Op Tech Rain Sleeve Adequate Protection for Fuji XT-2 at Iguazu Falls? Using the water resistant 18-135 Fuji lens, would the Op Tech Rain sleeve be enough protection or do I need to...

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Using the water resistant 18-135 Fuji lens, would the Op Tech Rain sleeve be enough protection or do I need to purchase a waterproof point and shoot like the Olympus TG-4?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

berchman wrote:

Using the water resistant 18-135 Fuji lens, would the Op Tech Rain sleeve be enough protection or do I need to purchase a waterproof point and shoot like the Olympus TG-4?

I've never been there, but if I thought I'd get very wet, I'd take my Olympus Tough. I'm planning to ride the Maid of the Mist at Niagara Falls, and the Olympus will go with me.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Yes, the Opti Tech Rain sleeve is all you will need if you occasionally slip the sleeve inside your rain jacket near the minor falls and Devils Throat. We were only on the Argentine side and did not take the boat ride under the falls. My wife and I were there two years ago in December and my wife and I used the rain sleeve for my D7100 & 18-300 and her video camera. I hope you have the opportunity to stay inside the Park at the Sheraton with a falls view room because it affords a magical view from your balcony and you can get an hour head start before the crowds start to arrive. We saw most of the Argentine side in two full days but three or four would have been better. If rain comes it will be in torrents so the rain parka or jacket is recommended. You might want to take a small towel with you to wipe the water off if you inadvertently get some dampness on the camera. Have a great trip, it was a most memorable holiday for us.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

Lagoonguy wrote:

Yes, the Opti Tech Rain sleeve is all you will need if you occasionally slip the sleeve inside your rain jacket near the minor falls and Devils Throat.

What you seem to be saying is that there are situations in which the Rain Sleeve won't be enough protection so the camera has to be completely covered by the rain jacket which would mean that I couldn't be taking any pictures at that point.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

Yes, the Opti Tech Rain sleeve is all you will need if you occasionally slip the sleeve inside your rain jacket near the minor falls and Devils Throat. We were only on the Argentine side and did not take the boat ride under the falls. My wife and I were there two years ago in December and my wife and I used the rain sleeve for my D7100 & 18-300 and her video camera. I hope you have the opportunity to stay inside the Park at the Sheraton with a falls view room because it affords a magical view from your balcony and you can get an hour head start before the crowds start to arrive. We saw most of the Argentine side in two full days but three or four would have been better. If rain comes it will be in torrents so the rain parka or jacket is recommended. You might want to take a small towel with you to wipe the water off if you inadvertently get some dampness on the camera. Have a great trip, it was a most memorable holiday for us.

Lagoonguy Loc: New Smyrna Beach, FL

If you are careful with the rain sleeve you might be able to take photos in the mist as we did but remember mist is going to be on your lens or the filter so at times you won't get much of a picture anyway even with a lens hood. I would say the rain and mist are only problematic 15% of the time, this is not a huge problem. I carried a Canon G15 and used it when things got a little damp and it is not waterproof and it is still working great today. Some areas will get crowded on the ramp walks and it was just easier to use the smaller camera. A waterproof point & shoot would be recommended if you take the boat under the falls, perhaps at Devils Throat and if you encounter heavy rains. Your rig will be smaller so it will be easier to get your shots than it was for me with the Nikon in those conditions. If it got a little wet I would just slip either camera under my jacket, you'll get the hang of it quickly. Remember to put the camera down and just look. We came home with great photos and so will you.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

I've used the Opti-tech rain sleeves with my D7100-- and it was fine. You can secure the front around the lens with a rubber band. The camera should be ok as it, and your hand, is inside the sleeve. The viewfinder is the only part of the camera that is exposed if you have installed it correctly. I was in southeast Alaska and it rained every day- including while kayaking and while hiking.

JBobK

Hi Berchman, I've been there, great place to visit. You'll have spray to worry about, heavy in places. However, If you take the boat trip into the falls area, you will get wet -- very wet. They stick the bow of the boat into one of the cataracts. Imagine being attacked with a fire hose! I was wearing good rain gear and still got soaked to the skin. Kept the good camera sealed in a heavy baggie and used an Olympus Tough. Have a good trip. Don't miss the long walkway out over the river to look down into falling water.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

JBobK wrote:

Hi Berchman, I've been there, great place to visit... (show quote)

I was worried about something like that. Did you get any good shots with the Olympus under those circumstances?

Bob Smith Loc: Banjarmasin

Went on the maid with my xt1 and 18-135 no problem in September last year

Photocraig

I went on the Maid back in the 1950's and kept my precious Kodak Duoflex hidden almost the whole time!!!!! Brigngs back memories. Returned for honeymoon and didn't take any pictures.

JBobK

About my "fire hose at Iguazu" comment: I got some OK pictures with the Olympus, nothing great, just good memory-joggers. Nothing worth posting. Had I known what I was getting into on that boat ride, I would have been better prepared and not spent all my effort hanging on to my seat. I should have known something wet was going to happen when I noticed that most of the other passengers were wearing swimsuits.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

berchman wrote:

Using the water resistant 18-135 Fuji lens, would the Op Tech Rain sleeve be enough protection or do I need to purchase a waterproof point and shoot like the Olympus TG-4?

Berchman, are you planning on going over the falls w/o a barrel?!?! LoL
If so, no, it won't be enough!!!
Most are too concerned with keeping the camera dry. Keeping the camera dry is the EASY part.
What you need to keep dry is the end of the lens. Keeping droplets off the lens's objective lens, is the objective!!
Once it's covered in spray you might as well put it away.
I'd be ready with plenty of strips of cotton T-shirt to keep cleaning the lens so you can even get a decent shot is that's what your trying to do.
A non-petal hood will help. Once droplets are on the lens, if the hood is deep it's hard to clean. THAT'S your biggest problem!
ANY plastic bag will keep the camera/lens dry. Have a great trip!!
SS

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

berchman wrote:

Using the water resistant 18-135 Fuji lens, would the Op Tech Rain sleeve be enough protection or do I need to purchase a waterproof point and shoot like the Olympus TG-4?

Take all precautions not to get your camera soaked with rain water, or splashing water. I've heard some of those waterproof point and cameras have failed in underwater activities.

moffie100

Consider a waterproof case on your cell phone.