Camera Protection

   Hi. I have just recently bought an underwater housing for my (wifes) Panasonic TZ4 which I'm planning to use to get shots on & under the water. Had a flyer sent thro to work to get 20% off - so that made it a more reasonable price at about £129 direct from Panasonics eshop. Course.... it only fits the TZ4 & TZ5, so if you havn't got one of them....... Damn fine cameras if you are in the market for something like that. Lovely Leica lens & decent spec.... I wouldn't take my Canon 5D on a rib or dinghy without serious protection as it's a wee bit pricey with a decent E lens strapped on as well...... 

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didlydon Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 15 Oct 08 Location: Margate England Online Status: Offline Posts: 280	Post Options Post Reply Quote didlydon Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Camera Protection Posted: 29 Jan 10 at 10:32am
	Hi. I have just recently bought an underwater housing for my (wifes) Panasonic TZ4 which I'm planning to use to get shots on & under the water. Had a flyer sent thro to work to get 20% off - so that made it a more reasonable price at about £129 direct from Panasonics eshop. Course.... it only fits the TZ4 & TZ5, so if you havn't got one of them....... Damn fine cameras if you are in the market for something like that. Lovely Leica lens & decent spec.... I wouldn't take my Canon 5D on a rib or dinghy without serious protection as it's a wee bit pricey with a decent E lens strapped on as well......
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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: 28 Jan 10 at 11:44am
	Just seen the prices of the EWA Marine ones .. The cheapest one ( U-A ) is around £200! I think not. Might go for the Aquapac equivalent I think, somewhere around £60 if memory serves me right.
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MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 589	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jan 10 at 11:29am
	I've used an Aquapac case for my digicam and it has been great. Know nothing about the SLR case though.

bigwavedave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Jun 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 944	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigwavedave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jan 10 at 9:01pm
	For a general lens have a look at the Tamron 18-250. Ive been using mine on a 30D. It's a great 'walk about' lens


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 8:19pm
	Hope so .. Not sure what im going to go for, but I mgiht replace my Tamron (the 70 - 300) as its getting on a bit .. bought it for my last EOS, and that was 35mm film!
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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!
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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 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 5:00pm
	Awsome, Thanks!
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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....
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