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How To Keep Camera Dry I'm traveling to Costa Rica during rainy season. Is there a way to keep my Canon PowerShot protected (waterproof case, etc.) or is buying a waterproof camera the only way to go? If so, what's a relatively inexpensive route to go?
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The most inexpensive route I know of is from Ewa Marine. They make a fairly inexpensive rain hood. They also have an under water housing (more like a sealed bag) for less than 200. Have fun and keep shooting,
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W. |
You can also see if you can find one of those plastic emergency raincoats you put in the trunk of your car for when you need to change a tyre in the pouring rain. They are usually only a couple of bucks. Get one, cut off an arm, and fix that around your lens hood with one of those wide rubber bands (take 2 spares!) that mail men use. Protect your lens from rain with a UV filter. You need it when the sun comes through also anyway. If you're going in the rainy season you will need a poncho anyway, so when it pours you keep your cam and gear under that. Have fun!
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Andy |
Almost every Canon PowerShot camera comes with an optional underwater housing for around US$160-180. Although pricey, it fits nicely with your camera. It's hard case with good grip. And the buttons are the same as on your PowerShot. Personally I think it is better than the Ewa Marine type bag. I had one for my old S60 that I took pictures in snow/rain, at beach and under water. problems are it is pricey and if your PowerShot is an older model, you may not find one that match your camera. Hope this helps.
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Andy |
A little bit more info if you are still interested. W. and Mark's suggestions are good for (D)SLR type cameras. The only Canon PowerShot cameras that does not have a retractable lens are the single digit S series, like S5 IS and the TX series. Even the G series has retractable lens. In order to use the raincoat type protection as W. mentioned, you need to have the lens fully extended and be able to screw on a filter or lens hood. The G series and some of the A series PowerShot cameras allow you to remove the chrome ring around the lens and snap on an adapter (usually 48mm in diameter). Then you can screw a filter or lens hood on the adapter. And then use a plastic bag or whatever to protect your camera in rain while shooting. That adapter ring cost about US$50 from Canon if you can find one. Since you did not mention the model of your camera, I am just trying to give you as much info as possible.
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