Author Topic: Suited DSLR for Mountaineers (Read 3050 times)

mOuntaineer77 · « **on:** February 03, 2009, 09:32:20 AM »

Sirs,

Based on your experience, what is the most suited DSLR for Moutaineers. The common condition is of course when you are the top, is the moist during the evening and the humidity factor during trekking in the morning and in the afternoon. I mean for Philippine setting where there are two conditions on top - one is rainy and one is summer season.

How will these factors affect if your camera is not a weather-sealed?

acermate433s · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2009, 09:54:02 AM »

Any DSLR would do just as long as you take some precautions. Carry with you a dry bag just in case when it rains you could put your gear inside it.

jps444 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:04:19 AM »

dati kasama ko sa gabaldon 10d lang and garbage bag swak na siya.

voodoo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:06:10 AM »

bro, based on my my experience, if you want a no-worry camera to lug around, with warranty covering moist leaks, and solid construction, get the Olympus E-3. i had been through a lot with the E-3. shooting almost anywhere at anything, anytime. here are sample photos i took under a small cave in a waterfall with the water falling on the back of my head and water sprinkling all around (100% wet ang camera, lens and well, me. oh and this was taken in ISO1600.

and you don't even have to stash your camera away if the weather goes bad.

my 2 cents.

pitbull · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:08:04 AM »

pentax mid - higher tier cameras

rambone · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:10:41 AM »

Olympus e-3 with 12-60 Lens!

Weather sealed body and lens... I used this combination when I go trekking (not mountain climbing). I've shot with it in beaches and in light rains with no apparent let down

It's also drop proof somewhat because of the magnesium body.

voodoo · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:34:47 AM »

here's a photo of me and my wet E-3 (nakaka-miss) when the non-believers made me a dare -- no hesitations syempre! photos taken by jojie alcantara and rhonson ng.

JasonQuibilan · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:46:40 AM »

Although I've moved to Canon from Olympus, I still believe Olympus' compactness and weather sealing will outlast most other cameras, save Pentax, when exposed to the rigors of mountaineering. Dati kasi Olympus dala ko on treks, but OM1:)

natsoteki · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2009, 10:49:58 AM »

Quote from: voodoo on February 03, 2009, 10:34:47 AM

here's a photo of me and my wet E-3 (nakaka-miss) when the non-believers made me a dare -- no hesitations syempre! photos taken by jojie alcantara and rhonson ng.

Astig sir, kahit di ako mountaineer gusto ko nito. Sana manalo ko sa lotto

Mon Corpuz · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2009, 11:08:29 AM »

I am now convinced Oly is the preferred name by shooting mountaineers. I should've considered that hahah!

Our requirements varies the way we appreciate outdoors - any would do actually but this might require lugging an extra weight just for gear protection (from Pelican to drybags to garbage bag to packs of silica gels).

Sure, weather-sealed Canon or Nikon lines are built to survive beyond these normal conditions but the thing is they're heavy - but then again, what might be heavy to me might be light to others.

Glad some guys invented lighter tripods!

mOuntaineer77 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2009, 01:25:04 PM »

Mga Sirs,

Does this mean Olympus has an advantage say over a Pentax K200D?

sALAMAT SA mga inputs.

mitzpicardal · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2009, 01:39:58 PM »

Quote from: mOuntaineer77 on February 03, 2009, 01:25:04 PM

Mga Sirs,

Does this mean Olympus has an advantage say over a Pentax K200D?

sALAMAT SA mga inputs.

The Pentax K200D is just 1/3 the price of Oly E-3. Both are weathersealed.

creationz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2009, 02:15:10 PM »

Bodies with weathersealing is the way to go. example is the canon 5d and higher models, d200/d300 or higher models, like what they said above...the olympus e3 and pentax k200. But do consider that your lenses should be also weather sealed like canon L's.

used my 20d then 300d and then recently my 30d on mountaineering trips. under hot days in mount maculot, rainy days in pico deloro, rappeling down rocks to a river in daraitan.... and in 2 weeks in mount pulag. my body is not weather sealed but still alive and kicking. Here are the things on what i do.

1. under hot summer days.....it can bear the hot temperature but take it under a shade sometimes. Common problem for a really hot day is the fine soil and dust...every step you make makes a cloud of dust.

