gopro or waterproof point/shoot

[Dennis Park]

I am looking to get something for the outdoors that can handle submersion. It would be for backpacking and fishing. I'm looking for lightweight, user friendly, convenient battery setup, and good enough for a rare 8×10 print up. I am interested in snapshots and video.

Which would you recommend, GoPro or waterproof point/shoot with video? thanks.

[twig .]

I'm a photographer and I love my gopro for backpacking. Some models take simultaneous still and video. User friendly, just press the button and point, the lens is so wide it's brilliant. Slip it into a pocket and don't worry about getting it wet. You can get a floaty handle online for $10 so you won't lose it fishing.

[David Halterman]

Just be aware that with the Gopro, everything you shoot will have that gopro look (mild fisheye) and you could unintentionally cause your friends to crave a redbull. They're fun for first person view, but don't take the place of a good camera in my arsenal, ymmv.

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