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10/16/2004 02:47:49 PM · #1 |
| I am looking for information regarding water protection for my D70. If any one knows of a link to a site containing hoods or covers I would appreciate it. I want to be able to go out on the water and take shots of Sailboats underway. There is a certain amount of spray I will have to protect my equipment from. Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks |
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10/16/2004 03:01:22 PM · #2 |
| I'm sure they sell professional ones, but seeing as I am not made of money I have always used a couple layers of black trashbags combined with the clear lid of a yogart container(washed) and a daylight filter. It has always worked for me... |
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10/16/2004 03:43:17 PM · #3 |
Hmm.. how waterproof do you want?
I'll probably be getting the Ikelite Underwater Housing for my 10d relatively soon (planning on picking one up by x-mas). I'd love to shoot some swimming photos from a different perspective and also get some scuba diving shots.
//www.adorama.com/IK687110.html?searchinfo=10d%20underwater&item_no=1
Message edited by author 2004-10-16 15:54:54. |
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10/17/2004 09:28:10 AM · #4 |
| I assume that you will be on a boat or dock rather than swimming in the water. The D70 is rather weather resistant. It is fairly common to see pros with just a towel for cover and quick wipe down after use. This of course is not the recommended protection for "underwater" use.....only inclement weather/sea mist use. Have shot several times in the rain, with little more than an oversized rain coat and towel. Many use plastic bags and such but I find that they hinder the natural use of the camera. "Sprinkles" of rain will have no serious effect, given that they are not allowed to "drench" the body and "seep" into the seams. |
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10/17/2004 09:38:07 AM · #5 |
if you arent going underwater, most DSLR's and even Prosumers are sealed tight. A slight spray wont hurt it at all. I shoot in the rain all the time. Just dont change lenses. Having a cloth to wipe down any excessive water is a good idea. if you are that worried about it, you can wrap a gladlock sandwich back around it and cut a hole for the lens. it'll be a lot cheaper than buying an underwater housing, which generally run about $1000 USD
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10/17/2004 12:00:17 PM · #6 |
| Yeah, for normal sea spray you should be fine. I like to keep my camera in a ziplock plastic bag or similar if I am going somewhere with the potential of getting my camera sandy/wet. Also, if you have or can get ahold of silica gel, put some packets it in your camera bag to help soak up excess moisture. |
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10/17/2004 12:38:41 PM · #7 |
If you are really worried about water spray and don't want a waterproof housing, but want something more functional than a plastic bag, I would suggest an Aqua-Tech Sports Shield.
Aquatech Sports Shield |
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