2.In rainy days... get a rain cover....costs around 1500 pesos or more i think. i just let my camera hang on my body cause getting it and putting it back on a full pack is a hassle for me.

3. In rainy days, river treks, falls... Get a underwater housing and let it do wonders. Bought mine in JT photo for 3000+. since its all around your cam...disadvantage is the access of manual controls which is limited and the use of big lenses (anyway underwater the water serves as a lens so you just need your wide lenses).

4. For high humidity, dews, fogs- I tried brining a small lock and lock which fits a lens body and grip that can fit easily in a full pack...costs around 600 pesos in malls. i put my gear inside when i go to. sleep in my tent. Another option which Im going to try out in pulag this feb is using drybags or water proof bags i saw in sandugo. cost is around 150 per bag and the largest size can fit a body and grip...but not with a lens attached. My plan is buying 2 of those...one for the body then 1 for the lenses. construction is like a frosted clear plastic....stamp sealed on the sides. opening is you fold it several times and a velcro to seal it further.

5. High temperature. Read the manual.... "operating temp" 0 celsius. my tip tough is for the batteries. the batteries is the things you have to keep warm under extreme cold. your body would produce heat so i usually put batteries insde my pocket...heat from my legs.. problem solved.

danding · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2009, 06:50:12 PM »

is there also models of nikon that are weathersealed???

ZD5 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 03, 2009, 06:53:27 PM »

Quote from: danding on February 03, 2009, 06:50:12 PM

is there also models of nikon that are weathersealed???

Yup danding, the D200, D300 and other higher models are weather sealed. But for mountaineers, they are more inclined to get a light SLR, and the D200/300 series are heavy compared to the Pentax and Oly.

Jargon · « **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2009, 07:25:09 PM »

I once climbed a mountain with a heavy camera (Canon EOS-1D Mark III), heavy Canon L lenses, a tripod, and other photography gear. The weight of my photography gear alone was more than 7 kg. Then add to that all the other stuff I was carrying, especially the liters of water. In short, I hiked up the mountain carrying a total of more than 15 kg.! Someone who tried to carry my backpack even estimated that it must have weighed 20 kg. That was really punishing. I don't recommend that.

ZD5 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 03, 2009, 07:31:33 PM »

Quote from: Jargon on February 03, 2009, 07:25:09 PM

I once climbed a mountain with a heavy camera (Canon EOS-1D Mark III), heavy Canon L lenses, a tripod, and other photography gear. The weight of my photography gear alone was more than 7 kg. Then add to that all the other stuff I was carrying, especially the liters of water. In short, I hiked up the mountain carrying a total of more than 15 kg.! Someone who tried to carry my backpack even estimated that it must have weighed 20 kg. That was really punishing. I don't recommend that.

Aguy, 5 more kilos and it's my son's weight.

voodoo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:18:05 PM »

actually, the E-3 is a heavy bugger! i believe heavier than the D300, if i'm not mistaken. danding, you should consider your lenses too. they should be weathersealed too. and one thing you should consider also, is will your camera's warranty cover any damages (just incase) connected to water leaks. hehehe!

retina · « **Reply #18 on:** February 03, 2009, 08:41:01 PM »

The other question is, do you really need a DSLR when you go on mountaineering? I guess you go on mountain climbing with a primary purpose of going up and photography as a secondary opportunity. If you go on trekking and photography is your main objective then that is another story........maybe pwede na ang LX3( and some P@S like G10 ,etc.) at isang pirasong plastic...I know you are asking for a DSLR but in mountaineering gravity is your adversary...just my 2 cents.

creationz · « **Reply #19 on:** February 03, 2009, 09:44:27 PM »

Quote from: retina on February 03, 2009, 08:41:01 PM

The other question is, do you really need a DSLR when you go on mountaineering? I guess you go on mountain climbing with a primary purpose of going up and photography as a secondary opportunity. If you go on trekking and photography is your main objective then that is another story........maybe pwede na ang LX3( and some P@S like G10 ,etc.) at isang pirasong plastic...I know you are asking for a DSLR but in mountaineering gravity is your adversary...just my 2 cents.

thats just preference

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