>>> >I do wonder, however, what kinds of cameras you use. Are they >waterproof? How do you protect them on trips? Any other >photography-related suggestions? > -Jessica >>> I've used a Pentax WR-90 camera for some years now. It's been superseded lately by the Pentax WR-105 but I believe the -90 is still available. Both are Water-resistant in that they will take some immersion to, say, a foot or so. I once had mine in an ammo box that I didn't know leaked and it was totally submerged for some 16 hours. No problems. This is an autofocus, built in flash, autoprogramming, with more bells and whistles than I've used. The lens zooms from 28-90 mm (motor driven), contrast and sharpness is very good, and it seems to program itself along the same lines that I would think about for a given shot. I have also used a Minolta X-700 with either a 28-80 or 80-200 mm manual zoom lens (Sigma). This is also a good combination. On the water I keep it in a Lexan Dive Box with a clear gasketed lid. It's worked well for some years now. I have, but don't use too often, a Voyageur Equipment protection bag. It has a waterproof (i.e. resistant) seal and inflatable sides to provide flotation and to protect the equipment. It works well but it's a little too bulky. Joe P. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Sep 20 1999 - 12:53:27 PDT
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