redtooth

And there is salt vapor in the air when you are close to the coast . Have had stainless steel to rust when hunting up there .

pdsdville Loc: Midlothian, Tx

I use two, one for short and one for long lenses. They are both by Storm Covers.

Canisdirus

There is no easy solution to what you want to do. Rain gear is cumbersome...meant for tripod work.

I'd use a backpack that can slide around my waist easily. Then I can pull or put it away quickly.

Mild rain...you just keep shooting...most cameras can handle that.

But once it starts top come down...best to put it away.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

First time I’ve seen someone from McAllen on the forum. I grew up there. McHi Class of ‘62. Left in ‘66.

CamB Loc: Juneau, Alaska

It’s raining in Juneau right now. We are the number one cruise ship stop in Alaska and it can rain any day of the year. And often does.

GLSmith Loc: Tampa, Fl

Working trackside for road racing (they race in the rain) as well as covering rocket launches (thousands of gallons of water is dumped to abate vibration, fire & noise), I've had the opportunity to try a lot of various things. The absolute best I have seen for protection AND the price is found on Amazon (
Movo (5 Pack) RC1 Clear Rain Cover for DSLR/Mirrorless Camera and Lens up to 18" Long You can easily fold 2 up & put in your camera bag or pants pocket, no extra space in luggage or camera bag

As it says, 5 to a pack, cost is $12, I have been able to reuse some as many as 4 times, as I seal the lens end by the cinch with duct tape.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IMI9P52?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

A second item is to grab yourself some Silicca Gel bags & place in your camera bag. They will absorb any excess moisture on your camera or lens & prevent mold from starting. The onesd I have can be reused by popping in the microwave for a few seconds...A few $$$ here can save thousands in camera gear Again, they fit in your camera bag or luggage & can be used if your shoes get wet etc as well


wisedry 50 Gram [10 Packs] Silica Gel Desiccant Packets Microwave Fast Reactivate Moisture Absorbers Bags with Indicating Beads for Closet Gun Safes Bathroom Food Grade

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Enjoy Alaska

RetCapt Loc: NorCal mountains

IF dino21's budget can stand it, I would suggest adding a waterproof camera, like the Olympus TG series.

It is compact and light weight, thus easily portable. I make my own prints (my only photographic product) and I routinely print to 11X14", which are indiscernible from my APS-C output. The lens is f2 at the widest end, so useful for low light work (such as rain/overcast).

That is impressive capability for a camera about the size of a deck of cards.

Part of my enjoyment of any photographic outing is not having to worry about my gear in adverse environments. This accomplishes that objective.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

I've used Optech before, and it works well. But, you could get by with a plastic grocery bag. Also, not a bad idea to carry one, as well as a black garbage bag, which could become a poncho in an emergency.

Bill_de Loc: US

For example, photographers can use the camera in the rain for extended periods of time without worry about any moisture getting inside the body.

https://digitalrev.com/2018/08/16/watch-nikon-torture-the-d850-to-prove-its-ultra-tough/#:~:text=The%20weather%2Dsealing%20means%20the,camera%27s%20tough%20magnesium%20alloy%20body.

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SteveFranz Loc: Durham, NC

Quick & easy solution - use a grocery bag. I bought a fancy rain cover for my camera. Tried using it once, but it back on the shelf and it has remained there since 2016.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

Actually, April is the last month we can expect snow, if any. Spring is on the way. Slowly. It’s 12˚F this morning.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

That's kind of interesting. I used to live in Cleveland, and it's been known to snow in May there.

Wingpilot Loc: Wasilla. Ak

That’s not unknown up here, either, but by April winter is over, the snow melts away and the grass starts to green up again.

Longlens24 Loc: Cedar Park, Texas

I used the inexpensive clearOpTech ( sold diectly by Optech, B&H, and some camera stores) plastic rain cover for my D810 w/24-120 f 4.0 VR lens on my Alaska trip . It worked perfectly for rain protection, fits in the bottom of the camera bag, or pants pocket.
Stan

stangage

Like most anything the answer is "It depends". For light rain I use a baby diaper or 2. They're pretty absorbent. Also, for heavier rain, keep the camera under an all weather jacket zipped from the top down. Just the diaper or the combination works very well for my R5 with 100-500 lens and keeps it ready for use plus something to wipe the rain drops off the from of the lens. For heavier rain - stay in a lodge with a good hot toddy.