Beach family vacation - use camera or not

Gbhati01 · 08-09-2019, 04:48 PM

Fellow Pentaxians

I am heading to a nearby beach with family, wondering if I should use my camera at the beach. Will be taking mostly family portraits.

I have ks2 and two weather sealed lenses - the kit lens and 16-85. Other lenses in my kit - 43, 77, 50 1.8, 35 2.4

How bad is beach for the camera - can I get away as long as I use the weather sealed lenses. I am assuming non weather sealed are a complete no. I am thinking of using the kit lens to minimize the regret.

johnyates · 08-09-2019, 05:10 PM

I take my camera to the beach whenever I go. As long as you keep it out of the sand and water you'll be fine. Just use sensible precautions.

**ToddK** · 08-09-2019, 05:18 PM

I had mine on the beach several times a couple of weeks ago. I stuck to my WR lenses as a precaution primarily due to wind-driven sea spray. I also wiped it down each day.

**jlstrawman** · 08-09-2019, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by johnyates

Just use sensible precautions.

This ^

**jatrax** · 08-09-2019, 05:25 PM

People have been taking non-weather sealed lenses and cameras to the beach for what? 70 years? I don't understand your concern to be honest. I will say I avoid the beach if there is high wind that is blowing the sand but otherwise its no different than any other place. Make sure you have a good camera bag to keep things in when not being used. Otherwise, have fun.

**ramseybuckeye** · 08-09-2019, 08:14 PM - **4 Likes**

I've been to a beach more in the last year than ever and taken a camera each time. I seldom change lenses there, but I don't think there's much that's going to harm it if you are sensible. Beside, there are all kinds of photo oportunities at the beach.

Gbhati01 · 08-09-2019, 08:42 PM

Thanks a lot. Seems like I was paranoid, although I do remember reading on this and other forums about perils of taking the camera to beach. But it seems like my concerns were misplaced.

Ronald Oakes · 08-09-2019, 09:38 PM

Take the Kit lens and be done with it. The Kit lens is more capable than people give it credit.

Martin KP · 08-10-2019, 02:59 AM

Took my kp with 55-300 plm with no concerns. I have a weather proof usagear carry bag. Kept all sand out between shots. Maybe have a UV filter for added lens protection. Remember to take the sun cream.

35mmfilmfan · 08-10-2019, 03:09 AM

On the beach, or in heavy rain, is about the only time I keep the UV filter on - otherwise I treat it as a transparent screw-in lens cap. Admittedly, i only use cheap, second-hand ones, since they are seldom used for their intended purpose.

**landofcourtness** · 08-10-2019, 03:28 AM

Yeah... one of benefits to choosing Pentax is the durability. Just bring something Weather sealed/WR and you should be able to shoot without incident... even in terms of sand. I've been in the water taking pictures, tripped and fell... K-3 just keeps on trucking. The biggest fear, is how to go in the water, and leave your camera behind securely.

timb64 · 08-10-2019, 04:35 PM

Originally posted by Gbhati01

Fellow Pentaxians

I am heading to a nearby beach with family, wondering if I should use my camera at the beach. Will be taking mostly family portraits.

I have ks2 and two weather sealed lenses - the kit lens and 16-85. Other lenses in my kit - 43, 77, 50 1.8, 35 2.4

How bad is beach for the camera - can I get away as long as I use the weather sealed lenses. I am assuming non weather sealed are a complete no. I am thinking of using the kit lens to minimize the regret.

Stop stressing so much and just enjoy the fact you chose Pentax with WR

**monochrome** · 08-10-2019, 07:12 PM

Just try not to change lenses. I swear, wind or no wind I get stuff on my sensor if I change lenses at the beach.

Zooland · 08-11-2019, 03:17 AM

Most beaches are fine, some may have rogue waves which you need to watch out for so keep your stuff at a safe distance. If it’s a remote area take a plastic bag in case of rain...

Bluesguy · 10-29-2019, 10:36 AM

There is no use buying a camera like Pentax if you are afraid to take it out in all weather. As mentioned above, you will miss out on many great pictures if you baby your camera too much!

