable.
It is summer but of course it will likely be cold.
It is not a photography trip, the camera is just to document what he sees. No printing likely.
He likes the idea of a Nikon V1 (reasons unknown but I think the small size and two lens tele kit).
He will NOT have a chance to really try anything before the trip, just time to order it.
Any suggestions?
The camera must be small enough to fit into a waterproof bag on the kayak. No full frame or other DSLRs.
I presume the kayaks will be at a pretty safe distance from the polar bears (at least when photographing them), so a long lens desirable.
It is summer but of course it will likely be cold.
It is not a photography trip, the camera is just to document what he sees. No printing likely.
He likes the idea of a Nikon V1 (reasons unknown but I think the small size and two lens tele kit).
He will NOT have a chance to really try anything before the trip, just time to order it.
Any suggestions?