Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: Photography in the BWCA :: My Kit
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redoleary |
I practically can't take a photo without a tripod so I'm a bit biased. |
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hobbydog |
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MNLindsey80 |
I'm going to bring my tripod. I have a backpack case, and will DOUBLE zip lock my lens/body etc. My tripod will slip in nice. Our portages aren't too bad, and we'll be base camping. Wooo Hoo! I'll have to share what I capture once I get back. Last time I had my DSLR in the area was at Voyagers, and I caught the most spectacular sunsets my camera has EVER had the pleasure of capturing! Plus I gave up "amateur" portrait/wedding photography, so now its all about shots for ME!!!!!!!! |
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MNLindsey80 |
I think I'm going to just bring my bag with everything in zip locks... I know this isn't ideal. I know Ken - you'd recommend me getting a pelican, and in the future, I'm sure I will... but for now... I'm just excited to bring my Nikon into the wilderness.... Should I bring my Tripod? I think I might since it'll pack in the pocket.... |
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butthead |
quote MNLindsey80: "So.. I am nearly 99.9% sure I'm bringing my DSLR into our Late Summer/Early Fall trip this year! I'm so excited. The past 2 trips I've just brought my iPhone6... though I did bring my DSLR on our Labor Day - day trip into Mudro where i caught magnificent photos... I do like Pelican cases, but they are not the only way. I cheat and have 2 used Pelican cases, 1300 and a 1400, both under $30 apiece. Just do not do what I did and forget to check the shipping. The 1400 cost $25 but was shipped from Israel at a cost of $60, OOOPPPSSS! A small tripod is a bunch of fun, allowing some very interesting photos. Ziplocks may work out, I do not trust them though. But I have a pile of roll closure waterproof bags, when I take a soft case I use one as a case liner. Did you insure your camera? butthead |
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3Ball |
I decided in the end to take it, but I think that just using waterproof bags is a reasonable alternative. |
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redoleary |
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NotLight |
quote jeroldharter: "I would be cautious about ziplocks. They can keep moisture out but they also keep moisture in and they are not completely waterproof. For a first try, take a minimal kit of body and 1-2 lenses. Pelicans are great but heavy and bulky. A dry bag, even the really light ones should suffice but they are just large baggies in the end. So make sure you open them when you are not in the canoe to dry out the air. The fancy new-fangled ziplocs with the zipper-like pulls all leak badly. The old fashioned standard kind are great though - but you have you closed them right! |
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MNLindsey80 |
Will definitely open up as soon as I get to camp as not to keep things stuffy however. I can't wait to share my pictures. I can only HOPE they're a fraction of what I hope they are to be. |
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jeroldharter |
I would take a tripod if it is light. Odds are, based on what you have said so far, that your tripod is fairly heavy. I would not take a 7 pound tripod. Consider a little Joby or a cheap MePhoto for basic use. |