Someone is trying to put together a marathon kayak race mostly on the outer coast of Alaska. It looks like a disaster in the making. You can check it out at: www.kayakathon.com I rolled my eyes reading their web site. The outter coast of Alaska is remote, rugged and storm ravaged. If they ever get this race off the ground at some point a storm will pin everyone down including the support boats. There are long stretches where the only landing will be ragged surf landings and that ought to weed out the competition quickly. Historically the Russian fur traders forced the Aleuts to kayak this very same route in search of the sea otters. Hundreds of Aleuts perished along the remote coast. This race sounds like a disaster in the making. Also they are paddling north to south which is against the current of the flood tide, not to mention prevailing southeast winds. To add to the "fun" of this race the time of the race late July through August, usually is blessed with lots of rain. If they are serious about such a race they should start in Seattle and go north and stay in the protected inside waters. I also doubt they will pull together the prize money. I have decided to support the race by offering the couples when they reach Petersburg, free marriage counseling. I have a feeling they are going to need it. Sorry to sound so pessimistic but I have paddled many miles of the outside and I know what storms can do up here. Hopefully I am wrong. Bob *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 17 Jan 2004 at 14:43, Rev. Bob Carter wrote: > Someone is trying to put together a marathon kayak race mostly on the > outer coast of Alaska. It looks like a disaster in the making. You can > check it out at: > > www.kayakathon.com >From the web site it sounds like the organizer sees dollar signs in front of his eyes. I wouldn't be surprised to find out he can't tell one end of a kayak from the other. Unfortunately, many reports of events like this make it sound like adventure racers, raid organizers and the like are clueless about safety. Like they say, stupidity is the only thing in the universe more common that hydrogen. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Another variation of the stupidity quote is attributed to Einstein - "The only thing that I know of that is infinite is the Universe and Human Stupidity - and I am not sure of the Universe". Mike wrote: The guy is trying to put together yet another reality show - how bright could he be? Unfortunately, many reports of events like this make it sound like adventure racers, raid organizers and the like are clueless about safety. Like they say, stupidity is the only thing in the universe more common that hydrogen. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Sun, Jan 18, 2004 at 12:19:12AM -0500, Michael Daly wrote: > >From the web site it sounds like the organizer sees dollar signs in > front of his eyes. I wouldn't be surprised to find out he can't tell > one end of a kayak from the other. That appears to succinctly capture all the entire affair. On the one hand, he's so cheap that (quoting from the site); While in Anchorage I visited REI and found an excellent atlas that shall be the official mapping tool for the race. The title of the book is "Alaska Atlas & Gazetter" by DeLorme. It cost $19.95 [...] (I would think that REAL maps, as in USGS topos and similar, would be a far better idea.) and on the other hand he's stupid enough to waste money: Today Submission-pro.com was hired to submit the Kayakathon.com web site to 150 major search engines. We should be listed in all the major search engines in 4 to 6 weeks (Nobody with the slightest bit of web savvy does this: it's pointless.) Of course, if this event really does go down, and something goes wrong, the headlines will scream: Kayaking tragedy off Alaska's coast instead of Money-grubbing opportunist gets gullible idiots killed ---Rsk *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Hi all, don't know if this has been mentioned before, but this just came across my desk. A new waterproof digital camera. Looks like it's 3MP and they are selling it for $200. They also sell some digital binoculars that include a camera. I think you can order them directly from them and possibly Amamzon. The website is a little confusing. Enjoy! http://www.ffreefire.com/new/product.asp?pdt=ec300wp -Patrick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Patrick Maun said: > ........A new waterproof digital camera. Looks like it's 3MP > and they are selling it for $200. Patrick, It says it's waterproof to 5 meter. I wouldn't think that would be ok if you got hit by a breaking wave or capsized. Just my 2 cents Steve Holtzman Southern CA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 26 Jan 2004 at 15:56, Steve Holtzman wrote: > It says it's waterproof to 5 meter. I wouldn't think that would be ok > if you got hit by a breaking wave or capsized. That puts it in the same class as the old Minolta Weathermatics, which worked fine for paddling or snorkeling. Unless you're talking about a 16+m wave, I'd not worry too much. If you are talking about a breaking wave bigger than that, the camera would be the least of my worries :-). Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
It doesn't appear that this camera is available anywhere in the US. K *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
