Cameras

[gogiant]

What kind of camera do you bring and do you carry two with you just in case the battery goes dead or something breaks? And if you have a big camera isn't it a pain to carry? And has your camera ever gotten damaged on a water ride?

 

[laurajetter]

In the past I would always take a small point-and-shoot camera. Just recently I bought a small digital camera which I intend on bringing. In addition to the small camera case, I bring a large ziploc bag which I always put the camera & case into right before going onto a water ride. If I am carrying a backpack, I will put the camera (already inside the ziploc) into the backpack for added protection. Instead of a second camera, I usually bring a second set of batteries with me as well as a ton of extra film (or for my next trip, memory sticks). I make sure to purchase them before leaving because I'm sure they'd be a lot more expensive in the parks. My husband will be bringing his fancy large digital camera which is a single lens reflex because he wants some really good quality shots. As long as he doesn't make me carry it, that's fine! I like to bring small, lightweight cameras so they are not a burden to carry.

Hope this helps!

-Laura

 

[ddisney333]

Thanks, I wondering the same thing about cameras. We are purchasing a digital camera before our trip in Dec. My question is how much memory do you take for your digital camera in the parks? Thanks in advance.

Dee

 

[pandamom]

I take my digital camera (256m sd card), ziploc bag, another 256m sd card and extra batteries.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

I have a Kodak digital camera (can't recall the make off the top of my head).

I carry two memory chips capable of holding 718 pictures each and two fully charged batteries. I keep all of this in a water proof camera case in which I also stuff my cash, room key and chapstick and whatever else I may need.

The entire thing weighs about 2 lbs and is smaller than the average pocketbook.

Never had any damage due to banging on fast rides or water on wet rides.

 

[zcomic]

I have a pair of 256mg cards and two fully charged batteries. I also take a laptop along and download the pics each night. Not only does that free up space on the cards it provides a backup for the pics if something happens to the cards. I'll often upload the good pics from the laptop to Ofoto.com for an additional backup. I also send the link to friends and family so they can see vacation pics before we even get back. It's better than postcards.

Ditto on the ziplock bag for water rides.

One more tip, especially if this is your first tirp. Make sure you take a family pic in front of at least one permanant attraction (CM's are always willing to take your pic with your camera). On future trips, take the same shot. It makes a great collage, seeing how the family changes over the years.

 

[bigbabyblues]

We just got a new digital Kodak DX-something, and I'm planning on taking that, the 256-mb card to go with it, DH is taking his laptop, and I'm thinking of getting a smaller card just in case, but we'll have to see. I'm also going to take our 35mm film camera for just in case, since we aren't used to the digital yet.

Steph

 

[bubba's mom]

guest relations will allow you to recharge your videocamera (provided you BRING your charger!) for no charge!!
a must:
extra film/tape/memory stick
batteries
more than ONE zip bag...in case of a leak!!

 

[bunnyfoo]

I bring my digital camera and my boyfriend brings his film camera. Between the two of us we have extra batteries, memory cards and film.

I hadn't thought about using ziplock bags before ... Just out of curiosity, if I put my camera in there, would there be problems with condensation because Florida is so humid?

 

[Memph1s]

I hadn't thought about using ziplock bags before ... Just out of curiosity, if I put my camera in there, would there be problems with condensation because Florida is so humid?

No problem. Its actually a good idea to put your camera in a bag before leaving your cool hotel room so the camera will warm up slowly in the warm moist air. The biggest problem with condensation is bringing a camera from a cold room out to the warm/hot moist air outside. The air you trap in the bag in you hotel room is much less humid and acts as insulation to the heat so it warms the camera slowly and stops condensation from forming.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Originally posted by Memph1s
No problem. Its actually a good idea to put your camera in a bag before leaving your cool hotel room so the camera will warm up slowly in the warm moist air. The biggest problem with condensation is bringing a camera from a cold room out to the warm/hot moist air outside. The air you trap in the bag in you hotel room is much less humid and acts as insulation to the heat so it warms the camera slowly and stops condensation from forming.

Thanks Memph1s! I never thought of condensation happening the other way around ... I usually just tuck my camera into my fanny pack and don't think much about it afterwards. I'm going to have to remember the ziplock baggies for this trip