Comments on: Kayaking and Camera Gear? http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear Photo blog featuring outdoor, travel and nature photos. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:57:57 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-93602 Ron Tue, 26 May 2009 17:28:38 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-93602 Hey Gordon, Thanks for sharing - let us know how it works out. Hey Gordon,

Thanks for sharing – let us know how it works out.

]]> By: Gordon http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-93309 Gordon Sun, 24 May 2009 22:13:00 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-93309 I'm thinking of stuffing a camera bag inside a dry duffle bag. With the larger opening, hopefully access to gear is easier, and the gear is still inside a padded camera bag. One of these two should fit inside the cockpit: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Product.aspx?baseno=1505D&cdf=SimilarProduct http://store.thewaterproofstore.com/waspdubag.html Haven't try it out yet. I’m thinking of stuffing a camera bag inside a dry duffle bag. With the larger opening, hopefully access to gear is easier, and the gear is still inside a padded camera bag. One of these two should fit inside the cockpit:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/Product.aspx?baseno=1505D&cdf=SimilarProduct
http://store.thewaterproofstore.com/waspdubag.html

Haven’t try it out yet.

]]> By: Laurent http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-89914 Laurent Tue, 05 May 2009 15:45:52 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-89914 I've only managed to go kayaking once (on lake powell) and I had a blast. I took a camera (film back then), and just shoved it in a dry bag. I used my cheapest camera at the time. That's actually one unfortunate thing I find about digital. You can lose a _lot_ of money, whereas back in film days, you could still get fantastic results with a plastic Rebel. I’ve only managed to go kayaking once (on lake powell) and I had a blast. I took a camera (film back then), and just shoved it in a dry bag. I used my cheapest camera at the time. That’s actually one unfortunate thing I find about digital. You can lose a _lot_ of money, whereas back in film days, you could still get fantastic results with a plastic Rebel.

]]> By: Jim Goldstein http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-89857 Jim Goldstein Tue, 05 May 2009 06:34:18 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-89857 Not an easy problem to solve. While in Maui I pretty much took a huge chance using a waterproof backpack. I've never had luck with dry bags as they always accumulate water in them one way or another no matter how careful I am. Great to see the other comments with potential solutions. A great discussion Ron thanks for hosting it. Not an easy problem to solve. While in Maui I pretty much took a huge chance using a waterproof backpack. I’ve never had luck with dry bags as they always accumulate water in them one way or another no matter how careful I am. Great to see the other comments with potential solutions. A great discussion Ron thanks for hosting it.

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-88674 Ron Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:14:43 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-88674 Hey Ryan, I think we all hope it is a better summer! Thanks for the suggestion Dave! I have wondered how sharp those bags are when used above water. I have always wanted one, not just for kayaking, but for messing around lakes and streams as well. I will be interested in hearing how you like it. Thanks, Ron Hey Ryan, I think we all hope it is a better summer!

Thanks for the suggestion Dave! I have wondered how sharp those bags are when used above water. I have always wanted one, not just for kayaking, but for messing around lakes and streams as well. I will be interested in hearing how you like it.

Thanks,

Ron

]]> By: Ryan Bonneau http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-88672 Ryan Bonneau Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:35:16 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-88672 Thanks for the response Ron and Greg. I think I might try to customize a deck bag that I have and see if that helps. I will let you know if I have any luck. I hope it's a little warmer and drier than last summer up there!! Ryan. Thanks for the response Ron and Greg.

I think I might try to customize a deck bag that I have and see if that helps. I will let you know if I have any luck.

I hope it’s a little warmer and drier than last summer up there!!

Ryan.

