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Mar 22, 2013 08:17:55   #
CanonShot Loc: Lancaster County, PA
 
cockney greg wrote:
I think Ocbeyer should change the name to bassmaster, for reeling you all in!!


Cg, my FIRST thought was very similar to your post here, but in the off-chance that it wasn't a laugher, I tossed some ideas his way based on whitewater experience. If he owns a 500, then he has enough money to do a whitewater trip, but possesses little knowledge of what he is getting into. During my scoutmaster days (BSA), I had some experienced 15-17 year-old scouts want to bring some unbelievable stuff along. Judging what it real today is even tougher. I bet some of those photographers that lead guided tours could offer a boat load of examples of what clients wanted to bring on outings.

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Mar 22, 2013 08:22:35   #
ocbeyer Loc: Baltimore
 
Sorry, having some problems uploading a picture from my last trip.



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Mar 22, 2013 08:29:39   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
ocbeyer wrote:
I am planning on a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. I know the rapids will be fierce and we will be tossed all about.

What type of tripod would you recommend as a stable platform in the raft? I plan on using a 500mm lens. And before you say it, I know that the pointy parts of the tripod feet need to be retracted.

And should I use a UV filter or will a hood work better for protection?

No tripod. I would expect to get wet, so a waterproof camera would be my first choice. They make very good ones, and you will get a lot of use out of it in heavy rain, snow, snorkeling, etc.

If you bring a DSLR, I would not recommend a hood - just something to get in the way, but I would use a filter of some kind to protect the lens.

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Mar 22, 2013 08:31:10   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Searcher wrote:
ocbeyer wrote:
I am planning on a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. I know the rapids will be fierce and we will be tossed all about.

What type of tripod would you recommend as a stable platform in the raft? I plan on using a 500mm lens. And before you say it, I know that the pointy parts of the tripod feet need to be retracted.

And should I use a UV filter or will a hood work better for protection?


I would have thought a waterproof helmet-cam would be a better bet while you hold on for dear life.
Good luck on this one.
quote=ocbeyer I am planning on a rafting trip thr... (show quote)

Excellent idea! A GoPro Hero! :thumbup:

They have a chest strap, too.

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Mar 22, 2013 08:32:04   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
JR1 wrote:
Ask them to go back the next day for your camera

... and it keeps on tickin'.

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Mar 22, 2013 08:38:53   #
hdp26 Loc: Upstate NY
 
Why not get a quality compact sized water proof camera and have fun while rafting instead of having to keep up the the bigger equipment? It could be put on a lanyard that is attached to your life jacket so it readily available. Less to carry also.

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Mar 22, 2013 08:47:59   #
RichieC Loc: Adirondacks
 
Next time you fly somewhere, ask if you can strap your rig on the wing.... 0_o

SO you are asking a which tripod will keep the water out of you camera... well If you mount your camera on top of a good one, and leave it in your living room , it will keep your camera in perfect working order. Your tripod is the very least of your worries. The water is and the fact that the raft may become inverted and often does as that is typically the object of these trips.

Get a diving case for it. OR a pelican case, and take it out when safe... But I have to ask, have you thought this through at all? You may wish to leave your grand father clock home too.

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Mar 22, 2013 10:21:00   #
ocbeyer Loc: Baltimore
 
RichieC wrote:
Next time you fly somewhere, ask if you can strap your rig on the wing.... 0_o

SO you are asking a which tripod will keep the water out of you camera... well If you mount your camera on top of a good one, and leave it in your living room , it will keep your camera in perfect working order. Your tripod is the very least of your worries. The water is and the fact that the raft may become inverted and often does as that is typically the object of these trips.

Get a diving case for it. OR a pelican case, and take it out when safe... But I have to ask, have you thought this through at all? You may wish to leave your grand father clock home too.
Next time you fly somewhere, ask if you can strap ... (show quote)



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Mar 22, 2013 10:27:10   #
SPUD MAN Loc: IDAHO
 
THE COLORADO IS A FAST RIVER....I DO THE MIDDLE FK. OF THE SALMON IN IDAHO WHICH IS ONE OF THE PREFERRED WHITE WATER TRIPS , PLENTY OF UPS AND DOWNS.. HOWEVER THE AVERAGE SPEED IS ONLY AROUND 8 MPH ....RAPIDS ARE MUCH FASTER...