The Sony is rated waterproof to 5 feet, but so far it forks fine, including in surf. I'll be complaining loudly if it fails. Steve Brown -----Original Message----- Patrick Maun said: > ........A new waterproof digital camera. Looks like it's 3MP > and they are selling it for $200. Patrick, It says it's waterproof to 5 meter. I wouldn't think that would be ok if you got hit by a breaking wave or capsized. Just my 2 cents Steve Holtzman Southern CA *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
FYI: A waterproof digital from Sony: http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_Dis playProductInformation-Start;sid=TN_E2wWqKY7EzkW_5NzO0Eq73iILsSOd-XI=?Produc tSKU=DSCU60KITIS&Dept=dcc&CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalCameras_CybershotUDigita lCameras In case the link didn't work it's the DSC-U60. I have one that I have used on a few trips now and there are no problems as yet. I just ordered a second one for Vickie so I can get myself in the picture from time-to-time. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home sells them cheaper than Sony and their shipping is better. Be sure and get a 128M or 256M memory stick The AAA NmH batteries have a really long life with the screen back light off. Not as good with it on, but adequate. Most kayaking is in daylight anyway. I ordered addition batteries as well for multi-day trips. No zoom, so you need to be close for anything meaningful, but it fits right into a PFD pocket. Doesn't float, so I keep it on a 24" tether. Steve Brown -----Original Message----- Hi all, don't know if this has been mentioned before, but this just came across my desk. A new waterproof digital camera. Looks like it's 3MP and they are selling it for $200. They also sell some digital binoculars that include a camera. I think you can order them directly from them and possibly Amamzon. The website is a little confusing. Enjoy! http://www.ffreefire.com/new/product.asp?pdt=ec300wp -Patrick *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
>It doesn't appear that this camera is available anywhere in the US. Sorry - I meant that the ffreefire camera - 3 MP, $200 - from the original post. Doesn't appear that Amazon carries it - and the usual search engines didn't ID any other retailers in the States. K Keith Wrage 1925 Sandalwood Drive Onalaska, WI 54650 (608) 781-3441 (608) 317-7550 (cell) *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I have a Werner Kuaiua (spelling?), it is a two piece take apart touring paddle that is jammed in the locked position. I have tried soaking it in water, no luck, still stuck. I have tried WD-40, still stuck. Any body have any Ideas? Safe Paddling -- Pete Cragg Scoutmaster Troop 889 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Try pushing the push-button inside and away from the hole, so it won't get into way. Then rotate/pull apart. > I have a Werner Kuaiua (spelling?), it is a two piece take apart touring > paddle that is jammed in the locked position. > > I have tried soaking it in water, no luck, still stuck. > > I have tried WD-40, still stuck. > > Any body have any Ideas? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Pete Cragg wrote: > I have a Werner Kuaiua (spelling?), it is a two piece take apart > touring paddle that is jammed in the locked position. > Try heating the joint with hot air from an air gun or hair dryer or, failing that pouring hot water over the joint. Whilst still hot, pack ice or pour cold water over the INNER half of the joint. Then use WD40. You may need to repeat this several times. Cheers, Kevin *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Takes two strong guys. To free the frozen joint, put one blade in the first guy's armpit to hold the paddle firmly. Avoid clamping at a point (such as with a C-clamp or similar) -- that may cause the blade to fail. The second guy twists the other blade, slowy, using his hands. The first guy may have to be braced against a wall. I freed a Werner joint this way once, at their suggestion. Otherwise, you'll have to return it to them. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I don't have the latest one, but I have the Pentax 33 WR, this camera you are asking about's predecessor. I've been VERY happy with my Pentx Optio 33WR. It is a Water Resitant case, but I've been wearing mine in my PFD pocket for 1.5 years, with no additional water protection, I do more whitewater kayaking than sea kayaking, so the camera gets wet. I've taken long swims, been pummeled upside down, etc, etc. No problems. I also dunk it to rinse frequently. I keep it tethered in my PFD pocket, which is great on the river, I can shoot from sketchy eddies without even popping my skirt. Mine has mostly been used in fresh water, but I've used it in salt waterr too. WIth recharchable batteries, I can shoot 80-100 frames on one charge. I really can't imagine a better paddlers camera. Most all of the pictures I've put on my website from the past year and a half were shot with the camera. Http://www.texaskilonewton.com As an additional bonus, it's pretty affordable. I think list on mine was $349, but I found it online for 250-ish. Less than the case for many other brands digitals. The new one lookss like an updated version of this. Even better waterproofing, although a few downsides are that it has no optical viewfinder (the LCD is hard to use in bright sun) and I believe that it takes a special lithium battery. Geoff *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
