Beach shooting sand problems?

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"man, this kids got questions left and right, someone grab the duct tape for his mouth!"


last one till the next one, i promise:

this thing i'm about to shoot is gonna be on the beach/oceanfront for about a forth of the time.

what i'd like to know is, should i get some kind of protective gear for the camera so that sand doesn't get into it or the lenses/filters? a rain slicker maybe?

anyone that's got expirience shooting in sandy locations please enlighten me to what's what, cause i'd love to be able to use my camera for more than a month, outside of just laying there petting it (which i garauntee i will be doing) and going for long strolls in the park while singing to it (hopefully just joking about) cause i got a Nikon SLR that a trip to the beach almost ruined a couple years back and i'd like very much not to do that to my DVX.

so speak your wisdom, i humbly listen

joey
 
Re: Beach shooting sand problems?

you are going to have to be anal - keep it clean and in a sealed case when not using it, and when shooting, treat the sand like it is acid...

DON'T - put down in the sand.
DON'T - have it anywhere that sand my be kicked near.
DON'T - touch it with sand on your hands
DON'T - leave it out of it's bag when you are not using it.

Do - be anal at all times!
 
Re: Beach shooting sand problems?

I recommend using a rain cape/cover for it while on or near the beach, even if it's on a tripod. At least in Oregon, where I live, the wind blows strong and that wind contains salt, sand, moisture. Believe me, you don't want to hear or feel gritty sand when you turn your focus wheel.
 
Re: Beach shooting sand problems?

Even if the wind seems calm you must anticipate for gusts and be prepared to protect the camcorder on short notice.

You can black-tape a plastic trash bag around the camcorder lens allowing for some access from the back and sides.
 
Re: Beach shooting sand problems?

Hey Barry, about this marine bag recommendation, do you have to set everything up and then put it in there without any more control over the camera?

What about zooming and focusing and other adjusting?

Has anyone actually used this bag? Is it practical? :-/
 
Re: Beach shooting sand problems?

I shoot surf alot.
Only recommendation I can make is... a blanket. Tripod... and just know the weather. I grew up by the ocean, so I kind of know when winds are starting to pick up or if sand starts blowing a little too much. If you're not used to it...

I suggest a couple of grocery plastic bags to keep in your pockets in case you need to do a quick cover.. And your lens wiper.
A small towel you can hide your head under and cover up the camera with. Sometimes it can get a little windy or the sun is so bright it's hard to see the LCD screen.

Haven't shot within the last few weeks though due to rain & excessive wind... I am thinking about getting one of those rain-covers from B&H. But they cost almost $200.00. so I may just wait it out for the next couple weeks until the rain dies.
 
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