Using DVX in the Amazon!

[digitalJaguar]

I have been hired to video document a missions trip with my Church in July using their DVX100 camera. I am conserned about the high humid and rainy conditions there and the conflict it would have on my equiptment. We will be travling for 9 days up and down the amazon river in brizil on a 3 story boat with 30 other passengers.

I am taking only the bare camera nassesities for this trip, the DVX, power charger, two ten hour batteries and about 20 or so MINI-DV tapes.

What sort of protection should I get for the DVX for rain covers and humidity?

Where should I look for a portable light-weight caring case and how should I pack equiptment when travling?
Cost is not an option.

Thanks!!
-Peter

 

[Erik Olson]

Do a search for humidity and you should get a good amount of information on this. Best is to keep the camera acclimated to the environment where you're shooting. That means no cold, air-conditioned hotel rooms - unless, of course, you're doing your Amazon shoot in the comfort of a plush hotel.

Hard cases are a must. The PortaBrace or Kata bag is fine for your local, daily transportation, but the dust, mud and moisture you'll be working in won't be deterred by a ballistic bag.

We only use Hardigg Storm Cases for our gear. Others will prescribe Pelican. Either will keep your gear dry and safe in the very worst conditions. It is a matter of preference from one brand to the other.

Good luck!

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