[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-11 Thread John Phillips

Watertight bike bags were meant for holding cans of beer floating in slushy 
ice, not cameras. And only two beers?!?!

John

On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 12:15:32 PM UTC-7, Mark Reimer wrote:

 Yesterday I put my camera, a Nikon Df, into my new Swift Industries Ozette 
 bag on the Atlantis. I was heading to a bonfire out in the country, so I 
 threw a couple cans of beer in there too, and stuffed a few bandana's and 
 spare gloves in to pad the camera and keep everything where it should be. 

 Or so I thought. 

 When I arrived at camp, I opened up my bag and discovered the Ozette had 
 become a swimming pool of beer. Somehow one of the tall cans and split open 
 and emptied. My camera was doused in a swill of PBR. Ironically, it was 
 sitting on top of an unused dry bag I keep with me in the event of rain...

 The body is currently buried in a bag of uncooked rice, soon to be 
 replaced with a bag of silica gel packets I get today. We shall see if it 
 will live to shoot another day.

 My recommendation? Always put electronics in a waterproof container of 
 some kind. On the plus side, it seems the Swift bag is extremely water 
 tight... 




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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Garth

Maybe the camera caught the image of the can bursting . ..   lol   !!!  

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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Ron Mc


https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ghRmcOd-YA/UE9MfHXNz_I/ACA/oiRBvGpt46U/s1600/RJ2.jpg
  

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/aaaP5180001.jpg

check randijofab for beer bags




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 Maybe the camera caught the image of the can bursting . ..   lol   !!!  


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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Leslie
Oh! Poor camera!I think I'd love a Df, but, as I have a 7000 at work 
for use whenever, I haven't been able to justify buying one.




On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 3:15:32 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote:

 Yesterday I put my camera, a Nikon Df, into my new Swift Industries Ozette 
 bag on the Atlantis. I was heading to a bonfire out in the country, so I 
 threw a couple cans of beer in there too, and stuffed a few bandana's and 
 spare gloves in to pad the camera and keep everything where it should be. 

 Or so I thought. 

 When I arrived at camp, I opened up my bag and discovered the Ozette had 
 become a swimming pool of beer. Somehow one of the tall cans and split open 
 and emptied. My camera was doused in a swill of PBR. Ironically, it was 
 sitting on top of an unused dry bag I keep with me in the event of rain...

 The body is currently buried in a bag of uncooked rice, soon to be 
 replaced with a bag of silica gel packets I get today. We shall see if it 
 will live to shoot another day.

 My recommendation? Always put electronics in a waterproof container of 
 some kind. On the plus side, it seems the Swift bag is extremely water 
 tight... 




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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Kieran J
This story reminds me of the time my be-wrapped-in-a-cloth eyeglasses 
became un-be-wrapped while riding in my handlebar bag. Rubbed and bumped 
against heck knows what else that was in the bag for heck knows how long 
during an afternoon of trail riding. $100 and a new set of lenses later!

Stow that gear with care, folks.

KJ


On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 3:15:32 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote:

 Yesterday I put my camera, a Nikon Df, into my new Swift Industries Ozette 
 bag on the Atlantis. I was heading to a bonfire out in the country, so I 
 threw a couple cans of beer in there too, and stuffed a few bandana's and 
 spare gloves in to pad the camera and keep everything where it should be. 

 Or so I thought. 

 When I arrived at camp, I opened up my bag and discovered the Ozette had 
 become a swimming pool of beer. Somehow one of the tall cans and split open 
 and emptied. My camera was doused in a swill of PBR. Ironically, it was 
 sitting on top of an unused dry bag I keep with me in the event of rain...

 The body is currently buried in a bag of uncooked rice, soon to be 
 replaced with a bag of silica gel packets I get today. We shall see if it 
 will live to shoot another day.

 My recommendation? Always put electronics in a waterproof container of 
 some kind. On the plus side, it seems the Swift bag is extremely water 
 tight... 




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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Mark Reimer


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fEunn55SEyw/VDWhp2GjbKI/HN0/S4uaTmpQiU4/s1600/IMG_4485.JPG
Oh that is very nice! Normally I've just been doing this...

