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06/12/2006 06:00:02 AM · #1 |
I'm thinking about entering the Desolate challenge, but the weather here is going to be wild, wet and windy for the whole week. Naturally, I don't wish to expose my camera to the rain, so I was wondering if you guys had any tips or tricks that you use to shoot in the wet.
Many thanks,
Petra :-) |
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06/12/2006 06:06:13 AM · #2 |
My camera is respectably sealed...but I used a plastic bag and poked a hole in the front for the lens, to get this shot. Between that, a camera bag and an umbrella you should be fine if you don't push it too far.
Message edited by author 2006-06-12 06:06:50. |
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06/12/2006 06:06:51 AM · #3 |
This  and this  were both shot in the rain and mist, I had a towel over me taking the rain one.. but then again I'm an idiot lol
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06/12/2006 06:24:04 AM · #4 |
I tend to use a combination of plastic bag and a scarf.
The plastic bag covers the body for serious rain, but it tends to steam everything up and generally makes the camera hard to use (and bits of bag go over the front of the lens).
The scarf is much easier to use in light rain, as I just wrap it around the top of the camera, everything can "breathe", and adopting a "swaddling" style of wrapping allows a decent degree of access to the camera.
In fact, I recommend a scarf for pretty much all round photography usefulness (much like a hitch-hikers need for a towel). Light cleaning duties, moisture protection, sun shade, padding hard surfaces, prop, all kinds of things. Very useful!
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06/12/2006 06:38:15 AM · #5 |
Thanks for the replies - and the beautiful images! Wow!
I'll try a combination of scarf and plastic bag. Which, given my desired location (steamy Rotorua), it's probably a good idea to use those items even on a sunny day!
It's good to know I don't need to sell my grandma for aquatic housing. Well, not just yet, anyway. ;-) |
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06/12/2006 06:43:24 AM · #6 |
I picked up a photography book in one of the local bookstores (as you do) & it had a section on practical clothing for photograhy. It showed a sailors rain hat, the old southwester type with the long peak at the back but it had been turned around so that the long peak was now over the photographers camera. I thought this was rather a good idea but to be honest, I haven't seen any of these hats in any shops. Failing that a sombrero might be a good idea or you could just use a plastic bag with a hole cut in it or some sympathetic person standing next to you with an umbrella.
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06/12/2006 06:56:58 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by 3DsArcher:
I haven't seen any of these hats in any shops. Failing that a sombrero might be a good idea or you could just use a plastic bag with a hole cut in it or some sympathetic person standing next to you with an umbrella. |
LOL |
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06/12/2006 07:20:14 AM · #8 |
I've used the plastic bag method before - it works if a little awkwardly.
Another recommendation I've seen, especially for long lenses, is to cut the leg off a pair of waterproof trousers!
At the moment I'm considering getting a stormjacket because they look very easy to use. Could do with a green or camo option though.
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06/12/2006 07:36:01 AM · #9 |
That stormjacket bag thing looks like a great idea. Though I may opt for the cut off leg of wet weather pants, though. I'm pretty sure I have a pair somewhere that no longer fits my daughter.
Thanks for all the good ideas, guys. :-) |
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06/12/2006 07:39:14 AM · #10 |
I find the showercaps you find in hotels to be a great way to protect your camera, and they're free!
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06/12/2006 07:53:58 AM · #11 |
I just take my E-1 and the sealed lens of my choice out and shoot. Its a very nicely sealed unit that doesnt mind dust or water. :D Of course my E300 I'm a little more careful with but not much. They arent as delicate as everyone thinks. Just dont dunk them in water or oversoak them and they will be fine.
MattO
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06/12/2006 09:57:23 AM · #12 |
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06/12/2006 10:11:27 AM · #13 |
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06/12/2006 09:07:34 PM · #14 |
Picked up this bracket that you screw into the tripod mount underneath the camera, much like a flash bracket that can hold an umbrella.
Didn't get to use it on vacation where I bought it because I picked it up on my last day of my vacation, but with San Francisco weather the way it is I will be using it quite often.
Also picked up a couple bags of desiccant which will absorb moisture in case the camera does get wet.
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06/12/2006 09:19:41 PM · #15 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
Also picked up a couple bags of desiccant which will absorb moisture in case the camera does get wet. |
...but don't open them up from their sealed containers until needed. Once open to the atmosphere for 24 hours of so, they have absorbed all the moisture they can and will need to be low-temp baked or put into a deep (29.5"Hg vacuum for an hour or so) and sealed up for use again. |
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06/12/2006 09:31:42 PM · #16 |
hmm, I didn't know you weren't supposed expose the camera to rain:)
 Was raining pretty good in this picture, and I actually never thought it would do any damage.. Then again I exposed it to high voltage inches away, and grinder sparks:)
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06/12/2006 10:45:57 PM · #17 |
I just bought an underwater housing for my D70 that I plan on using in the 'inevitable' hurricane here in South Florida. I just returned from a trip to some springs and some very clear rivers in which I used it underwater. I also used it while snorkeling with about 40 dolphins last week (I'll post pics later).
This underwater housing would offer absolute protection in the rain, but the cost is about what the D70 costs in the first place. |
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