How do you keep your camera equip dry

[VTSeaRay]

on the boat?

In the past, it was easy, since I just had a P+S(Point and Shoot) and I could put it in the glove compartment, or even the gf's purse. But now the the DSLR and 18-200mm zoom, it's a little more difficult due to it's size. I have my camera bag, but I don't think it's waterproof (that wasn't one of the selling features).

-VtSeaRay

 

[wish2fish]

I have a cannon water resistant bag and I'd imagine most bags are water resistant. We usually tuck the camera/bag under the helm. I guess if it was really bad I would take the camera out of the bag and put in glove box. What exactly are you planning for?

 

[jpk33]

I use a pelican case when I take the Nikon D300 out on the inflatable. Different sizes avalable to fit your needs.

 

[StephenOvalle]

Has anyone tried Dry Case waterproof bags? I've seen people with them on the water but I've never tried one. It looks interesting...


VTSeaRay - I'm not sure if they have the size you need but you might take a look at it.


http://www.drycase.com/

 

[VTSeaRay]

I have a cannon water resistant bag and I'd imagine most bags are water resistant. We usually tuck the camera/bag under the helm. I guess if it was really bad I would take the camera out of the bag and put in glove box. What exactly are you planning for?

Mostly I was thinking if the waves/wind are high enough to be splashing into the boat, or if a sudden hard rain storm came up. My bag is water resistant, but not sure how it'd do under a good dousing. Actually, thinking about it a bit more, there is a high storage point under the helm that has a net to hold things in place. I currently have my high power light and first aid kit under there and they stay dry there. Also, the ice chest under the glove compartment is usually dry, so it would work there too (I usually bring a cooler with ice in it to hold drinks and food).

Keep the ideas coming, if there are other options people use.

-VtSeaRay

 

[garryowen]

I use a pelican case when I take the Nikon D300 out on the inflatable. Different sizes avalable to fit your needs.

second the pelican cases. we keep 4 different ones on board for cameras lap top binoculars hand held gps ect.

they float if droped over board protect from impacts and protect from sudden temp change

tough product. well worth the cost

 

[Lord Farringdon]

Having recently fallen out of my inflatable (tipping it upside down in the process) and narrowly missing having my passenger's $4500 worth of camera equipment in it, I would also attest to the pelican box for inflatable travel.



Try this link:

http://fotosharp.com/camera_rain_covers.html

This is what the photo professionals use at sports events where rain or splashing is likely to occur. :thumbsup:


Terry

 

[Jackie J V]

My camera bag is a Lowepro - they all have waterproof covers built into them tucked away somewhere. Also, the Canon 7D that I use is water resistant - it'll take more than a splashing to cause any concerns.

The Pelican case is a great solution, but only if used. I am not disciplined enough to put the camera in that case every time I went out in the dingy. Also, I typically dingy into shore to hike and would want to have my backpack-style case with me.

Paul

 

[VTSeaRay]

My camera bag is a Lowepro - they all have waterproof covers built into them tucked away somewhere. Also, the Canon 7D that I use is water resistant - it'll take more than a splashing to cause any concerns.

The Pelican case is a great solution, but only if used. I am not disciplined enough to put the camera in that case every time I went out in the dingy. Also, I typically dingy into shore to hike and would want to have my backpack-style case with me.

Paul

I have a Tamrac Aero 85 backpack, and I'll have to delve into it's characteristics more (just got it Friday) and see how watertight it is (that wasn't what I was looking for, in my hunt for a camera bag). I'm with you Paul, I think the Pelican cases are awesome, but I'd probably get the splash over the rail about the time I had decided to take the camera out of it, or hadn't put it back in there, prior. Again, on Friday I got a Canon 60D, I'm not sure how water resistant it is yet, do you know? I'm still reading the manual on it and learning about all it's features.

Great ideas!:thumbsup:
-VtSeaRay

 

[wish2fish]

My camera bag is a Lowepro - they all have waterproof covers built into them tucked away somewhere. Also, the Canon 7D that I use is water resistant - it'll take more than a splashing to cause any concerns.

The Pelican case is a great solution, but only if used. I am not disciplined enough to put the camera in that case every time I went out in the dingy. Also, I typically dingy into shore to hike and would want to have my backpack-style case with me.

Paul

I've got a Dry Tech dry bag the is some sort of rubber. It is big enough to fit my backpack camera bag in. It is round like a duffel bag but the top rolls up and seals. This would be a good solution for the dingy.

Looks like this but bigger. Trap some air and the bag will float.

 

[Jackie J V]

I like the idea of the Dry Tech Bag. I'll look for one at the Toronto International Boat Show when I go this weekend. I'd use that in when out in the dingy to throw my camera backpack into.

Here is the camera bag I've been using for more than five years.

It's a sling style that makes for easy carrying on hikes.


Here's the back of the pack, showing a water resistant cover that is normally tucked into the bottom of the bag.

I've seen similar covers in other brands of camera bag as well.


Here's the cover over the bag.

It adds to the water resistance and will protect the gear from light rain or small splashes and spray. It is not, however waterproof as you can see from the back of the covered bag as below.

Probably too many pictures on this innocuous point, however...


As for the 60D, I'm not too sure about it's weather resistance. Canon bills the weather resistance of the 7D as one of its feature as in this blurb off their website: "The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust- and weather-resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles."

I've had the 20D and the T1i before the current guy (from Santa). They were subject to some weather from time to time and held up well. The key is to be careful (but just not so careful that you miss that great shot:grin.

Paul

 

[tpetpe]

I use a Pelican case with a padded divider for total waterproof storage, and a Lowepro Topload Zoom AW for everyday use.

 

[penguin]

My 40D and SD4000IS goes in my boat bag. The 40D can handle quite a bit of moisture before having problems. So, it is what goes with me if any water is going to be splashed around. I do have a LowePro bag that I also sometimes use if I'm really into a photography mood.

The biggest challenge is not the moisture. It is keeping salt spray off the lens and dirtying up your shots. Keep the lens caps on as much as possible and use the appropriate towels to wipe salt spray off when needed.

I think some of you are going a bit extreme with the Pelican cases. The technology in the digital camera will long expire before the camera succumbs to moisture, vibrations, or other physical abuse. Unless you are extremely error prone and tend to drop stuff, any reasonably water resistant bag and strap should be good enough.