Waterproof Case for Sony a6000 with access to interface connectors

[andye 0]

Folks,

This may not be the right place but I'm hoping for some creative thinking and advice if you'd be so kind.

 

I work for an organisation that takes photos of footpath pavement for damage. We do this using an automated system that uses a pair of Sony a6000 cameras. These are remotely and automatically triggered via the "multi-port" on the camera.

 

At the moment the cameras are mounted on the front of a vehicle and pretty much exposed to the elements. We don't take photos in the pouring rain but there is a risk of splash and light rain.

 

Is there a waterproof case in the market that already supports some kind waterproof interface access to the camera?

 

I'm aware of the Meikon case which seems to have two connectors that I think are for the flash. I'm guessing there's some kind of hot shoe interface there.

 

I'm handy with a soldering iron so making up small "fly leads" internal to the case shouldn't be a problem but without seeing these cases the issue will be clearance around the body of the camera to allow a plug to be inserted into the camera and still allow the case to close.

 

The second major issue is access to waterproof connectors.

 

Ideally if I could get 5 internal wires connected to the waterproof connectors outside the case I'd be fine. However I need three minimum for the automatic shutter trigger.

 

You advice, experience and recommendations appreciated.

[chris_l 6]

If it's not going under water, you don't need full waterproof.

You could use something like this:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=610181&gclid=CjwKEAiAoOvEBRDD25uyu9Lg9ycSJAD0cnByWpe9ob2IYAHVyKfJnVQLe3Qs4yZZaR2zE-BGnZn5XBoCeILw_wcB&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C52934714882%2C&is=REG&A=details

 

and have the cable enter from the bottom. Any rain or splash would flow off.

[andye 0]

Thanks Chris.

 

That look pretty good and the price is right. I'm sure with a bit of cutting and shutting (with silicone sealant) I could get the cables out and even get some kind of sealed 3/8" thread plate to give us some kind of mount point.

 

Thank you very much.