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Drake
I'm going to go parasailing this November, and I was wondering what type of camera I should use.
I'm not going to use a DSLR or a point and shoot.
Should I use a waterproof throw a way camera or a normal throw a way one? Are waterproof cameras good for only underwater shots? How well do normal throw a way pictures come out?
Answer
Good idea to not use a DSLR or standard P&S in a harsh environment; they don't do well. There are several waterproof and shockproof digital cameras available, such as the Nikon AW-100.
Since there is some water danger in parasailing, getting the waterproof single use camera is the better choice.
Waterproof cameras are useable out of the water.
Single use cameras get OK pictures. They do use a 35mm film, but the lens is usually cheap plastic junk. I found some results of single use cameras on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/467025@N23/
And finally there are some single use digital cameras. Just mentioning them, not recommending them.
Good idea to not use a DSLR or standard P&S in a harsh environment; they don't do well. There are several waterproof and shockproof digital cameras available, such as the Nikon AW-100.
Since there is some water danger in parasailing, getting the waterproof single use camera is the better choice.
Waterproof cameras are useable out of the water.
Single use cameras get OK pictures. They do use a 35mm film, but the lens is usually cheap plastic junk. I found some results of single use cameras on Flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/467025@N23/
And finally there are some single use digital cameras. Just mentioning them, not recommending them.
Is it safe to put your camera in a Ziploc bag?
vannax3
Haha, okay so I can't afford a waterproof camera (I'm only 13) so I was thinking of putting my camera in a Ziploc bag. Is that safe for my camera? If not, is putting my camera in a separate Ziploc bag, then putting it in another is safe? Thank you!
Oops, I meant those Ziploc bags with the zipper ... Lol, sorry !
Answer
Sure. Close the zip closure and it becomes watertight to a fair degree. You can submerge the camera in water to several feet without any problems. Below about 3 feet, the plastic will compress and literally "shrinkwrap" the camera and you may not be able to operate the controls. Then, the deeper you go, the more external pressure and the more likely a seam will fail and flood the camera. Examine the type of plastic for clarity. You will be shooting through the plastic, and if the plastic is milky instead of crystal clear, it will show as a blur that you can't get rid of in every picture you take. Use the largest bag you can. Start with it mostly fully inflated and see if you can manage the bouyancy. Adjust the amount of air in the bag so you can manage the camera controls and the buoyancy. Remember, as you go deeper, the air bubble in the bag will compress at the rate of double the depth means half the volume. If you are careful, one of the thicker freezer type bags should do nicely rather than 2 thinner bags. The clearer the plastic the better. I've used a freezer bag in pouring rain and it protected my Nikon F2 (35MM) quite nicely. It takes a bit of practice, but any sealable plastic bag with a positive closure such as ziplock, will protect the workings. If you have ANY doubts, it is safest to double the bag, just in case...
Sure. Close the zip closure and it becomes watertight to a fair degree. You can submerge the camera in water to several feet without any problems. Below about 3 feet, the plastic will compress and literally "shrinkwrap" the camera and you may not be able to operate the controls. Then, the deeper you go, the more external pressure and the more likely a seam will fail and flood the camera. Examine the type of plastic for clarity. You will be shooting through the plastic, and if the plastic is milky instead of crystal clear, it will show as a blur that you can't get rid of in every picture you take. Use the largest bag you can. Start with it mostly fully inflated and see if you can manage the bouyancy. Adjust the amount of air in the bag so you can manage the camera controls and the buoyancy. Remember, as you go deeper, the air bubble in the bag will compress at the rate of double the depth means half the volume. If you are careful, one of the thicker freezer type bags should do nicely rather than 2 thinner bags. The clearer the plastic the better. I've used a freezer bag in pouring rain and it protected my Nikon F2 (35MM) quite nicely. It takes a bit of practice, but any sealable plastic bag with a positive closure such as ziplock, will protect the workings. If you have ANY doubts, it is safest to double the bag, just in case...
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