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Posted: 8 years ago | 5373 Views

Cameras and Cruises

So I invested in a big bad serious DSLR camera many moons ago (where you can change lenses and all that jazz). Cost about $1100-1200 and then have a slew of different lenses for wide angle or zoom.
I love cruises and all the surroundings, but I love beaches and water fun. Curious to find out about everyone preference and do you generally bring a smaller pocket camera or use their cell phones, or do you bring your $1200 camera and equipment for the treck. I'm always nervous in various ports with crime, and then there is always water/sand damage. Now I did bring my camera to Maho, but was always anxious to make sure someone did not walk off with it, or was dirty/sandy. Cave tubing I have not wanted to bring it, although I am missing great photo ops...

The struggle is real... Enjoy life/cruise or take amazing pics.

Tags: excursions Camera photographs

30 Answers

Posted: 7 years ago

As my cruise gets closer (21 days) I have been struggling with the idea of purchasing a new camera. Going back and forth rather to use my old camera, my cell phone or purchase a new one......and then it struck me! Several years a go I took a trip to the Grand Canyon and it was beautiful. I took so many pictures! I came home, developed them and was disappointed because they just didn't capture all of the beauty I had seen. It wasn't the fault of anything it's just in MY opinion to fully capture nature's beauty wasn't possible. So I'll just work with what I have, spend the money on making some other memories and I'll be sure to tell y'all all about them! Wink (Disclaimer: These are not the views of a photographer, just a Mom with a camera. Big Smile)
Posted: 7 years ago

With my great photography skills (actually, complete lack thereof) one would not be able to tell the difference between me taking a picture with a $5000 camera setup or an old 110 Brownie camera. I take the easy way out and use my phone.
Posted: 7 years ago

Thanks for the tips!
Posted: 7 years ago

Be sure to get the proper attachment for it and set the time lapse so when you're watching it, you're seeing a few minutes rather than hours....
Posted: 7 years ago

I would dread the thought of lugging a large camera. If someone is into photography then I guess its worth it. Except for crime areas. I use my trusty cell phone.
Posted: 7 years ago

Never thought of the go pro on the railing... And we do have a balcony too... That might be a necessity for Alaska!
Posted: 7 years ago

Good review! Thanks! Happy
Posted: 7 years ago

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX30 Waterproof camera is super for cruises - lightweight, easy to use - great pix. Got some super video snorkeling - waterproofing is excellent (approx $200)

We have mounted a GoPro on the ship rail coming out of every port which made for great viewing of the places we had been to and the amazing manurevering that these large ships do.
Posted: 7 years ago

You will get some great shots with it!
Posted: 7 years ago

I have a Nikon and use a waterproof case.

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