options for a water proof cover

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auggie2420

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using the camera for snowboarding, would like to waterproof it somehow, I've seen covers/ bags.. But those are kind of bulky.. Is there like a sleeve that is meant specifically for this camera.. Like a clear thin rubber... I can't find too many options out there..
 
I have never heard of a small cover like how you described. As much as that would be nice! Since you are only filming snowboarding, it doesn't need to be a water-tight casing, so maybe you or someone else could fabricate something up! I personally don't cover my camera while filming in the snow, but if I film in the rain or other weather, I have made a custom case out of a table cloth liner. This is nice because one side is plastic and water resistant, and the other is soft. You can get a black one, and it will look good!
 
I film primarily skiing with my camera, and to be honest unless it is really snowing hard, you wont have any problems just keeping it tucked away. As long as you put it right back in the back after you take the shot, you should be fine.

If you're really worried and want a decent option, I've heard of people just using saran wrap - that way you "waterproof" the camera and you can still see the buttons and stuff. It'd be tough to focus and adjust iris, but it's just an idea.

If it's really snowing so hard that you need a cover, you better either have epic pow. Otherwise it's probably not worth it.
 
We did a snow boarding shoot once with the schools camera's. (not ours) We even took a few wipe outs with them. The dvx 100 is a pretty hearty camera. Liquid rain will damage it but solid snow that you can wipe off before it melts isnt bad. This is especially trues when shooting bellow 32. Make sure its dry when changing tapes/batts. Make sure all th rubber covers are on and shoot normally. If its gonna hit snow the tape deck side is more water proof then the screen side. There is a decent chance of damaging the screen if you have it open. When we were done we put the cams next to a dehumidifyer as a precaution, but light snow wont bother them. Our cams went into soft powder a few times still rolling.
 
hmmm.. so i prob shouldnt have anything to worry about sounds like.. i just wanted to film runs.. like park runs.. so id be real close to the rider filming his jumps and rails..
 
auggie2420 said:
hmmm.. so i prob shouldnt have anything to worry about sounds like.. i just wanted to film runs.. like park runs.. so id be real close to the rider filming his jumps and rails..
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Yeah you'll be fine. If you're in the park, it'll probably be a sunny day. If you're doing followcams, make sure you keep your focus/zoom so that your rider is always in frame/focus, and stay off to the side - if you're behind him you may catch the snow from his rooster tail, which gets all up in your lens and is just a pain.

I recommend using a GlideCam for follows, if you can get your hands on one. If you can't use a tripod on the hill for still shots, do your best to steady your hands and get creative movement/angles involved. I'm sure it'll turn out awesome for ya! Most of all just have fun with it!
 
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