On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:47:43 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ghRmcOd-YA/UE9MfHXNz_I/ACA/oiRBvGpt46U/s1600/RJ2.jpg
   


 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/aaaP5180001.jpg

 check randijofab for beer bags




 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:30:23 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote:


 Maybe the camera caught the image of the can bursting . ..   lol   !!!  



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Re: [RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Jim Bronson
Off topic:  how well does the King Cage Iris work as a 3rd bottle holder on
the bottom of your downtube?  Thinking about going that route as my bottle
seems to move around too easily.

On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:


 https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fEunn55SEyw/VDWhp2GjbKI/HN0/S4uaTmpQiU4/s1600/IMG_4485.JPG
 Oh that is very nice! Normally I've just been doing this...


 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:47:43 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ghRmcOd-YA/UE9MfHXNz_I/ACA/oiRBvGpt46U/s1600/RJ2.jpg



 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/aaaP5180001.jpg

 check randijofab for beer bags




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 Maybe the camera caught the image of the can bursting . ..   lol   !!!

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Re: [RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Mark Reimer
Love it, no issues. Well, a tall bottle doesn't fit in there with fenders,
or with big fat 29r tires as shown, but a standard short bottle has lots of
room. I've been considering replacing it with a cage for the short, fat
fuel/water bottles instead.

On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Jim Bronson jim.bron...@gmail.com wrote:

 Off topic:  how well does the King Cage Iris work as a 3rd bottle holder
 on the bottom of your downtube?  Thinking about going that route as my
 bottle seems to move around too easily.

 On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 3:42 PM, Mark Reimer marknrei...@gmail.com wrote:


 https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fEunn55SEyw/VDWhp2GjbKI/HN0/S4uaTmpQiU4/s1600/IMG_4485.JPG
 Oh that is very nice! Normally I've just been doing this...


 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:47:43 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ghRmcOd-YA/UE9MfHXNz_I/ACA/oiRBvGpt46U/s1600/RJ2.jpg



 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/aaaP5180001.jpg

 check randijofab for beer bags




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 Maybe the camera caught the image of the can bursting . ..   lol   !!!

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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Anton Tutter
Oh, man, bummer.  Let's hope for the best. If the camera was off, hopefully 
no circuits got fried.

I did take my big Nikon SLR on a charity ride recently, because the event 
coordinator had invited me to take photos from the road.  I was anxious 
about riding with the camera in my tiny Berthoud bag, but it worked out 
fine. I also made sure there was no liquid in the bag :-).

Anton




On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 3:15:32 PM UTC-4, Mark Reimer wrote:

 Yesterday I put my camera, a Nikon Df, into my new Swift Industries Ozette 
 bag on the Atlantis. I was heading to a bonfire out in the country, so I 
 threw a couple cans of beer in there too, and stuffed a few bandana's and 
 spare gloves in to pad the camera and keep everything where it should be. 

 Or so I thought. 

 When I arrived at camp, I opened up my bag and discovered the Ozette had 
 become a swimming pool of beer. Somehow one of the tall cans and split open 
 and emptied. My camera was doused in a swill of PBR. Ironically, it was 
 sitting on top of an unused dry bag I keep with me in the event of rain...

 The body is currently buried in a bag of uncooked rice, soon to be 
 replaced with a bag of silica gel packets I get today. We shall see if it 
 will live to shoot another day.

 My recommendation? Always put electronics in a waterproof container of 
 some kind. On the plus side, it seems the Swift bag is extremely water 
 tight... 




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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Ron Mc
better drink them fast or they'll get hot

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aP5280024.jpg

another option - added 3 more velcro straps and looped it to the rear rack 
- that's a 25-oz. thermos in there, but two twelve ounce cans will fit, 
also.  


On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 3:42:26 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:


 https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fEunn55SEyw/VDWhp2GjbKI/HN0/S4uaTmpQiU4/s1600/IMG_4485.JPG
 Oh that is very nice! Normally I've just been doing this...

 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:47:43 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ghRmcOd-YA/UE9MfHXNz_I/ACA/oiRBvGpt46U/s1600/RJ2.jpg
   


 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/aaaP5180001.jpg

 check randijofab for beer bags




 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:30:23 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote:


 Maybe the camera caught the image of the can bursting . ..   lol   !!!  



