Re: [Paddlewise] Telephoto Lens for WP cameras

At 10:41 AM 11/20/98 -0500, Byron wrote:

>Depending on how much you're willing to carry, Ikelite makes several
>excellent clear poly housings for Nikon and Canon cameras. 

>BTW, there was a recent thread on rec.boats.paddle about waterproof PhD
>(Push here Dummy) cameras. Quite a number of people in the thread had very
>good things to say about the Pentax 90 WR (which I believe is very water
>resistant, not waterproof). I really like the size and convenience of that
>type of camera, but I miss being able to use filters (especially the
>polarizer) which can turn an OK shot into a prize winner.

Great thread!  I have been struggling with the choices of carrying either
my SLR or my digital camera (Kodak DC-50) in a dry bag and using with care;
or selling them both and buying something along the lines of what you
describe here.

I've looked at http://www.ikelite.com - interesting product line.

I also miss a polarizer. Is it possible to adjust the polarizer when using
an Ikelite housing?

I've seen a few flexible camera bags/housings that would be suitable for
kayaking, but those that I've seen are sized for the typical small
viewfinder cameras. If anyone knows of a waterproof bag that that would
hold a DC-50 (6.5" x 5" x 2"), I'd like to hear about it.


Bob Tellefson
Santa Barbara Kayak Assocation
http://www.sbka.org
805-683-9717

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