{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Carrying a camera

Depends what you're doing with it...but generally, I do a double grocery bag, then tuck it in my daypack - usually wrapped in rainjacket and fleece/sweater. if needed, extra lens(es) in ziplocs. If i'm doing a canoe in moving water, i'll wrap the travel case in a trash bag and loop it off and stuff it in the pack. Probably sounds more complicated than it is. Small streams/hiking trips just throw the travel case in the daypack and go.

Also, depends what you're shooting... for most shots the camera on my phone works fine (ziplocked in a zippered jacket/waders pocket). the cameras on phones have gotten so good that i rarely breakout the SLR unless it's something special -- Waterfalls, sunsets, closeups of wildlife, etc. 

have fun, 

B  

On Saturday, December 13, 2014 11:53:20 AM UTC-5, Bob Smith wrote:

You are going to find a DSLR really awkward if you plan on shooting while wading. You'll probably be using a telescopic lens for the most versatility. The camera will bang around a lot with every motion you make if you are carrying it ready to shoot photos. And if you slip or fall getting the camera wet will be the least of your worries. Breaking the lens, cracking the body or snapping the lens from the body are all very likely possibilities.

Bringing a DSLR to photograph your trip is great while not actually engaged in fishing. When fishing you're better off with one of really great digital compacts available today from Fuji, Olympus etc. they are small, easy to use and have incredible imaging sensors. Some have interchangeable lens systems.

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