 Theresa A. Bish |
Taking cameras onboard Niagara Falls boat tours Has anyone taken cameras on any boat tours at Niagara Falls? Idon't know if it's allowed, or if you do, how you protect your equipment from the mist and water. I have never been there but am told that you get very soaked. Could anyone help me out? This will be on the Canada side.
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Bob Cammarata |
http://www.nikonians.org/html/resources/nikon_articles/underwater/Nikonos/Nikonos-V_big.jpg
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Kerry L. Walker |
Took my OM-2n on the boat with me and shot a few photos. You get wet but not THAT wet. Don't know how the newer electronic cameras fare but I will bet it won't be as bad as at the beach. After all, the spray is fresh water, not salt water.
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Theresa A. Bish |
Thanks Kerry. I use a Nikon F5, so I'm a little concerned. Never been there before and didn't even know if you could take cameras on board.
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Kerry L. Walker |
If my OM-2n could handle it, your F5 won't have a worry in the world. It is a lot better sealed than my camera.
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W. |
Like Kerry says. And if you're still not sure and prepared to spend 10 cents and some elbow grease you can get an extra layer of protection: weatherproof your F5 http://www.photoblog.com/blog/2006/11/weatherproof_your_slr_1/. Have fun!
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Christopher A. Walrath |
I took my Minolta XG-M on the Maid of the Mist and I also took a little WalMart plastic bag along, taped the bag around the end of the lens (cutting a hole first of course) and a micro absorbent towel to CONTINUALLY keep the lens dry, right before every shot. Man, the images are breath taking. Just be ready before hand and learn to live with the blue plastic hoodies in the bottom of your images. Those people don't stay still.
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Theresa A. Bish |
Thanks so much everyone. I guess I don't need to buy an expensive waterproof bag, then. It sounds like it's going to be a place for some great photos!
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- Lisa J. Boulden Contact Lisa J. Boulden Lisa J. Boulden's Gallery |
Just be prepared to get wet! I'm gonna have to try Chris W.'s suggestion on my next visit, 'cause I've never been brave enough to bring my camera on that soaking journey. (When I photograph at the Cave of the Winds, I have more control over how close I get to the Falls.) Both adventures are definitely well-worth the admission price-- "must-sees" when visiting Niagara Falls!
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Nicholas Semo |
I took my D200....You just have to be prepared to get very wet.
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