How weather proof ?

[BigD]

Im hoping to get out at the weekend as I finally have to time off , but im worried that it'll rain and my dslr will get ruined.

How good are they at coping with rain/fog/ and anything wet in general ?

I have an olympus e500 btw.

cheers dave.

 

[taxi]

The manual says not to expose the camera to 'excessive moisture'. In other words get a waterproof bag for it (or a carry bag with an hole cut in the bottom). Thats what I've done (bought the bag), works well for landscape, but the waterproof jacket is a little to cumbersome for sports/wild life.

My father ordered it for me. I'll try and find out where from for you, cost about £25.00

 

[BigD]

that would be cool mate cheers , so choice between tesco's asda or game which looks the classiest

 

[PsiFox]

that would be cool mate cheers , so choice between tesco's asda or game which looks the classiest

Harrods

or more seriously

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-rain-cover-for-digital-slr.htm

 

[BigD]

Harrods

or more seriously

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-rain-cover-for-digital-slr.htm

i cant afford a harrods bag ive book marked that cheers, il try the bag technique first, im sure ive got a jessops bag somewhere .

 

[sportysnaps]

What?....
try this
http://search.ebay.co.uk/search/sea...sid=m37&satitle=Optech+RainSleeve+Rain+Cover+

this works day after day after day

 

[mobilevirgin]

You'll be needing torrential rain before there's likely to be a real issue. You will expire before the camera does.

But, having said that. Tape and a plastic carrier can work well. So too will a t-towel or leather cloth simply draped over the camera.

 

[taxi]

http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-rain-cover-for-digital-slr.htm

Thats the cover I'm using not sure if I had it from Bristol Cameras, but does a pretty good job

 

[chewyuk]

I can advise to just take a little care with your SLR when out in the rain, after a recent Cardiff TP meet, my 30d after getting soaked in a downpour stopped working. I have since got it working in a limited capacity but insurance job is underway.

Defo use a cover and tape if you can.