Best practices at beach: Going to Florida beach soon Will have several cameras and lenses I intend to: Keep cameras protected as much as possible Don't change lenses while "in the sand...

iamimdoc

Going to Florida beach soon
Will have several cameras and lenses

I intend to:

Keep cameras protected as much as possible
Don't change lenses while "in the sand dunes" (as much as humanly possible at least)
Wipe outside of cameras and lenses with damp cloth (just a little distilled water) at end of day

Other things to consider/suggestions to maintain gear?

Thanks

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Use a clear glass filter over your lens and don’t change lenses at all unless indoors or in a car.

rmorrison1116 Loc: Near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

iamimdoc wrote:

Going to Florida beach soon
Will have several cameras and lenses

I intend to:

Keep cameras protected as much as possible
Don't change lenses while "in the sand dunes" (as much as humanly possible at least)
Wipe outside of cameras and lenses with damp cloth (just a little distilled water) at end of day

Other things to consider/suggestions to maintain gear?

Thanks

All common sense practices. Something I carry, a very large heavy see thru plastic bag. There may be times when you need to change lenses in the wild. The bag makes for a functional changing bag to protect both lenses and camera body from those nasty environmental substances like sand and dirt.
I don't clean my gear with distilled water, I use Windex. It does a better job and it doesn't harm the gear.

Silverrails

iamimdoc wrote:

Going to Florida beach soon
Will have several cameras and lenses

I intend to:

Keep cameras protected as much as possible
Don't change lenses while "in the sand dunes" (as much as humanly possible at least)
Wipe outside of cameras and lenses with damp cloth (just a little distilled water) at end of day

Other things to consider/suggestions to maintain gear?

Thanks

In a Beach environment, especially if any sand is possibly blowing around, or children, vehicles, etc., Causing sand to be airborne, you might consider a UV filter on your lens.
Also, the "Salt-Air" could possibly affect your camera and lens, especially if you have an extended stay on the Beach or dunes, so when not in use, keep camera & Lens in your camera bag. As you also are aware, Water is a deadly enemy to Photography equipment.
Enjoy and share your Beach Photography with all of us at UHH.
What Beach will you be visiting?

Quixdraw Loc: x

Get one of the several tough cameras & no worry, be happy?

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

iamimdoc wrote:

Going to Florida beach soon
Will have several cameras and lenses

I intend to:

Keep cameras protected as much as possible
Don't change lenses while "in the sand dunes" (as much as humanly possible at least)
Wipe outside of cameras and lenses with damp cloth (just a little distilled water) at end of day

Other things to consider/suggestions to maintain gear?

Thanks

What kind of camera do you have?

What claims of “Weather Resistance” does it make?

Pistnbroke Loc: UK

Watch who and what you photograph or you might get thumped.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Before you wipe anything, use a rocket blower to blow off any sand or other particulates.

Blair Shaw Jr Loc: Dunnellon,Florida

iamimdoc wrote:

Going to Florida beach soon
Will have several cameras and lenses

I intend to:

Keep cameras protected as much as possible
Don't change lenses while "in the sand dunes" (as much as humanly possible at least)
Wipe outside of cameras and lenses with damp cloth (just a little distilled water) at end of day

Other things to consider/suggestions to maintain gear?

Thanks

I would use lens cleaner which is Alcohol basically on my lenses and have lightly brushed & blown air over the lens prior to that application. Use a lens cloth to polish any smear that might occur due to excess liquid on the surface.

I would stay away from any chemical cleaning agents for the body and associated parts of the gear. Mild distilled water would be nice I would think after I blew away dust & particles that might , otherwise, scratch the surfaces while I wiped with the dampened cloth.

I try to shoot with more than one camera where each rig is designed for the application ahead of the event so I don't have to swap-out lenses in the first place and I always keep the lens cap on until I am ready to go. That reduces the need for wiping the lens off constantly provided that the weather is cooperative.......yeah right !

It's your baby so be kind to it.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

iamimdoc wrote:

Going to Florida beach soon
Will have several cameras and lenses

I intend to:

Keep cameras protected as much as possible
Don't change lenses while "in the sand dunes" (as much as humanly possible at least)
Wipe outside of cameras and lenses with damp cloth (just a little distilled water) at end of day

Other things to consider/suggestions to maintain gear?

Thanks

DO NOT TAKE YOUR EQUIPMENT TO THE BEACH.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

TriX wrote:

Use a clear glass filter over your lens and don’t change lenses at all unless indoors or in a car.

Definitely!

Beaches are another reason why I like my Olympus Tough camera. No worries - not sand or salt water.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/the-rugged-bunch-5-top-notch-tough-cameras

berchman Loc: South Central PA

billnikon wrote:

DO NOT TAKE YOUR EQUIPMENT TO THE BEACH.

My wife is forcing me to spend a week at the beach next summer in North Carolina's Outer Banks. There are literally millions of long exposure photos on the internet of beaches, ocean water, etc. I absolutely hate the salt-filled humid air at the beach. It is poison to my car's finish and unless I'm inside with air conditioning, it gets on my clothes and skin. And there is sand everywhere, not just on the beach. So, I don't care if my Fuji cameras and lenses are weather resistant, the only camera I'll take with me is my iPhone X.

khorinek

Pistnbroke wrote:

Watch who and what you photograph or you might get thumped.

I was going to say the same thing. I would be more concerned about who you are photographing than the camera and lens. Carry two cameras, one with wide angle and one with zoom and you wont have to switch out lenses.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I have photographed on the beach many times. Use a filter lens protector and you should have no problem at all unless there is a strong wind. It’s not really that big of a deal.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

I've been shooting on NJ beaches for years with various Nikon DSLRs, and have never experienced a problem. I rarely change lenses on the beach, and if I do it's in a clear changing bag away from the wind. Use a clear or UV filter to protect the lens. Check frequently for dust or sand or water spray on the lens and clean when necessary. Put a screen protector on the LCD screen. Once off the beach blow the camera off and brush/wipe clean.

I also use a Hoodman HoodLoupe on bright sunny days as the LCD screen can get washed out, and the cameras I use don't have articulating screens.

Hope this is helpful.