Nervous: Camera in park...

[babywewe]

I just got a new sony cybershot DSC-H2 this past xmas. I'm very protective of it and i'm nervous about bringing it to the parks. I tried to look up threads with tis topic ... is no one else concered.

Few questions

How do protect your camera in the parks

What kind of camera bag (if any) do you bring . I have a big bulky shoulder strap bag that i use as storage.

Place to leave camera while on rides or bring them with you?

Basic "in the park with your expensive camera" advice.

Thanks!

 

[Kelly Grannell]

I let it dangle on my shoulder (Canon dRebel with 18-125 Sigma + vertical grip). I only put it in a garbage bag when I'm about to ride on something that may get the camera wet.

 

[makinorlando]

My new camera goes everywhere with me... I bought it primarily for taking photos at the theme parks, etc. I have the Canon S2-IS - and it appears to be about the same weight and size as your camera.

I keep it with me at all times. But then again I don't do any "thrill" rides.

I did put it in a a plastic zip loc bag last weekend on the flume ride at Busch Gardens and I have taken it on Big Thunder Mountain....I even snapped a few pics before it got to "thrilling!"

I keep my camera on my shoulder or around my neck pretty much all the time we are at a park, since I am always snapping a picture of something! I do take care when getting on and off rides not to bang the camera. I have a small bag that I do bring sometimes that I can fit extra batteries, and memory cards in but not much more.

 

[geetey]

Regardless of the camera I have (film 35mm, digital) I take it on the ride with me. If I am going to be shooting, it's around my neck. If it's too 'thrilling' of a ride , it goes in my backpack.

I will be bringing a plastic bag this next trip, to give my new digital Rebel XT some extra protection from any rain/moisture.

 

[boBQuincy]

I take mine on all rides, including Everest and RnR Coaster. I wrap the strap around my wrist and go for the ride, the cameras have always been fine. Realistically, the vibration on the airplane is probably worse.

The LowePro "AW" series of bags feature a "raincoat" that does a great job of keeping the inside of the bag dry.

For Kali River an additional waterproof bag is a must.


boB

 

[Chickysmom]

Don't the "river rapid" type rides have free lockers available at the entrance to lock you valuables up? I know Grizzly Rapids at DCA has them....just a thought.

 

[jamal]

Did your DSC come with a camera bag? I ordered mine off the internet; no bag. I just wondered if the 'official' SONY bag was worth getting or should I just use the pouch I had laying around the closet. I am taking Ziplocs for the water rides!

 

[momsgonwild]

I just got a new sony cybershot DSC-H2 this past xmas. I'm very protective of it and i'm nervous about bringing it to the parks. I tried to look up threads with tis topic ... is no one else concered.

Few questions

How do protect your camera in the parks

What kind of camera bag (if any) do you bring . I have a big bulky shoulder strap bag that i use as storage.

Place to leave camera while on rides or bring them with you?

Basic "in the park with your expensive camera" advice.

Thanks!

I thought the Sony DSC-H2 wasn't supposed to come out until April, and the H-5 in June? I had the Canon S2, and ended up giving it to my son. This new Sony really has me intrigued. How do you like the camera so far? What do you think about the new ISO 1000 setting? Is the camera easy to use?
I was kind of holding out for the H5, but getting really antsy without a camera to play with. Oh, and as far as the parks are concerned, I took my camera with me. I had a shoulder bag I put it in while I was on the rides. Left the camera hung around my neck while I was walking around the parks.
I garbage baged the whole camera case when going on anything wet.
Thanks for any info you can give me.

 

[Greg K.]

Always handy, light, cheap (about $25.) Lowepro. Holster-style, over the shoulder, is easier to carry than bulkier bags. And there's plenty of room for cards/batteries/whatever.

 

[WillCAD]

I carry my camera on a strap over my neck and shoulder all day, sort of like New York women do with their purses. The strap is long enough for me to comfortably shoot a pic like this, but lets the camera drop back to waist level when I'm not shooting. On thrill rides, I take it off and let it hang between my feet.

For wet rides or rain, I carry a 1-gallon Ziploc bag with the bottom corners clipped off. When water threatens, I put the bag over the camera and seal it up, slipping the clips of the camera strap through the small holes in the bottom. Viola! Instant camera poncho. The camera would actually have to be fully immersed for any water to get in.

The first time I took an SLR to WDW, I was also very nervous about carrying such an expensive camera around the parks all day, but I found that with a little care and a few precautions, it's not difficult to keep your camera safe and still get great pictures.

 

[MICKEY88]

. On thrill rides, I take it off and let it hang between my feet.

I hope I'm just not visualizing this one properly, I can't see how this is a safe way to hold a camera, for the camera's sake and for others on the ride..


I usually keep my starp around my neck and hold my camera to my chest with one hand.....or I put my camera in the large pocket of my photography vest and seal the pocket

 

[WillCAD]

I hope I'm just not visualizing this one properly, I can't see how this is a safe way to hold a camera, for the camera's sake and for others on the ride..


I usually keep my starp around my neck and hold my camera to my chest with one hand.....or I put my camera in the large pocket of my photography vest and seal the pocket

Well, let's take RnRc as an example...

I take the camera off, wrap the strap around my hand several times until the camera hangs down only a few inches, and let it hang down in the foot pocket of the ride.

Since it's not hanging from a long strap, it can't swing far enough in any direction to hit anything other than my legs. Since my legs are a lot softer than the camera itself, any impacts will not damge the camera. And since my legs are fairly close together on the ride, the camera doesn't really swing much at all.

I do this on RnRc, BTMRR, and Test Track.

On Dinosaur, Mission: Space, and Star Tours, I put it in the storage compartment.

On Splash Mountain, ToT, Pirates, and all of the tame rides, I just leave it around my neck.

 

[MICKEY88]

Well, let's take RnRc as an example...

I take the camera off, wrap the strap around my hand several times until the camera hangs down only a few inches, and let it hang down in the foot pocket of the ride.

Since it's not hanging from a long strap, it can't swing far enough in any direction to hit anything other than my legs. Since my legs are a lot softer than the camera itself, any impacts will not damge the camera. And since my legs are fairly close together on the ride, the camera doesn't really swing much at all.

I do this on RnRc, BTMRR, and Test Track.

On Dinosaur, Mission: Space, and Star Tours, I put it in the storage compartment.

On Splash Mountain, ToT, Pirates, and all of the tame rides, I just leave it around my neck.

ohhhhhhh OK,,, before you said you let it hang between your feet, that would be quite a bit of strap and possible swinging....

makes more sense now that you have elaborated...