Hi guys! I’d like to consider a small portable camera to carry around whenever traveling, that takes about as little space and weight as possible. The idea is replacing the mobile phone on a stick, as a lot can go wrong when attempting a silly picture near a lake or waterfall (you get the idea).
So I guess no additional lenses or similar, just a portable camera that takes good pictures. As it might be also for my gf’s use, one of the features I’d like it to have probably would be a reversible screen so it can be used to take selfies. And perhaps another one might be an optical zoom, but this might not be mandatory. I am lucky to be in a country where a lot of the models might be available, and even second hand, but I’d need some direction about what would be recommended.
Thanks!
Might not be what you want to hear but the camera on your phone is your answer. Just get a system that makes it safe from loss (strap/water and shock proof, etc.).
Amazon has a lot of options.
Yeah… I like to put it in a tripod in some precarious situations. I’d rather not risk it so much with my own phone.
Maybe something like a GoPro Hero would fit your unique needs.
You could also try a selfie drone.
If you want to replace the ‘cellphone on a stick’ for precarious situations and selfies, for your budget, I would take a look at a drone, specifically the DJI Neo 2. Sure it’s bigger than a camera but not much and it’s light. It can do all kinds of automated shots, take selfies, follow you, etc. No need to worry about dropping it over a ledge since it actually flies.
For 300 you can get the drone and a few spare batteries.
Here’s a review that shows off some of the features that may match your use-case.
I do have a drone. But then you enter the whole nightmare of checking drone regulations on your destination country. And whether a random police guy with the wrong interpretation of the law might decide to keep it. So…yeah, already have one, but depending on the country, it’s a no go to begin with.
Seems like every damn phone cases these days has a wrist strap attachment. Even if you attach it to the selfie stick, then the selfie stick to your wrist you’re good.
Also your phone is probably water proof, a camera probably isn’t. That includes splashes.