7D How would you protect your DSLR against Sand or Water?

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etrust

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Hi Guys,

I have a Shooting in 3 weeks on the beach and on a yacht and would like to know how you would protect a 7D? I'm using a Shoulder Rig with a 7" Monitor too..

Any suggentions? Or Product Links?

I do not know it a Home Plastic bag and a UV Filter would be the best solution :embarasse
 
You dont have to protect your camera really! a UV filter against scratches on the lens would do. The cameras are really robust!
 
yeah the 7d is pretty well sealed for dust and sand. The lens i would make sure i have a UV filter on just to let that take all of the scratches and everything.
 
Phil i see you never had a camera on the beach or where the sand is , whats the protection i dont know but theres a big chance youll end up with sand in your lens mechanism and you wont be able to focus smoothly anymore,beach is not a good place for cameras without protection,theres wind and people,so becareful and if youre not filming then keep camera in bag.
 
There was a time in my life when I traveled Internationally
and extensively. What I needed was a camera that was tough,
and fairly immune to dust, sand and water ( rain ). What I
purchased was basically a simple, but tough, point and
shoot camera. I used it for years and it took splendid
35mm film images. Consider picking one up even 2nd hand
off eBay.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikonos

It's absolutely perfect for what your trying to do. I owned
the Nikonos V and recently passed it on to my son.
 
I've been shooting at the beach for years and never had any problems. If there's strong onshore winds I'll put a kata rain cover over my cameras to protect them from salt spray, but otherwise it should be fine. As long as you are sensisble and don't go putting it down in the sand or in rockpools you shouldn't have any problems.

I've gone through several cameras and the worst they've ever suffered, after years of being exposed to the elements alomst daily while filming surfing from land and boats, is a little bit of corrosion on the external screws.

wilcal said:
There was a time in my life when I traveled Internationally
and extensively. What I needed was a camera that was tough,
and fairly immune to dust, sand and water ( rain ). What I
purchased was basically a simple, but tough, point and
shoot camera. I used it for years and it took splendid
35mm film images. Consider picking one up even 2nd hand
off eBay.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikonos

It's absolutely perfect for what your trying to do. I owned
the Nikonos V and recently passed it on to my son.
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Thanks for the tip, but based on the fact that this is placed in a video forum and not prefaced with any mention of still photography I would assume the OP is shooting video with his 7D.
 
Hi Guys, it seems that te 7D is well sealed, but I want to protect it anyway.

Question 1: If I'm using a ND Filter + a pol Filter. Do I need the UV Filter in Front?

Question 2: How to protect my 7" Monitor?

Question 3: I can not buy a under water case, because the 7D is mounted on a Shoulder Rig. How to protect then?
 
lets get this clear...the 7D is ONLY FULLY weather sealed with a canon L lens on it which has the rubber gasket. Yes the body is sealed well with the rubber doors protecting the compartments....however the weakness lies in the lens. I suggest you rent the 24-70mm f2.8 and the 70-200mmL f2.8 IS (depending on the range you want) with these 2 you dont have to be changing lenses alot so the chance of sand and water and SALT going in the camera is reduced. and they are both fast lenses for you to open wide when u want shallow DOF. If you want to go with primes over zooms then fine, but yes...still canon L lenses and change then in an enclosed environment. Also I hear (i duno how true) that not all canon L lenses have the rubber seal. So def check it at the base of the lens that attaches to the camera. The 24-70mm does have the seal and I have personally shot in rain with it and no cover already. though if i had a cover i'd have used it to be doubly safe. But rain water is not salt water.
 
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Hi Guys,

thank you for your comments.

The problem is, that I'm using a Shoulder Rig + Follow Focus + 7" Monitor. How the hell to protect that. I will not shot in the rain, but wind and sand.

How to protect my equipments ?? :(
 
etrust said:
Hi Guys,

thank you for your comments.

The problem is, that I'm using a Shoulder Rig + Follow Focus + 7" Monitor. How the hell to protect that. I will not shot in the rain, but wind and sand.

How to protect my equipments ?? :(
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etrust -- hard to suggest a solution without a picture of your rig -- but, you're right, DSLR rain covers won't cover your 7D, shoulder rig and monitor. You may be better off with a camcorder rain cover. Maybe you can make something like this $100 Kata DV/HDV cover from Amazon work?

Cheers,

Bill
 
Hey, I'm currently preparing to do a round-the-world shoot and had similar questions for my setup. I'm on a budget, so my advice is based on money being a primary factor.

You can do all this with plastic bags, rubber bands, some creativity, and a trip to your garage or hardware store.

1. The 7D is not completely weatherproof. Some people have had great luck with their 7D exposed to the elements, whereas others haven't. Therefore, I wouldn't chance it. It looks like plastic bags with holes cut in them for access are sufficient enough for many photographers.

2. A lens hood and a UV or ND filter should be sufficient to protect your lens. I would wrap a t-shirt, towel, etc., around the lens to give me some additional grip and protection. Remember, if you're using plastic bags or a rain cover they will be covering most, if not all of your lens anyways.

Unless the rental place has given you an ok on it, DON'T RENT GEAR THAT YOU MIGHT DAMAGE. Most rental places require a cash deposit and/or a credit card for insurance purposes, in addition to the rental fees. They're not stupid. And even if they were, you would be screwing them and/or future renters by returning damaged gear.

Your monitor: be creative and protect it as well. All you need is a simple case around it and glass or transparent plastic to view the monitor. I would add a sun shade to that as well. Test out your gear in the sun.

Do a simple search on Google and Youtube and you'll find plenty of articles confirming everything I just told you.
 
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