RE: [Paddlewise] Pentax WR105, Minolta Vectis, sea&sea MX10

From: Shawn Baker <shawnkayak_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 10:08:45 -0800 (PST)
Robert Brubaker <bbserve_at_earthlink.net> wrote: 
>I got a Pentax 105 WR a year ago...I don't think this camera is
not considered as submersible but I and a friend that got his at the
same time have taken it kayaking and canoeing frequently and I know 
mine has been hit by a fair number of waves (but no rolls) and so far
shows no signs of damage. 

I take mine with on nearly every extended trip.  It rides in my PFD's
back pocket with the neck strap looped around my PFD strap (so it won't
sink).  If I'm in salt water, I pour fresh water over it when I get
home.  In fresh water, I just let it dry off, then open it and remove
the film.  I roll (for play) a lot, and don't worry about the camera. 
It's been in surf twice, although I've never actually taken pictures
while in the surf zone, the camera was still exposed (in the pocket or
tucked inside the front panel of the PFD.  I sometimes tuck it behind
the mesh panel in the side of my Lotus Rio Grande.  Needless to say,
I'm super happy with its service without one complaint.

>I am pretty happy with the image quality and
exposures it gives.  

I am so far ambivalent about its image quality and exposure.  Any
tricks--what are you doing with yours that is giving you good exposure
control?  What films do you use.  Avoid full telephoto?  Turn off auto
focus?

Shawn


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