What do you do with your camera?
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I always carry mine (but dont tell the fish). I have an enormous fishpond vest/backpack that has a waterproof compartment in the backpack. Its heavy but i rarely forget anything or dont have room for something.
I use the Ortlieb Aqua Cam. It allows quick access to a DSLR. If I have to dig it out of a backpack, chances are I won’t. I have a Lowepro DryZone Rover, but it doesn’t see much use because it is difficult to access anything quickly.
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http://www.ortliebusa.com/CartGenie/prod-41.htmWhere I bought from in the US:
http://www.wisementrading.com/canoe/camera_dry_bags.htmSorta big, sorta bulky, sorta heavy, sorta cumbersome…but works for me.
AquaKnot waterproof backpack.
I have a camera pack that i regularly spray down with that kiwi waterproofing stuff, Its an over the shoulder sling type pack, the name of which escapes me at this time.
Brad,
They no longer sell it in the roll top. It has a quick seal sliding closure. Wisemen Trading have not updated their picture. The quick seal makes it a lot faster and easier to access the camera I have the Lowepro Dryzone Rover which has a similiar “zipper”. I have taken that on flights before and opened it on the flight, then closed it. When I opened the bag back on the ground it “whooshed” as the air was let out from the higher pressure in the bag. I would guess that if it’s that air proof it’s pretty waterproof.
The Ortlieb Aqua-Cam has an IP64 rating, so technically it is not considered waterproof. I don’t think the Simms roll top bags are IP tested. A truelly submersible bag is hard to come by. I am confident that if I took a spill while wading and popped back up that this bag would not let any water in. If I get a chance I will test it in the tub and post my findings here.
Aqua-Cam product literature PDF:
http://www.ortlieb.com/_pdf_en/aquacam.pdfI don’t worry about waterproof bags, although I do have a Patagonia Great Divider for boats that my camera lives in most of the time anyway.
I use the Patagonia Stormfront backpack. It’s not cheap, but either is the gear it protects! It comes with a divider inside, ideal for a camera. The best thing is I can have my camera with flash rigged and ready to go inside the pack. This way I’m not attaching a flash or getting the camera ready when things are rushed. I wore it through a couple days of seriously heavy rain at Christmas Island and it remained completely dry inside. It now goes everywhere with me.
I also use one of the Ortlieb camera bags. these are great and reliable, but there’s no room for extra gear.
Scott
I quit worrying and started carrying my camera in my backpack or around my neck. It is a leap of faith, but eventually you need to just carry the DSLR with you if you want good pictures. The first few times were a bit scary, but it gets easier once you let go of the concern. What changed my mind was a movie about photographers in Antarctica and seeing how these guys shoot in the worst conditions possible. A good DSLR will stand up to some serious conditions as long as you know how to maintain the equipment.
I have purchased many various backpacks, camera bags, and other equipment to store the camera on the water.
I quit worrying and started carrying my camera in my backpack or around my neck. It is a leap of faith, but eventually you need to just carry the DSLR with you if you want good pictures. The first few times were a bit scary, but it gets easier once you let go of the concern. What changed my mind was a movie about photographers in Antarctica and seeing how these guys shoot in the worst conditions possible. A good DSLR will stand up to some serious conditions as long as you know how to maintain the equipment.
I have purchased many various backpacks, camera bags, and other equipment to store the camera on the water. They all have a role, but the best place to keep the camera is around your neck where it is ready to shoot.
Spend a little money on a good insurance policy to cover water damage and it will minimize the stress.
I couldn’t agree more!
I used an Aquapac backpack. It has a roll top and so far….no complaints. It’s been to AK….fishing in the rain, fell in the river a couple of times….no problems. Easy access as well…..and I agree…it needs to be around your neck most of the time. Pelican 1450 while in the driftboat.
http://usstore.aquapac.net/explore-product-range/backpacks-drybags-pouches.html
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