 Janice Forrest |
How to Protect Gear While Kayaking or Boating I am going to North Carolina in the summer and will have an opportunity to go kayaking. Most of the kayaking will take place on the sound, which is about 4 feet deep or less in most places. There are lots of photo ops and I would like to take my SLR camera but I worry about the kayak tipping over or otherwise getting water on my expensive camera. In the past, I have taken my cheaper point and shoot on these trips but it doesn't have the flexibility of my SLR. Anyway, I was wondering what others did to protect their expensive SLR cameras when taking shots while canoeing, boating or kayaking. Thanks for any suggestions you can give.
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Andy |
Here is one way to protect your camera: Use an underwater housing for your SLR. Take a look at this Web site: www.ewa-marine.de ... hope this helps.
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Laurie M. Elmer |
Janice, I frequently take my equipment with me while canoeing and boating. I use a combination of things. I have a Pelican case that's just large enough to hold a camera body and two lenses. These cases come in many sizes, and they are rigid cases with foam padding inside that you can configure any way you like. While paddling, I keep everything in there and secure ... right in front of me. The case is watertight and floats. Should we tip, no harm done. When I need to shoot, I can open the case and have quick access. When I'm done, I just place the camera right back in and snap it shut. I also keep a clean washcloth, so I can dry my hands before handling things. This is also useful for wiping off any sunscreen or insect repellent I may have on my hands. For other equipment that I don't need to access quickly, I use a heavy-duty rubber "dry bag" that's made specifically for keeping stuff dry while boating. You can get these in a variety of sizes from many outdoor stores.
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Phil Penne |
I've had good luck using "ammo cases", available at any military surplus store. They're a bit heavy, but built to take a beating. Just check the gasket on each one before you buy it - some are in better shape than others. Naturally, before you actually put your gear in it, drop it in the closest lake to make sure it's water tight!
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Bob Cammarata |
Similar to the two sugesstions above, are the boater's dry boxes sold at large outdoor outlet stores. They are waterproof, built tough, come in several different sizes and, best of all,....they're cheap! Bass Pro Shops is currently running a sale on them. They can be ordered on line at this link: http://www.basspro-shops.com/servlet/catalog.TextId?hvarTextId=820&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults If you use them, It's a good idea to add some sort of padding to the case or wrap your gear with something soft to eliminate damage due to vibration.
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