I use an Otter box for my digital camera. It is small and fits into my deck bag, and is lined with foam so it is easy on the camera. http://www.otterbox.com/technology.html They make them in a number of different sizes that will fit your camera. They are definitely waterproof. I also own a pelican case, but it is much bigger and bulkier than my otterbox. I also own an otter box for my PDA, I take my PDA so I can use tide tool (I am a hopeless electronic junky). Another suggestion would be to try a waterproof case that allows you to take a picture through the case. I am considering this one for my Sea Kayaking and rafting trips. http://www.ewa-marine.de/English/e-start-photo.htm They make the housing for a number of different camera models. By the way if anyone has used this model I would appreciate hearing about your experience. -- MZ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Mary, I use something very similar, don't remember the brand name but I had to order it from a company in Florida if that helps. Works great except for one very annoying problem. Water drops on the optical plastic make for some fuzzy photos. I first used mine on a 13 1/2 NM open ocean crossing to the Channel Islands in CA. Nobody in the group was able to keep from getting water drops on most of their photos. Even trying to keep a dry cloth in a PFD pocket doesn't work when your hands keep getting splashed from waves and swells. Still it is better than nothing, and will also allow you to keep your camera handy so it can be used. Steve Holtzman > Another suggestion would be to try a waterproof case that allows > you to take > a picture through the case. I am considering this one for my Sea Kayaking > and rafting trips. > http://www.ewa-marine.de/English/e-start-photo.htm They make the housing > for a number of different camera models. By the way if anyone > has used this > model I would appreciate hearing about your experience. -- MZ > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Consider other options. Instead of a box for my SLR, several years ago I bought a soft, padded, camera case (a Lowe Elite) narrow enough to fit into the cockpit between my knees, and then made a drybag-type lining for it. The lining velcroes in place and has additional velcro on the inside so I can use the partitions that came with the bag. The bag is not totally waterproof, but amazingly floats right side up with the mouth out of the water even with a camera and two or three lenses in it. It also converts into a fanny pack. The downside of having the bag between my knees is that it makes it harder to get into and out of the kayak, so I usually just use my Nikonos V underwater camera, which hangs around my neck under my PFD. With the Nikonos focus and exposure preset, I can usually get off a shot in 15-20 seconds. It is not as versatile as the SLR, however. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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