Weather sealing (Page 4): I used my rain coat that they give you. I took it out from under cover, shot some shots and covered it till next set of shots. But a plastic bag would be...

Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

I used my rain coat that they give you. I took it out from under cover, shot some shots and covered it till next set of shots. But a plastic bag would be better.

User ID

Bill_de wrote:

Of course it is fake!

If they were looking for reality they would have used a proper brush!!!

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Anyone can see thaz a sensor cleaning brush. You wouldnt use it on the exterior cuz that might collect grit that can harm the sensor. Amazed what I see on UHH.

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JD750 Loc: SoCal

tramsey wrote:

Then explain to me how I took pictures underwater with just my camera and nothing else? I''m sorry you all think I'm such a bad guy trying to ruin expensive equipment. I think it's time for me to leave the forum for a while - See you - maybe

That’s probably the best thing since the info you are propagating is incomplete. If you submerge a D850 in water you might get a couple snaps but submersion for more than a few seconds and the ultimate result will be failure of the camera. It’s weather resistant it’s not water proof. There is a big difference.

gwilliams6

tramsey wrote:

The 850 is capable of taking pictures underwater so I don't think Niagara Falls will pose a problem for you

lol, tramsey

The D850 is not rated as a waterproof camera for underwater use, never has been. It is only truly rated as weather-resistant, read the fine print. You need a waterproof housing to use it underwater.

Starlifter, I have done that Maid of the Mist boat ride at Niagara. . With any camera you care about that is NOT rated as waterproof you need to use a protective bag. There are easily bought on Amazon and not that expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/WANBY-Professional-Waterproof-Camera-Cameras/dp/B083GGBXG8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=38IWM8PBUYR4J&keywords=camera+water+covers&qid=1674665814&sprefix=camera+water+covers%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyTUExVFg4M01YN09UJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTg5MDc0MzZaOUxNUkExRllBRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDE5NzIwMlVRWDBCRUNPMlRIViZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

If I was you I would invest in a reasonably-priced truly waterproof camera from DJI or GoPro to take along also. It will do much better in video mode than the D850 which struggles in video autofocus, even though it does very well in still AF. Remember you will be focusing through mist and water.

And yes take small micro fiber towels with you to wipe off the front of your lens as you do the ride, and later your camera if needed. And even if you dont like using a protective filter, this is one case were I would highly recommend using one over your lens.

Cheers and best to you, have a great trip.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

If you’re going to be on the Canadian side I’d recommend the Hornblower over the Maid of the Mist. It goes further into the falls and holds there longer. You can get a nice package deal that includes a few other attractions, including going behind the falls. My favorite attraction on the US side was Cave of the Winds.

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Its more than just a foggy mist. Its downright wet. As suggested, a rain sleeve is a good item to have in place around body and lens. I would also take a handful of microfiber towels and some lens cleaning towelettes in your stash of goodies. Don't forget to let your camera acclimate to sudden changes in temperature so it doesn't fog up.

I took my D850 to Alaska's Glacier Bay and falls, and it did just fine. Not one issue.

Here we did a field test on the D200 and it survived nicely, along with the boots on the ground. :)

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

I would add weather protection to my camera for the falls.

jack

Canisdirus

Famous last words of some photographers...

My manufacturer said my camera was weather sealed.

Take an extra precaution...

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

starlifter wrote:

Any thoughts or comments about taking a d850 on a Niagra falls boat ride. The one that goes to to the falls complete with most. I know not to try and change a lens but they are also weather sealed. Any thoughts or comments are welcomed.

I know Olympus can make it through the falls. Supposedly the D850 is as well weatherproof. Make sure the lens is also IP53 and don't worry about the water.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

tramsey wrote:

The 850 is capable of taking pictures underwater so I don't think Niagara Falls will pose a problem for you

I know there have been some Olympus users that have dipped their cameras just under the water's surface and the cameras survived. I personally think they were stupid to do so. It voids the warranty. Olympus is designed to be only weatherproof unless it is the TG-6 Tough series. The waterfalls does not normally exceed an IP53 rated weatherproof camera. You should be OK other than water on the front lens element. Microfiber cloth should help with that.

mmills79 Loc: NJ

Be aware that most of the time, the weakness of a camera system as far as weatherproofing is concerned, assuming the camera body is weather sealed, is the lens.

If you have any lens' that physically extend and contract (change length while zooming, as in lots of telephoto lens' or "external" lens); when the lens's contracts, your lens is pulling in air (and any moisture that is in the air) into the lens. You don't want to use an "external" lens in the mist of the falls. If you need a tele, use a weather sealed "internal" lens (a lens where the external length doesn't change while zooming) or a weather sealed "prime".

druthven

User ID wrote:

Is the water at Niagara worse than the videos of folks rinsing off a dirty camera in the sink under running water ?

Makes you wonder how all these cameras and lenses that appear to be the same make and model got so dirty that they needed to be cleaned.

User ID

druthven wrote:

Makes you wonder how all these cameras and lenses that appear to be the same make and model got so dirty that they needed to be cleaned.

Press corps in mud season.

cahale Loc: San Angelo, TX

starlifter wrote:

Any thoughts or comments about taking a d850 on a Niagra falls boat ride. The one that goes to to the falls complete with most. I know not to try and change a lens but they are also weather sealed. Any thoughts or comments are welcomed.

Yes. Use the long lens of your camera to take all the close-ups of the falls you might wish. Then leave your camera in your car (hidden) and go enjoy the boat ride.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

starlifter wrote:

Any thoughts or comments about taking a d850 on a Niagra falls boat ride. The one that goes to to the falls complete with most. I know not to try and change a lens but they are also weather sealed. Any thoughts or comments are welcomed.

My wife and I took our grandsons to Niagra Falls in 2019 and took a ride on the Maid of the Mist. I carried my Pentax K-x along and had no waterproofing for it. I took several photos on the boat but was careful with it and had no problems. I still have that camera, functioning perfectly well.

I can't say your Nikon will be safe, but careful handling may be all you need do.