Rain
Jul 7, 2013 15:17:24 #
Jul 7, 2013 15:25:07 #
In heavy rain, I stay home. There are a few companies that make rain sleeves, and for $6 for a packege of 2, there is always one in my bag. It has a drawstring that I can tighten around the front of my lens. I use my UV filter to protect the very front (this is actually one of the few times this filter is on). It's open at the back so you can put your arms up under it to get to the controls. Some even have an opening for the viewfinder. As I said, I don't risk my equipment if it's pouring rain, but these work o.k. in certain situations. Like when I'm shooting waterfalls and there is some spray reaching me.
Jul 7, 2013 15:33:57 #
barr wrote:
How do you keep your camera dry when shooting photos in the rain? Thanks
Since it never rains in Portland OR I don't have to worry about this. :-)
MT Shooter had a good recommendation:
http://optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html
Jul 7, 2013 15:43:37 #
Jul 7, 2013 15:45:13 #
Jul 7, 2013 16:22:31 #
I got curious about water proof cameras. I went on dpreveiw and found an interesting review, Here's a link
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q209waterproofgroup
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q209waterproofgroup
Jul 8, 2013 06:23:29 #
I do the same. The disposable rain sleeves are great for the price! I have more problems shooting in tropical rainforests.
Jul 8, 2013 06:29:34 #
barr wrote:
How do you keep your camera dry when shooting photos in the rain? Thanks
I use a plastic bag (Supermarkets here pack your shopping in them).
Put your camera in the bag.
Cut the bottom off. Secure it around the lenshood with a rubber band.
The other end, where the handles are, is large enough to get almost over my head.
Its free and we've always got them in the cupboard.
I also use them at the beach or if in dusty locations.
Jul 8, 2013 06:47:09 #
Jul 8, 2013 06:53:31 #
I also raided the kitchen for a plastic container and a empty bottle etc. I used a propane torch to heat a thin knife to cut the plastic... hot glue gun to join the parts. Ain't perddy, but she works!
Clear viewing plastic in back, hole for finger in side, the snout is larger than the lens of the Panasonic ZS20 and is out further.. But it works...that is what counts. Excuse the quick shot...
Clear viewing plastic in back, hole for finger in side, the snout is larger than the lens of the Panasonic ZS20 and is out further.. But it works...that is what counts. Excuse the quick shot...
Rainy Day Blues
Jul 8, 2013 07:15:27 #
barr wrote:
How do you keep your camera dry when shooting photos in the rain? Thanks
On a tripod under an umbrella? Is this a trick question? :)
Jul 8, 2013 07:40:39 #
Teacher
Loc: Alabama
All depends on how hard its raining and how far you are from cover. I've found plastic covers for your camera and a small umbrella that is compact are useful if you are some distance away from your vehicle.
Jul 8, 2013 11:10:47 #
mdorn wrote:
Since it never rains in Portland OR I don't have to worry about this. :-)
MT Shooter had a good recommendation:
http://optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html
MT Shooter had a good recommendation:
http://optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html
Your cute!!!!!!!!!!
From southern Oregon where we beg for rain...
Jul 8, 2013 11:15:01 #
mdorn wrote:
Since it never rains in Portland OR I don't have to worry about this. :-)
MT Shooter had a good recommendation:
http://optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html
MT Shooter had a good recommendation:
http://optechusa.com/rainsleeve.html
Same one I use and carry ALL the time with me.
http://www.adorama.com/OTRSL.html
Jim D
Jul 8, 2013 11:16:54 #
tramsey wrote:
I got curious about water proof cameras. I went on dpreveiw and found an interesting review, Here's a link
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q209waterproofgroup
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/q209waterproofgroup
That was done four years ago. Those cameras have probably been upgraded by now.
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