Keeping camera dry while canoeing..
May 11, 2012 06:57:26 #
Ok...I'm THINKING of going on a 5 mile canoe trip on a very pretty river...just paddling, no rapids.
I'm wondering what people use to keep a camera dry and safe should it go a dunkin'...
I'm wondering what people use to keep a camera dry and safe should it go a dunkin'...
May 11, 2012 07:04:03 #
May 11, 2012 07:06:34 #
I have a 5 gal waterproof bag that tethers to my kayak during rough water, otherwise it sets on the floor in front of me for quick access. I just put a towel over it to protect from splash.
May 11, 2012 08:04:59 #
BigBear wrote:
I have a 5 gal waterproof bag that tethers to my kayak during rough water, otherwise it sets on the floor in front of me for quick access. I just put a towel over it to protect from splash.
Is it just a bag or is it those things designed to shoot while in the bag?
May 11, 2012 08:05:28 #
MsJ wrote:
Get a waterproof camera...problem solved!
I was hoping to use my own camera and lenses :)
May 11, 2012 09:37:55 #
Tundra and Pelikan both make watertight camera cases, they are a little pricey but work extremely well. I have 3 of the Tundra 821 model for various gear, even one that is made of material that is equivalent to 18% grey for easy setting of WB
May 11, 2012 09:49:48 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Tundra and Pelikan both make watertight camera cases, they are a little pricey but work extremely well. I have 3 of the Tundra 821 model for various gear, even one that is made of material that is equivalent to 18% grey for easy setting of WB
Thanks MTS....
May 11, 2012 09:52:09 #
rpavich wrote:
Thanks MTS....those look like cases for toting. I should have been more clear...I was hoping for something that I could shoot while the camera is in it...sort of like a high-tech baggie.
MT Shooter wrote:
Tundra and Pelikan both make watertight camera cases, they are a little pricey but work extremely well. I have 3 of the Tundra 821 model for various gear, even one that is made of material that is equivalent to 18% grey for easy setting of WB
Thanks MTS....those look like cases for toting. I should have been more clear...I was hoping for something that I could shoot while the camera is in it...sort of like a high-tech baggie.
May 12, 2012 06:54:27 #
there is a big difference between making your camera gear "splash proof" and "waterproof"
Slash proof is easy to achieve ( against rain or the occasional splash from a paddle while canoeing ). You can use a camera rain coat / jacket or simply fashion it yourself out of a white garbage bag.
Waterproof is a whole lot complicated as you will drop the whole camera/ lens into the water and swim to some depth.
B&H has some of those gizmos but I remember seeing them at close to $1900 for a Mark II.
Slash proof is easy to achieve ( against rain or the occasional splash from a paddle while canoeing ). You can use a camera rain coat / jacket or simply fashion it yourself out of a white garbage bag.
Waterproof is a whole lot complicated as you will drop the whole camera/ lens into the water and swim to some depth.
B&H has some of those gizmos but I remember seeing them at close to $1900 for a Mark II.
May 12, 2012 08:03:43 #
May 12, 2012 09:12:59 #
When Janny and I go camping and take the canoe, I just use a large zip lock. Easy to open and I think it will take a small dip in the water. We don't do anything to crazy tho. :) Small lakes and rivers. I do have a water tight box for the camera from the old days. And use it if the weather looks like rain.
Erv
Erv
May 12, 2012 17:56:34 #
I like Erv, put my camera in a large zip lock bag.But I also wrap in a towel so it does not get damp from mositure
(ziplock bag is pretty air tight)Have to unzip once in a while. Or take more pictures, which I know you will do anyway.
(ziplock bag is pretty air tight)Have to unzip once in a while. Or take more pictures, which I know you will do anyway.
May 12, 2012 18:05:49 #
I have used a tupperware container and it works well. I have yet to fasten it to the boat which is probably a good idea. I am working on the theory that if is is floating I can still retrive it.
May 12, 2012 18:51:08 #
May 12, 2012 19:21:49 #
overthemoon
Loc: Wisconsin
I have done 100 mile portage canoe trip in the boundary waters for 12 or more days and it can rain like you have never seen rain. I put my camera stuff in a low pro bag and then put them in a dry bag. I have done this for the past 5 yrs and no probs. no fancy stuff is needed. I have to carry already 75 pounds on my back so I don't want extra packaging to carry. I also have an insurance policy for all my camera epuipment that cost me 70.00 a year.
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