Camera Protection

   I'm hopefully going canoeing in scotland in a few weeks, and am planning on taking my camera up with us, but am worried about water damage to the camera.
Can anyone recomend any of the waterproof camera cases, or do they have a noticeable effect on picture quality? Camera is a Canon EOS400D (dSLR) so will need something that will still allow me to zoom / focus.
Other option is to line my case with plastic bags, and to keep the whole lot in a drybag.

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Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Camera Protection Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 10:28am
	I'm hopefully going canoeing in scotland in a few weeks, and am planning on taking my camera up with us, but am worried about water damage to the camera. Can anyone recomend any of the waterproof camera cases, or do they have a noticeable effect on picture quality? Camera is a Canon EOS400D (dSLR) so will need something that will still allow me to zoom / focus. Other option is to line my case with plastic bags, and to keep the whole lot in a drybag.
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Jamesd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamesd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 10:40am
	Not really sure what camera that is or what it looks like, but when i did the round the isle of wight in a dinghy, i took my camera with me and just wrapped everything except the lens and screen in tape. it got wet and never had an issue. One of my mates wraps his phone in cling film when he sails and that thing has survived capsizes! other option might be to go buy one of them cheap disposable waterproof ones, but im guessing you would rather take yours.

MattK Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 02 Feb 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 221	Post Options Post Reply Quote MattK Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 10:46am
	dSLR Cases are about a much as the body they are for, as a general rule, you'd be far better off getting a dedicated waterproof camera that you can chuck about, and still get some decent snaps out of it, strap it places whilst paddling, etc, i have used a helmet hero on whitewater which got some good action shots, and in the cherubs the pentax option range have become a popular choice for spreadercam

alstorer Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Aug 07 Location: Cambridge Online Status: Offline Posts: 2899	Post Options Post Reply Quote alstorer Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 11:13am
	Or if not for helmet/mounting, I can vouch for the Olympus ì waterproof range. Tough, decent and function underwater cheerfully.
	-_ Al

Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 11:41am
	Cheers guys. Its mostly going to be flat water we are playing on so i'm not too worried about capsising etc (I'd hope we wouldn't, Loch Fyne in March is COLD! ) more for general protection / accidental drops / water in the boat protection. MattK - This camera cost me ~ £500 and I have a new lense on the way (Which I want to play with in Scotland) For the money I would spend on a decent waterproof camera I could get a decent waterproof case for my current dSLR. (which i'll get a lot more use out of) I've got my ATC2k headcam which will be mounted on the boat somewhere as well.
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tgruitt Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 02 Dec 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2479	Post Options Post Reply Quote tgruitt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 4:09pm
	Hi Villan, as resident Y&Y photographer i think I can offer some advice! I know Aquapac do a dslr case which isn't too expensive, I cannot guarantee that it will fit your camera though, it might be worth having a look on their website. Personally I use a EWA marine dive case, they have quite a few options for your camera. Have a look at www.ewa-marine.de you can type in your camera make and model and it gives you a range of options. I find the image quality with these is just about as good as having nothing in front of the lens, here is an example or two....
	Needs to sail more...

Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 5:00pm
	Awsome, Thanks!
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pete_chinnock Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 01 Jul 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote pete_chinnock Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 7:37pm
	Which lens you got on its way James? I wrap mine in cling film to protect from splashes
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Villan Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Nov 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1768	Post Options Post Reply Quote Villan Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 8:08pm
	Well, ok, dont have it on the way, im going in to Jessops tomorow for a play but the money is set aside for one within the next month .. I hope!
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pete_chinnock Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 01 Jul 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote pete_chinnock Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 8:09pm
	Almost as good!
	Pete RS700 702