Shooting in the rain....

[Steelo]

Probably a stupid question, but...

It's been horrible weather here today, heavy rain and wind all day, and the river has risen significantly....

Tomorrow I want to go out and get a few shots of the river on flood, flowing through the bridge, but not sure if it's a wise idea if it's still raining?

Is my 450d weatherproof enough to get it out for a few shots if it's raining?

I'm hoping for the rain to ease up at some point, but if today is anything to go by, I don't hold out much hope.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Charlatan]

I have tried a golf umbrella and a tripod but you do need the extra pair of hands especially if there is a bit of wind. Im a bit scared of getting any water inside the body/lens so will follow this thread with interest.

 

[Steelo]

Yeah i'm hoping to get someone with me to hold a golf umbrella, but we shall see....maybe it's just one of those "wait on a break in the weather" moments, as I really don't want to ruin my camera. Although I can picture the shot in my head already, hmmmm....

 

[Nemesis]

Consider a make-shift cover, with your lens poking through a freezer bag and secured with an elastic band.

 

[trencheel303]

If it's just light rain you'll be fine.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

Play it safe with one of those. It is probably as waterproof as a mobile phone, so if you are happy talking in the drizzle, should be OK using the camera. You could try wrapping it in a clear plastic bag...

Of course, 1-series have high level of weather sealing, and you could use those in a downpour.

 

[Andamunths]

I thought the expression "rain stops play" was something you only ever heard in cricket .

 

[punkuate]

Clingfilm!

 

[lexie]

i just keep a dry cloth to wipe the camera down when it's raining, a little rain doesn't bother me to be honest. i keep a polythene bag and a couple of elastic bands in the bag too just in case it gets to heavy

 

[srichards]

You can get something called a Brella bag which holds a golf umbrella over you so you can be hands free. Only available in the US but they post to the UK. Works best if you load the bag with a few bits. It can take smaller umbrellas but is really designed for golf sized ones. You can also get wind proof golf brollies with storm flaps in. Can't remember which brand but I have one somewhere. Given the choice I'd rather keep me and the camera dry

 

[Steelo]

Thankyou for all the responses guys, really appreciated.

As stupid, and as simple asI sound, I never thought about using a freezer bag of sorts to protect the camera lol!

Cheers.

 

[James Thomas 75]

ThinkTank hydrophobia storm jackets are what I use.
Far from cheap,but they're darn good

 

[blondie606]

I bought a couple of rain covers from the dreaed fleabay,used a couple of times & seem to do the job .Cost about £7 for the pair I think. Met a pro tog at one of the bike meets & he said he just covers the camera with a chamois leather ? Never tried it though

 

[Original Poster]

I would get it covered with something just to be on the safe side, be sure to post your pics up!

 

[artyman]

I always have a couple of plastic bags in my camera bag, useful for all sorts of occasions

 

[Steelo]

Well, I was lucky and got a break in the weather, so thought i'd take the opportunity to get out and get some photos....

Here is my favourite of the bunch...

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=3323258#post3323258

Thanks again for the replies

 

[Dulux]

When it was snowing I got caught out so got a carrier bag popped a hole in the bottom, stuck the lens through, job done, kept the worst off, one carrier bag was harmed in the process!!

 

[Leviathan40]

How about trying a gaiter made for boots something like
http://www.amazon.co.uk/HIGHLANDER-WALKING-HIKING-WATEPROOF-GAITERS/dp/B0046Z9GEQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295208599&sr=8-1

 

[neil_g]

you could use freezer bag(s) and elastic bands..

http://www.flickr.com/photos/neilgates/3929209993/in/set-72157620865614964/

or you can use something specific like a stormjacket cover.

or as mentioned you can use a 1D. but it will depend on the lens you are using as to whether it is sealed

 

[Original Poster]

Perfect chance to try it out today, absolutely pouring down!

 

[PSILVERMAN]

Kata do a raincover that I have bought for about £30. Works very well.
Phil.

 

[Original Poster]

Kata do a raincover that I have bought for about £30. Works very well.
Phil.

Will have to look into one myself, always handy to have one if needed.

 

[Steelo]

Kata do a raincover that I have bought for about £30. Works very well.
Phil.

This is something I may look into, as much as i'm a cheapskate, and freezer bags sound ideal, i'd feel a bit of a clown standing in the forests at rallies with the camera wrapped in a plastic bag lol.