How to keep my D3200 dry in my 20 Boat?
Jan 9, 2014 07:16:22 #
I just joined and have a Nikon D3200 camera. I am going to taking picture off Beaufort NC, I will be running the bay and going out 2 or 3 miles on a calm day. What are the best ways to keep it day and what about the salt water spray? Help? Have a great day.
Jan 9, 2014 09:53:45 #
The BEST way would be a waterproof case as in the ones made by Underwater Kinetics or Pelican.
Jan 9, 2014 10:14:25 #
I used to go out on a 20 footer in NH up to 5 miles out. Put my D5100 in a food bag and cut a hole for the lens and then put a tight rubber band around the cutout. Clean lens front after coming back to dock.
Sarge69
Sarge69
Jan 9, 2014 21:07:53 #
Yep! Freezer ZipLocks are great for this duty.
sarge69 wrote:
I used to go out on a 20 footer in NH up to 5 miles out. Put my D5100 in a food bag and cut a hole for the lens and then put a tight rubber band around the cutout. Clean lens front after coming back to dock.
Sarge69
Sarge69
Jan 9, 2014 21:55:34 #
For a cheap solution, the plastic bag is great BUT watch out for the salt spray, even if you think there isn't any...we went on a cruise last year and even though we were on the promenade deck (main level) way above the water on a still day, I was amazed at just how much muck got on my lens...
I use a plastic bag on rainy days as well with the good old rubber band to seal the camera off...
I use a plastic bag on rainy days as well with the good old rubber band to seal the camera off...
Jan 10, 2014 09:34:59 #
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Jan 10, 2014 10:44:29 #
Tom47
Loc: Gettysburg, PA
I have a 26 ft. boat and also have used zip locks on the Chesapeak Bay. But purchased a Storm Jacket Camera Cover a couple of years ago with a clear filter. It keeps things dry and the can be washed when needed.
Jan 10, 2014 13:17:05 #
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Jan 10, 2014 14:40:13 #
Tom47
Loc: Gettysburg, PA
Do a search for "Storm Jacket Camera Cover" I ordered mine directly from the company. I no longer have a link for them.
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Jan 10, 2014 20:00:14 #
Are you going to be taking the camera out of whatever you're carrying it in to take your shots? I've still got the WWII ammo carrier that Z used to carry my film camera on a canoe trip. It worked great. Watertight.
Jan 10, 2014 20:13:53 #
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