Does Zip-loc bags work good as a dry bag for camera?

[jungbum]

Hi,
I'm planning to travel out to the offshore island (can walk/wade during low-tide) but if anything happens...

I have waterproof bag, but I was wondering if the zip-loc bags works.

I have D-Lux 2 and the Black Crumpler Bag.

Thank you.

[philipotto]

I wouldnt trust one.

[dugby]

Well for an emergency, you would really need a minimum of three zip loc bags, one inside each other....all brand-new with no holes. Even then, it would only give you about 2-3 seconds of security, maybe 5 secs as a minimum.

Why not test it first......without the D-Lux2,.... maybe you have an old Canon or Nikon slr......you could test it with.....!!!!!

I have one of the old Nikon SLR waterproof lunch boxes, with O-ring and spring loaded clamps that I put my D2 into when I travel over water.

[marknorton]

Yup, use a Canon EOS 1DS Mk II to try it out, they're disposable...

I think dugby's idea is good - you can get those food boxes with tight fitting lids (gasket and clamps) you might take on a picnic which will probably withstand immersion and with just a D-Lux 2 on board, might well float.

[jungbum]

I think I'm just going to get an Aquapac Waterproof Case.. it says it's resistant up to 15 ft and floats..

I'm not a good swimmer, so incase I might drown, my camera won't break. lol

[rob_x2004]

Dry bags, from your camping, sports, or kyaking store.The advantage they can be slung over your shoulder and will keep wallet, valuables, and your banana and lamington for lunch and your effen R9 dry. Float too. Failing the shops, ebay has truck loads. I nearly said shit loads but that would upset people.
The plastic container, this one is 'Sistema' from New Zealand with a gasket seal and three clamps come in loads of sizes and shapes and are strong enough to protect your gear in your pack on those occasions when someone has to wedge and kick your pack to make it fit under the truck seat. You will get them from the supermarket. I just stood on this one, side on and used it like a roller skate just to be certain I wasnt bull shitting you. No I didnt take the lens out. I mean it survived in my pack didn't it.

Plastic bags, you are a card aren't you ...

[mark_a_h]

A ziploc baggie is good only to protect from a little splashing, not a dunking. A drybag is suitable protection, if closed properly, although most manufacturers don't claim they are 100% waterproof. They're good for short immersions. If you don't want to pay for a true watertight case like Pelican, you can put the camera inside the ziploc baggie and that inside the drybag. You can also place some cotton fabric in the bottom of the bag, like an old t-shirt, to soak up any possible water that gets in so it doesn't splash around on your gear.

[Jamie Roberts]

Originally Posted by marknorton

Yup, use a Canon EOS 1DS Mk II to try it out, they're disposable...

Snipped....

....and more "waterproof" than almost any other stock camera out there, so they are actually the best to test with. Really. I only wish my DMR was as well-sealed as the 1ds2!