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10/13/2004 05:12:06 AM · #1 |
Has anyone tried to make one of these?
Sports Shields
If so I would love to see your results, hear your experiences / tips.
I think I might try it as I often don't take photos due to fear of getting my camera wet, and one of these in the bag wouldn't take too much room or add weight. |
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10/13/2004 05:35:36 AM · #2 |
| No, haven´t tried one of those but I have one that is totally transparent and is from a company I think is named "Ewamarine" or something similar. It works great but I don´t use it unless it´s pouring down, a little drizzle hasn´t hurt my camera yet. |
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10/13/2004 06:20:37 AM · #3 |
Plastic garbage/grocery bag with hole cut out same size as lens and then held in place with a hood
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10/13/2004 07:13:37 AM · #4 |
| How do you autofocus with that on? |
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10/13/2004 09:19:10 AM · #5 |
| Being that winter is coming, I was wondering about condensation seeping in, going from extreme cold to a heated house. How do you preven that? I want to get good winter shots, as I'm hoping for a December or January freestudy. Would one of these "sports shields" work, or is there some other doohickey? |
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10/13/2004 06:03:37 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Tranquil:
How do you autofocus with that on? |
Half press your shutter button. (C:
In a dry environment, remove the camera eyepiece and lens shade. Put the camera inside the bag. Gently fit the eyepiece over the outside of the bag to the threaded mount. All the PJ wants is an exact impression of the size. Don̢۪t screw it all the way on.
Attach a rubber band over the front of the lens and stretch the bag tight. Gently mark the front of the lens by attaching the lens shade or using a UV filter.
Remove the eyepiece and filter or shade and rubber band. Remove camera from bag. Use a scissors to cut the exact front and rear holes as measured. Place camera back into the bag and line up the holes. Reattach the eyepiece on the outside of the bag to the camera on the inside of the bag. Reattach the rubber band over the lens with the hole aligned to the lens. Reattach the lens shade or filter.
This method allows the PJ to see completely through the camera and lens. It is not waterproof, but it resists most rain. If the PJ must directly handle the camera, reach under the bag. If not, attach the camera to a monopod or tripod and tie the handles together. Most camera functions can be operated through the thin plastic.
An additional slit can be cut on top to allow a synch cord or flash hotshoe. Wrap the flash with another bag and tie the handles together at the base. Stretch the plastic over the flash head. Hold it in place with a rubber band. Cut a hole for the light to escape.
Message edited by author 2004-10-13 18:09:34.
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10/13/2004 07:36:12 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by atsxus:
Being that winter is coming, I was wondering about condensation seeping in, going from extreme cold to a heated house. How do you preven that? I want to get good winter shots, as I'm hoping for a December or January freestudy. Would one of these "sports shields" work, or is there some other doohickey? |
Try desiccant packs. You know those little packages found in boxes that says "DO NOT EAT". |
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10/14/2004 03:51:09 AM · #8 |
Try desiccant packs. You know those little packages found in boxes that says "DO NOT EAT". [/quote]
I don't have any more, .. I ate them all!! |
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