Dive In! The Water's Fine! (page 2)
Water Resistant Bags
Your camcorder has four natural enemies: sand, water, toddlers and dogs, all of which may be present at the beach.
If you're not planning on taking your camera deep underwater, you can use something like an Ewa-Marine bag. Basically, it's a heavy-duty Ziplock bag with a glass filter attached that you put your camcorder into while snorkeling or diving to shallow depths. Their rating is about ten meters, and they cost between $250 and $350. Ewa-Marine bags limit access to the camera controls, although some models have a fitted "finger" built into the side of the bag. It's a bit awkward at first but, apart from zoom and power, you don't normally need to fiddle with too much. For your coral reef snorkeling adventure, it should do nicely. Some modern camcorders are so small you can fit them in a waterproof bag made for a 35mm camera. It's more awkward, as you have to hold or tape the glass filter to the front of your video camera, but it also means you might be able to find a used one cheap on an auction site or the for-sale bulletin board at the local dive or surf …
To View This Article
Start Your Free Trial Plus Membership
Why Become a Plus Member?
As a Plus Member, you'll enjoy:
- Exclusive access to 1,000s of articles, tips, and videos
- Unlimited access to Videomaker Tips & Tricks video series
- Special contests and monthly drawings
- Members only eLetters
- Early online access to the current issue of Videomaker Magazine
- Members only discounts on Videomaker merchandise and more
- Priority status at Videomaker events
- The Expert Hotline: direct email access to our editors. Get answers to questions about any video subject
