brooklyn-camera I Loc: Brooklyn, NY

I shoot 7D MKII and this time with the 24-105 f/4 because it is weather proof? Also used the Rain Sleeve by Op/Tech USA.c Check it out, you just might like it?

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speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

If I decide to shoot in pouring rain, I'll use my nu- brella, that way I can use any camera and don't have to worry if it can handle it! (Best of all, I'll stay dry as well)!

nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY

Nobody has mentioned using an underwater housing!

Bill_de Loc: US

I have used Nikon gear in rain, sleet, snow, and heavy salt water spray. As mentioned earlier, a clean cotton cloth is all that's really needed. Actually around salt water a second cloth damped with fresh water was a must, for peace of mind.

I'd bet that Pentax (or any manufacturer) could give you a good idea what their gear is designed to handle. I would try a website before calling.

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wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Pentax is built similar to the Olympus and Panasonic serie for weatherproofing. There are even some foolish photographers that have tempted fate by put their Olympus cameras (the weatherproof ones) just under the water's surface. None have yet to report a problem but that is not the definition of or the usage of "weatherproof". I have watched a video of hard running water from a sink "washing" down an E-M1 with no ill effects. When I wash salt spray, dust, and dirt off my former E-M5 and now my E-M1 mrII, I do use the sink faucet but under a very gentle flow. But even that is not recommended by Olympus. Olympus's official suggestion is to use a damp cloth for wiping it down. Towel dry no matter what method for cleaning.

But the real proof is "in the pudding". I took Olympus's claim of weatherproof as acturate and have shot with impunity as regards to salt spray and weather. At first I was a little timid about shooting in weather no matter what they claimed. But I have since more than proven to myself that their claim of "weatherproof" is accurate. I pay no attention to the weather except for clearing it off the front lense element. I have shot an unknown amount of times in all kinds wind, salt spray, sand, dust, and snow with my former E-M5. It is now in Hawaii doing the same thing for my grandson. I haven't had my E-M1 mrII out in the weather as much, but it has gone through two rain storms and the snow and cold on top of Germany's Zugspitze. No problems. And I am not expecting any in the near or far future.

The only thing to remember is to clean and dry the camera before removing the lens to change it out (now that can be a problem in bad or windy weather). I recommend a film changing bag for that. For clearing the front lens element, use a synthetic chamois for large amounts of water followed by a micro fiber towel.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

with what lenes???

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Canon for example will NOT tell you what their water resistance means. Probably no manufacturer will, since it will open them up to warranty problems from excessive wetting! That's just my guess!
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Shutterbug57

Yeah, whatever. Try it, you might like it.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

And I forgot to answer your second part. Your 12-40mm f2.8 is listed as weatherproof. It should hold up as well as your E-M5 mrII through any torrential rains you may encounter. I have used the older 14-54mm f2.8/3.5 since 2007 and have used the Pro 12-100mm f4 on my E-M1 mrII. The 14-54 has never shown a sign of problems shooting in salt spray or salt water splashes, wind driven sand at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve (the grandkids hated the sand pelting their bare skin; they never actually made it out to the dunes like I did), wind driven dust, the all day driving rain of Mykonos (and many other storms), and shooting out in the cold and snow of Colorado. And the 12-100 is a Pro lense and even newer in design. Used it on my trip to Germany. That lens and the E-M1 mrII went shooting during two rainstorms (steady but not torrential) and the cold and snow on top of Mount Zugspitze (they were already starting to prep the slopes for skiing). If your E-M5 mrII and 12-40mm holds up like my E-M5, E-M1 mrII, 14-54mm, and the 12-100mm, you will have fun shooting no matter what the weather but occasionally will be soaked down to your socks and underwear.

rook2c4 Loc: Philadelphia, PA USA

I often use my Minolta Weathermatic camera in the rain, and I have never had any issues. The way I see it, if a camera is designed for underwater use, it can withstand the rain.

Dun1 Loc: Atlanta, GA

Think Tank Hydrophobia, I have used it for years with great dry results. No mater which one you might choose be sure and practice installing the cover before you are in a heavy rain storm to do your first install. It will save you frustration and giving the appearance you are wearing boxing gloves during the install