Re: [Paddlewise] on water digital cameras

Duane wrote,
>
 But it was a cool system while it worked.

I'm curious to know how the camera failed.  Was it a failure of the water 
proof case that let water in or was it something else?  If water got in did 
it happen after a particular incident (endo in surf, smash up in rocks) or 
was the failure due to some quality control issue with the electronics?

I appreciated the video link Mark sent.

The only other kayak clip of the helmet cam I'd seen was shot in the 
Okisollo Tide Race.  If you do not successfully break out and slip backwards 
onto the leading wave here your kayak gets pushed into the following chaos. 
With four and five foot waves slamming you from all directions the helmet 
cam works like a fruit fly on acid.  Your head and consequently the camera 
darts from one instantaneous image, to the next view, constantly seeking 
where the next threat (wave) is coming from until you essentially either out 
guess yourself or fall one brace behind and get knocked over.  I know this 
from both my short experience and from a longer helmet cam video shot by 
some kayaking friends.  In this scenario I don't know if any camera fixed to 
either a helmet or deck would be ideal.  I suspect two cameras would be 
needed.  One fixed and stable on shore the other dynamic and mounted on 
board to capture the frantic action.

In the video Mark sent I found it fascinating how Duane ran off that guy 
riding the plank and using a broom.  I assume each tribe has it's own 
territory in the California surf zone.  I also appreciated how Duane 
graciously endeavoured to show us some submarine views of the dynamic surf 
zone.  Very considerate. Loved the rides; especially in the long boat.

Gordin Warner
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