I just bought a Nikon DSLR (D7000) and am contemplating what sort of protection I want/need for an I.R. canoe trip (hopefully this summer). I'm leaning towards a Pelican/Hardigg Storm case--about 5 lbs and bulky, but it'll have 2-3k worth of equipment in it. Looking for opinions from anyone who's brought serious photo gear before. I did get a shoulder sling bag for hiking/out-and-about use. That could go in a dry bag, but wouldn't offer as much impact protection and not as convenient for on-the-water shooting.
Tx, John
Camera protection
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Re: Camera protection
I've used a Pelican case for my Cannon Rebel for years. I especially like the precut foam padding that comes with the case that can be customized to fit the camera. I drilled a couple of holes on the exterior flanges of the case so I could bungee cord it to the deck of the kayak just in front of the cockpit. That gives me easy access. Here is a photo.
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Re: Camera protection
Thanks guys for confirming my thinking. Ordered one today.
22: BI-PC-BI-RH, 21: RH-ML-DF-MB-DF, 18: MC-PC-BI-DB-RH-DF, 17: WI-IM-SB-FL-WC, 16: RH-CI-TI-RH, 14: BI-ML-CI-CH-MB, 13: RH-PI, 12: MC-CB-HL-TH, 11: WC-HC-WC, 09: MC-BI-DN-RH, 05: MI-CI-MB-DF-RH-TM-RH, 02: MC-LR-WL-CH, 01: BI-DB-RH, 79: worked RH