Tips for camera in kayak??
Apr 1, 2018 11:07:55 #
My good wife just bought me a kayak for my birthday. I am hoping to be able to get some pictures while paddling lots of ponds, lakes and salt marshes here on Cape Cod - so mostly calm water. The kayak (Wilderness Pungo 120) has a small dry seal hatch in front which is too small for the camera and lens. The rear hatch is much larger, but not as accessible. I am told the Pungo is a very stable craft, but accidents do happen and there is always the risk of splashing from paddling or choppy water. I will probably be most prone to toppling over while getting in and out of the boat.
I know water and cameras don't mix, but I don't want to buy a waterproof camera or an underwater casing. I will probably use my A6000 and 55-210 lens mostly (no weathersealing). Any tips for protecting my gear from water damage - technique, bags, boxes, floats etc?
I know water and cameras don't mix, but I don't want to buy a waterproof camera or an underwater casing. I will probably use my A6000 and 55-210 lens mostly (no weathersealing). Any tips for protecting my gear from water damage - technique, bags, boxes, floats etc?
Apr 1, 2018 11:11:43 #
Apr 1, 2018 11:14:53 #
repleo wrote:
My good wife just bought me a kayak for my birthda... (show quote)
Consider:
http://static.uglyhedgehog.com/upload/2018/3/31/816382-dsc_0984_copy.jpg
Apr 1, 2018 11:25:54 #
Keldon
Loc: Yukon, B.C.
A cheap, waterproof solution I've used for years while ocean kayaking is a simple Tupperware container. It held my D7000 and now my D500 with never a problem. Another solution I used was a six-pack cooler case. Insulated and waterproof and has a hard plastic shell for protection as well as a shoulder strap.
Apr 1, 2018 11:26:21 #
I regularly kayak fish, and happily use a camera while afloat. I'm not familiar with the A6000 (not even sure what manufacturer that is?), but if you say it isn't even weathersealed, there's no safe way you can use it on your kayak. You won't be able to avoid an occasional drop of water getting on your camera gear, even if it doesn't rain while you are out on the sea. Seawater does NOT respect unsealed camera gear. At all.
I can recommend the following bag for waterproof storage of your DSLR... but at some point it has to come out for you to take the photograph, and that's where there's no substitute for a sturdy weather-sealed or waterproof camera body and lens: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/783622-REG/OverBoard_OB1094Y_Waterproof_Kayak_Deck_Bag.html
I can recommend the following bag for waterproof storage of your DSLR... but at some point it has to come out for you to take the photograph, and that's where there's no substitute for a sturdy weather-sealed or waterproof camera body and lens: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/783622-REG/OverBoard_OB1094Y_Waterproof_Kayak_Deck_Bag.html
Apr 1, 2018 11:27:37 #
My solution when using a sit inside kayak is to keep the camera in a dry bag / water tight bag of some sort when I know I won't be using it too much (like when I'm in open water). If I'm close to shore (and birds, etc), I keep the camera between my legs and under / wrapped in a towel. The trick is not to get a bunch of water in the bottom of the kayak (happens sometimes). I've found the towel works well and helps keep the camera dry and quickly accessible.
Apr 1, 2018 11:27:44 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
PixelStan77 Can you check the link - it is a picture of a bee. Nice picture but I don't see the relevance.
Apr 1, 2018 11:28:14 #
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Apr 1, 2018 11:50:26 #
repleo wrote:
My good wife just bought me a kayak for my birthda... (show quote)
I do what Steve Perry does (Drybag + towel & keep it stored in open water)—but the Olympus TG5 seems like a valid suggestion. Bozsik (this forum) uses some stabilizers on his Kayak that makes it virtually tip-proof.
Apr 1, 2018 12:08:17 #
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LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I do what Steve Perry does (Drybag + towel & keep it stored in open water)—but the Olympus TG5 seems like a valid suggestion. Bozsik (this forum) uses some stabilizers on his Kayak that makes it virtually tip-proof.
Tip-proof, but not splash-proof.
Apr 1, 2018 13:38:09 #
moonhawk wrote:
Tip-proof, but not splash-proof.
Ergo the towel. I live in Oregon, so a few paddle drips don’t bother me.
Apr 1, 2018 13:43:29 #
repleo wrote:
My good wife just bought me a kayak for my birthda... (show quote)
My tip, is don't tip!
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