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09/08/2005 09:11:56 AM · #1 |
I am trying to photograph some objects falling into liquid. I have found I will probably need to bring my camera in closer to the liquid but I dont want to splash the camera. Does anyone have advice on how to build a clear shield of some kind to place the camera behind while taking the pictures? I thought about a plexiglass box type thing but I dont know if that will compromise the quality of the photographs.
Thanks.
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09/08/2005 09:14:55 AM · #2 |
Why not try putting the camera on a tripod a little farther away and zooming in? You have 10x zoom.
Message edited by author 2005-09-08 09:16:25. |
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09/08/2005 10:04:43 AM · #3 |
| I have tried that too, but am concerned I might need to use my macro mode to get the proper focus. |
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09/08/2005 10:08:05 AM · #4 |
| A sheet of glass from a picture frame will protect the camera (put it right against the lens), though it may distort the image if it isn't a perfectly clean and clear glass. |
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09/08/2005 10:12:09 AM · #5 |
Get a coklin P adapter ring in a size that is slightly larger then your lens. Don't go too big because the flat flange on the outside gets smaller with the larger sizes. Buy a high quality UV or skylight filter the size of the P adapter. Get some aquarium sealant that you can find at any home improvement store and a Rubbermaid or similar water-proof box.
Cut a hole in the box the size of the filter as accurately as possible. Coat the flange of the adapter with the sealant and glue it around the hole (you can also glue it before you cut the hole). You can also add small sheet metal screws with flat washers thru the container into the ring for a super secure mounting, but it is optional.
With the adapter securely mounted to your box now mount the UV filter to the adapter ring. If you are going to subject the setup to really intense water coat the filter threads with a very light coating of the sealant.
Use your imagination when it comes to camera mounting since it will greatly depend on your boxes size & shape. Small digicams can be mounted with a 1/4 20 screw & a simple L bracket from the hardware store mounted to the box under the hole. For larger cameras I suggest mounting a tripod head 90∞ from the hole.
Good Luck.
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