Digital Cameras

I have finally got one. After quickly coming to the conclusion that ordinary batteries don't last, I purchased a recharger and four batteries (AA) at €30, to finally get some use from it. Anyway after spending close to €200 on it so far I am a bit hesitant to use it on the beach, especially in close proximity to sand, rain, lug juice, crab juice, oil etc..
As i jealously look at some of the recent reports with pictures, I would like some advise on its use in fishing situations. I don't want to know about taking pictures with a mobile, as my last picture phone went in the drink :oops: on the cunnigar (and the misses is still letting me know about it :evil: ). HELP.

I use one of these for my mobile. You might find one to fit your camera:

http://www.aquapac.net/

They're really good quality, but I haven't tested mine underwater with my phone.

You can buy them from http://www.7dayshop.com

If you are buying rechargable batteries for your camara.
Buy ones with as high a mah rating as possible.
Normal batteries are 180mah and wont last long in a digital camara.
The ones i use are 2200mah. But i think you can get batteries that are over 3000mah.
The higher the rating - The stronger they are.
It should say on the batteries what the mah rating is :)

they are very handy if you take a picture but didnt like it just delate it right then :D :D saving you money :)
flim ones you have to wait on tell you get them from the shop if they come out right :(

Hello Doc,
have a look at http://globalflyfisher.com/gallery
All you need to know about fishing photography and some interesting SWFF stuff in the rest of the site, if you are that way inclined.
SE

Thanks for all the info. Those aquapacks look good. I have 2300mah rating batteries. Hopefully you will see the results of my efforts soon.

Keep the camera in your tackle box and well away from the water.

Only grab a hold of it when you need it and just be careful mate.

Jude

I keep mine in one of those zip-lock bags and its case safely in my bag away from the sand, salt etc. However its not ideal, as when you catch something worth a photo it takes a bit of time to get the camera ready.
Best ot get a mate to organise things while your unhooking the fish.

As for the aquapacks they do look the biz,tad expensive though so I'm just waiting to win that comp in Irish Angler to get mine :P

col

Aqua packs and acting consistently are the way to go. buy a proper case for you camera. bring your camera to the beach in a bag or rucksack keep the rucksack closed at all times take the camera out to use it and put it back immediately close rucksack again. do not have any fishing tackle in the rucksack.

actually now that I think of it those aqua packs would save you alot of that.

Got a few nice pics of plenty of ray being caught on a Waterford beach a couple of nights ago. Soon after my camera went for a swim. R.I.P :(

If ye want to catch fish, don't bring your camera with ye!!!

Have to agree with Shamrock. A camera in the bag will positively assure you that the only fish you'll see are the ones being caught by the other guy.

I tried to get someone to slip the camera in unknowns to me but it only caused disappointment, when they didn't do it, and confusion, when I couldn't find it.

This is a major problem deserving some serious research.

http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/29_mj ... m?redirect

I got this camera specifically for fishing - waterproof, shockproof, just stick it under the tap when you get home to wash off sand and dirt. Takes underwater photo and video if you want that shot of releasing a fish...

No need for waterproof cases or plastic bags, etc, and it doesn't matter if you drop it in the water - as long as you can find it again!!

i bought a lowe alpine camera bag for mine. it insulated so cold temperatures dont effect the batteries to much and is waterproof which helps

http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/29_mju_770_sw.htm?redirect

I got this camera specifically for fishing - waterproof, shockproof, just stick it under the tap when you get home to wash off sand and dirt. Takes underwater photo and video if you want that shot of releasing a fish...

No need for waterproof cases or plastic bags, etc, and it doesn't matter if you drop it in the water - as long as you can find it again!!

That looks fecking tremendous Kev. How much did it set you back? Might treat myself for xmas

I see the Olympus on pixmania for €330.

Have heard great reports about the Pentax optio w30, also waterproof.
Again on pixmania at €231

Ho!Ho!Ho! Meeerry Christmas!!! :D

Hi Sean
About what Jim said, got it a while ago through a mate who works in Olympus so saved a few quid, got a spare battery and neoprene carry case too. Well chuffed with picture quality so far - 7.1 megapixels is plenty for me. The thing came in a box with a snorkel! Its obviously designed for underwater use so :lol:

Cheers lads