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GREGORY CAPTURES EVERY MOMENT ON THE WATER FROM


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he days of the fish tale are dead. Now, anglers can provide proof of their unbelievable catch with high-definition video and high-resolution pho- tography. Whether you shoot video for bragging rights, blog posts or high-quality kayak fishing DVDs, there is a waterproof camera that will fit your needs and your budget.


BRAGGING RIGHTS


Compact and tough, the Contour ROAM 2 camera (www.contour.com) is perfect for anglers looking to post online videos that get oohs and aahs from family and friends. This no-nonsense camera fits in the palm of your hand and the aluminum case comes in a half dozen cool colors. While the ROAM 2 doesn’t have a viewfinder or screen, it does have a laser sight to line the lens up for the perfect shot. The ROAM 2 shoots high-definition video and cap- tures five megapixel still photographs. This cam- era’s best feature is the Instant On/Record switch that saves valuable battery power so you catch ev- ery bite, fight and hero shot.


SHOOT LIKE A PRO


Kayak cowboys looking to post online videos in hopes of fame and fortune will want to look at the GoPro Hero3 Black Edition (www.gopro.com). This matchbox-sized camera comes in a clear plastic housing that can dive to 180 feet. Audio on the Hero3 has been redesigned to pick up softer sounds and reduce wind noise. The new lens cuts distortion to provide a sharper image and the


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photo capture is three-times faster than the origi- nal Hero. The Black Edition comes equipped with WiFi control and an improved display screen with large, labeled buttons that are easy to navigate. This is no toy; the camera shoots cinema quality video and 12 megapixel photos. Jackson Kayak team captain Drew Gregory sticks up to five Go- Pro Hero3 cameras on his kayak. “They are simple to use and tough,” he says, “I can capture the ac- tion from every angle.”


CELEBRITY STATUS


For kayak anglers with Hollywood dreams, noth- ing beats a digital video camera in a waterproof housing. Sony’s Handycam and Sportspack (www. sony.com) housing is small enough to fit on a kayak and economical enough to fit in anyone’s budget. This is the system that video producer Kayak Kevin Whitley has used to film three feature-length DVDs (www.kayakkevin.com). “The Sony Handycam allows me to zoom in and out and the sound is better than anything else I’ve found,” he says. The Handycam’s 29.8mm wide-an- gle lens captures up-close action while the 32x zoom reaches out to film distant scenes. The camera’s ma- jor functions can be operated through the housing and the display is visible through a side window. For anglers already familiar with operating a digital video camera, this option eliminates the learning curve.


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FILM SCHOOLED


KAYAK KEVIN WHITLEY “Watching a scene from one angle for more than 15 seconds is boring. I mount one camera to my bow and another sits behind me on a tripod zip-tied to my crate.


I carry dry rags and paper towels and constantly check the lens for water spots.” He adds: “I use a real simple, non-professional editing software called Pinnacle Studio 14.”


DREW GREGORY


“To get cool overhead shots, use GoPro’s handlebar mount to attach a Hero camera to an eight-foot painter’s pole and stick it in a rodholder.”


DIGITAL EXTRA: Click here to watch a comparison of the GoPro Hero3 and Contour ROAM 2.


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