Rain Protection

[thacko]

hey guys,

was wondering what you use to protect your camera from the rain??

Was looking on amazon tonight and not really seen anything i like lol

I was hoping a poncho style one with a built in bit for you to stick your lens through

anyone have any ideas??

[HoppyUK]

Optech RainSleeve? £7.50 http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-optech-rainsleeve-flash-pack-of-2-/p1029380

They also do one without the flash extension.

[thacko]

perfect thanks Hoppy, i looked on WHE but i couldnt find anything lol

[trencheel303]

If you ever have the ching, a lot of Canon's L lenses are weatherproofed and I think the 1D and 7D is.

There's videos on YouTube of folks putting pro bodies in the shower to clean them :lol:

[TommyPhoto]

If you ever have the ching, a lot of Canon's L lenses are weatherproofed and I think the 1D and 7D is.

There's videos on YouTube of folks putting pro bodies in the shower to clean them :lol:

Indeed they are. One of the reasons I went for the 7D.
But, if you want a really cheap way of protecting your camera then I suggest plastic sandwich bags (yes, i know :thinking:)
I used to use it with my 400D + 70-200 combo with a hole cut in the bag which the lens poked through. Kept the camera nice and dry, and probably best of all...working.

Tom N.

[Flash In The Pan]

Tesco do a very nice line in camera waterproof covers, they give them away free with groceries ;)

[wontolla]

The sleeve or leg from an old waterproof, If you are out walking, a gaiter, or as already mentioned, and what I use, large sanwich bag a a couple of lacky bands! :thumbs:

[markta]

Think Tank Hydrophobia 70-200 flash..

Absolutely awesome long term protection, very well designed but pricey at about £110.

[AndyElliott]

The 7D is less weather sealed than the later 1D bodies - what that actually means in practice is less clear...

[Mr_Sukebe]

I bought a Stormjacket for when I went to the Far East a couple of years ago. No they're not cheap, but do the job admirably, and after all, the kit it's trying to protect hardly cost pennies. I know that a Tesco bag would most certainly be cheaper, but I struggle to believe that it would be as effective.

[trencheel303]

I wil have to try the plastic bag trick :lol:

[D_Ninety]

The sleeve or leg from an old waterproof, If you are out walking, a gaiter, or as already mentioned, and what I use, large sanwich bag a a couple of lacky bands! :thumbs:

I'm on the look out for a cheap green or camouflage kagool with elasticated sleeves on ebay, would make a couple of covers :D

[Trev4]

I'm on the look out for a cheap green or camouflage kagool with elasticated sleeves on ebay, would make a couple of covers :D

I bought a pair of camoflage waterproof over trousers off eBay, 99p. The legs have a tie cord which I removed after cutting the leg off to a generous length. Replaced the cord with elastic, tight enough to grip the lens hood. Not only is it camoflagued, the extra length covers the camera when its raining.

[scottthehat]

all my cameras and all my lenses bar one are weather sealed.

ths is what all cameras should be able to do.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/pentax-dslr-discussion/43154d1252964467-just-share-stories-pentax-dslrs-water-resistance-mud0134-jpg

http://www.danielbridge.co.uk/pentax/weather.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op9mBbo92Ik&feature=related pentax k7 having a shoer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmoskUtCnoY&feature=related oly e1 having a shower

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXtvTFLCa4 nikon d3 test.

[G2EWS]

Cameramac. Keeps camera totally dry.

There is also someone on here who makes them to order, blowed if I remember who they are. I bought two and will be using them this weekend

Oh and remember to put a micro fibre cloth in your bag as well.

Regards

Chris

[G2EWS]

Hi,

It's not the camera getting wet that is always the problem. You need to keep water off the lens!

I use a Lee filter wide angle hood with a mac over the lot. If you handle the kit properly which for me will be on a tripod you keep the lens dry.

Regards

Chris

all my cameras and all my lenses bar one are weather sealed.

ths is what all cameras should be able to do.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/pentax-dslr-discussion/43154d1252964467-just-share-stories-pentax-dslrs-water-resistance-mud0134-jpg

http://www.danielbridge.co.uk/pentax/weather.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op9mBbo92Ik&feature=related pentax k7 having a shoer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmoskUtCnoY&feature=related oly e1 having a shower

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXtvTFLCa4 nikon d3 test.

