Taking my camera to the beach?

[Brandon Fraley]

I was planning on getting some beach/surf shots in a couple hours and began wondering if there's anything I should know about taking my camera to the beach. I guess specifically how potentially damaging sand/spray is the the camera. I of course don't plan on getting it wet, and I doubt there will be any issue of sand getting in or on the camera, but I just wanted to get other's avice from their experience.

THANKS!

 

[Finner]

Have a space blanket or some kind of cover near by. If wind picks up in a hurry a sandblasted lens becomes worth less than a non-sandblasted lens.

 

[Bob Franco]

Brandon,

I'm a few blocks from the beach near you and I can tell you that it is very windy. I wouldn't go today. Thought about it myself. Aside from spray, the wind will shake the camera, even a camera as heavy as the RED. One idea is to use a van and stay inside with the camera and shoot out the side or back door.

Bob

 

[Brandon Fraley]

I indeed have my mat ready just in case.

Bob, I was planning on going to Carmel. is it usually just as windy there? It was great 2 days ago so I was hoping it would be similar today.

 

[Bob Franco]

Carmel may not be as windy. Sorry for my late reply. Did you go out?

 

[Brandon Fraley]

Did you go out?

Yep, ignored you and went out any way... and you were right We shot for about 15 minutes max, then packed up and went home :thumbsup: