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Protecting camera gear while waterfall rappelling at Bambarakanda

Asked 5 months agoSeen by 1,564 travellers

Chloe T.•6395 rep•2

We booked a waterfall abseiling session at Bambarakanda, the tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka. How do adventure photographers keep their DSLR dry while hanging on the ropes in the spray.

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asked 5 months ago

Chloe T.•6395 rep•2

2 Answers from travellers

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You cannot safely operate a DSLR while actively abseiling down the main drop of Bambarakanda. The water pressure and spray are immense, and you need both hands for rope management. Professional adventure photographers usually rig a static line next to the waterfall and shoot from a hanging harness using an underwater housing. For participants, stick to a GoPro mounted securely to your helmet.

answered 5 months ago

Amali W.•2420 rep•1

If you have a drone, have a friend launch it from the pine forest at the base. The aerial shots of someone descending that massive 263-meter drop look spectacular.