Riding Pics W/Out a Waterproof Camera?? How To?

(hyperlink) · (hyperlink) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 06-17-2008, 7:02 AM

I want to get some riding pics from a tube in front of the rider but I dont have a waterproof camera. I was wondering if anyone knew any tricks to not ruin the camera... I thought about putting it in a ziplock and rubberbanding it tight around the shutter.. I will use an old camera so Im not that worried about it but just thought I would hear everyone out here.. Thanks!!

(derek23) · (derek23) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 06-17-2008, 7:30 AM

I would say buy a waterproof disposable camera.

(hyperlink) · (hyperlink) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 06-17-2008, 9:12 AM

Yeah, I want quality pics though... thats my only problemo!

(bac) · (bac) **Join Date: Feb 2008** 06-17-2008, 9:35 AM

You're gonna have to be pretty creative to find a cheap way to get quality pics from a tube. They have some relatively cheap point and shoot digitals that are waterproof. That will probably be the cheapest route, unless you can figure out a way to make a waterproof case. Good luck, definitely not trying to discourage you. It would be cool to see something new

(solo) · (solo) **Join Date: Oct 2001** 06-17-2008, 9:39 AM

You can get one of these for $25

http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-540/030615/Trident-Waterproof-Camera-Bag.html

(stephan) · (stephan) **Join Date: Nov 2002** 06-17-2008, 11:54 AM

Look up Ewa-Marine, you can get a bag that seals up and has a lens area. If you are shooting a SLR its a bastard to adjust your camera settings. I've got the U-AZ thats been used 3 times that I could part with pretty cheap.

K.B.C. 06-17-2008, 12:16 PM

how cheap heavy?

(flamethewolf) · (flamethewolf) **Join Date: Jan 2007** 06-17-2008, 8:45 PM

we did it recently without a waterproof camera from the tube.. and the driver just had to be very careful... we only pulled in straight lines and idled on the turns.... it was a really wide tube that never got the photographer wet

(adamo) · (adamo) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 06-17-2008, 9:59 PM

I made my own...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2349/2103993213_13955d76b3.jpg