redangel Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I avoid wet days like plague when out with my camera....is there a way of capturing photos without putting your camera at risk???? I love rainy days...I often use my PNS when the weather looks bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becandcharch Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I dont have one but stick 'dslr rain cover' in to google Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I know a bloke who wrapped his camera and lens up in glad wrap. It seemed pretty effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMA Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The great thing about the Olympus E-5 is that it's weatherproof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Stick a facewasher over it - anything plastic just bounces the water whereas the facewasher will absorb it for some time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I just got a cheap point and shoot lumix (FT10) which is drop and water proof, I have walked around with it in the pouring rain and washed it under the tap after taking it to the beach I am doing 365 days project so it is handy for that, keep it in the handbag and if it gets knocked around a bit shouldn't hurt (although I don't to so deliberately) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I seem to recall reading a blog from a tog fellow who took his 7D to the snow in the antarctic - so I don't worry too much about mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wow.. I treat my camera like a ming vase...especially since I tripped with it in my hands...water on my camera scares me. I am currently researching camera raincover...for hydrophobic camera owners...as BNC recommended. Maybe I worry too much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangerineDream Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 On rainy days mine lives under my jacket and only comes out long enough to compose the shot and take it - I turn it on while still under the jacket and have a good idea what I want before I get it out...then as soon as I'm back in the car it gets wiped over....no problems yet and as stormchasers, our cameras do tend to get a bit wet at times even if we're careful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 If a towel/facewasher isnt fancy enough for you try the cover at the link below. Turns up very quickly and does keep rain off the camera. http://fotosharp.com/camera_rain_covers.html I should know I stood out in everything from thunderstorms in Sep to the start of the hail storm in Melb in March - it didnt stop raining at most big events this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wow ...TangerineDream...a stormchaser! How Facinating! Bet you seen some doozies. Yes Rubition it has been a bit wet this year...do you use a raincover alot? I have never taken my camera to the beach or in the rain....the latter though saddens me as I just love being out in it! Thank you for all your input everybody, god food for thought...rain is going to be a bit of a subject this year I feel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 redangel - first day of the horse trials I tried it out and it did keep the camera and lens nice and dry compared to me (it wasnt just showers it poured down at times) since my raincoat decided it wasnt going to work so well anymore. Second day of the horse trials I went back to the towels as you can wipe your fingers and keep them dry on a handtowel as well as drape it over the camera - it also doesnt drip water everywhere when you take it back to the car etc (or shove it in the camera bag to get a new dry one). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) some cameras have better weather sealing than others. I think the 7D has partial weather sealing but the rebel models dont like the rain. I took some pics in the rain yesterday with my camera, it's the first I've done it and I was still quick to wipe it down afterwards. Dont forget the lenses too, they're not always weather sealed to the same standards as the body you might be using, some might have more, some might have less. Edited January 14, 2011 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubiton Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 The 7d is noted as being weatherproof - I however dont care and keep them covered and wiped down if they do get wet whenever possible. Lenses however generally are not weatherproofed (unless it specifically says it in the manual) and therefore you do need to make sure that they are fully extended to dry and left for a while before putting them away after being out in the rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxenion Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 (edited) I know this is a bit out there but how about a doll's umbrella? It's big enough to cover the camera, small enough to hold in your hand at the same time as the camera, simple to shield against horizontal rain, quick to put up and down and easy to carry with you. As a bonus, it can also function to block sun glare. Edited to add that it's a very cheap alternative to camera covers and if you change the camera or lens, you don't have to buy a new specialised cover - one umbrella fits all. Edited January 15, 2011 by Dxenion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted January 15, 2011 Author Share Posted January 15, 2011 The 7d is noted as being weatherproof - I however dont care and keep them covered and wiped down if they do get wet whenever possible. Lenses however generally are not weatherproofed (unless it specifically says it in the manual) and therefore you do need to make sure that they are fully extended to dry and left for a while before putting them away after being out in the rain. Good point, I do this but was never advised to do so. Dxenion, with a point and shoot that may be possible but with a heavier slr, not so. I have when desperate enlisted a child to hold an umbrella over me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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