For on the water shots, I use an outdated 2.0 Mpixel Olympus D-520 Zoom, which is not waterproof at all. But, it is probably pretty worthless now if I were to sell it, so I don't worry about dropping it in the drink. Yet, at 2 megapixels, the snapshot quality is pretty good for sharing photos with others electronically. No way are the shots magazine quality, but I get a lot of shots others with more valuable cameras miss, because mine is always ready for use. The trick is that I keep it in a Pelican MicroCase 1020 lanyarded to the deck of my sea kayak. This case is small, completely waterproof, and flips open easily for use of the camera. I get my shot, restore the camera to the case, shut it, slap the case back under a bungie and keep on paddling. If I need to reposition to get a better shot, the 1020 stays open and the camera's wrist sling goes between my teeth while I regroup, leaving both hands free to manage the paddle, etc. Then I drop the paddle (it's on a leash) to get another shot, and stuff the camera away. If the camera dies, then I'll think about investing in a waterproof one ... but my technique won't change, because I'll still need to have an on the deck storage box, so the camera will still be instantly available. [I also own a Pentax Zoom90 WR, which goes on trips equipped with slide film, but I don't think anybody who does serious photography would regard this camera as capable of decent images: the lens just is not that good. I use it when I want direct slide images, for shots where the light values are extreme.] -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
For those of you with digital point-and shoots, how high an ISO setting do you typically use? I've heard that the P&S cameras aren't as usable at high sensitivities as the digital SLRs. On our last long trip (Silver Islet to Rossport on Lake Superior) my wife and I used three cameras: my Nikon D70 for onshore use, my Nikonos V loaded with Sensia 100 slide film for on-water use, and my wife's Pentax IQ 105WR loaded with an ISO 400 negative film for general use. I scanned the slides and negatives to put together with the digital pictures for a digital slide show we're giving at REI Bloomington in the Twin Cities next Monday. It certainly was interesting, not to say frustrating, trying to get the same color balance out of those three very different sources. It also gave me a better appreciation for my D70, whose photos became the standard to which I attempted to match the other photos. The ISO 400 negative film was worst, both for color-matching and for grain. Now my wife wants a digital camera. I must say that the Optio WP looks like it might be a good choice for a kayaker. 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/ ***************************************************************************
I also shoot the D70 when on dry ground - but a point and shoot digital on the water. Simply, (as you probably do) I use the lowest ISO setting I can possibly use. You are correct that the P&S do not handle higher sensitivities worth a dang. On the D70, you can crank it up well over 800 if necessary and still have passable image quality. Also, be aware that the ISO values are very different. The bottom end on the Nikon CP8700 is "50" but the bottom end on the D70 is "200". I can say from owning one that the 8700 can't go much over "100" without starting to really look bad in my opinion. So 200 on the D70 is not the same as 200 on a P&S. Not sure that helps you much. Seems to me that Photoshop has a image balancing filter or feature - load in an image and it will adjust subsequent images to "match". Haven't used it but might be useful for your task at hand. K Who just today dropped his D70 for the first time...on carpet...but still the sickening 'crack' when it hit still makes my blood run cold....everything appears to be functioning but oh my. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Friday 15 April 2005 20.01, Keith wrote: > I also shoot the D70 when on dry ground - but a point and shoot digital on > the water. Simply, (as you probably do) I use the lowest ISO setting I can > possibly use. You are correct that the P&S do not handle higher > sensitivities worth a dang. On the D70, you can crank it up well over 800 > if necessary and still have passable image quality. Also, be aware that > the ISO values are very different. The bottom end on the Nikon CP8700 is > "50" but the bottom end on the D70 is "200". I can say from owning one > that the 8700 can't go much over "100" without starting to really look bad > in my opinion. So 200 on the D70 is not the same as 200 on a P&S. That's my experience, too! > Not sure that helps you much. Seems to me that Photoshop has a image > balancing filter or feature - load in an image and it will adjust > subsequent images to "match". Haven't used it but might be useful for your > task at hand. "Levels" works best - drag the right arrow till the graph starts (no graph height means no info in the picture around the top settings). But you have to under-expose a little to get the best high lights, so to speak ._)! Washout in the light areas is nasty, remember that! Tord ------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Friday 15 April 2005 19.30, you wrote: > For those of you with digital point-and shoots, how high an ISO setting do > you typically use? I've heard that the P&S cameras aren't as usable at > high sensitivities as the digital SLRs. My Konica KD-500Z has just one setting, and that is not very high (I would guess 160), and I have not found that a problem outdoors. See www.foldingkayaks.org/gallery/tord I underexpose a step and a half, to prevent white areas from washing out. Then I reset the exposure range using GIMP 2.2, Photoshop 7.0, Photoshop Elements, or similar, using the levels function (not autolevels, please). My Olympus C-8080WZ is