08-09-2019, 04:48 PM	#1
Gbhati01 New Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 20	Beach family vacation - use camera or not Fellow Pentaxians I am heading to a nearby beach with family, wondering if I should use my camera at the beach. Will be taking mostly family portraits. I have ks2 and two weather sealed lenses - the kit lens and 16-85. Other lenses in my kit - 43, 77, 50 1.8, 35 2.4 How bad is beach for the camera - can I get away as long as I use the weather sealed lenses. I am assuming non weather sealed are a complete no. I am thinking of using the kit lens to minimize the regret.

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08-09-2019, 05:10 PM	#2
johnyates Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Saskatoon, SK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,345	I take my camera to the beach whenever I go. As long as you keep it out of the sand and water you'll be fine. Just use sensible precautions.

08-09-2019, 05:18 PM	#3
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	I had mine on the beach several times a couple of weeks ago. I stuck to my WR lenses as a precaution primarily due to wind-driven sea spray. I also wiped it down each day.

08-09-2019, 05:21 PM	#4
jlstrawman Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Midwest US Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,058	Originally posted by johnyates Just use sensible precautions. This ^

08-09-2019, 05:25 PM	#5
jatrax Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cascades Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,991	People have been taking non-weather sealed lenses and cameras to the beach for what? 70 years? I don't understand your concern to be honest. I will say I avoid the beach if there is high wind that is blowing the sand but otherwise its no different than any other place. Make sure you have a good camera bag to keep things in when not being used. Otherwise, have fun.

08-09-2019, 08:14 PM - 4 Likes	#6
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	I've been to a beach more in the last year than ever and taken a camera each time. I seldom change lenses there, but I don't think there's much that's going to harm it if you are sensible. Beside, there are all kinds of photo oportunities at the beach.

08-09-2019, 08:42 PM	#7
Gbhati01 New Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 20 Original Poster	Thanks a lot. Seems like I was paranoid, although I do remember reading on this and other forums about perils of taking the camera to beach. But it seems like my concerns were misplaced.

08-09-2019, 09:38 PM	#8
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,582	Take the Kit lens and be done with it. The Kit lens is more capable than people give it credit.

08-10-2019, 02:59 AM	#9
Martin KP Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 240	Took my kp with 55-300 plm with no concerns. I have a weather proof usagear carry bag. Kept all sand out between shots. Maybe have a UV filter for added lens protection. Remember to take the sun cream.

08-10-2019, 03:09 AM	#10
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,329	On the beach, or in heavy rain, is about the only time I keep the UV filter on - otherwise I treat it as a transparent screw-in lens cap. Admittedly, i only use cheap, second-hand ones, since they are seldom used for their intended purpose.

08-10-2019, 03:28 AM	#11
landofcourtness Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 151	Yeah... one of benefits to choosing Pentax is the durability. Just bring something Weather sealed/WR and you should be able to shoot without incident... even in terms of sand. I've been in the water taking pictures, tripped and fell... K-3 just keeps on trucking. The biggest fear, is how to go in the water, and leave your camera behind securely.

08-10-2019, 04:35 PM	#12
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Originally posted by Gbhati01 Fellow Pentaxians I am heading to a nearby beach with family, wondering if I should use my camera at the beach. Will be taking mostly family portraits. I have ks2 and two weather sealed lenses - the kit lens and 16-85. Other lenses in my kit - 43, 77, 50 1.8, 35 2.4 How bad is beach for the camera - can I get away as long as I use the weather sealed lenses. I am assuming non weather sealed are a complete no. I am thinking of using the kit lens to minimize the regret. Stop stressing so much and just enjoy the fact you chose Pentax with WR

08-10-2019, 07:12 PM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Just try not to change lenses. I swear, wind or no wind I get stuff on my sensor if I change lenses at the beach.

08-11-2019, 03:17 AM	#14
Zooland Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 370	Most beaches are fine, some may have rogue waves which you need to watch out for so keep your stuff at a safe distance. If it’s a remote area take a plastic bag in case of rain...

10-29-2019, 10:36 AM	#15
Bluesguy New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 20	There is no use buying a camera like Pentax if you are afraid to take it out in all weather. As mentioned above, you will miss out on many great pictures if you baby your camera too much!