12-12-2012, 09:24 AM
Good decision Thomas,
Flushing money for new toys creates fun but bring most of the marginal advantage.
Direct to your question about waterproof camera.
According to couple of famous photographer – there are fully water proof, partly water proof and water proof but with a little care.
The last group is the most popular by outdoor photographer since its light cheap and reliable enough.
I share similar experience. E.g I have never experienced any waterproof problem with my canon 400d + tamron 17-50 non VC for about 7 years.
I have plastic roll and rubber rings in by photo bag to seal my lens camera. I bought them from some supermarket for 1-2euro and they weight 20-30gr.
In terms of water protection this solution easily outperforms any pro body with L lens. With my canon 400d/sigma 10-20 and UV/protection filter I’ve made stunning seescape series 10sm from slashing salty water. It cost me one cheap UV filter.
Weight – 20-30gr additional weight is nothing compare to FF pro body + L lens
Price – 2-3 euro against xxxx – I don’t know. I don’t have L lenses nor pro body.
The plastic backs have multy purpose - I use then to protect my cameras and lenses when I camping in wet tents.
Yes this solution doesn't look cool, a gearofob with deep wallet and heavy back staing at home will laugh on it.
Flushing money for new toys creates fun but bring most of the marginal advantage.
Direct to your question about waterproof camera.
According to couple of famous photographer – there are fully water proof, partly water proof and water proof but with a little care.
The last group is the most popular by outdoor photographer since its light cheap and reliable enough.
I share similar experience. E.g I have never experienced any waterproof problem with my canon 400d + tamron 17-50 non VC for about 7 years.
I have plastic roll and rubber rings in by photo bag to seal my lens camera. I bought them from some supermarket for 1-2euro and they weight 20-30gr.
In terms of water protection this solution easily outperforms any pro body with L lens. With my canon 400d/sigma 10-20 and UV/protection filter I’ve made stunning seescape series 10sm from slashing salty water. It cost me one cheap UV filter.
Weight – 20-30gr additional weight is nothing compare to FF pro body + L lens
Price – 2-3 euro against xxxx – I don’t know. I don’t have L lenses nor pro body.
The plastic backs have multy purpose - I use then to protect my cameras and lenses when I camping in wet tents.
Yes this solution doesn't look cool, a gearofob with deep wallet and heavy back staing at home will laugh on it.