]]> By: David Taylor http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-88631 David Taylor Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:42:04 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-88631 Liking this post Ron - I really want to get out on a kayak a bunch in the future. I'll have to check out Greg's suggestion. I don't know how much you are changing lenses while on the water Ron, or how much Ryan plans to. If you are thinking of sticking to just 1 body + 1 lens (maybe a sharp all around zoom - dependent on what you want to focus on), then you might want to consider getting a Ewa Marine "Bag" (they call it a housing - but it's a flexible bag rated to 20 meters). I know James Balog (of the Extreme Ice Survey) used one to photography icebergs while being splashed full in the face with salt water. It's completely waterproof and appears to allow you to adjust all camera settings. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/17357-REG/Ewa_Marine_EM_U_A_U_A_Underwater_Housing.html#reviews I'm going to pick one up for my SLR kit. Another option is a Canon G9 with the Canon underwater housing. I picked up the housing when I first bought my G9 and it's actually quite nice! It would make a decent wide angle to mid tele camera (with RAW and IS capability built in). Even with the camera in it, it is positively buoyant - but you could also attach a small "life vest" to it - a small section of a "water noodle" tied to the housing strap should do the trick. For the rest of your gear that you don't need ready access to, maybe a Lowepro Dryzone backpack. I've had one for several years now - it is made just like a drysuit, floats with a full load, and is waterproof when sealed shut. Hope this helps. Liking this post Ron – I really want to get out on a kayak a bunch in the future. I’ll have to check out Greg’s suggestion. I don’t know how much you are changing lenses while on the water Ron, or how much Ryan plans to. If you are thinking of sticking to just 1 body + 1 lens (maybe a sharp all around zoom – dependent on what you want to focus on), then you might want to consider getting a Ewa Marine “Bag” (they call it a housing – but it’s a flexible bag rated to 20 meters). I know James Balog (of the Extreme Ice Survey) used one to photography icebergs while being splashed full in the face with salt water. It’s completely waterproof and appears to allow you to adjust all camera settings.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/17357-REG/Ewa_Marine_EM_U_A_U_A_Underwater_Housing.html#reviews
I’m going to pick one up for my SLR kit. Another option is a Canon G9 with the Canon underwater housing. I picked up the housing when I first bought my G9 and it’s actually quite nice! It would make a decent wide angle to mid tele camera (with RAW and IS capability built in). Even with the camera in it, it is positively buoyant – but you could also attach a small “life vest” to it – a small section of a “water noodle” tied to the housing strap should do the trick.
For the rest of your gear that you don’t need ready access to, maybe a Lowepro Dryzone backpack. I’ve had one for several years now – it is made just like a drysuit, floats with a full load, and is waterproof when sealed shut.
Hope this helps.

]]> By: Ron http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-88525 Ron Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:47:55 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-88525 Hi Greg, Thanks for suggestion and the link - looks like an interesting product. I like the idea of extra padding and inflation - I'm not sure my heavy camera would actually float in a dry bag even with extra air left trapped inside. The lack of protection has also bothered me - I usually leave a small towel in the bag to help cushion, but when you put the bag in the cockpit, kayak compartment, or even on the beach, I worry about it getting bumped around without the normal protection provided by a camera bag. Thanks, Ron Hi Greg,

Thanks for suggestion and the link – looks like an interesting product. I like the idea of extra padding and inflation – I’m not sure my heavy camera would actually float in a dry bag even with extra air left trapped inside.

The lack of protection has also bothered me – I usually leave a small towel in the bag to help cushion, but when you put the bag in the cockpit, kayak compartment, or even on the beach, I worry about it getting bumped around without the normal protection provided by a camera bag.

Thanks,

Ron

]]> By: Greg Vaughn http://www.my-photo-blog.com/kayaking-and-camera-gear/comment-page-1#comment-88524 Greg Vaughn Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:05:47 +0000 http://www.my-photo-blog.com/?p=2643#comment-88524 Several years ago I picked up a Sima Sports Pouch for rafting and kayaking trips. It's sort of like a dry bag, but with inflatable tubes so it floats if it goes overboard, and it's a little quicker to get open and closed than a standard dry bag. The inflatable tubes also provide cushioning, and it comes with a shoulder strap so you can "wear" it, or easily lash it to something on your boat. http://www.simaproducts.com/products/product_detail.php?product_id=102 Doesn't make it much less scary taking multi-$$$$ equipment on the water, however. : ) Several years ago I picked up a Sima Sports Pouch for rafting and kayaking trips. It’s sort of like a dry bag, but with inflatable tubes so it floats if it goes overboard, and it’s a little quicker to get open and closed than a standard dry bag. The inflatable tubes also provide cushioning, and it comes with a shoulder strap so you can “wear” it, or easily lash it to something on your boat.
http://www.simaproducts.com/products/product_detail.php?product_id=102
Doesn’t make it much less scary taking multi-$$$$ equipment on the water, however. : )

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