Would this be a good camera for my teenage grandson to use on his helmet while skiing?
1371373
Yes, I've mounted it to my motorcycle helmet and on my airplane and very happy with the results. The remote on and off is very handy feature.
1371374
Yes it will! I love mine the only thing is that the battery that comes with it is faulty. Overall great camera for the price.
1371375
I would say get a go pro but for the money the drift would do for learning.
1371376
Certainly. In my experience, the camera is durable, snow-proof, and resistant to impacts and jarring. Definitely pick up a spare battery, though... the ones they ship with tend to be duds.
1371377
Absolutely!! Thats exactly what its mainly used for.. I would buy a waterproof case for it so the snow wont damage it although its partially waterproof.. these cameras are very durable without lacking any quality.
280697
No sure but online had some great videos of it being used for acrobatic ski jumpers and was very fast. Also i have a brand new 600 ex in the box if you want it $400.00 never used it. Also have canon 5d mark iii nice brand new must sell. 786-514-8082 Ask for Art
1329555
I am not sure it would be the absolute best for it out of every camera ever made, but I believe it would be the best among cameras in this price range. You would want to read the online manual and determine which of the 'scene' modes would be best suited for night action shots. Additionally, my niece is in marching band, and it was great for taking video of her during competitions, etc. For video, be sure you change the focus to "AF-F Full-time AF" under the video mode menu so that it can change focus as you zoom in and out. And for both video and pictures, I was able to zoom in for a close-up from far back in the stands. I would highly recommend getting a couple extra batteries and a wall/car charger as well.
100194
In my opinion, yes. Use a flash. This camera works so well that I gave my Nikon dsr to my son.
797923
they are great. I use it for recreation mainly. Honestly it's more camera that I need. if you'd like to buy mine I'd sell it. SethPhilpott@gmail.com for more info.
2165059
I would think it is the perfect choice for a child as it is auto-focus. You just hold it up to your eyes and look through. Amazing!
870407
I think so; it's a great camera that takes awesome pictures and has so many accessories in the package deal! I've been recommending it to people I know already! Just make sure to have it shipped to a physical address in order to get the free shipping :)
1012437
I bought it for my son and he has used it for a couple videos. Works well so I would think so but I am not a photo expert either.
1589957
I bought the bundle set as you see have used it on my helmet for snowmobiling .Also mounted on the windshild of our 2013 ranger xp 900 utv takes wonderful vidios @ audio with optionol mic to our cd player. best camera on the market.
525787
Yes and very well providing you want a telephoto. The camera is usually sold with an 18-55mm lens which works great for within 20' and a hypothetical for within 20' of the lens in question is you will get a great headshot for someone 12 to 15' away. I recently used it on some waterskiers and the imagery was jaw dropping... Hope this helped!.. :-)
205790
I would think that's possible depending on how far forward you put the camera on your helmet. The camera has a pretty wide angle to begin with though so it may be tough. If you use the feature where you stream to a device (smart phone/tablet) you can figure out what position works for you. On a side note I spent around $30 dollars buying a RAM mount for the bike, I do like this style better. I basically bought the individual pieces and made a mount that works for me. My goal is to do a review for the mount as well. I will include pictures and should have it up tomorrow.Good luck,MHolberg I would think that's possible depending on how far forward you put the camera on your helmet. The camera has a pretty wide angle to begin with though so it may be tough. If you use the feature where you stream to a device (smart phone/tablet) you can figure out what position works for you. On a side note I spent around $30 dollars buying a RAM mount for the bike, I do like this style better. I basically bought the individual pieces and made a mount that works for me. My goal is to do a review for the mount as well. I will include pictures and should have it up tomorrow.Good... » Read More I would think that's possible depending on how far forward you put the camera on your helmet. The camera has a pretty wide angle to begin with though so it may be tough. If you use the feature where you stream to a device (smart phone/tablet) you can figure out what position works for you. On a side note I spent around $30 dollars buying a RAM mount for the bike, I do like this style better. I basically bought the individual pieces and made a mount that works for me. My goal is to do a review for the mount as well. I will include pictures and should have it up tomorrow.Good luck,MHolberg « Show Less
503976
I think this is a good camera for ANY age group. I love the ease of operation, the zoom feature, and especially the time laps feature. Your 11 year old will have a lot of fun with it for a long time. Good choice!
1721288
I'd have to agree with J.W Kennedy, it is very quirky. I'd suggest the Fisheye or La Sardina cameras for a true beginner. Even the Holga would be a bit easier (although that uses 120 film).
1062862
It could definitely be used for skiing both with the head strap/helmet mount or the chesty mount as done by most of the team athletes. If you go any lower where it will be constantly exposed to the snow like on a ski or the side of a boot, you would want to keep it dry so the waterproof housing would be a better choice. Depends ultimately on whether or not it will be getting wet.
339888
I think it is a pretty fancy camera, but then again our teenagers seem to figure out technology details a lot quicker than us parents. So, to answer your question, I think it's up to you as to how much you want to spend on a camera and how responsible your 13 year old is. Good luck.
784782
It depends on your camera experience and expertise. The SX160 was ideal for my personal use and needs..Which is mainly pics of Grandson..Had tried a few other camera's but the SX160 is the best for my amateur senior needs. the wide angle and zoom is adequate for my needs. Battery life is a problem..Keep extra's on handy..If wide angle and zoom are an priority you may want to step up to 25X or greater with a view finder..I use an very old Minolta 35 mm for outdoor and wide angle special shots, otherwise, the SX160 is used for 99% of my current pics and it has performed up to expectations..Good Luck It depends on your camera experience and expertise. The SX160 was ideal for my personal use and needs..Which is mainly pics of Grandson..Had tried a few other camera's but the SX160 is the best for my amateur senior needs. the wide angle and zoom is adequate for my needs. Battery life is a problem..Keep extra's on handy..If wide angle and zoom are an priority you may want to step up to 25X or greater with a view finder..I use an very old Minolta 35 mm for outdoor and wide angle special shots, otherwise, the SX160 is used for 99% of my current pics and it has performed up to... » Read More It depends on your camera experience and expertise. The SX160 was ideal for my personal use and needs..Which is mainly pics of Grandson..Had tried a few other camera's but the SX160 is the best for my amateur senior needs. the wide angle and zoom is adequate for my needs. Battery life is a problem..Keep extra's on handy..If wide angle and zoom are an priority you may want to step up to 25X or greater with a view finder..I use an very old Minolta 35 mm for outdoor and wide angle special shots, otherwise, the SX160 is used for 99% of my current pics and it has performed up to expectations..Good Luck « Show Less
1090652
Yes, it's a great camera, I bought for my 12 & 8 year old grandkids, really more for older kids. A great, fun camera for water vacations