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Aug 27, 2017 09:14:18   #
14kphotog Loc: Marietta, Ohio
 
Buy Pentax, all the new ones are sealed

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Aug 27, 2017 09:15:31   #
ronichas Loc: Long Island
 
I always carry a Shutter Hat. It has a small pouch to carry it, has a pocket on the side and has worked well for me.
https://www.amazon.com/FM-Photography-Shutter-Camera-Cover/dp/B000H17P82

I also have a hotel shower cap in my bags, just in case.

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Aug 27, 2017 09:17:36   #
Brent Rowlett Loc: Atlanta, GA
 
I have a rain protector in my bag. Never opened it. Usually photos taken in the rain are not usable anyway. Waste of time and the dull colors are not worth processing. On location, I schedule extra days or watch the weather reports to get the perfect shot under good conditions and price my shoots accordingly. When and if it rains, I just place a gallon size zip lock bag over the camera on the tripod and wait for the rain to pass. Most of the time I discontinue the shoot for the above reasons. Not worth it unless one is expecting a rainbow to appear.

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Aug 27, 2017 09:20:34   #
Japakomom Loc: Originally from the Last Frontier
 
I use an Op/Tech rain sleeve. It came in a pack of two and I have been using one of them for the last couple of years with no problems. My camera is weather sealed, but in steady rain I use the rain sleeve. If it is only sprinkling I go naked.

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Aug 27, 2017 09:37:49   #
Ray and JoJo Loc: Florida--Tenneessee
 
This is what I keep with me because of my occupation, I Artificial Inseminate cows and horses, you can buy them at most feed and seed, farm and ranch stores, just cut the hand off and add rubber band. You can buy a hundred for less $20.00

search "Farm and Ranch/Breeding Sleeve" Clear gloves are 35" L and 1.25 mil thick.

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Aug 27, 2017 10:03:52   #
Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT
 
Try a 2 gal. Zip lock bag. I always have one in my bag.

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Aug 27, 2017 10:16:33   #
dcampbell52 Loc: Clearwater Fl
 
GlenBose wrote:
I was outside in a preserve when a sudden shower gave me chase, with me in a 'T' shirt and 200 yards from the car I did whatever to my new 80D to protect it. It got me to wondering what UHHers use to protect their cameras.
Do you carry some sort of protection? What kind, and how used? Can you continue to shoot under those circumstances?
This might merit discussion since I didn't find any answers on the net other than a grocery bag or serran wrap.
Thanks UHHers
Larry


I have the Ruggard Fabric Rain Shield Large (23") B&H # RURCFC723 •MFR # RC-FC723 which was on sale when I got it. Prior to that, I carried a plastic trash bag that I could slide the camera in if I needed to. I have a Nikon D7100 and a Nikon D610 (the rain shield fits both and will fit over my longest lens with just the front element sticking though the front opening. The back is open enough to get to all of the controls.
I wouldn't have bought it if it hadn't been one of B&H's one day sale specials. As I was "getting along ok" with my trash bag. (generally if the weather starts turning bad down here in the Clearwater area, I start back to the motorcycle or car. Lightning is bad in Florida and I am cautious about being out in a field, on the water or anywhere that I might be the highest target. We just had a golfer struck by lighting a few days ago on the Clearwater Golf and Country Club. He and his group were near the 7th hole.
Having said that. I like the construction and build of the Ruggard and it seems to work well. Again, I just put it on when it starts sprinkling and if I hear thunder or see lighting, put it on the camera to protect it but start heading back. I can always stop and grab a shot while waling back though.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1249868-REG/ruggard_rc_fc723_fabric_rain_shield_large.htm

This is the one that I got... Oh and B&H had it on a one day sale for $15.95 so I couldn't pass it up.

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Aug 27, 2017 10:20:22   #
Twinbro Loc: North Central Arkansas
 
I keep my lens in a partially zipped 'zip lock' when in my camera bag. It can also come in handy for a quick rain shower. Cheap, but will do in an emergency.

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Aug 27, 2017 11:21:34   #
Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.
 
I always carry an Op-Tec rain sleeve in my Lowepro backpack with their built in rain cover. I also carry a zip-lock bag or two in my backpack, just-in-case.

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Aug 27, 2017 11:30:20   #
SusanFromVermont Loc: Southwest corner of Vermont
 
GlenBose wrote:
I was outside in a preserve when a sudden shower gave me chase, with me in a 'T' shirt and 200 yards from the car I did whatever to my new 80D to protect it. It got me to wondering what UHHers use to protect their cameras.
Do you carry some sort of protection? What kind, and how used? Can you continue to shoot under those circumstances?
This might merit discussion since I didn't find any answers on the net other than a grocery bag or serran wrap.
Thanks UHHers
Larry

Hard to believe you did not find lots of answers! Take a look at the link below. Prices range from $5.75 to $475.00 and are as simple as the plastic cover you can carry in your pocket or as complex as a fancy carry case!

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ma&setNs=p_PRICE_2%7c0&Ns=p_PRICE_2%7c0&srtclk=sort&ipp=100&N=0&Ntt=rain%20covers%20for%20cameras%20and%20lenses&

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Aug 27, 2017 12:44:49   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
I use an Op-Tech rain sleeve. Very inexpensive and fits in a pocket easily.

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Aug 27, 2017 13:05:03   #
Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA
 
This site is loaded with selections - I keep OP/Tec Rain sleeves in all my camera bags - works fine for

mehttps://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_8_6?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=op%2Ftech+rainsleeve&sprefix=OP%2FTec%2Caps%2C291&crid=2P1BBQ552V3NX

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Aug 27, 2017 13:17:16   #
John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK
 
Pop along to a water sports shop or maybe even a chandlers and get a roll top waterproof bag. Available in lots of sizes, and once sealed the roll top serves as a carry handle. Good ones are submergible so you should be O.K. This link is for the U.K. & Ireland site but the tap will allow you to get the U.S. mirror site.

http://www.exped.com/uk-ireland/en/product-category/packsacks

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Aug 27, 2017 13:33:26   #
jm76237
 
I have the Peak design shell - works well for my and my Nikon d750 w 24-70 lens
https://www.peakdesign.com/product/covers/

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Aug 27, 2017 14:50:49   #
n1Duke Loc: North Carolina
 
Hi Larry, I always carry a shower cap that I picked up in a motel room. Cheap, not expensive but will cover your camera when needed.
John

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