Protecting Camera From FINE SAW DUST

[Jesse & Ana Cordova]

I'm working on a Craftsman show making Video for Training also to Air as part of a Planned Live show. Using a nice Sony Camera, What would be the best way to Protect it during the shoots. I considered going to the Dive shop get a Plastic Bag that is Used to the under water Filming , Any Suggestions?

The Camera belongs to Denver Open Media, I just don't want to be Band from using their Nicer cameras for shooting Hardwood flooring project .. I just started shooting last night it wasn't a pretty site with all the fine Dust on the camera.

The obvious is cover with plastic, use a special tape? except the lens. Any input I can't afford a big under water housing. I don't event think they make one for the camera. I did make a Under Water Housing for a small camera I suppose I could make a big one? Any input.

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Jesse Cordova

[Jim Brennan]

Hey Jesse,

Ask them if they have a rain cover for the camera, something like this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/236286-REG/Petrol_PRC_DV_PRC_...

Those are usually pretty effective against dust. I'm not sure the exact camera you are using, but my guess is it's the PD-150, or 170. If they don't, maybe you can talk them into buying one. If it's a camera that gets taken out fairly often, it would be a good investment for them. Certainly cheaper than replacing the camera or having it professionally cleaned.

If they don't (assuming you don't want to buy one), Ask them if the camera has a UV filter over the lens. If it does, that should protect the glass. (It should have one. That's pretty much the first thing that goes on a new camera, and it doesn't usually come off). Then you can get some clear plastic and wrap the camera. Use something about the thickness of a garbage bag, so you can access the controls. If you are going handheld, you can wrap the camera, starting at the rear, with a single piece, using gaff tape to attach the ends to plastic lens guard at the front (like you are making your own bag, with the back of the camera at the bottom, and the lens at the top). If you will be on a tripod, do the same thing, putting a small hole in the plastic to attach the QR plate for the tripod to the camera. You may have to try it a few times to get the right balance between the plastic being tight enough to not get in the way, but loose enough to effectively access the controls. Make sure that you flip the LCD out and throw a few extra pieces of tape on to shape the plastic tight enough around the LCD that you can see it. It won't be perfect, but it should work.

This should keep the dust off (take it off carefully when you are done).

[Jesse & Ana Cordova]

Thanks for the info. I will need to buy the cover myself, it will be great for filming in water and snow too. I will ask the executive Director if they can buy it from me. I need to buy it ASAP to I can keep shooting. The station manager is very protective of the equipment so I need it soon! thanks. Jes

[Jim Brennan]

Just make sure you buy the one that fits the camera. Good Luck!