Splash!

BarrieNeilPhotography

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6 Aug 2012 - 9:45 AM

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Did anybody else notice the 2 or 3 snappers by the water jump during the Mens 3K Steeplechase at the Olympic Stadium last night. At least 2 of them had their cameras actually in a puddle caused by a previous jump and so when the guys jumped again, their cameras were swamped.

Now you know why pro cameras cost so much. Not sure I'd be happy doing it even so

BarrieNeilPhotography

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6 Aug 2012 - 10:07 AM

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1. Believe me, they are NOT on big money (many if most are not staffers and staffers rates are pretty low anyway)

2. Insurance is irrelevant if your cameras stop working on a job

My point is, that's why pros use £5K all metal weather sealed cameras and not £1500 plastic and metal bodies

Focus_Man

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6 Aug 2012 - 10:23 AM

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I saw that and wondered just like you did. I would think the view that we saw on TV was a little foreshortened as I doubt the splashes we saw actually landed on such expensive equipment. I would guess for the other guys behind screens, that all those large, long lenses were mainly on hire'. So they too would be looked after.

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6 Aug 2012 - 2:35 PM

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Here we go again. Another flippin argument........yawn.

BarrieNeilPhotography

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6 Aug 2012 - 4:39 PM

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No argument except perhaps in your head. Look at the smilies ffs

lobsterboy (Site Moderator)

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7 Aug 2012 - 9:54 AM

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I don't think it's an argument, more a load of gainsaying.

thewilliam

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9 Aug 2012 - 5:41 PM

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When Nikon "professional" cameras became far more weatherproof than in the past, the Nikonos underwater camera could be quietly discontinued!