It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
Sometimes you’re on vacation, or hanging around home, and it’s raining. Maybe you like to go to the beach or out boating or hanging out around the pool with some wildly splashing people.
In all cases, you might have a problem if you want to take pictures. It’s not good to get your nice digital camera all wet. Electronics and water generally don’t mix well.
Keeping Your Camera Dried Out
So how do you keep your camera dry? No, the answer it not Depends!
If you take pictures a lot in a wet environment, there’s protective gear you can buy for your camera to keep it dry. Check out Calumet Photogaphic (Free Shipping over $75!) and see if there’s a specific waterproof case for your camera model.
There’s just one catch to all this. You have to use a waterproof camera casing a lot to make it worth the money. For instance, a waterproof case for a Canon Powershot runs a couple hundred dollars. But if you enjoy taking pictures in wet environments, it can be a camera saver and a lot of fun.
Are You Crazy? That’s Too Much Money!
Hey, I said you needed to take a LOT of pictures to make it worth buying protective waterproof casings for your camera. So what if you just need protection to keep your digital camera dry once in a while? Say you’re on vacation and it’s pouring down the rain but you still want to get some pictures.
Don’t despair, there’s a cheap solution!
Buy a clear plastic bag and keep it in your camera case for such emergencies. If you’re away from home and can’t get one, look and see if there’s one of those little disposable shower caps in your motel room.
And if all else fails, swipe a bag out of a little trash can. You can cover all your camera but the lens, and just periodically wipe the lens clean.
Whatever method you choose, be sure to keep that digital camera nice and dry!
