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Non Caving Related => Photography & Film Making - Technical Talk. => Topic started by: Tony Salusbury on Mar 15, 2013, 01:56 PM

Title: New Camera
Post by: Tony Salusbury on Mar 15, 2013, 01:56 PM
I popped into Cambrian Photography in Colwyn Bay today to see about fixing my Canon Rebel XT DSLR, but the cost of fixing was approx £130!!! It would have cost the same to buy a second hand camera body.

So rather than throw money at an aging camera I've decided to upgrade slightly as I wan't to TRY and get some half decent pics whilst underground, so I ended up getting a Canon EOS 550D. Thought best to stick with Canon, as I can still use my remote shutter release, and my 28-200mm lens that I already have.

So fingers crossed, some better photograph's will be appearing on future trips (although I don't fancy taking it into Poachers  :unsure: )
Title: New Camera
Post by: Ian A on Mar 15, 2013, 03:14 PM
http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/ASK-Direct/19031224?nlp=&CID=UK_CRM_1_0_0_74&a=1664
Title: New Camera
Post by: Les Williams on Mar 15, 2013, 03:18 PM
and for underground use...
http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00467/waterproof-tool-box/dp/SG32900?whydiditmatch=clone&matchedProduct=SG3290009
Title: New Camera
Post by: Ali Wiseman on Mar 15, 2013, 07:56 PM
[quote="LesW" post=15755]and for underground use...
http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d00467/waterproof-tool-box/dp/SG32900?whydiditmatch=clone&matchedProduct=SG3290009[/quote]

I'll second this. Pretty much a Peli-case, without the fancy name attached to it.

If it's not uber-wet, you may well get away with a dry-bag instead, far less bulk and weight.