I'm planning on doing a staged water balloon fight with about 100 people. Does anyone have any tips for keeping my camera dry but still be able to be close to the action?
Someone on a photo site I used to belong to said that clear plastic shower caps, like the ones they have at hotels work well. If the cap's elastic band isn't tight enough to create a good seal around the lens, just use a rubber band. I've never tried it myself, but I've been told it works great!
Go to Amazon.com and type in camera waterproof bags. They range from 9-25 dollars. They are designed to keep the camera dry while shooting. This seems like the solution for you. I use an aquapac when I go to the beach for my camera and works great.
If you're using an SLR then your waterproof bag cost range is really from about $10-$130. For either style of camera, the more expensive bags have a solid (crinkle free) section for the lens whereas the cheaper ones are a thinner plastic prone to crinkles. I'd suggest getting a cheap one and using rubber bands to hold the plastic smoothly over the lens.
For an SLR: A zip lock bag. Cut a hole for the lens slightly smaller than the actually lens and use a UV filter to hold it on securely there. Also black electrical tape works pretty good for sealing without leaving a huge sticky mess. The only problem with this set up is you may not have a clear view through the view finder...
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