Cameras and the beach, any lessons learned

[gary135r]

The way I see it... I bought this camera to enable myself to fully capture the beauty of the world around me, save memories of some of my favorite moments, and all around have fun. If I'm so worried about where I can and can't shoot, or am so fearful that I can't shoot one of the habitats (beach) that I love more than anything, well... that's just crazy talk. I didn't get into this art for the "Olan Mills" side of things. To me, that's kind of like saying "Those motorcycles are cool, just don't get 'em on the highway because it's dangerous!" POPPYCOCK! CLAPTRAP! BALDERDASH! HOGWASH! BUSHWA! TOMMYROT! (and other applicable synonyms!)

I'm going back down to Florida this year, and ND filters are definitely on my list as well!

Kind of like high end bicycles. Some people treat them like museum pieces. Ride it like you stole it!

 

[Michael J.]

The only thing I was worry on my last vacation at the beach was that my D5100 get to wet. Next time, soon I hope, I am not worry cos the D7000 is better for this kind of environment.

But the last few years at beaches I didn't got any problems at all. I am at beaches almost every week and it is windy as well as moistures

 

[Marilynne]

Do not put your bag directly on the sand and be careful if you place it on a blanket/towel where sand may blow.

If you plan on doing a sunrise and your camera has been in A/C, make sure you let it acclimate properly beforehand or you'll miss the best of the rising sun, but this would be any place, not only the beach.

 

[mikew_RIP]

The thing i learnt was where not to point it on a nudist beach the wife soon taught me that.

 

[hark]

They made rain jackets for DSLR's such as this $34.95 one by Vortex. There are also some very inexpensive ones that are disposable. I keep Delkin Snug-It Pro's on my bodies. Overseas they were called easyCover which is what they are now called in the US--same parent company anyway. EasyCover for D610. Initially it wasn't exactly what I wanted; however, I gave it a chance and really like them. I believe they come in either black, yellow, or camouflage. The silicone cover is thick enough to absorb light shocks.

 

[Krs_2007]

They made rain jackets for DSLR's such as this $34.95 one by Vortex. There are also some very inexpensive ones that are disposable. I keep Delkin Snug-It Pro's on my bodies. Overseas they were called easyCover which is what they are now called in the US--same parent company anyway. EasyCover for D610. Initially it wasn't exactly what I wanted; however, I gave it a chance and really like them. I believe they come in either black, yellow, or camouflage. The silicone cover is thick enough to absorb light shocks.

I have looked at those on/off over the past few months. They dont have one that works with the D600 and a batter pack. I like the idea of the covers, especially when shooting sports.

Haven't thought about the rain covers, should actually have one anyway. Thanks.

 

[Krs_2007]

The thing i learnt was where not to point it on a nudist beach the wife soon taught me that.

Mike, That's funny, sounds like you married my wife's sister.

 

[Krs_2007]

Do not put your bag directly on the sand and be careful if you place it on a blanket/towel where sand may blow.

If you plan on doing a sunrise and your camera has been in A/C, make sure you let it acclimate properly beforehand or you'll miss the best of the rising sun, but this would be any place, not only the beach.

Thats a great idea, we will be in Perdido Key/Orange Beach area and that sand amazes me the places it gets. It usually takes about week after we get back to get it out of all of our stuff. The sand/salt air, I love it but it sticks to everything.