What precautions should one take while attempting to shoot in the rain? Hide under a brollie? I guess the camera is pretty susceptible to the wet weather?
I have a D60 which I guess is pretty entry level
Make a rain cover yourself - thick polybag and a rubber band. Cut the corner off to just the diameter of the lens, plus a little to stop you from tearing the bag.
Rubber bag round the lens/bag to hold it in place.
At the other end, cut a "flap" so you can get your eye to the finder and hands inside. Job done.
I recently bought a StormJacket cover for my camera. For what it is, stupidly expensive (around £35), bearing in mind that it's just a tube of material with draw strings at either end. Having said that, it worked a treat, keeping the camera totally dry. The material breathes to help prevent condensation, comes in a handy little bag that can be clipped to the camera and is very easy to use.
we spend all that money on equipment then either "hope" all is OK in the rain or use a plastic bag and elastic band.... sigh
I use this and lens/camera never gets wet..I dont believe in water resistant cameras or lenses. and mine is pro gear... why take the chance?
What precautions should one take while attempting to shoot in the rain? Hide under a brollie? I guess the camera is pretty susceptible to the wet weather?