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SunCatcher

06/06/2011 06:27AM

I purchased a Pelican Case for my Cannon SLR Camera and Extra Lens Yesterday. I have only taken a waterproof Camera prior to this.
I really wanted some higher quality photos.

Question Is, Do you tie it to the back of your pack when portaging?
Do you carry it in your hand? What do you do with it in the canoe, tie it in?

Just curious what you all are using for methods?

SunCatcher

Dad Always said "We don't Always catch fish...but we ALWAYS have a good time"

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Water Dog30

06/06/2011 06:36AM

I have carried these cases in a chest pack (front portage pack) attached to the shoulder straps of my main portage pack (GG or Duluth Pack). Hard plastic cases are bulky but should float with most cameras and having the case more or less in its own bag keeps it handy and still easy to carry. Most of the time in the canoe I just set the case (closed) on the floor between my feet.

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06/06/2011 07:14AM

I've only taken mine a few times. When I do. I carry it in hand while portaging my gear pack. I prefer to not have anything in my hands (except maybe a hiking stick) while portaging but I make an exception for the Pelican case.

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nojobro

06/06/2011 08:21AM

I've been carrying my camera (not an SLR but a bigger digital with a really big zoom...it looks like an SLR if you don't know better) in a bubble wrapped lined waterproof dry bag, one of the smaller clear ones from Seal Line (I think). This bubble wrap lined bag is the poor man's Pelican. LOL. Anyway, while I could clip it onto a pack, I've been hand carrying it. I generally discourage hand carrying, but it's really not that big a deal if you just have something in one hand, it's comfortable to carry, and not heavy. I guess I would rather carry it than risk bonking it around while it's clicked to my pack; I could see squashing it when I put the pack down. Though I guess with a Pelican you would not have to worry about that. What are the handles like on a Pelican case? That would influence my decision, too.

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ozarkpaddler

06/06/2011 08:25AM

quote PJ: "I've only taken mine a few times. When I do. I carry it in hand while portaging my gear pack. I prefer to not have anything in my hands (except maybe a hiking stick) while portaging but I make an exception for the Pelican case."
I too carry mine in hand. In the canoe, I attach it to a thwart with bungy/carabiner combo. TW

"Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." Mark Twain

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butthead

06/06/2011 09:53AM

I use a 1300 and hand carry on portages,

so I can shoot the photos I want!

I the canoe it 's on the floor in front of the paddling position where I can get to it, but not tethered. Ease of access is compromised with gear security. That case is a tough piece of gear!

butthead

“There is more stupidity than hydrogen in the universe, and it has a longer shelf life.” ? Frank Zappa

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Savage Voyageur

06/06/2011 05:14PM

I a small pelican case in the front portage pack.

"So many lakes, so little time."

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LoneWolf

06/06/2011 05:18PM

I two put a small one in my front portage/thwart bag.

Here's what use for my thwart/front portage bag: Cabelas Carry-on
The picture makes it look larger than it is. It's really quite compact. I'll try to get a picture of mine next to stuff for better proportion.

Also, don't buy it at this price. These are often on sale for much less.

"You guys might not know this, but I consider myself a bit of a loner. I tend to think of myself as a one-man wolf pack." - Alan Garner, The Hangover.

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ozarkpaddler

06/09/2011 07:12AM

Thought of your question and took a better picture to show you my usual carrying spot. Held with two bungy and small carabiners. Pops open quickly for quick access. TW

"Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." Mark Twain

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SunCatcher

06/09/2011 12:46PM

Thanks to all of you for sharing, I like this place, cause you all are good info givers!

SunCatcher

Dad Always said "We don't Always catch fish...but we ALWAYS have a good time"

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AndySG

06/09/2011 05:05PM

I use this water proof case from Plano. When in the canoe its untethered on the floor close at hand. I think I'd have to fill it with lead to sink it. On the portage it is either carried by hand or binered to a pack.

Sincerely yours, Andy

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RainGearRight

06/09/2011 05:53PM

I have a 1500 that sits under the stern seat. Hand carry at portages. Next trip I'll rig up a carabiner system to secure it to the boat.

Don't forget a tripod, extra batteries, memory cards, flash, flash diffuser , bounce kit, remote, lens cleaning kit, dust blower, filters, 18% gray card, Ipad for reviewing...

Kidding aside, a tripod and remote are great to have, especially for night shots. Can't wait to see your pics!

There's always money in the banana stand.

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