Waterproof housing seem to be a big turning point between kayak factions. If you're not going full out for a DSLR, I just wonder how much better some digital cameras are compared to my waterproof Pentax or the Olypus model. I surely admit they have their limitations, but I'm of the opinion that their ease of use makes up for that. Any contrary opinions?? I know I often have to tweek my Pentax photos, but the thought of a big, expensive WP case makes me stick with it. I actually just bought a Pentax Optio 10 off EBAY, because I preferred my old model to my newer Optio 30. I'm looking forward to getting back into picture mode. I've been sneaking my Canon Rebel out more on the water in a dry bag; I might continue that this year for the more static photos. Mark -----Original Message----- One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet is the use of a water proof housing for the camera. I have one for my Canon Powershot, and it works fine. It is expensive and it is bulky. It helps to keep a small chamois patch fastened to the strap or housing to avoid pictures with the blurs caused by the unavoidable drops of water on the housing. Mark Sanders wrote: > All good tips. Digital cameras are so good these days, the best advice I > feel I can give is ALWAYS have it handy! > Mark > > -----Original Message----- > > Mark, > > My kayak photography is more in documentation mode than anything else, so I > doubt I have any insights beyond what you already know. > > 1. What ever system/camera you pick, make it one you can get to quickly, > and put away quickly. So many shots paddling are only fleeing glimpses of > transient things. > > 2. Numbah one mandates either a waterproof camera or a quick release/close > dry box. > > -- > 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Apr 19 2009 - 20:01:31 PDT
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