How do you protect your camera at the beach?

[Fabio]

Hello folks,

I am willing to try some BIF shots by the shore. However, here in the south of Brazil the wind is constant at the beach and in a few minutes everything you carry gets covered by what we call "maresia" (salt-water spray).

So, I would like to know how you protect your camera and lens when photographing at the shore.

BTW, I have a Canon 40D and a 400mm f/5.6 lens.

Thanks in advance,
Fabio.

[dacol]

I presume that by "maresias" you mean wind-borne salt-water spray. Sand is also a problem. If you want complete protection I think you would have to get underwater camera housing, quite expensive for DSLRs, see for example,
http://www.backscatter.com/hostedstore/products/canonhousing.html
http://www.adorama.com/IK687050.html?sid=1249236324730410

Dalcio

[Fabio]

Thanks, Dalcio!

I've added the "salt-water spray" to my original post.

regarding the underwater camera housing, it is indeed very expensive!

Fabio.


I presume that by "maresias" you mean wind-borne salt-water spray. Sand is also a problem. If you want complete protection I think you would have to get underwater camera housing, quite expensive for DSLRs, see for example,
http://www.backscatter.com/hostedstore/products/canonhousing.html
http://www.adorama.com/IK687050.html?sid=1249236324730410

Dalcio

[AC/DC]

Fabio, try Optech Rainsleeves. They are pretty cheap and effective at keeping the worst of the weather off.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-optech-rainsleeve/p1017072

[Duke Leto]

Fabio, get a cheap pr of waterproof trousers, preferably some with elastic around the ankle , cut one leg off and after a few minor adjustments you have a nice waterproof/windproof cover for your lens and body. The one I made out of camouflage material I sewed a cord into the open end (body end) so when its bad I can close of the opening. The elasticated ankle should allow a very nice fit around the hood.
Mine cost about $17 US and and a little time

[fugl]

I presume that by "maresias" you mean wind-borne salt-water spray.

Or "spindrift" for a one-word equivalent.

[Fabio]

Thank you very much for all your suggestions!

Regards,
Fabio.