Camera protection - Snowboarding Forum

The_Bully · 11-27-2011, 03:57 PM

This is my camera setup:
Canon T2i
17-55mm f2.8
50mm f1.4

Its not much but I am working on getting more gear. I mostly use the 17-55mm and use the 50mm for indoor parties (low light). I really enjoy both activities and want to put them together but i am afraid of smashing my lens. I do fall a lot (currently doing intermediate runs) so protecting my gear is critical. Any ideas on how to do this?

ThunderChunky · 11-27-2011, 03:59 PM

Honestly, just don't carry it until you're confident you're not going to fall. There really is no other guarantee way.

Ryan_T · 11-29-2011, 02:17 PM

Nice setup. These things are much more durable than you think. For snowboarding, a padded backpack from Thinktank or Kata should do nicely.

Nikon D90 vs Canon 550D Durability Test (Part 1)* - YouTube

Nikon D90 vs Canon 550D Durability Test (Part 2)* - YouTube

The_Bully · 11-30-2011, 10:27 AM

WOW...now I feel safe taking it everywhere. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan_T

Nice setup. These things are much more durable than you think. For snowboarding, a padded backpack from Thinktank or Kata should do nicely.

Nikon D90 vs Canon 550D Durability Test (Part 1)* - YouTube

Nikon D90 vs Canon 550D Durability Test (Part 2)* - YouTube

Tarzanman · 12-01-2011, 01:22 AM

I carry a Canon 7D with me on the slopes some days.
My advice:
- Keep it simple. I bring one lens with me (85mm f/1.8) which means I never have a reason to open up the camera body.
- A fixed focal length lens means less moving parts. A fast prime means I can still get action shots on overcast days.
-Take it easy. DSLR days are the days that I don't push the envelope too hard.

If you bring your camera out enough, you will get condensation inside the lens and maybe on the mirror. I have had this happen to me in alpine conditions on the hill and also tropical conditions on an island in the Atlantic.

11-27-2011, 03:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
The_Bully Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 22	Camera protection This is my camera setup: Canon T2i 17-55mm f2.8 50mm f1.4 Its not much but I am working on getting more gear. I mostly use the 17-55mm and use the 50mm for indoor parties (low light). I really enjoy both activities and want to put them together but i am afraid of smashing my lens. I do fall a lot (currently doing intermediate runs) so protecting my gear is critical. Any ideas on how to do this?

11-29-2011, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ryan_T -LIFETIME MEMBER- Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 236	Nice setup. These things are much more durable than you think. For snowboarding, a padded backpack from Thinktank or Kata should do nicely. Nikon D90 vs Canon 550D Durability Test (Part 1)* - YouTube Nikon D90 vs Canon 550D Durability Test (Part 2)* - YouTube __________________ Ryan - flickr

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12-01-2011, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tarzanman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,394	I carry a Canon 7D with me on the slopes some days. My advice: - Keep it simple. I bring one lens with me (85mm f/1.8) which means I never have a reason to open up the camera body. - A fixed focal length lens means less moving parts. A fast prime means I can still get action shots on overcast days. -Take it easy. DSLR days are the days that I don't push the envelope too hard. If you bring your camera out enough, you will get condensation inside the lens and maybe on the mirror. I have had this happen to me in alpine conditions on the hill and also tropical conditions on an island in the Atlantic.