Waterproofing the 5D

[Revsta]

I'm trying to do a shot where I have the camera literally under a shower pointing at our protagonists face. Does anyone have an idea of how to pull this shot off cheaply?

 

[handsome pete]

how to pull this shot off cheaply?

I don't think that's a good idea. The words "cheap" and "waterproof" usually don't mix.

I'd look into renting an underwater housing if the shot is that important.

 

[rallymatt]

I'm trying to do a shot where I have the camera literally under a shower pointing at our protagonists face. Does anyone have an idea of how to pull this shot off cheaply?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Water-Sand-Proo...a-/140414719941?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories

 

[CinemaElectronika]

The words "cheap" and "waterproof" usually don't mix.

lol..!

 

[deltoidjohn]

How cheap are you talking? The best option would be to rent a housing. Much safer than those cheap plastic bags, and much better functionality - the plastic bags are fiddly and it can be hard to push buttons and navigate menu's.

 

[Chris Santucci]

http://gadgetsin.com/transparent-waterproof-digital-slr-camera-case.htm

I once built an underwater housing for about 50 bucks that I put a Canon HV10 into and sunk to the bottom of a 10' swimming pool. It can be done, but if you aren't handy, just get a bag and think about how you're going to (cheaply) deal with water droplets and running water on the front filter.

Other alternatives:

Long lens - stay away from falling water

Shoot into mirror

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