I SHOOT A NIKON 300S..I USE APERTURE AT 5.6 AND THE SHUTTER SPEED VARIES UP TO 1/4000...EVALUATE THE EXPOSURE COMPENSATION TO THE + SIDE AS YOU GO...... YOU CAN STOP THE WATER SPLASH , ETC. WITH THIS SETTING...SOMETIMES I USE NIKON 70-300 mm AND THE NIKON 18-200 LENSE...

I SUGGEST YOU PURCHASE A WATERPROOF CASE MADE BY " PELICAN ".. GOGGLE IT.. ABOUT $ 100.00 ...

YOU HAVE NO NEED FOR A TRIPOD IN THE BOAT..TO MUCH MOTION ..

ENJOY THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME...

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Mar 22, 2013 10:27:26   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
ocbeyer wrote:
RichieC wrote:
Next time you fly somewhere, ask if you can strap your rig on the wing.... 0_o

SO you are asking a which tripod will keep the water out of you camera... well If you mount your camera on top of a good one, and leave it in your living room , it will keep your camera in perfect working order. Your tripod is the very least of your worries. The water is and the fact that the raft may become inverted and often does as that is typically the object of these trips.

Get a diving case for it. OR a pelican case, and take it out when safe... But I have to ask, have you thought this through at all? You may wish to leave your grand father clock home too.
Next time you fly somewhere, ask if you can strap ... (show quote)
quote=RichieC Next time you fly somewhere, ask if... (show quote)

Very good. :thumbup:

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Mar 22, 2013 10:45:38   #
JoeB Loc: Mohawk Valley, NY
 
ocbeyer wrote:
RichieC wrote:
Next time you fly somewhere, ask if you can strap your rig on the wing.... 0_o

SO you are asking a which tripod will keep the water out of you camera... well If you mount your camera on top of a good one, and leave it in your living room , it will keep your camera in perfect working order. Your tripod is the very least of your worries. The water is and the fact that the raft may become inverted and often does as that is typically the object of these trips.

Get a diving case for it. OR a pelican case, and take it out when safe... But I have to ask, have you thought this through at all? You may wish to leave your grand father clock home too.
Next time you fly somewhere, ask if you can strap ... (show quote)
quote=RichieC Next time you fly somewhere, ask if... (show quote)


Great OP and photos, I needed a good laugh today! :thumbup:

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Mar 22, 2013 10:52:47   #
ocbeyer Loc: Baltimore
 
CanonShot wrote:
cockney greg wrote:
I think Ocbeyer should change the name to bassmaster, for reeling you all in!!


Cg, my FIRST thought was very similar to your post here, but in the off-chance that it wasn't a laugher, I tossed some ideas his way based on whitewater experience. If he owns a 500, then he has enough money to do a whitewater trip, but possesses little knowledge of what he is getting into. During my scoutmaster days (BSA), I had some experienced 15-17 year-old scouts want to bring some unbelievable stuff along. Judging what it real today is even tougher. I bet some of those photographers that lead guided tours could offer a boat load of examples of what clients wanted to bring on outings.
quote=cockney greg I think Ocbeyer should change ... (show quote)



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Mar 22, 2013 11:00:24   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
ocbeyer wrote:
CanonShot wrote:
cockney greg wrote:
I think Ocbeyer should change the name to bassmaster, for reeling you all in!!


Cg, my FIRST thought was very similar to your post here, but in the off-chance that it wasn't a laugher, I tossed some ideas his way based on whitewater experience. If he owns a 500, then he has enough money to do a whitewater trip, but possesses little knowledge of what he is getting into. During my scoutmaster days (BSA), I had some experienced 15-17 year-old scouts want to bring some unbelievable stuff along. Judging what it real today is even tougher. I bet some of those photographers that lead guided tours could offer a boat load of examples of what clients wanted to bring on outings.
quote=cockney greg I think Ocbeyer should change ... (show quote)
quote=CanonShot quote=cockney greg I think Ocbey... (show quote)

I hope he's not using water colors.

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Mar 22, 2013 12:46:36   #
jeryh Loc: Oxfordshire UK
 
Dare I say that you will not be able to use a tripod under those conditions ? Even a rapid raider on a calm sea was impossible !

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Mar 22, 2013 13:01:39   #
Nanabutterfly Loc: Southeast US
 
Re-think this! Riding a rapids was on my "bucket list" until I did it! I wouldn't take my worst enemy's equipment down a rapid!

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