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[RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Mark Reimer
Oh that is very nice for sure! I need a new rack anyway. I was using a 
Bagman Expedition, but it snapped in half this week..

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kgvGQzmC3jA/VDWn1Www0fI/HOE/tzLuhtcabdU/s1600/IMG_4912.JPG


On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 4:02:03 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:

 better drink them fast or they'll get hot


 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/700c/aP5280024.jpg

 another option - added 3 more velcro straps and looped it to the rear rack 
 - that's a 25-oz. thermos in there, but two twelve ounce cans will fit, 
 also.  


 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 3:42:26 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:


 https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fEunn55SEyw/VDWhp2GjbKI/HN0/S4uaTmpQiU4/s1600/IMG_4485.JPG
 Oh that is very nice! Normally I've just been doing this...

 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:47:43 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote:


 https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-5ghRmcOd-YA/UE9MfHXNz_I/ACA/oiRBvGpt46U/s1600/RJ2.jpg
   


 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/Raleigh/F%20Moser/aaaP5180001.jpg

 check randijofab for beer bags




 On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 2:30:23 PM UTC-5, Garth wrote:


 Maybe the camera caught the image of the can bursting . ..   lol   !!!  



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Re: [RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Steve Palincsar

On 10/08/2014 04:56 PM, Anton Tutter wrote:
Oh, man, bummer.  Let's hope for the best. If the camera was off, 
hopefully no circuits got fried.


I did take my big Nikon SLR on a charity ride recently, because the 
event coordinator had invited me to take photos from the road.  I was 
anxious about riding with the camera in my tiny Berthoud bag, but it 
worked out fine. I also made sure there was no liquid in the bag :-).


How well do modern lenses react to a swim in beer?


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Re: [RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Mark Reimer
I will tell you in a day or two after it's truly dried out.. either way,
I'll be sending the camera to Nikon for a cleaning. I don't want some
internal moisture slowly corroding the components, only to kill it for good
mid-shoot and post-warranty.

On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote:

 On 10/08/2014 04:56 PM, Anton Tutter wrote:

 Oh, man, bummer.  Let's hope for the best. If the camera was off,
 hopefully no circuits got fried.

 I did take my big Nikon SLR on a charity ride recently, because the event
 coordinator had invited me to take photos from the road.  I was anxious
 about riding with the camera in my tiny Berthoud bag, but it worked out
 fine. I also made sure there was no liquid in the bag :-).


 How well do modern lenses react to a swim in beer?



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Re: [RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Steve Palincsar

On 10/08/2014 04:54 PM, Jim Bronson wrote:
Off topic:  how well does the King Cage Iris work as a 3rd bottle 
holder on the bottom of your downtube?


It is the best possible cage for that purpose.

Thinking about going that route as my bottle seems to move around too 
easily.


Nothing moves around in a King Iris.  The weight of the bottle doesn't 
tend to open the cage at all, either.


You can buy more expensive cages that will work in this application, but 
none that are in any way better.



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Re: [RBW] Re: Warning to those who keep cameras in handlebar bags!

2014-10-08 Thread Ron Mc
Our work cameras go through a lot, dirt in industrial settings and even 
wearing out card cover latches on the copystand from high use - we keep a 
local repair depot busy cleaning and installing parts for us.  

On Wednesday, October 8, 2014 4:18:23 PM UTC-5, Mark Reimer wrote:

 I will tell you in a day or two after it's truly dried out.. either way, 
 I'll be sending the camera to Nikon for a cleaning. I don't want some 
 internal moisture slowly corroding the components, only to kill it for good 
 mid-shoot and post-warranty.

 On Wed, Oct 8, 2014 at 4:15 PM, Steve Palincsar pali...@his.com 
 javascript: wrote:

 On 10/08/2014 04:56 PM, Anton Tutter wrote:

 Oh, man, bummer.  Let's hope for the best. If the camera was off, 
 hopefully no circuits got fried.

 I did take my big Nikon SLR on a charity ride recently, because the 
 event coordinator had invited me to take photos from the road.  I was 
 anxious about riding with the camera in my tiny Berthoud bag, but it worked 
 out fine. I also made sure there was no liquid in the bag :-).


 How well do modern lenses react to a swim in beer?



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