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10/11/2004 02:17:07 AM · #1 |
| I want to take my D70 out on the boat and take pictures. I am looking for some kind of hood or cover to help protect it from spray. Any suggestions. I already have a cooler I keep my kit in but I need more protection when taking shots.... |
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10/11/2004 04:03:37 AM · #2 |
| Take a look at this thread over on SportsShooter. |
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10/12/2004 10:48:41 AM · #3 |
what exactly do you mean when you say you have a cooler to keep it in? you mean like a case or something?
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10/12/2004 11:11:23 AM · #4 |
RedSkyPhoto, Will you be shooting from one of the marks boats? or will you have an independent driver? The Marks boats can be really hard on your equipment. The cooler is a must for whenever the boat is moving into the wind. (Make sure you have a soft bed to minimize the shock). I also wear a long rain jacket and I tuck the camera inside my jacket and zip it up when I'm not shooting. Don't bring any more than you need out there, it will get wet too. One 28-200 on the camera and a back-up battery is all you need.
Plan on getting your camera wet! If you aren't making a ton of money, I would suggest you bring and use a throwaway camera. |
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10/12/2004 11:29:02 AM · #5 |
| redskyphoto i was digging throught he billions of old photography mags. that i have sitting around and came up with something that might be over doing it for what you need but in the August issue of Photo graphic there is an artical on under water photography that has lots of things that you can do for water proofing most of which are diffrent types of housings for your cam. but it just might help. |
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10/12/2004 11:35:12 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by jxpfeer:
what exactly do you mean when you say you have a cooler to keep it in? you mean like a case or something? |
Jxpfeer, A cooler is usually used to keep your food cold, but on a boat they are often used to keep things dry. |
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10/12/2004 11:38:50 AM · #7 |
Here is a link to the Aquatech camera protectors
Sports Shields
If you can't afford one, and you or your partner are a bit talented, I recon it wouldn't be too difficult to make one of those. Could be pretty practical. I can think of hundreds of times I have used my camera & been scared I am ruining it, or not used it because of rain, or the chance of it getting wet.
I like the idea of the camouflage. Use that and noone will know you are photographing, as it is camouflaged!! ;-) |
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10/12/2004 01:55:00 PM · #8 |
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10/12/2004 04:51:23 PM · #9 |
Olympus E1 lenses suppose to be splash-proof, any truth to this. What about lenses from other companies for different cameras.
Of course splash-proof is different then underwater,so I would not feel secure bringing a camera where it can take a swim. |
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