Camera at the Beach

[izzy35]

Ok so my P&S ALWAYS went where i did, regardless of where that was, including the beach..Now that I now have ventured into the DSLR world, I SLEEP WITH THE CAMERA!!!:D However, is it safe to take it to the beach??? I'm guessing NO, but maybe some do and can share some tips on how to keep it safe...

[Bill Roberts]

I don't think I'd be keen on changing lenses too much at the beach because of the possibility of wind blown sand getting into the body. But take a few common sense precautions and I'd be happy enough. No real reason not to unless you're paranoid. It's just a camera after all!

cheers

[Moppie]

It must be summer in the Northern Hemisphere again, and it appears the evil sand monsters are coming out of hibernation and getting ready to attack DSLRs at the beach.

[Bill Roberts]

You wouldn't think it was summer if you were over here Moppie. It's done nothing but rain so far...

[dave kadolph]

We shoot quite a few events on the beach...

I never change lenses out there or set one down-- a backup body comes in handy.

And never a problem--knock on wood.:)

[Moppie]

You wouldn't think it was summer if you were over here Moppie. It's done nothing but rain so far...


That's alright, it's raining here to, and has been all week.

I might take my camera out in it, let it wash off all the sand from going to beach in the summer :lol:

[Woolburr]

No reason to leave your DSLR behind when you visit the beach...just use some reasonable care and both you and your camera will be fine!

[41jas]

If you say you sleep with it, you must look after it. Just take extra care if it's windy. You do get some days that are still but I wouldn't go changing the lenses if the wind is blowing But I'm sure you will look after it.

[gjl711]

I take by SLR to the beach all the time. I do take a bit more care to avoid salt spray and sand, but thats about it. These are the things I do when at the beach.
Change lenses only in a sheltered location. The car is a good place.
I keep all my equipment in a Ziploc bags, lenses and all. Just a safeguard against sand.
When beach combing, I keep the lens cap on. Depending on the wind direction and the wave height, there can be a significant amount of saltwater spray from the breakers. The lens cap will keep the lens haze free.
I wipe down the camera when I get home with a dampened cloth and vacuum out my bad.

Thats about it. I been doing this for years and have never had any breakage due to beach conditions. So take your camera and enjoy.