>Yeah, I've discussed those flexible housings with him. I suspect that >not only is he upset with Nikon's treatment of him, but the fact that >his $2000.00 camera can be damaged so easily. He feels that his N80 >wouldn't have had near the problem. > >Again, I bring this up as both information concerning other brands >having their own set of problems and how fragile a new DSLR from >Pentax may be. Those of us used to our Pentax bodies that can take a >little abuse may be surprised by the new DSLR.
This is indeed an issue, and one that I myself suddenly encountered just the other day. Visiting Legoland London with my family, I was shooting plenty with the D60. My son bounded onto the 'Wave Rider' which is basically a water-borne merry-go-round. Submerged just a few inches under the surface were upward-pointing air-blast devices that sent large plumes of water into the air, quickly turning to mist. These plumes regularly drenched the riders and close-proximity onlookers. Great photo-op, I thought, especially shooting through the mist as the riders swung around into view. I thought about the camera getting wet but decided that a small amount of mist would be worth the risk for some good shots. Sure enough, the camera and lens caught a couple of considerable sprays. Each time, I pulled back and assessed the amount of moisture now glistening on top. After the ride stopped, I retreated to the LowePro on base-camp picnic bench and pulled out a handkerchief to give it a good drying off (and the camera ;-) I was slightly surprised at the amount of water there, but soon had it bone-dry, and it was working fine. After that, I thought more carefully about my actions. The manual specifically states not to 'get the camera wet'. I thought that if it *had* stopped working after that light-mist drenching, what would have been my course of action? It was then that I felt all the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. I kept well away from any further water spray for the rest of the visit. I am now considering my options for shooting with a digi near water in the future. I think a flexible spray-proof housing is a very good idea. If I were a sports photog (which I am not) shooting salt-water sailing or power boating, I would consider a full water-proof housing mandatory for a digi, or shoot with film (ah, the LX, sniff). Cotty ____________________________________ Free UK Macintosh Classified Ads at http://www.macads.co.uk/ ____________________________________ Oh, swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/ ____________________________________
