Quetion about water proof Cameras
I am going to be doing some sailing and want more than a P & S camera.The camera will get wet that is guaranteed so are the digital SLR versions out there waterproof enough that getting dumped on by a wave will not kill the camera?
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In Canon the best bodies are the 1D and 1Ds series bodies, and then the sealed lenses include:
Again, most of these lenses also "require" a sealed front filter to complete the seal system.
I would strongly suggest additional precautions for a seawater application including underwater housings for any regular exposure to salt water. Of course, all seals require regular maintenance and testing to insure proper operation. The more intense the exposure the more cautious you should be about specifying a system to protect the camera and lenses.
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Keep in mind that DSLR camera and lenses have environmental seals, THEY ARE NOT WATER PROOF!
I do not plan on getting the camera submerged in the ocean ,but I can see a wave coming over from the bow and getting both the camera and I wet.
I will not be on as big of a boat ,but this is the kind of things I would not want to miss photographically.
Thanks again...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoSlMkE2AAQ&feature=related
http://www.canon.ca/inetCA/products?m=gp&pid=793
http://www.engadget.com/2009/06/25/canon-powershot-d10-review/
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=4005&review=canon+powershot+d10
Much more easily at hand and waterproof and drop resistant.
This person is doing some of the things I will have the opportunity to do..
http://www.niccompton.co.uk/#!__page-1
http://www.niccompton.co.uk/#!__page-1
This is his website once again.
I emailed him and asked him how he handled the salt water and camera situation and his response was that he just expected that the camera he used would eventually die and he would buy another one.He looked at it as an expendable tool.Now he also stated that he had nothing ,but second hand cameras so I am sure he did not take the very costly systems we have today that will supposedly keep out the water.
So in hearing this I am going to go with something like the newer Sony cyber shot or the Fugi or something that is not that expensive and see just how long it will last in the circumstances I put it through.I know the quality will not be so that I can make poster size prints ,but I am sure that the shots if thought out about, lighting etc. will be acceptable for me.
I unfortunately live in the swamps and have no B&G or Adorama here so going to test before I buy would cost me a plane ticket so I am just going to do research and see what I can find.I also hear there are water proof encasement's that these cameras can fit in if in fact I do know I am going to get soaked.The encasement's probably cost as much as the 400-500$$$ I will shell out for the camera.
Ahhhh back on the ocean will put a smile on my face as it once did way back when I had no gray hair...
Thanks for all the input...
I'm no sales person so can't really advise you, but as Adorama also owns Leisure Pro, we specialize in equipment for wet places!
http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.aspx?op=dtSearch&Term=waterproof%20housing
http://www.adorama.com/searchsite/default.aspx?searchinfo=waterproof+housing
If you'd like to email me directly I can certainly put you in contact with someone with specialist knowledge to discuss your requirements: Helen@adorama.com
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Consider something like a Canon G10/11 and the corresponding waterproof housing. The 2 can be purchased for less than the cost of a waterproof housing for a DSLR. Waterproof housings will add size and weight to the gear. But I much prefer a housing over a purpose built underwater camera because you have the ability to easily inspect the gear to see if any water has intruded. I've done some light snorkeling, and my first underwater camera was a Canon Sureshot film model. Unfortunately, the seal failed on one trip, but I couldn't tell until I noticed that the flash was continuously on, although we were able to salvage the film. I replaced with an Olympus P&S digital, and the Olympus underwater housing. More recently purchased a Canon G10, and later bought the Canon housing. Now when we go on a Cruise, my wife and I can both take photos while snorkeling.
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