[puddleduck]

Carrier bag + elastic band: Tesco, Sainsburys or Asda (if I'm feeling chavvy)

[AndyElliott]

all my cameras and all my lenses bar one are weather sealed.

ths is what all cameras should be able to do.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/attachments/pentax-dslr-discussion/43154d1252964467-just-share-stories-pentax-dslrs-water-resistance-mud0134-jpg

http://www.danielbridge.co.uk/pentax/weather.jpg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op9mBbo92Ik&feature=related pentax k7 having a shoer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmoskUtCnoY&feature=related oly e1 having a shower

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYXtvTFLCa4 nikon d3 test.


It does make a difference: E-3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A15MgHHS_M8&NR=1

A friend of mine was shooting surfers on the beach. The camera got engulfed by a wave. He then went to the toilet block on the promenade and rinsed the camera under the tap...

[G2EWS]

Hi,

See picture of my Camo Mac:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/C6REW/_CMG1517.jpg

As mentioned I bought two of these of Ruth, Wife of Brian Wardell on this forum. Unfortunately I cannot remember his handle. If anyone wants their email send me a pm.

I paid £33 for both, delivered and made to my specs. May have gone up since then, but still very low cost for a simple buy very effective product.

Regards

Chris

[neil_g]

depends on your budget, ive got optech rainsleeves and stormjackets and they all work well. however if youre on a tight budget..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2475/3929209993_64e5df3b0d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neilgates/3929209993/in/set-72157620865614964/)

:D

[scottthehat]

Hi,

It's not the camera getting wet that is always the problem. You need to keep water off the lens!

I use a Lee filter wide angle hood with a mac over the lot. If you handle the kit properly which for me will be on a tripod you keep the lens dry.

Regards

Chrisi dont need to keep water of my lenses there weather sealed most of them if its raining and i have one on thats not weather sealed (i will change it for one that is and carry on.)

[Ian_H]

I bought a pair of camoflage waterproof over trousers off eBay, 99p. The legs have a tie cord which I removed after cutting the leg off to a generous length. Replaced the cord with elastic, tight enough to grip the lens hood. Not only is it camoflagued, the extra length covers the camera when its raining.


I use a pair of ex army camo waterproof trousers but not cut up, the lens (300mm f2.8) goes down one leg and the monopod up the other with the arse section covering the camera:thumbs:

I also keep a couple of the Optech rain sleeves handy as they are great for shorter lenses.

Cheers
Ian

[G2EWS]

i dont need to keep water of my lenses there weather sealed most of them if its raining and i have one on thats not weather sealed (i will change it for one that is and carry on.)

Hi Scott,

I tend to find that drops of rain on the lens cause the picture to become blurred and ruined!!!

However, if that is the effect you are looking for then no problems of course.

Best regards

Chris

[Mike.P]

Hi Scott,

I tend to find that drops of rain on the lens cause the picture to become blurred and ruined!!!



That's why I keep the hood on the lens in the rain ... saves all those drops hitting the front element. Mind you, not much good if you are shooting the moon I suppose but then why would you in the rain? :thinking:

[Sam-D]

I always carry a couple of shower caps in my camera bag. These are the clear plastic ones with elastic and are often found in hotel bathrooms. Very handy to fit over the camera in a rain shower, or stick one over the lens to keep spray off between shots when you’re in a boat or on the seashore.

And you can also stick one on your head if you want to look really professional!

Sam-D

[mrgubby]

Hi,

See picture of my Camo Mac:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/C6REW/_CMG1517.jpg

As mentioned I bought two of these of Ruth, Wife of Brian Wardell on this forum. Unfortunately I cannot remember his handle. If anyone wants their email send me a pm.

I paid £33 for both, delivered and made to my specs. May have gone up since then, but still very low cost for a simple buy very effective product.

Regards

Chris

I have a couple of those, excellent kit :clap:

[scottthehat]

That's why I keep the hood on the lens in the rain ... saves all those drops hitting the front element. Mind you, not much good if you are shooting the moon I suppose but then why would you in the rain? :thinking:

well said mike.:D

[The Matt]

Tesco do a very nice line in camera waterproof covers, they give them away free with groceries ;)

Except they are full of little holes as I found out on saturday...

+1 for sandwich bags though.

[straycat]

i found the optech sleeves to fiddly so i made my own from good quality goretex

i used it for the first time yesterday,its very quick you just wrap it around and its secured with velcro, lens end is elasticated

here on my D200 70-200 2.8 and 1.4 tc

camera was allright i was wet :lol:


mobile phone pics


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