A review of my camera, the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Burton Edition, which I have bought just for my kayak adventures. I will award stars with 5 stars as maximum, which indicate the best of the best in my opinion.
Conclusion: ✯✯
The camera fulfills its function as an action camera and nothing more. It is waterproof, it can take a mild beating and the screen is remarkable resistant to scratches. It is not very expensive, but then again, its not the best camera either. The battery can’t be changed and that means it cannot be used on a lengthy trip with no means of recharging. I may be a bit harsh only awarding it 2 stars, but it is below the average of today’s cameras. And maybe it belongs a year back in time. You get my review anyway. Who knows, you might want to buy a used one someday.
A review so far. I will award stars with 5 stars as maximum, which indicate the best of the best in my opinion.
Conclusion (stock version): ✯✯✯
It’s a HV model and it’s big. It’s definitely made for expeditions, where you need to bring supplies to more than just a picnic. It’s stable in all the conditions, I have tried it in, and that includes waves up to about 1.5 m., 4.9', from all directions.
It’s also cheap. It costs about 8500,- dkr. (1430 USD, 915 GBP). And the price tag seems to be the Achilles Heel of the kayak. It’s designed in Norway, but to cut prices, it is made in China, and the materials are kept to an absolute minimum.
But a very affordable and all round kayak which I’m happy to own.
With a little help from a friend I have moved my kayak from Copenhagen to Frederikssund by Roskilde Fjord.
Sadly I had not really checked out the facilities in the club, Frederikssund Sejlklub, before I applied for membership. A quick pro/con of the club so far:
Pros:
Easy access by paddling to both north and south of the fiord.
Easy access by public transportation.
Beautiful surroundings.
Access to toilet/bath.
Cons:
Outside rack to the kayaks.
No storage facilities for equipment.
No kayak division in the club.
No club equipment for kayaks.
No proper Clubhouse. Just a room with some tables and stools.
No kitchen, so no chance of making a cup of coffee or anything.
Extremely long response time upon contacting the club. (Should have warned me).
Conclusion: I cannot recommend this club to kayakers, though it’s better than nothing, and the fiord is first class.
A review of my camera, the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Burton Edition, which I have bought just for my kayak adventures. I will award stars with 5 stars as maximum, which indicate the best of the best in my opinion.
