Weather sealing?
Nov 18, 2017 21:35:35 #
Nov 18, 2017 21:58:07 #
Nikon compares the D7200 to the D800 series, and the D500 to the D810. Since the D500 does not have a flash, it might be a bit better anyway.
Nov 18, 2017 21:58:11 #
Interesting. I’ve never seen a rating for weather sealing, just whether it is.
Nov 18, 2017 23:01:13 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Interesting. I’ve never seen a rating for weather sealing, just whether it is.
I haven't either. But Weather Resistant is not weather proof. In the past I've heard people say the easiest path in is through the lens sealing, because zooming creates suction, but I guess it could get in through the body - and some bodies could be more resistant that others.
Nov 19, 2017 06:34:47 #
I would guess the D500 would be since it is designed for sports and wildlife shooting, but I shoot Canon. So, I have only an opinion to offer...
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Todd Ferguson
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Nov 19, 2017 07:44:11 #
Bear2 wrote:
Is the weather sealing on the D500 better than on the D7200?
Duane
Duane
Good question, but you're never going to get a good answer. If the D500 sealing is better, what does that mean - two minutes in heavy rain vs one minute? The only thing that really matters is "waterproof." I would treat my sealed and unsealed cameras the same in rain. If my D750 is damaged by shooting in the rain, Nikon is not going to repair it for free. It is not advertised as being waterproof.
Nov 19, 2017 08:14:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Good question, but you're never going to get a good answer. If the D500 sealing is better, what does that mean - two minutes in heavy rain vs one minute? The only thing that really matters is "waterproof." I would treat my sealed and unsealed cameras the same in rain. If my D750 is damaged by shooting in the rain, Nikon is not going to repair it for free. It is not advertised as being waterproof.
Makes sense. I have two cameras: one sealed (weather resistant) and the other not. I use the same precautions with both. Now I’m going to Hawaii next year and will be snorkeling with a camera. That one will be waterproof down to 30’ and I will be using it differently.
Nov 19, 2017 08:34:28 #
Jerry I doubt any DSLR is waterproof or it would survive a drop into the water. But I doubt any would... Maybe someone will have a water drop survival story for us. Also people pay big money to buy the underwater shooting enclosures. Of course under water you can be dealing with more pressure too... I did see an interesting photo in Steve Perry's wildlife shooting book the other day where his camera and lens were covered in snow. I guess it didn't hurt his gear but I sends a shiver down one's spine seeing that photo.
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Todd Ferguson
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Todd Ferguson
jerryc41 wrote:
Good question, but you're never going to get a good answer. If the D500 sealing is better, what does that mean - two minutes in heavy rain vs one minute? The only thing that really matters is "waterproof." I would treat my sealed and unsealed cameras the same in rain. If my D750 is damaged by shooting in the rain, Nikon is not going to repair it for free. It is not advertised as being waterproof.
Nov 19, 2017 09:42:27 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Makes sense. I have two cameras: one sealed (weather resistant) and the other not. I use the same precautions with both. Now I’m going to Hawaii next year and will be snorkeling with a camera. That one will be waterproof down to 30’ and I will be using it differently.
I take my Weather Resistant Pentax K-30 places I would never have taken my Canon Rebel. But, then, my first Pentax was ruined at Niagara Falls in 1981; the K-30 is the first camera I’ve been willing to submit to mist or rain or snow since then.
Nov 19, 2017 10:06:31 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Just because your camera is weather sealed, does it mean it can withstand extremely cold weather below Zero. Withstand constant heat over 105 degrees in blowing desert winds, constant raining, or drop it in pool of water? Weather sealing has its limitations. And I wouldn't want to put it to a challenge. Even though it claims to be weather sealed. There are cameras, however, that are waterproof. The D500 and D5 do not have a pop up flash. That does have a slight advantage to cameras that have one.
Nov 19, 2017 11:57:08 #
mas24 wrote:
Just because your camera is weather sealed, does it mean it can withstand extremely cold weather below Zero. Withstand constant heat over 105 degrees in blowing desert winds, constant raining, or drop it in pool of water? Weather sealing has its limitations. And I wouldn't want to put it to a challenge.
Temperature is not the issue here; I’ve taken non-sealed cameras to any temperature I’m willing to take myself. Of course sealing has its limits, but it has greatly expanded the situations into which I have been willing to take my Pentax K-30, but you can take your camera where ever you want to - you can even pamper your camera and take it out only in perfect weather.
Nov 19, 2017 13:05:41 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Bear2 wrote:
Is the weather sealing on the D500 better than on the D7200?
Duane
Duane
My suggestion is to get a Pentax if weatherproofing and FF is desired. If you need the camera, lenses, and flash splashproof, you only option is the Olympus E-M1 mrII plus sealed lenses and flash. Otherwise I am in the camp of getting rain gear for either the D500 or D7200.
Nov 19, 2017 13:26:46 #
Nov 19, 2017 15:24:42 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Notorious T.O.D. wrote:
Jerry I doubt any DSLR is waterproof or it would s... (show quote)
Todd, ask UHH cdouthitt to send you a picture of his snow covered Olympus E-M1. I feel the only reason that Olympus uses "splashproof" instead of "waterproof" is to prevent some idiot from actually putting it in a body of water (like I have heard some do) and claiming "warranty" just because it states "waterproof". I shot with my former E-M5 in several rainstorms and in Great Sand Dunes NM during a wind storm with no ill affects. I have only been in two rainstorms with my new E-M1 mrII, but it seems to be no different in shooting with weather than with my former E-M5.
Nov 19, 2017 15:34:09 #
My film SLRs are an OM-1 and OM-10. I have about 6-7 lenses for them. Have not used them in quite a while but always like my Olympus cameras.
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Todd Ferguson
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Todd Ferguson
wdross wrote:
Todd, ask UHH cdouthitt to send you a picture of h... (show quote)
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