Tips on shooting coastal storms?

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO Macro Super II for Canon

11/14/2006 08:32:58 PM · #1

I may be able to get myself into a storm on the coast tomorrow morning. Anybody with tips on shooting? I've got a solid tripod and am thinking of bringing some sand as a weight. Tips on rigging that up?

NovaTiger

Canon EOS-20D

11/14/2006 08:40:47 PM · #2

Mm...no expert, but for one of my past challenge entries I had to deal with heavy spray coming over the sides of a boat and hitting my lens. Be prepared to turn the glass down wind and wipe it often. Other than that, good luck and don't drop your baby. :-P

BeeCee

Nikon D40

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

11/14/2006 08:47:16 PM · #3

Argh, we've had enough storms already!!! And yes, we're due to get the same one you are. We've had almost as much rain since the beginning of the month as in the same period over the past 5 years COMBINED.

Hmmm.... where's that rain challenge repeat???

Oops, sorry... no advice, just ranting :( Ooooooh, take a fold-up playhouse for shelter!

saintaugust

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

11/14/2006 08:48:58 PM · #4

advice: try to stay out of the storm itself.

Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM

11/14/2006 09:13:18 PM · #5

Looks like 30MPH winds coming out of the south which parallels the beach. I wonder if I could get my Subaru onto the beach and shoot out the back...(it's legal to drive your car on the beach in Oregon)

idnic

Canon EOS-60D

11/14/2006 09:15:48 PM · #6

You nut. You're gonna be one of those guys we hear about .....
Man found 40 miles up shore after being dragged out to sea during coastal storm. His survival is a mystery as his arms were over his head to protect his camera gear for the entire 3 days he drifted.

MrEd

Sony DSLR-A100

Sigma 15-30mm f/3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF for Minolta

11/14/2006 09:19:07 PM · #7

Originally posted by idnic:

LMAO...

photodude

11/14/2006 09:22:04 PM · #8

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

30 MPH winds qualify as a "storm" there?

Come to NY for a noreaster or hurricaine and check out the beach here during a real storm.

11/14/2006 09:22:56 PM · #9

Man, it gets better, but I don't know if one can shoot in this stuff or not. The car may be the only viable option.

SOUTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE TO AROUND 40 MPH ALONG THE COAST LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... BEFORE DECREASING LATE IN THE DAY. PEAK GUSTS AT HEADLANDS AND BEACHES WILL BE NEAR 70 MPH.

11/14/2006 09:33:26 PM · #10

Where's Bear when I need him? You shoot any Nor'easters on the Cape?

fotomann_forever

11/14/2006 10:19:23 PM · #11

Doc, you wanna come hang out on our Beach during a REAL storm? ;-) 30mph ... haha... :-)

Try 180.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

11/14/2006 11:01:31 PM · #12

Originally posted by fotomann_forever:

Doc, you wanna come hang out on our Beach during a REAL storm? ;-) 30mph ... haha... :-)

Try 180.

Ya ya, I've been through hurricanes in my Virginia days (no Tornados though), but I was thinking in tripod terms. At 30 MPH I worry about vibrations...at 180 MPH I worry about finding it 3 miles down the beach... ;)

Techo

Canon EOS-7D

11/14/2006 11:09:43 PM · #13

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Have fun m8! don't forget a UV filter to protect the lens, and the 5D isn't weather sealed, how are you planning to keep it dry? I've tried clear plastic bags(produce and glad) but not in 30mph weather, gotta be a pretty sturdy setup. I did stand out in dry 40mph winds and it was fun, but boy did it make me a bit dizzy when I got back in.