09-17-2011, 11:03 AM
[cool][#0000ff]During much of my earlier tubing career I went afloat without a camera...and often regretted it. No on the water shots. Only dead fish pictures after returning to shore.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When I finally upgraded from film to digital I had even more motivation to have a camera with me out in the tube. Like most anglers, I feared dropping my camera over the side. So I attached it to an elastic cord and hung it around my neck.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have fished with this camera system for over ten years now. I usually drop the camera down in between outer layers of shirts when not in use, but it is quickly and readily available when a "photo op" presents itself. It remains protected from hot sun or from extreme cold...or rain. And I have never had even any "near misses" at losing it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Until recently, I was using a non-waterproof Olympus 330-D camera. I virtually wore out the opening and closing mechanisms on two different cameras. They still take great pictures but are not reliable for opening and remaining open for a quick shot. I have lost a lot of brief opportunities.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A while back I bought a little Pentax Optio W-90. It is smaller than my old Olympus and it is waterproof down to 90' deep. It won't float if I drop it in the water but it will not suffer from a shoreline mishap while launching or beaching...or from a heavy downpour without protection.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I carry this compact little gem on a sturdy lanyard and clip. I keep it in a small flexible case for glasses when not in use...to keep the camera and lens as clean as possible. It can get messy when the fishing is good.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The final part of the component puzzle came together when I got a new chest pack. Actually, it is a small fanny pack to which I add a neck strap and use to store miscellaneous goodies on my chest. And it has a couple of round compartments on either side for holding water bottles...or other refreshments. I adapted those loops for carrying my sunglasses on one side and my camera on the other side. See the pics at the bottom.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]So far this has proven to be a great system. My camera is both readily available and protected from the elements. It remains securely inside the little pocket even while I am going through the motions of launching and beaching. But if it did slip out, it would still be attached to my neck with the lanyard.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am amazed at how many cell phones...and cameras...I find near launch ramps as water levels recede each summer. It would appear that a lot of boaters (and maybe tubers) are either careless with their electronics or deliberately dump them in order to justify getting new ones.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]When I finally upgraded from film to digital I had even more motivation to have a camera with me out in the tube. Like most anglers, I feared dropping my camera over the side. So I attached it to an elastic cord and hung it around my neck.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have fished with this camera system for over ten years now. I usually drop the camera down in between outer layers of shirts when not in use, but it is quickly and readily available when a "photo op" presents itself. It remains protected from hot sun or from extreme cold...or rain. And I have never had even any "near misses" at losing it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Until recently, I was using a non-waterproof Olympus 330-D camera. I virtually wore out the opening and closing mechanisms on two different cameras. They still take great pictures but are not reliable for opening and remaining open for a quick shot. I have lost a lot of brief opportunities.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A while back I bought a little Pentax Optio W-90. It is smaller than my old Olympus and it is waterproof down to 90' deep. It won't float if I drop it in the water but it will not suffer from a shoreline mishap while launching or beaching...or from a heavy downpour without protection.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I carry this compact little gem on a sturdy lanyard and clip. I keep it in a small flexible case for glasses when not in use...to keep the camera and lens as clean as possible. It can get messy when the fishing is good.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The final part of the component puzzle came together when I got a new chest pack. Actually, it is a small fanny pack to which I add a neck strap and use to store miscellaneous goodies on my chest. And it has a couple of round compartments on either side for holding water bottles...or other refreshments. I adapted those loops for carrying my sunglasses on one side and my camera on the other side. See the pics at the bottom.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]So far this has proven to be a great system. My camera is both readily available and protected from the elements. It remains securely inside the little pocket even while I am going through the motions of launching and beaching. But if it did slip out, it would still be attached to my neck with the lanyard.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am amazed at how many cell phones...and cameras...I find near launch ramps as water levels recede each summer. It would appear that a lot of boaters (and maybe tubers) are either careless with their electronics or deliberately dump them in order to justify getting new ones.[/#0000ff]
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