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Cameras for Dark and Wet Locations?

Posted by Cliff on from the photographing-caves-and-rivers dept.

Lorenzo de Medici asks: "In August I have the great pleasure of being able to hike all sixteen miles of the Zion Narrows. I'd like to take along a camera, but the problem is that the water level in the Narrows can be unpredictable, with flash floods arriving with little warning. Light levels tend to be low as well. Does anyone have any advice on what kind of camera I could bring that would survive yet still bring in decent photo quality?"

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  1. waterproof, disposable by beegle · · Score: 4, Informative

    They make waterproof disposable cameras. If your local photo shop doesn't carry one, amazon has them here. If you don't think one will be enough, buy two or three. It's still cheaper than the cheapest waterproof reusable camera. It's relatively dark underwater, so these things tend to have higher-speed film (meaning a lighter picture), too.

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  2. Nikonos by HotNeedleOfInquiry · · Score: 3, Informative

    Is the classic 35mm wet/dry film camera. Nikon optics, rugged, just what you need. I don't think they are currently produced, but there are plenty of them available on ebay.

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  3. Re:Point and click inside a ziplock bag! by wishus · · Score: 4, Informative

    Look at the Stylus Epic as well, but ditch the ziploc and get an OtterBox.

  4. repost to photo.net by ncmusic · · Score: 4, Informative

    It would probably be much more advantageous to post your question on photo.net. Be sure to include whether or not you want to shoot film or digital and how much you are looking to spend.