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 06/18/2005 11:13:40 AM · #1
I have a free trip to the Amazon Jungle for about 5 days and was wondering if anyone has some photo tips... I want to be prepared because the owners of this place are doing this for me so I can exspand my Ecuador portfolio ... Thank you :)
 06/18/2005 11:25:27 AM · #2
I think it was bear_music who suggested this once...

A gallon size Ziploc bag with a small circular hole at the end to squeeze a lens through works surprisingly well in the rain, its a bit clunky and difficult to hold, but my camera survived a sudden downpour in Costa Rica with it.

...also, be weary of condensation, I threw a shit fit when I got off the bus once to photograph, but all my equipment was hazy with moisture!!

06/18/2005 11:30:01 AM · #3
Originally posted by maxj:
I think it was bear_music who suggested this once...

A gallon size Ziploc bag with a small circular hole at the end to squeeze a lens through works surprisingly well in the rain, its a bit clunky and difficult to hold, but my camera survived a sudden downpour in Costa Rica with it.

...also, be weary of condensation, I threw a shit fit when I got off the bus once to photograph, but all my equipment was hazy with moisture!!


Thanks I will definetly do the bag thing...how do you deal with the moisture?
 06/18/2005 11:32:23 AM · #4
if u move from something like air conditioning, to outside (or vice versa), keep it in your camera bag for a couple of minutes, let the temperature in the bag match the outside temperature slowly.
 06/18/2005 11:34:25 AM · #5
Originally posted by maxj:
if u move from something like air conditioning, to outside (or vice versa), keep it in your camera bag for a couple of minutes, let the temperature in the bag match the outside temperature slowly.


Great info thanks again :)
 06/18/2005 11:39:49 AM · #6
question...

how did such an opportunity arise for you?

(P.S. I am mostly just regurgitating stuff I already learned from this site, so, donĂ¢€™t thank me too much.)

Message edited by author 2005-06-18 11:42:17.
 06/18/2005 11:45:06 AM · #7
How about BUG spray lol
 06/18/2005 11:46:19 AM · #8
Originally posted by maxj:
question...

how did such an opportunity arise for you?


well its a long story but to make it short, some friends/relatives of the people who own this place in the jungle, are friends of my aunt here in ecuador, so now they live in TX so they came to visit my mom (aunts sister), I showed them some of my photos, they saw that I liked nature photography and they said if I would like to go to the jungle, of course I said yes! so they gave me the contacts (and hey talked to the owners about me), I e-mailed the owner so they get to know me and attached some photos....the owners were extremely happy to help me out :) lol

Message edited by author 2005-06-18 11:50:31.
 06/18/2005 11:59:57 AM · #9
dont know how long you will be away from a computer...but memory and battery management is deffinitly an issue.

if memory is not an issue, defintly shoot RAW (one of the best decisions I made...)

...also, in the jungle, lighting was unexpectadly difficult for me. It varied from step to step. Dont be afraid to bump up the ISO a bit, a grainy shot is better than no shot.
 06/18/2005 12:10:48 PM · #10
Originally posted by maxj:
dont know how long you will be away from a computer...but memory and battery management is deffinitly an issue.

if memory is not an issue, defintly shoot RAW (one of the best decisions I made...)

...also, in the jungle, lighting was unexpectadly difficult for me. It varied from step to step. Dont be afraid to bump up the ISO a bit, a grainy shot is better than no shot.


I have 4 512MB cards but also have a laptop (electricity 24/7) so I might go with RAW (first I have to figure out how to work with it, I never actually have tried it).... I will play with ISO too...right now I use ISO 100 almost always
 06/18/2005 05:24:17 PM · #11
anything else? or am I ready to go? lol
 06/18/2005 05:28:44 PM · #12
I've seen it suggested here several times, so I thought I'd mention it... if you happen to have a couple of those little silicon dessicant packages that come in just about everything you buy, you might tuck them into your camera bag to help absorb any moisture you'll encounter. Of course, if you don't have any with you, it's a lame suggestion, but it's one more thing to think about. Have fun on your jungle tour!!! :o)

P.S. that bug spray suggestion was excellent too. ;)
 06/18/2005 05:31:23 PM · #13
Originally posted by laurielblack:
I've seen it suggested here several times, so I thought I'd mention it... if you happen to have a couple of those little silicon dessicant packages that come in just about everything you buy, you might tuck them into your camera bag to help absorb any moisture you'll encounter. Of course, if you don't have any with you, it's a lame suggestion, but it's one more thing to think about. Have fun on your jungle tour!!! :o)

P.S. that bug spray suggestion was excellent too. ;)


thanks, Im pretty sure there should be some of those around here...and yes bug spray is on my list lol
 06/18/2005 05:45:43 PM · #14
do not get too caught up in the photography...

a weird suggestion, but enjoy your time there, and dont take pictures of only wildlife and landscapes, document your stay there as well.


06/18/2005 05:55:23 PM · #15
Zip lock bags, the zipper kind. Keep all of your equipment inside when not in use. Deciccant(silica-gel) bags. Keep the inside of the zip lock with your equipment. Tripod or mono pod. You will be surprised how dark it is under the canopy. Or use high ISO or VR/IS lenses. Flash? Rain gear. I found that pounchos worked best. You can hold your camera at ready under the poncho and keep it dry. Bug spray, good walking shoes that are waterproof or at least water resistant. Spare dry socks. Clothes that dry quickly. If you are traveling with someone that will act as a helper, umbrella.
 06/22/2005 02:49:09 AM · #16
Originally posted by elsapo:

Thanks I will definetly do the bag thing...how do you deal with the moisture?


I use a Pelican case, sillica gel, and a waterproof camera case. I bought the sillica gel in large quantities on ebay. The intent of the gel was for gun safes. I rebagged it and now protect my camera and EMS gear with it. It is cheap and reusable. $11 for enough sillica to protect 33 cubic feet.

Message edited by author 2005-06-22 02:50:07.
 07/05/2005 01:26:45 PM · #17
I saw someone mention bug spray. If you do use it, and the one you use contains DEET, be *very* careful and don't get Deet from your skin on your camera. Deet reacts with plastic and will harm the finish (and decals/labels) on your camera.

I learned the hard way, when wearing Deet once while shooting with my old Sony DSC-F707, all of the labels on top of the dial got partially erased from the Deet coming into contact with it. :-(

Be careful with bug spray containing Deet.

Message edited by author 2005-07-05 13:31:08.
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