Re: waterproofing camera (was: RE: small camera)

Bill,

I am interested in the answer to this as well.  I had a Canon A590is that
died on the first day of a Northern MN tour last summer.  It wasn't raining
but something happened that day.  I took about 6 pictures and then it was
dead.  No camera to use for the other 6 days.  Bummer.  Yes I am aware of
the broken-off-toothpick-jammed-under-the-battery-contacts work around.

I do take my camera out of the pannier and out of its plastic baggie and out
of its Neoprene case to use in light rain, but not in a downpour.

I kind of expect that one of the newer ones that are rated to survive a drop
from 6 feet and underwater to 10 feet or so is the only sure answer.  The
other choice is to continue to buy cheapies, possibly with the extended
warranty offered through B&H and also Amazon, and just take your chances.  A
free replacement camera is fine but it is the missed pictures that I regret
more, not the passing of the camera.

Because I have had several cameras that I have taken on my bikes die on me,
I do not take my Canon G7 or the 450D on the bike, but it is on the bike
that I take my most numerous and best pictures.  A conundrum.

I guess I am ready to try one of the specialized models:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752212-REG/Panasonic_DMC_TS3D_LUMIX_DMC_TS3_Digital_Camera.html

or some such but I won't be surprised if that also fails in some way.  These
digital cameras are not generally made to last a long time and put up with
the treatment we gave them in the sense that the old film cameras - Canon
F1, etc. - were.  The cheapies may be more likely to fail easily than the
more expensive ones.

-jb

On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 2:57 PM, Bill Chiles <[email protected]> wrote:

> When I toured before, I had a waterproof point-n-shoot.  I've wondered with
> a lumix or canon, would I simply not be able to take the camera out if it
> was misting or worse, or do I need to double plastic baggie it to make sure
> it stays dry in the hip pack or handlebar bag.
>
> How are people caring for their cameras while on tour?  I'm just about to
> buy a new camera, so I've been wondering this.
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: touring-bounces+billchi=microsoft.com-Wizm5X4GRk5g9hUCZPvPmw@public.gmane.org [mailto:
> touring-bounces+billchi=microsoft.com-Wizm5X4GRk5g9hUCZPvPmw@public.gmane.org] On Behalf Of Mark Boyd
> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2011 9:29 AM
> To: Pawel Danielewicz
> Cc: touring
> Subject: Re: small camera
>
> I quite like my Cannon 620, but I rarely use it because it is too
> bulky and too slow. Once I started using small LUMIX cameras - my
> first was a FX01 - I was hooked on having small, sturdy, quick,
> cameras that I could carry in my shirt pocket - on tour or off -
> without being reminded I was carrying them by their weight and bulk..
>
> Last summer I carried two small cameras FX07 and TZ4. The TZ4 weighs
> about 50% more, and is a better, and more versatile camera, but I
> notice its weight in my pocket. Except for long telephoto shots, I
> don't see any difference in image quality on my web pages. On last
> summers tour, I used only the FX camera till I got to the Pacific an
> then only the TZ while riding down the coast. Although the TZ let me
> get a few long telephoto shots that would not have worked with th FX,
> I'm not convinced that it was worth the xtra weight.
> http://www.cs.unca.edu/~boyd/touring/tour10/tour.htm
>
> Having said that, I'm planning to carry the FX07 and my new G1 - much
> bigger, much more capable - next summer. I'll use the FX fr casual
> shots and the G1 - shooting RAW - when I want to attempt more
> difficult shots. The FX will be in my shirt pocket and the G1 will be
> in my handlebar bag, I'll be using a larger handlebar bag this year to
> make room for it.
>              Mark
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Pawel Danielewicz
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> > I want to add one more voice of support for Canon Powershot A series.
>  They
> > take AA batteries (often just 2), most take standard SD cards, take
> > exquisite pictures, have a viewfinder and plenty of other conveniences
> (e.g.
> > many can be used as a webcam by just connecting a USB cable).  There are
> > plenty of them of them on Ebay nearly for free.  I bought my A520 for $25
> in
> > a pretty pristine condition with all original items.  That camera is a
> jewel
> > compared to a Nikon I bought as new for $130 or so.  The way I see it, it
> is
> > pointless to buy a new camera in the current situation.
> >
> > Pawel Danielewicz
> >
> >
> > On 14:59, John Wood wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Andy,
> >> I've been using a Cannon A590is the past couple years and really like ti
> a
> >> lot.
> >> While megapixels is a bit low by current standards, it takes great
> >> pictures.
> >> I don't think it's still in production, but I occasionally see them
> online
> >> for
> >> about $100.
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >> On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 6:55 AM, Andy Goodell<[email protected]>
> >>  wrote:
> >>
> >>> I'm looking for small camera recommendations. Something fairly slim
> >>> that easily fits into a bike jersey pocket, but that still takes
> >>> regular AA or AAA batteries is ideal, since I'm not a fan of specialty
> >>> batteries and their chargers. At least a few megapixels, and some
> >>> optical zoom is nice, but this would mostly be for taking shots on the
> >>> road for posting online and doesn't need to be SLR quality. I'm
> >>> thinking in the range of $100. Anyone have a model they could
> >>> recommend?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks!
> >>>
> >>> Andy in Ithaca, NY
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