much trickier to get a good result from, and its colours are not as true, but indoors it is a much more capable camera, and at night as well. So for daylight photography, even at sunset a single speed is OK and usually produces much less noise than a camera with 25-400 range. But at low level, with noise reduction on the C-8080 is amazing! Tord *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 15 Apr 2005 at 12:30, cholst_at_bitstream.net wrote: > D70, whose photos became the standard to > which I attempted to match the other photos. Anyone who holds a Nikon SLR as a standard for comparison for lesser cameras deserves to be disappointed. :-) Having compared my Minolta and Canon SLR output to other cameras for several decades, I know better than to expect anything to match Nikon. Their lenses seem to make all the difference. I only wish I was smart enough to admit that to myself years ago (i.e before spending all that money on Minoltas and Canons). Mike PS - I'll make no claims about Nikons of the point-and-shoot or digital P&S persuasion. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In this case, anyway, I was speaking of color balance. The colors from the D70, when the white balance was set correctly, just seemed so much more accurate than the colors from the scanned slides and negatives, which took a fair bit of tweaking. Also, the scans from the ISO 400 negatives showed quite a bit more grain than the pictures from the D70 taken at ISO 400. In fact, they most closely resembled the noise in the D70 pictures taken at ISO 1600. Chuck Holst > On 15 Apr 2005 at 12:30, cholst_at_bitstream.net wrote: > >> D70, whose photos became the standard to >> which I attempted to match the other photos. > > Anyone who holds a Nikon SLR as a standard for comparison for lesser > cameras deserves to be disappointed. :-) > > Having compared my Minolta and Canon SLR output to other cameras for > several decades, I know better than to expect anything to match > Nikon. Their lenses seem to make all the difference. I only wish I > was smart enough to admit that to myself years ago (i.e before > spending all that money on Minoltas and Canons). > > Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Tuesday 19 April 2005 19.23, you wrote: > In this case, anyway, I was speaking of color balance. The colors from the > D70, when the white balance was set correctly, just seemed so much more > accurate than the colors from the scanned slides and negatives, which took > a fair bit of tweaking. Also, the scans from the ISO 400 negatives showed > quite a bit more grain than the pictures from the D70 taken at ISO 400. In > fact, they most closely resembled the noise in the D70 pictures taken at > ISO 1600. Yeah, a nice camera! Better than my Olympus C-8080, by a wide margin, even if they cost about the same! Tord *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Now if only Nikon would come out with a digital version of the Nikonos -- with a DSLR-quality sensor, of course. I'd buy the new one and sell my old Nikonos V in an instant. 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Wednesday 20 April 2005 19.56, you wrote: > Now if only Nikon would come out with a digital version of the Nikonos -- > with a DSLR-quality sensor, of course. I'd buy the new one and sell my old > Nikonos V in an instant. Hear, hear! Mr Nikon, are you listening??? Tord *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Anyone have any good tricks for keeping saltwater droplets off the lens cover area of a waterproof housing? Cheers PT *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I carry a dry lens cloth in a Ziploc bag in my pfd pocket. I've seen others just dip theirs into the water. Doesn't work on my camera as it still leaves one big drop at the bottom of the lens. Steve Holtzman *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
A small piece of Chamois cloth (auto parts store) kept in a plastic bag in a PFD pocket does a pretty good job of dewatering glasses lenses, housings, etc. Absorbs water well even when damp. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I should have said that I've tried the dry lens cloth in a zip lock bag. This works, but only until the cloth is wet and has to be washed and dried. Rain X doesn't seem effective for too long, seems to wear off or become less effective over time. I've also tried keeping a bit of car wash cloth tethered inside my hat, but sweat and salt soak it. I'll try the spit on the lens idea, combined with this, many thanks, hadn't thought of it: "I purchased a plastic-handled rubber squeegee for washing windows, cut off a small length of the squeegee that's just a bit shorter than the glass lens cover of my old Nikon Action Touch" Cheers, PT. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
"Peter Treby" <ptreby_at_ozemail.com.au> wrote: > I've also tried keeping a bit of car wash cloth tethered inside my hat, but > sweat and salt soak it. Peter, just move it inside an envelope of plastic inside a PFD pocket. That's what I use. Lasts all day. Rinse in fresh water at night, allow to dry and it's good as gold the next morning. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Sunday 17 April 2005 09.56, you wrote: > I should have said that I've tried the dry lens cloth in a zip lock bag. > This works, but only until the cloth is wet and has to be washed and dried. The cotton bag (made out of a corduroy trousers leg bit, remember?), that I carry my compact in does double service a polishing cloth - works very well! Tord *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
