• Zurf
  • Zurf
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Topic: Waterproof case for camera (very "chat" and not music)

I'm heading to Alaska next month.  My wife was generous and got me a gift of a new Nikon digital SLR with a couple lenses.  It's not waterproof.  I'm heading up to fish.  Fishing is done in water and sometimes trees - you folks who fish know what I mean.  Anyway, I don't want anything to happen to this beautiful gift from my wife, but I'll be darned if I'm going to take a trip of a lifetime, have a digital SLR available, and not be taking a bazillion pictures. 

So I need a case to keep the camera protected from bumps, shocks, and water while underway.  I don't mind taking the camera out of the case to take pictures, so I'm not looking for a housing (you divers know what I'm talking about).  Just a case.

I'm planning on a Pelican case.  I have never heard of anything negative about them.  The Marine Corps uses stock Pelican cases to protect sensitive electronics in the field.  The Marines also operate in and near the water and in trees.  So I figure that if a Pelican case will protect sensitive information when lives depend on it in extremely rugged conditions, that it ought to protect my camera at a luxury lodge where (one would presume) no one will be shooting at me. 

Just wondering if anyone has personal experience with protecting camera gear in the field, and whether there are any other products I ought to consider.  I am considering an Aquapac in addition to the Pelican case, but that's getting pretty expensive.  The Aquapac would allow me to shoot IN the water, which would be cool.  But I've got a small PHD* waterproof digital camera I keep in my vest for that. 

- Zurf





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  • From: Tooele Ut
  • Registered: 2006-03-04
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Re: Waterproof case for camera (very "chat" and not music)

Sounds like a great adventure, Zurf.  I have been about everywhere in the world except Alaska.  Haven't fished for years, but used to long ago.  I noticed there are a lot of sites out there on the internet with waterproof camera cases, but can't vouch for any personally.  I'm sure there will be some folks in here who can give you first hand knowledge.  Good luck and have fun on your trip.

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  • Registered: 2008-06-20
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Re: Waterproof case for camera (very "chat" and not music)

Hi Zurf, you are a very lucky man to have a wife to buy you a SLR camera.

Sorry I cant help with the case, but I'm sure someone on Chordie will; but I do envy you;;;;

you lucky Son of a Gun.  Enjoy the trip, bring back lots of photos.

Luck and Health to all!!!!

  • badeye
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Re: Waterproof case for camera (very "chat" and not music)

Can't help with the case, but do you need someone to carry your fishing gear???, That would be a great adventure, hope you have the best time and catch lots of fish. Can't wait to see those pics.


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  • From: Western Oregon,US
  • Registered: 2008-07-22
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Re: Waterproof case for camera (very "chat" and not music)

Hey Brother Zurf,

  Never discount the usefulness of a pocketful of large ziplock freezer bags!  Especially the new variety with the vacuum pump,  can suck a day's worth of skivvies down to the bulk of a small padded mailer.  When it is really cold there is nothing more disappointing than pulling on a warm dry pair of wooly socks that aren't!


Have a great trip and Take Care;
Doug

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  • Registered: 2007-03-24
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Re: Waterproof case for camera (very "chat" and not music)

Check out Storm Cases (google should lead you there). I use them and find them superior to Pelican and not any more expensive. Any good case is an investment. Unfortunately, they're all pretty expensive.

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