Protecting camera from the elements
May 19, 2018 15:03:06 #
rdarlington43
Loc: Charlotte, NC
I have a trip to the NC Outer Banks in June and will be walking part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September. I would like to take my Canon 80D/24-105mm but would like advice on how to protect the camera and lens from sand, dust and rain. Would it be crazy to leave the 80D home in September and just use my Coolpix S9700 to save the weight? Other recommendations?
May 19, 2018 15:12:12 #
rdarlington43 wrote:
I have a trip to the NC Outer Banks in June and will be walking part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September. I would like to take my Canon 80D/24-105mm but would like advice on how to protect the camera and lens from sand, dust and rain. Would it be crazy to leave the 80D home in September and just use my Coolpix S9700 to save the weight? Other recommendations?
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Yes, it would be crazy ...but the 24-105 full frame lens is a bit silly if weight is a factor.
The 18-55 is nice and light.
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May 19, 2018 15:19:33 #
or even the 18-135 for the walk. Weight does make a difference but there are some neat things to see along the way.
May 19, 2018 15:54:18 #
rdarlington43
Loc: Charlotte, NC
Yes, my wife thinks that I am crazy for considering carrying the extra weight of the DSLR for 75-100 miles but a friend of mine who has done it several times much prefers that to his iPhone because of what he can do with the big camera.
May 20, 2018 08:40:52 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
I took my 18-200 with me when we went. I also took a 24mm pancake lense for low light situations inside and out. Both are Canons. Served me well.
May 20, 2018 08:48:22 #
2 points
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protection, I would not plan on changing lenses in sand and dusty conditions, rain sleeve for rain protection, I have Op/Tec sleeves, overall protection for travelling and non shooting transport, neoprene cases or wrap around, again I use the Op/Tec cover, while between shot if active shooting keep under shirt jac to somewhat protect against blown sand etc. I wear a safari or fishing shirt from major outdoor retailers.
Weight, if the 1.5 lbs is going to be a problem consider a 18-55 as suggested or how about a 24mm or 40mm both are F2.8 and light, BTW I have the same thoughts as I shoot a Sigma 17-70 and it does get heavy too. Bob.
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protection, I would not plan on changing lenses in sand and dusty conditions, rain sleeve for rain protection, I have Op/Tec sleeves, overall protection for travelling and non shooting transport, neoprene cases or wrap around, again I use the Op/Tec cover, while between shot if active shooting keep under shirt jac to somewhat protect against blown sand etc. I wear a safari or fishing shirt from major outdoor retailers.
Weight, if the 1.5 lbs is going to be a problem consider a 18-55 as suggested or how about a 24mm or 40mm both are F2.8 and light, BTW I have the same thoughts as I shoot a Sigma 17-70 and it does get heavy too. Bob.
May 20, 2018 09:30:01 #
gvarner
Loc: Central Oregon Coast
When I'm walking on our beaches I'm wearing at least a wind breaker so I stick my camera inside when not in shooting mode. If it's really really windy and blowing sand, I'm not out there.
May 20, 2018 15:34:41 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
rdarlington43 wrote:
I have a trip to the NC Outer Banks in June and will be walking part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September. I would like to take my Canon 80D/24-105mm but would like advice on how to protect the camera and lens from sand, dust and rain. Would it be crazy to leave the 80D home in September and just use my Coolpix S9700 to save the weight? Other recommendations?
Either protective gear for the camera or the Olympus TG-5 (possibly the Panasonic TS-7 if on sale by then). Or buy a new rainproof / splashproof camera and lens.
May 20, 2018 15:38:24 #
rdarlington43 wrote:
Yes, my wife thinks that I am crazy for considering carrying the extra weight of the DSLR for 75-100 miles but a friend of mine who has done it several times much prefers that to his iPhone because of what he can do with the big camera.
I’m kinda with your wife on this one, although I would consider a third option: one of the Sony Bridge cameras.
May 20, 2018 20:41:48 #
rdarlington43
Loc: Charlotte, NC
I agree. I do not plan on changing lens in adverse conditions. On the Camino walk in Spain I prefer to take only one light weight lens and make do with it. I will look into the Op/Tec products. Thank you.
May 22, 2018 07:01:42 #
rdarlington43 wrote:
I have a trip to the NC Outer Banks in June and will be walking part of the Camino de Santiago in Spain in September. I would like to take my Canon 80D/24-105mm but would like advice on how to protect the camera and lens from sand, dust and rain. Would it be crazy to leave the 80D home in September and just use my Coolpix S9700 to save the weight? Other recommendations?
Peak Designs and Op/Tech offer camera "raincoats" that are reasonably effective. The Op/Tech ones are around $10 and the Peak are close to $50.
I use a plastic shopping bag or small plastic garbage bad and some gaffing tape. I put the camera in the bag, cut out an opening for the lens, and tape it to the lenshood. I stick my head in the other end of the bag and shoot away, then toss it when I am done. Use a filter on the front of the lens to prevent salt spay, blowing sand and other contaminants from damaging your front element, and avoid changing your lens out in the field.
Aug 6, 2018 16:51:36 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
Bizzy wrote:
I took my 18-200 with me when we went. I also took a 24mm pancake lense for low light situations inside and out. Both are Canons. Served me well.
That's what I have taken both trips to the Outer Banks and to Pennsylvania. Never needed anything else.
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