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Rain-X on a waterproof camera?
May 27, 2017 06:18:22 #
May 27, 2017 06:22:16 #
RCA wrote:
Has anyone used Rain-X on the lens or screen of a waterproof camera?
No way! Of course, it could serve as a multi-stop ND filter as time goes on.
May 27, 2017 06:28:56 #
RCA wrote:
Has anyone used Rain-X on the lens or screen of a waterproof camera?
I would have trouble putting this on the lens. But the back screen would be interesting.
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May 27, 2017 06:30:09 #
Won't help underwater but know folks who use it on dome ports for under/overs
May 27, 2017 06:31:25 #
RCA wrote:
Has anyone used Rain-X on the lens or screen of a waterproof camera?
Interesting idea. I doubt it would do much good, considering the size of the lens glass. As for damaging the lens, who knows? Alcohol is used to clean lenses, and I think alcohol is a main ingredient in Rain-X.
May 27, 2017 06:39:58 #
The product works well, but many have experienced a filmy build up. Use the internet for resolutions for removal. The silicone is a pain to remove.
May 27, 2017 06:52:21 #
RCA wrote:
Has anyone used Rain-X on the lens or screen of a waterproof camera?
By waterproof do you mean something like an Olympus TG-4 or a Nikon AW130? Or a weatherproof DSLR? If the former it probably wouldn't matter, if the latter I definitely would not put it on the lens.
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May 27, 2017 06:58:56 #
RCA wrote:
Has anyone used Rain-X on the lens or screen of a waterproof camera?
Wouldn't put anything on the lens that leaves a residue. It will cause refractive error and unwanted flee or spots. As for the body, there are easy to use raincoats that protect the camera
May 27, 2017 21:49:40 #
a6k
Loc: Detroit & Sanibel
I cannot verify this but I was told that Rain-X chemically scores the glass. It works quite well on a car windshield but I agree with all those who say not to put it on a camera lens (or any other product).
As for protecting the view screen you may want to check out Rejex which I have used with no problems on plexiglass. It is fabulous for shedding bugs, rain, etc. But it was not designed, as far as I know, for camera screens, etc. Beware.
As for protecting the view screen you may want to check out Rejex which I have used with no problems on plexiglass. It is fabulous for shedding bugs, rain, etc. But it was not designed, as far as I know, for camera screens, etc. Beware.
May 27, 2017 22:02:51 #
a6k wrote:
I cannot verify this but I was told that Rain-X chemically scores the glass. It works quite well on a car windshield but I agree with all those who say not to put it on a camera lens (or any other product).
As for protecting the view screen you may want to check out Rejex which I have used with no problems on plexiglass. It is fabulous for shedding bugs, rain, etc. But it was not designed, as far as I know, for camera screens, etc. Beware.
As for protecting the view screen you may want to check out Rejex which I have used with no problems on plexiglass. It is fabulous for shedding bugs, rain, etc. But it was not designed, as far as I know, for camera screens, etc. Beware.
It may be more reliable to research a product online as opposed to seeking opinions on a forum. Plenty of articles on RainX performance. Just a thought.
May 28, 2017 01:48:48 #
RCA wrote:
Has anyone used Rain-X on the lens or screen of a waterproof camera?
For lens, use on a clear filter only (preferably an old glass one). For screen, only on a glass cover. Bar prepared to discard filter and/or screen cover if you experience cloudiness OR color shift.
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May 28, 2017 06:16:55 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Interesting idea. I doubt it would do much good, considering the size of the lens glass. As for damaging the lens, who knows? Alcohol is used to clean lenses, and I think alcohol is a main ingredient in Rain-X.
BBBZZZIT: Sorry Jerry wrong!!!
1-5 % Acetone... Mostly water, probably a silicone. Rain X leaves a film on the glass that can build up according to the reference article. Also: "Aquapel, however, doesn’t leave any film on the windshield because it actually chemically bonds to the glass. It is made with a chemical engineered for the aviation industry, so the bond between Aquapel and the windshield can withstand all the ravages of time much better than RainX."https://raysands.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/getting-to-the-bottom-of-rainx-residue/
May 28, 2017 07:51:21 #
May 28, 2017 08:40:51 #
May 28, 2017 09:50:20 #
RCA wrote:
Has anyone used Rain-X on the lens or screen of a waterproof camera?
Rain-x chemically bonds with glass to create a hydrophobic coating that repells water. Warning the bond is very strong and if you do not like the effect it is nearly impossible to get it off of the glass. I suggest you try it on a spot on your car windshield first. I worked at an automotive glass company in my pervious life and every few months we would get a phone call from someone who tried Rain-x on their windshield, did not like it and wanted to remove it. At that time we knew of no chemical means to remove it. Our answer was "it will wear off".
I would never use it on any of my lenses.
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