Advice for Shoreline Photography Gear

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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Advice for Shoreline Photography Gear

I want to increase my POV and creativity when shooting water sports and ocean scenes. I photograph surfing along the West Coast, and kiteboarding/foiling within the San Francisco Bay. I am currently shooting along beaches in different locations, occasionally wading into the water to get nearer the subject, but with no camera protection, other than my reactions to protect my camera from water mist and splashes, I know my days are numbered when a catastrophic event could occur. It is a given that I will be purchasing a wetsuit with booties and gloves for the cold Pacific Ocean, but beyond that, I need some advice.

This is what I'm looking for:

1. Waterproof housing for Canon R3 with 24-70 lens. Nothing overrated for deep dives, but definitely secure.
2. Flotation device(?) I've seen inner tube contraptions that have leg slings to support the upper body.
3. Any other sources of information for this type of shooting.

Thanks in advance.

Jul 02, 2024 at 03:38 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Advice for Shoreline Photography Gear

Insurance.

Jul 02, 2024 at 05:20 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Advice for Shoreline Photography Gear

Aquatech is among the best. I wouldn’t buy something to use in the water that is only rated for shallow water as you never know what might happen. And be sure you follow the instructions on taking care of thr gear and how to check for water tightness before you go in. If you get sloppy you very well might have priblems.

Jul 05, 2024 at 01:55 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Advice for Shoreline Photography Gear

Transparent heavy duty plastic bag with rubber bands around the lens collar should be sufficient protection against an occasional splash and momentary full immersion. If you want to shoot very near to the waterline an acquatech or similar underwater housing is required.

Jul 05, 2024 at 04:32 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Advice for Shoreline Photography Gear

I've done some of this, R3 is expensive though. Maybe get less expensive body?

Jul 07, 2024 at 11:48 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Advice for Shoreline Photography Gear

Many years (decades!) ago as a windsurfer I took out my film SLR while windsurfing. I'd sail to a sandbar off the beach at low tide and get images of windsurfers jumping waves as the broke on the bar, and also cross a channel to a beach on the opposite side to do the same. To be clear I was not taking photos while surfing, I had to get off the board, tie it to my waist and start shooting until my 36 frames were used up. (I carried the camera over my shoulder while sailing).

I use the older equivalent of this. Not the same make, but the same concept.
https://www.rocknrescue.com/product/waterproof-dslr-camera-case/?srsltid=AfmBOorSbHOmUKD4Xz_ud4LXOCSqOh64N7dYYPVkUwe5-M8RmR6ye-0JuaQ

For shore work on the beach I preferred a long lens, 300mm. Sitting on some rocks with the lens pointed cross-wind so the front element didn't get blasted.

Jul 07, 2024 at 11:56 AM


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