Need waterproof help!!

[Al Buckner]

I am going to Chile, Argentina, and Patagonia in a couple weeks. The Patagonia part involves taking some tours on 10 man Zodiacs in cold frigid water to glaciers, ice flows, wildlife colonies, etc.

I'm concerned about keeping the camera/lens dry on the Zodiac. Other than a plastic trash bag... anyone have any CHEAP solutions/recommendations?

[bondarnes]

Originally Posted by Al Buckner

I'm concerned about keeping the camera/lens dry on the Zodiac. Other than a plastic trash bag... anyone have any CHEAP solutions/recommendations?

The water resistant one time use film cameras.

[KdLaneJr]

You want to protect how much value in camera gear with something cheap?...,

Let me think..., nah. Just leave it all at home.

Or; You could look at the waterproof bags sold for kayaking and white water rafting.

They do a great job.

Ken

[Al Buckner]

OK Ken... you got me!

That was a good suggestion of the bag.

[venchka]

Dry bags will work for moisture protection. Pelican boxes also provide shock protection. Your choice. Howsomever, it might be awkward/impossible to carry a Pelican box on the Zodiac. Lightbulb: find a dry bag that will hold a padded camera bag.

For what it's worth, I think that these bags are the cat's meow from a waterproof & sealing standpoint:

Watershed

Bon voyage! I am envious!

[bondarnes]

I assumed you wanted to be able to take pictures and keep the camera dry at the same time. Ikelite makes waterproof camera housings used by scuba divers. http://www.ikelite.com/web_pages/1digital.html I think they also make some water resistant housings good to depth of five feet or so.

[KdLaneJr]

The ikelite might seem pricey depending on what you are looking for.

Add a float to the handle so if dropped overboard it does not sink and it looks like you have a winner. Couple it with one of the watershed bags to keep everything else dry and you should be able to relax and enjoy the trip.

Ken

[Al Buckner]

OK everyone, thanks for your inputs. Went to Cabela's in N.Fort Worth today and found more types and sizes of 'dry bags' than anyone can imagine, in the camping section. Price varies from about $12.00 upward. Found one for $23.00 that is easy to get into and can put the D70, couple of lenses, and extra stuff into easily. It is lightweight enough to collapse and roll up to get inside the camera bag when not needed.

[venchka]

Good news! If possible, use zip lock bags in side the dry bags as well for extra protection.

Bon voyage! Share the pictures!

[tragic hero]

you could allways get a lowepro dryzone, but they are exp