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Canon T3i, t4i , T5i , 70D etc camera protection for skiing
So I got curious and started looking around for legitimate cases to protect DSLRs from snow that could potentially ruin your camera, so I did my research and found a go-pro like case for my t3i
So I found this as the cheapest case/water housing
Anyway, does anyone know of a go-pro like case to protect expensive cameras from snow or is this your best option?
CheddarJackI wouldn't bother. Snow won't harm your camera for the most part. If you just actively avoid getting sprayed, especially with slush, you'll be fine.
Besides, you can only use the kit lens with those kind of housings.
Its still pretty risky though if your filming with a wide fisheye like I do, so I was just checking to see if they make gopro cases for DSLRs
qmackIts still pretty risky though if your filming with a wide fisheye like I do, so I was just checking to see if they make gopro cases for DSLRs
It certainly wouldn't hurt, but it'd be excessive. DSLRs are surprisingly tough. Just remember that snow won't hurt your camera - water will. So as long as you brush off the snow that gets on your camera before a lot of it melts, you'll be fine.
I film with my T3i on the hill quite often and have never had any problems, nor have I known anyone to. Those waterproof housings are made so you can absolutely soak your camera like in a rainstorm and are for protection from freak accidents. Then there are the really expensive ones that are made for completely submerging your camera underwater.
qmackIts still pretty risky though if your filming with a wide fisheye like I do, so I was just checking to see if they make gopro cases for DSLRs
almost everyone I know films a bit with a wide fisheye... you camera will be fine unless you decide you want to submerge it into the snow for like half an hour.
nauticam makes legit underwater housings though if you're trying to film diving or something. if not, I wouldn't bother. Save your money for lenses
A true proper waterproof housing costs more then your camera.
The true and tried technique utilized by photojournalists in the case worst of torrential downpours aka god pissing droplets the size of cars is a disposable plastic bag clamped on by a filter-hood-tiewrap-elastic band.
omnidataA true proper waterproof housing costs more then your camera.
The true and tried technique utilized by photojournalists in the case worst of torrential downpours aka god pissing droplets the size of cars is a disposable plastic bag clamped on by a filter-hood-tiewrap-elastic band.
Even Santa does it:
I might make my own thing out of plastic because I like things more solid appose to a plastic bag, but thanks for the idea. And I have seen people do this before :)
Big waste of money! I had a friend drop my camera in straight slush (He's an idiot!) and my camera was completely fine. We continued filming the rest of the day and my camera still works great!
qmackI might make my own thing out of plastic because I like things more solid appose to a plastic bag, but thanks for the idea. And I have seen people do this before :)
Those underwaterhousing's might look solid and very much akin to a GoPro housing but they are not meant to take a beating, they are fragile and require attention.
A plastic bag gives enough protection from water, unless you plan to submerge it. If you want to protect it from falls, just don't drop your camera.
