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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 07-20-2013, 07:37 PM  
Rafting the Grand Canyon and a DSLR Rookie
Posted By Kozlok
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If you can, return the 18-250 and get the 18-135. If you stick with the 250, don't take it on the raft. With the 18-250, your camera is no longer WR. With the 18-135, you should be fine. Even then, it's not a good idea to rack the zoom in while it's wet. I usually dry mine off with a towel I keep in my bag if I need to zoom to the wider end. I really don't want to suck water up through the seals while zooming. On the raft, decide what focal length you need, and stick with it.

I'd invest in a black rapids sport strap so you don't loose your camera over the edge. I love mine. It has clips to keep the camera from sliding around the strap when you're not shooting, and that keeps the camera from swinging around wildly and banging you in the head.

As far as technique, I'd suggest practicing shots while someone drives you around in a car on a bumpy road. I'd go around 20-30 miles per hour or whatever speed you think will be the fastest you'll travel on the water. Use TAv mode, set the aperture around f8, set the shutter speed at 1/500 or higher. You really want to keep your shutter speed way up to avoid motion blur. I don't think I'd look through the view finder. I'd set the drive mode on high, point it in the general direction and blast away while waving the camera around a little. Your keeper rate will be 1%, but it's better than smacking yourself in the eye with your camera! Just delete the bad ones.

The real answer, though, is that for this specific thing, I might just take one of the Optio water proof cameras. They are much more durable, and the IQ isn't too bad really.
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