While stabilizing the kayak is important, there are a number of other factors which impact stability. First, the shutter speed can compensate for some minor boat movement; the faster the shutter, the less visible movement in the image (the drawback to fast shutter speeds, is a decrease in the depth of field [the amount of area in front and behind the primary subject which will be in focus]). Second, the speed of film you are using. Faster films will permit you to use a faster shutter speed and thus reduce movement. Today's fast films are very good. Third, the focal length of the lens will impact movement. The longer focal length lenses are naturally more difficult to use handheld. Again, a fast shutter speed becomes almost a given using say a 300mm lens. Finally, there is your own ability to hold the camera steady for the duration of the exposure. Another option, albeit expensive, is to use one the canon lenses with image stabilization. I have never used one but the writeups are impressive. And they are expensive. With regard to waterproof camera or housings, I have successfully used an EIWA flexible housing with my Minolta 7xi and 28-80 zoom lens. The housing costs around $190 from large NYC camera stores. I have used the camera and housing above and below the water with good success. Good luck, sid *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Sep 21 1999 - 13:26:36 PDT
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