Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have used a number of ways to get to shore in the Arctic and Antarctic. The pelican case is great, but you don't "open" it up much on the water. I did from time to time. On my recent trip I had Ortlieb bags and a larger dry sac. The bag was big enough to hold the DMR and lens and the sac held the rest. When we got to shore I would unload the sac, leave it at the landing and hike about with the rest. I also found a water proof pack in Longyearbean, but though it was great, it was difficult to open and unload. I used it only when it was likely to rain. On the zodiacs, I had my DMR and 70-180 zoom. A large plastic bag was put over the lens with a hold for the sun shade. I held it there with thick rubber bands. Now the only thing exposed to "splash" was the sun-shade and the filter ---- yes, with salt water I did use filters ;-) The bag could be pulled back over the camera with the larger open end over the body, but the opening is big enough to hold your hands etc to operate the camera from behind the plastic cover. Once used to it, it worked like a dream. Cheers Jealous Alastair -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Mark Rabiner Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2008 13:50 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] GALAPAGOS ISLANDS > We are going to the Galapagos Islands on the 31st. Can anyone advise > me about cases to keep your camera dry when going on a small boat > from ship to shore? > Thanks, > Mervin Stewart > I'd get a Turtle proof case. Buff it up with Turtle wax; that repels them. Mark William Rabiner markrabiner.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information