Keeping the camera safe

Bumpkin · 07-11-2010, 10:10 AM

What precautions do you take to make sure your camera doesn't get damaged? I am a particularly clumsy person so I am always worried that I am going to drop it in the lake or lose it on a hiking trail or something. I would make my husband carry it, but he's as bad as I am, lol.

jason · 07-11-2010, 12:13 PM

Amazon.com: Canon PowerShot D10 12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image…

Waterproof to 33 feet, cold resistant from 14-104 degrees (F) and shockproof up to 4 feet. I've dropped it in the water a few times. Have not dropped it from tall heights yet.

northernbushape · 07-11-2010, 02:22 PM

I keep mine in their padded cases at all times when not in use. This prevents dust and moisture from getting at them. Dust can be particularly hard on camera gear.

When I use them I have a wrist strap on the still camera that I always use. It has become habit for me. I have dropped it a couple times and was fortunate that the camera was not damaged.

The video camera is usually on a tripod when I shoot, but if I use it hand-held I use the hand strap to prevents drops.

If I am going to be on the water I have a dry sack that the cameras ride in.

Bumpkin · 07-12-2010, 10:44 AM

Thanks, guys! That's a nifty camera, Jason. Before I clicked the link I thought for sure it was going to be way too expensive, but that's not a bad price at all. I think it's time to start the Christmas list...

failghe · 07-13-2010, 08:12 PM

I have been using a Fugifilm WP Finepix. It is waterproof and I use the wrist strap when holding it on land and in water. It does not float! It takes good pics for the price I paid at the time. I have had it about a year now and no problems yet. The other camera I have has a better zoom, and a little better pics, but was a lot more money.

campgirl · 07-14-2010, 07:48 PM

I leave my camera in the car until I need it. I'm a klutz too and I don't want to ruin it. I make sure it's always in the case when we are not using it. I put it in the camper at night so it does not get stolen.

Bradsalex · 07-22-2010, 12:42 AM

We usually keep the camera in hand with the wrist strap attached to us so we don't drop it. I like to take a lot of pictures on my hikes, I will go on a 2-5 mile hike and come home with 20-40 pictures. Gotta love re-chargeable batteries.