Wanted: Waterproofing kits

[Brendon Lindsey]

Anyone have a camera waterproof housing type of deal? Or also know of any websites that offer such things.

I have a Canon 30D.

Any information would be very much appreciated,
Thanks,
Brendon Lindsey

 

[Dennis Sherrod]

Brendon,
You may want to check out these people. Great housings. I don't know if they make one for that specific camera, but they also have rentals on their housings.
http://www.gateshousings.com/

 

[Cris Schroeder]

If you aren't looking to scuba dive, I've seen plastic baggies that fit over your SLR to protect it from the weather. I'm heading out the door for work, but I'll see if I can find what I'm thinking of at B&H over lunch. I'll post a link if I can find it.

 

[Jayson Prentice]

A housing unit would be way too much for storm photography, unless you are planning on being completely submerged in water. There are several products that are used to protect the camera from rain, etc.; one such that has great reviews is the stormjacket. There are plenty of others too if you search around on Amazon, or B&H.

 

[fplowman]

We use: wait for it,

a 15 cent ziplock baggy, work fine.

 

[D. Hayes]

I have a medium and large storm jacket but I won't use it in a windy down pour. I don't know how well my lens is sealed against water with all these seams and buttons. Now I do have another case made by Aquapac that I trust since it's a sealed bag but it's a bit awkward if you're using shorter lenses. I pull the lens "tube" back and use a thick rubber band to hold it in place but it can throw off the focus if your not paying attention when putting it on. I've used that with my XTi in 40mph winds with a wireless remote and it works great for a water tight setup. But by all means if you can afford a hard case (around $1k) get one but make sure you can use it on a tripod. They make the camera nearly indestructible and are extremely easy to use.

 

[Jason Foster]

yeah, me too.

We use: wait for it,

a 15 cent ziplock baggy, work fine.

.....and so do many professionals. That's the recommendation I've received from the pros (then followed by...they do make enclosures for a thousand dollars or more).

With the zippy, I've always kept scissors or something to cut the bag such that I can wrap the back around the entire camera except the lens. I then I put on a threaded filter that screws on the end of the lens to hold the bag in place. This way the image is never actually covered by the bag, but moisture doesn't get in.

Now based on one of your other threads about hurricanes, I would recommend a hard case enclosure. If your handy, you can make your own with large PVC piping, lexan glass, silicon, and more. I'll see if I have pictures of one that Chris Collura built, that I have.

 

[Brendon Lindsey]

How about cellophane? I guess I call it saran rap(?). Seems as if I was to use the Ziploc and cellophane Idea together that It could really work well... cellophane the back of the camera to be extra safe and allow for good button use.

 

[D. Hayes]

I've done the zip lock bags on my camcorder and it works but I like the ideal of a PVC homemade enclosure. I have some links to plans somewhere on this or my laptop for some. If I can find them I'll post the links for you. I suppose saran wrap would work long as it wrapped tight.