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Bob Warner · April 9th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I'm going to be shooting a lot of mountain biking with a Canon DV20. I know from previous experience that lots of fine dust is part of the territory. Anyone have any tips for minimizing camera exposure? Looking at the camcorder it looks like I could do anything from a personally tailored plastic bag to something more sophisticated. Just seeing if anyone has some experience with this and what was practical and effective.

Harold Schreiber · April 9th, 2007, 09:51 PM

Hi Bob,

When I shoot horse shows, either inside or outside, I just use a folded hand towell or an old cloth diaper to cover the Cam. Seems to keep the "Dusties" away for me, and I'm usually shooting all day long. If I was moving about, as you may be, then I would secure it with a velcro strap.

You could also try an inverted Zip Lock bag of appropriate size, and cut a hole for the lens and mic.

Harold

Herman Van Deventer · April 10th, 2007, 07:04 AM

BOB,

Try clingwrap for hamburgers with cutouts for controls,

Herman.

Bob Warner · April 11th, 2007, 09:58 AM

Both good suggestions. Thanks very much. Bob

April 9th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#1
Bob Warner Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 35	Dust I'm going to be shooting a lot of mountain biking with a Canon DV20. I know from previous experience that lots of fine dust is part of the territory. Anyone have any tips for minimizing camera exposure? Looking at the camcorder it looks like I could do anything from a personally tailored plastic bag to something more sophisticated. Just seeing if anyone has some experience with this and what was practical and effective.

April 9th, 2007, 09:51 PM	#2
Harold Schreiber Major Player Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Olathe, Kansas Posts: 309	Hi Bob, When I shoot horse shows, either inside or outside, I just use a folded hand towell or an old cloth diaper to cover the Cam. Seems to keep the "Dusties" away for me, and I'm usually shooting all day long. If I was moving about, as you may be, then I would secure it with a velcro strap. You could also try an inverted Zip Lock bag of appropriate size, and cut a hole for the lens and mic. Harold

April 10th, 2007, 07:04 AM	#3
Herman Van Deventer Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cape town South-Africa Posts: 251	BOB, Try clingwrap for hamburgers with cutouts for controls, Herman.

April 11th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#4
Bob Warner Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 35	Both good suggestions. Thanks very much. Bob