photography

Advice
#1

As a novice kayaker, I am looking for advice on keeping cameras dry yet within reach for use from my kayak, and how to keep them dry during use.

#2

Money

– Last Updated: Feb-15-04 2:59 PM EST –

If you have enough money, you can get the waterproof housing that enables you to dive with your camera... if you buy the right camera brand. I bought a Canon Powershot A80 and if I find I need the housing I'll save my nickels and dimes and buy one. In the meantime I bought an Otter Box for 16 dollars American. It worked out ok yesterday.

Check this out:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/wordtankpro/dicaho.html

When I bought the Otter Box I noticed there was another brand called Pelican or Pelikan. Something else to consider.

#3

UW Camera Housings…
I agree with other suggestions you’ve received. My preference is to use a Underwater Camera Housing. With a land camera in a watertight box (like a pelican box) is not very convenient. I keep my Olympus C-5050 camera in the Olympus PT-015 housing and it’s ready anytime it’s needed.



Unless it’s really rough conditions, I just tuck it under the bungies on the deck. If it gets bad, I place it in the day hatch. I should also mention that while it’s on my deck I also attach a retractable cord (lanyard) to it (just in case).



If you’re interested, I’ve posted some of my photos at:



http://www.pdxseakayaker.net/wade_norton.htm



(look closely and you’ll also find several photos of Flatpick )



Good luck!!



Wade


#4

wow wade nice page!

#5

cheap chic
i use a heavy duty ziplok bag, two if its rough. i am very careful when i take my camera out of the bag.

#6

Here you go.
Here are some waterproof bags for cameras.



http://www.keepitdrycase.com/

#7

Great Pics WNORTON
I’m impressed.

#8

thank you!!

#9

thank you…

#10

thanks
Thanks for the suggestions. The EWA-Marine dry cases are available for a variety of cameras and will work great from in the kayak, the air inside will keep the camera bouyant if lost overboard, and can be used underwater.