At 10:08 AM 4/17/2005 +1000, you wrote: >Anyone have any good tricks for keeping saltwater droplets off the lens >cover area of a >waterproof housing? I created an elastic band (using 2" wide waistband kind of elastic) that slips over the camera - with a soft 'patch' in the lens cover area. To use it, I pick up the camera and slip the elastic band down over my hand/wrist for storage while shooting the pic (beats dropping it overboard!). Take the picture then slip the elastic back onto the camera and stow it. Depending on how much water you take on and where you stow the camera, the patch may stay dry, and serve to absorb the droplets that DO get on the lens cover. Just one solution - probably much more elegant ones out there. K *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Used to do a bit of diving and we always used spit on the inside of the mask and camera case to keep condensation from forming. Have you wet your finger and swirled it around the outside of the lens. Saliva is lower in viscosity than water and when water reacts to it, it slides off. Worth a try anyway *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
on 17/4/05 13:00, Greg Dunlap at blackey_at_sonic.net wrote: > Have you wet your finger > and swirled it around the outside of the lens. > WARNING: I tried this on my Nikonos, and while the lens looked clear, all the shots had a soft-focus quality. Very artistic, but of little use. Cheers JKA -- John Kirk-Anderson Banks Peninsula NEW ZEALAND *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Anyone have any good tricks for keeping saltwater droplets off the lens > cover area of a waterproof housing? I purchased a plastic-handled rubber squeegee for washing windows, cut off a small length of the squeegee that's just a bit shorter than the glass lens cover of my old Nikon Action Touch (waterproof to 3m), drilled a small hole in one end, and tied to the camera strap with a piece of cord. Just prior to taking a picture, two swipes with the squeegee removes all the water droplets from the lens - no muss, no fuss with keeping anything dry or fumbling with zip-loc bags. Of course, the lens coating has been abraded off the glass lens cover with almost 20 years of squeegeeing, but the camera still takes great pictures! Erik Sprenne *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
"Take your index finger and pull it down along your nose, (that's the outside of your nose) then wipe it across the lens filter. The oil from your skin will prevent water droplets from forming on the lens filter." Clearly you don't need sunscreen like we do here! Cheers, PT *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Two things of note on his site. 1. He has bought a boat that may be used as the "soul" (his spelling, not mine) support of the race. Do you think the error is Freudian? 2. He is based in Hawaii, not Alaska. Wonder how much he knows about Alaska - such as it is sort of cold there. DON -----Original Message----- From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Rev. Bob Carter Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 3:44 PM To: paddlewise Subject: [Paddlewise] disaster in the making Someone is trying to put together a marathon kayak race mostly on the outer coast of Alaska. It looks like a disaster in the making. You can check it out at: www.kayakathon.com *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
This whole thing smells of a scam. He is obsessed with money. Think Nigeria......An eighth grader could do a better job convincing me this is real. Jim et al ----- Original Message ----- > Subject: [Paddlewise] disaster in the making > > > Someone is trying to put together a marathon kayak race mostly on the outer > coast of Alaska. It looks like a disaster in the making. You can check it > out > at: > > www.kayakathon.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
So, Reverend Bob, This guy is supposedly a former Alaska commercial fisherman. I don't believe it. I've never fished, but have friends who have...and their regard for and respect for and fear of the sea is spiritual. Nobody who has faced death like that would encourage someone else to..for fun. Shawn *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Carey wrote, > Hi Bob, > > If I were you, I'd point the local coasties to the web site and say nothing > more than "Just wanted to make sure you know about this." It's a public > site, so you are not spilling any beans or defaming and character. But they > should be the ones to judge what resposne if any is appropriate, not us > here. > Carey, I was planning to go down to the coast guard station in town tomorrow and do what you suggested. Just make sure they are aware of it. My main concern with the race is that someone with little or no experience is going to try the race and get in trouble fast. The first leg of the race is a three day 158 mile run from Kodiak to the Homer area which includes a couple long open crossing. Not a place for the weak of heart. Thanks Bob *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> I'd be interested to hear what the Coasties say. > Carey The local CG officer flipped out when I showed him the web site. He was deeply concerned not only that kayakers may get in serious trouble but that his fellow CG members will have to risk their lives in the rescue. He is notifying the Coast Guard Commander in Juneau. Bob *************************************************************************** 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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