With the camera discussion in progress I thought I'd ask about the ewa-marine waterproof bags/cases for digital cameras. I use one with my Nikon 995 digital - and it has worked well thus far. Has anyone had experience with these bags? I suppose like anything, if you fail to maintain it (seals) it will fail. I paid just under $100 for mine. I made an elastic band with a patch of neoprene (aka thin mousepad) on it that fits around the case - with the neoprene over the lens 'port' - to keep splashes and water drops off. I can slip the band over my wrist to take a shot - so chances of losing it are reduced - then just slip it over my hand and onto the case again when finished. I haven't tried the buoyancy test - I pretty sure it would sink so it will always be on a tether and in a pocket. By the way, does anyone use the retracting tethers used by divers for gauges and lights - with 1" fastex buckles on either side? Would seem like these would be useful for stuff you want at the ready but don't want dropping away - here is an example. http://www.island-scuba.com/thestore/prods/ACRL22.html Idiot insurance - I got a personal articles policy (I believe as an option under our homeowners policy) that lists items like firearms, cameras, video equipment, etc etc. It is very inexpensive (I believe about $30/yr) and covers ANYTHING. I was considering using our miniDV camera in a homemade housing for snorkeling and the policy cover 100% full replacement cost - even if it is due to my own stupidity - like making a leaky homemade housing. Wouldn't prevent the loss of a trips-worth of images but would make sure you had a new camera for your next outing. Thanks, Keith *************************************************************************** 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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