Hi all

Apols for cross posting to uk.rec.boats.paddle
We have a baby due to arrive and so there is much pressure for us to
purchase a digital camera.

Well, ok, but only if I can take it paddling!

Has anyone had any experience with waterproof digitals that they might
share please?

Cheers
--
Jel Coward

The UK Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and Command Physician course is
9th-15th November 2003 at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Scotland

http://www.wildmedic.org
http://www.wemsi.org



'There's no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing"
Anon Norwegian

In article , says...
Hi all

Apols for cross posting to uk.rec.boats.paddle
We have a baby due to arrive and so there is much pressure for us to
purchase a digital camera.

Well, ok, but only if I can take it paddling!

Has anyone had any experience with waterproof digitals that they might
share please?

Cheers


I am a professional photographer in addition to an avid kayaker and for
the consumer use and even my own use, I bought the Canon A40 digital
camera and the companion waterproof case. That camera is discontinued in
Canon's line but still available perhaps thru ebay. It is a 2.1 MP
digital but takes wonderful photos and the waterproof case is exactly
designed for the camera so every button on the camera has a
corresponding button on the outer case. I HIGHLY recommend the
combination.

Ed in Raleigh

On 4-Aug-2003, Serious wrote:

I bought the Canon A40 digital
camera and the companion waterproof case. That camera is discontinued in
Canon's line but still available perhaps thru ebay.

I too have the A40. Don't kill yourself trying to find an old one, they simply
replaced it with the A60. There's also an A70 if you want a higher resolution
CCD.

Mike

You might also consider the new single use waterproof 35mm cameras.
Although they don't have adjustable focal lengths at about $15 they are very
cost effective for even someone approaching semi-pro - given the risks of
losing an expensive piece of equipment in rugged conditions. The various
water proof sacks do work ok in most semi-rugged environments. Heck, a
couple of clear zip lock bags would also work fine. Quality on a single
use camera is probably comparable to a $500 digital.

Some time ago I went kayakking on the North Sea and I duct-taped such
a single use camera to my paddle with the following results:

http://www.stud.tue.nl/~okawa/albums/duct.html

The results are not too bad, only point was that there was some sort
of delay between pressing the lever and the making of the actual photo I
only discovered later. And of course watching incoming waves while
making a photo, this didn't always go together well .

The camera costed me about $20, don't remember exactly how much
developing the photos cost. Then there's also the scanning of the photos
for the webpage... For regular use a digital camera would probably be
easier and cheaper; I've certainly seen a few nice sets go for a good
price at eBay.

greetings,
Michiel

A friend and I take our digital cameras in the boat inside a Tupperware
container purchased for that use.
They are watertite and have proven themselves. When dumped into the water
they float and the inside stays dry.
I'm not talking white water here, but lakes and class 1-2 rivers.

Bill

"Jel Coward" wrote in message
...
Hi all

Apols for cross posting to uk.rec.boats.paddle
We have a baby due to arrive and so there is much pressure for us to
purchase a digital camera.

Well, ok, but only if I can take it paddling!

Has anyone had any experience with waterproof digitals that they might
share please?

Cheers
--
Jel Coward

The UK Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and Command Physician
course is
9th-15th November 2003 at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Scotland

http://www.wildmedic.org
http://www.wemsi.org



'There's no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing"
Anon Norwegian

See recent issue of Outside magazine for a review of waterproof digital camera
cases and some cameras.
Rick

Thanks for all the advice.

Time pressure led to rapid decision - bought a canon A60 with a plan to
get a waterproof case if I have the urge to take it on the water

Cheers
--
Jel Coward

The UK Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and Command Physician course is
9th-15th November 2003 at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Scotland

http://www.wildmedic.org
http://www.wemsi.org



'There's no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing"
Anon Norwegian

I recently got a Canon PowerShot S50 and the waterproof case for it.
It's an excellent camera! (Well, it should be ... it cost enough ...
hehehe. It's 5 megapixels, though, so it's worth the investment!)
I'll definitely be using the waterproof case any time I'm taking the
camera near water.


Jel Coward wrote in message ...
Thanks for all the advice.

Time pressure led to rapid decision - bought a canon A60 with a plan to
get a waterproof case if I have the urge to take it on the water

Cheers
--
Jel Coward

The UK Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician and Command Physician course is
9th-15th November 2003 at Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Scotland

http://www.wildmedic.org
http://www.wemsi.org



'There's no such thing as bad weather - just bad clothing"
Anon Norwegian