Practically everyone these days feels the need to capture photos of just about everything. What’s great is that you don’t need to have an expensive camera to capture a memorable place or event. However, if your plan is to take your photography to the next level, you may need the best equipment or gadgets for this purpose.
Who doesn’t want to seize the moment of witnessing some of the most wonderful places on the planet? You shouldn’t leave home without tagging along with your camera! Of course, capturing the beautiful scenery requires having a reliable camera in tow.
One of the best technologies to get integrated with digital photography is a GPS (global positioning system). A device with GPS functionality has the ability to add EXIF data to your photo files, thereby allowing you to store the exact location where you are snapping the photos. Although it is possible to use an external GPS unit, using a camera with built-in GPS makes geotagging so much easier.
What To Find in a Camera
People who love the best tech gadgets usually keep themselves updated with the latest trends when it comes to cameras. It may even come to a point when people look forward to buying the latest camera models even if it would mean adjusting their current expenses. Whether they are needed for work, as a form of entertainment, or as life-saving practicalities, owning a camera with amazing features can have a positive impact on our everyday lives.
Here are some factors that you need to consider in finding the right camera for your travels:
Type of Camera
Ordinarily, smartphones have built-in cameras. The resolution depends on the kind of model of smartphone that you choose. Apple and Samsung are always in competition in developing the greatest mobile phone equipped with the latest features, which include a high-resolution camera. Choosing a smartphone for capturing photos may be the most convenient and inexpensive way of saving all those memories.
Travel bloggers may need a more sophisticated type of camera that makes use of different kinds of lenses.
Size and Weight
Depending on the brand and model, there are many types of cameras to choose from. These include light and easy to carry, middleweight, and even heavy and bulky units (such as DSLR cameras with full-frame sensors).
Optical Zoom Lens
Depending on the range of your subject, you may need different kinds of optical lenses. Having a camera with an interchangeable lens is beneficial. You can only bring the kind of lens you need for the trip you have planned.
GPS and Wireless Capability
Having a camera with wireless capability allows you to share your photos to social media sites instantly. The photos can also be geotagged with the help of GPS.
Using this feature may mean having to use much of your camera’s battery power. It is best to always bring along a spare battery, or better yet have a portable charger so you can continue snapping all the photos that you want.
Video Quality
You may also feel the need to take videos of a certain event, and having a camera with great video quality is a must.
Best GPS Cameras for 2017
If your passion is travel and photography, there is one gadget that you would always have inside your bag – a camera. Check out the latest GPS cameras to get the information that best suits your need.
Nikon D5
A lot of critics and photography enthusiasts consider Nikon D5 as one of the best cameras in the market since it has a wide array of excellent advanced features – a high-tech sensor design, metering, autofocus and image processing with various capabilities, continuous shooting at 14 fps, and excellent image quality.
This camera has a built-in GPS with great technical performance. This is the best camera to use if you want to geotag all of your shots. It boasts of a 20.7 MP camera with 5588 x 3712 resolution with a shutter speed of 1/8000s and can capture video in ultra HD.
Sony HX400V
This camera is equipped with a BIONZ X image processor for an unrivaled performance (true color rendering, faster burst mode, and better noise reduction), a 50x optical zoom, and 20.4MP image quality. It has the capability to connect to a microphone and flashlight. It has an optical steady shot that allows movement while capturing memorable places and events.
It has Wi-Fi and GPS for easy sharing and geo-tagging of photos and also has an electronic viewfinder.
Olympus TG-4
A favorite among active travel bloggers is this Olympus TG-4 camera. It is one exceptional camera that you can bring along and never get worried about missing a great opportunity of snapping a perfect moment. It is waterproof up to 50 feet, which makes the Olympus TG-4 useful despite heavy rains. Notwithstanding different weather conditions, it is also freezeproof up to 14°F / -10°C.
It is one tough gadget having such powerful imaging technology, as well as a wide-angle zoom that creates an impressive image. This has built-in Wi-Fi and enhanced GPS with eCompass and 16MP lens.
Panasonic ZS40
This compact travel camera has improved image stability and can capture images at different ranges. Photos can be shared with a smartphone or tablet via its wireless feature. It has an 18.1 MP lens and 30x optical zoom bearing a shutter speed of approximately 4 – 1/2,000 sec.
Nikon COOLPIX AW130
If you want to capture those exceptional moments in full HD videos, then this baby is for you. Nikon Coolpix AW130 is waterproof, freezeproof, and shockproof, which makes it a good travel companion anywhere you want to go.
It has built-in Wi-Fi and Near Field Communication technology where you can transfer your photos instantly to any compatible smartphone. Its built-in GPS records your coordinates and plots all your shots.
Nikon has been a trusted brand for so many years. Therefore, it is sure to deliver the best quality you would expect. It has a wide-angle (24mm equivalent) NIKKOR glass lens, which delivers outstanding image quality even in low light.
Whether you are a nature lover, an avid social media junkie, a travel blogger, or a seasoned photographer, the camera is one of the most important tech gadgets of your everyday life. Capturing momentous events or plainly taking a photo of the magnificent sky is something that you wouldn’t want to miss. Regardless of the camera that you use, what matters most is being able to keep those memories last.
Kostas Chiotis is a technology enthusiast and blogger. You can check his blog at Techisignals.com and follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
