New camera bag?
Jul 18, 2018 08:47:21 #
Went to the beach for sunset pictures. I took my camera out of the bag and as I was moving to close up the bag, my daughter flung her sandles and got sand all inside it. 
After vacuuming it out well, would you trust it? Or just get a new one? I'm a little nervous about using it again.
After vacuuming it out well, would you trust it? Or just get a new one? I'm a little nervous about using it again.
Jul 18, 2018 08:51:00 #
Get a new one. Sand is impossible to get it all out and you can be assured one will find its way into your camera or lens. Most bags are reasonably priced so why take a chance.
Jul 18, 2018 08:54:31 #
scuff wrote:
Went to the beach for sunset pictures. I took my camera out of the bag and as I was moving to close up the bag, my daughter flung her sandles and got sand all inside it. After vacuuming it out well, would you trust it? Or just get a new one? I'm a little nervous about using it again.
After vacuuming it out well, would you trust it? Or just get a new one? I'm a little nervous about using it again.I think I'd use it for something other than delicate gear of any kind. Now you have a good excuse to start shopping for a new bag. : )
Jul 18, 2018 08:55:08 #
out4life2016 wrote:
Get a new one. Sand is impossible to get it all out and you can be assured one will find its way into your camera or lens. Most bags are reasonably priced so why take a chance.
That was easy. Totally agree. Like a magnet, a few lose grains in the seams will someday notice your camera. I can hear the theme from "Jaws" in the background. Besides, what's not to like about a new bag?
Jul 18, 2018 08:59:13 #
Clean and vacuum out the bag. Put the daughter up for adoption. :-)
Jul 18, 2018 08:59:45 #
If you are at the beach often you will be buying a lot of bags :) Empty out your bag and shake it out well. You can swing the bag against something hard to loosen the sand first. It should be fine.
Jul 18, 2018 08:59:48 #
GreyOwl40
Loc: Quebec City
Fortunately, the camera was out of the bag and that allowed you to take some nice shots!
Jul 18, 2018 09:00:04 #
Ok. That's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure if I was just being paranoid. Glad I had my lenses in bags and my camera out when it happened!
Jul 18, 2018 09:00:34 #
Canyoncreek
Loc: Lincoln, CA
I definitely agree, get a new one. Sand is the worst. Nice shots, by the way! Especially the light house and the silhouette at sunset.
Jul 18, 2018 09:07:14 #
trainspotter
Loc: Oregon
I always ask myself...what would Charles Ingles do (Little house on the prairie)? I'd send Half pint out to the barn for a few extra chores..then I'd sit her down...explain how bad sand is for cameras, give her a hug...then head to the mercantile for a new bag.
Jul 18, 2018 09:15:50 #
scuff wrote:
Ok. That's what I was thinking, but wasn't sure if I was just being paranoid. Glad I had my lenses in bags and my camera out when it happened!
Unless you click on Quote Reply before answering we have no idea who you are talking to. Your thread is a great example of that. Some tell you to buy a new bag and others tell you to shake this one out and vacuum. Which answer are you referring to?
My suggestion is to shake it out and then vacuum the bag. Over time you will gain more dirt than a few grains of sand. Most likely you won’t be buying a new bag for each mishap.
Dennis
Jul 18, 2018 09:20:57 #
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Jul 18, 2018 09:48:59 #
Vacuum the bag one more time, then continue using it.
With all that vacuuming, it is likely already cleaner than before you took it on the trip to the beach.
With all that vacuuming, it is likely already cleaner than before you took it on the trip to the beach.
Jul 18, 2018 09:58:09 #
leftj
Loc: Texas
out4life2016 wrote:
Get a new one. Sand is impossible to get it all out and you can be assured one will find its way into your camera or lens. Most bags are reasonably priced so why take a chance.
And take the cost out of your daughter's allowance.
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