Re: [Paddlewise] RFI Opinion on waterproof camera

Well Jed, I am always leery about recommending stuff I use of which I
have no idea the long term effects.  In other words, I am not
recommending Rain-X from the auto supply store. 
 
-there is a surface film visible on the glass. 
-could cause damage to the seals if you are not careful
-cleaning, wiping and general messing with lenses usually causes
damage, and you should really clean the lens well before
application.

but I use it.

An optician made me a set of script glasses for kayaking/safety glasses
for the shop that he used a water shedding surface coat.  Might want to
ask one of them. 

Let me know if you come up with some alternative.  Still cold up there?
gabriel  


> Gabriel,
>     Does a normal camera shop carry this stuff?  I have the Minolta
> Weathermatic (waterproof / APS / zoom) but the lens always seems to need to
> be rinsed off and the water sticks to the lens cover.  Thanks in advance.
> 
> Jed

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