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08/31/2007 09:24:48 AM · #1 |
I've read in a few places, particularly on the luminous landscape, that lack of weather sealing is not really a problem when using a camera in the rain. I really, really want to believe them and stop coddling my camera, but it's very hard not to.
I assume at least a few of you d50 (or indeed any similar slr) owners use your cameras in the rain quite often and I was wondering if you have ever experienced any problems with it?
I'm not planning on swimming with it, but this is england so light rain is pretty much a constant. |
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08/31/2007 09:32:17 AM · #2 |
That is what THIS is for...
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08/31/2007 10:03:54 AM · #3 |
| but if someone cuts off my head, my camera would be both bloody and wet. |
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08/31/2007 10:06:02 AM · #4 |
| Actually, I would be very worried about getting my Nikon D70 wet. The electronics are pretty sensitive to water and may not do well. I would really try to avoid the rain (use an umbrella or other covering) so you, the camera body and lens can all stay dry.... |
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08/31/2007 10:09:57 AM · #5 |
Yes that's exactly it. The folks over at luminous landscape would disagree, and they've been around a while. I really want to hear from people who abuse their cameras and see if they have had problems.
Us paranoid folk are just going reinforce each other's prejudices.
Incidentally, I never had any fear about using my canon powershot in the rain and that still works fine. It's the whole expense factor that puts me off with the d50. |
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08/31/2007 10:23:34 AM · #6 |
Get a big zip-lock bag, punch a small hole in the end of it and stick the end of your lens through so that the camera is in the bag and just the end of the lens is sticking out through the hole. Bring on the rain and shoot away.
Did that numerous times with my D50, NEVER had a problem.
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08/31/2007 10:46:02 AM · #7 |
Yeah, I have done that a couple of times in storms and on lakes it's brilliant for proper splash resistance.
However I really am curious to see if anyone who has a d200 or weather sealed body and uses a cheaper one as backup and treats both the same has noticed any difference in normal light rain. |
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08/31/2007 11:08:02 AM · #8 |
I've taken my D50 our in the rain a few times. Mind you -- not a full thunderstorm, but a gentle rain. No problems thus far.
Generally, I keep a microfiber towel in my bag to drape over the camera when I'm not using it and to dry off any water that may get on it. Works good thus far and the microfiber towel works good as long as you don't use it on lenses (duh).
Again, it's not getting soaked, but I've gotten enough moisture on it for it to drip. I am sure to dry it off really good before I put it away and I am careful that I don't zoom my lenses too much as they tend to suck moisture in. Better lenses won't do this. |
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08/31/2007 11:24:28 AM · #9 |
I keep one of those light weight plastic shopping bags and a rubber band in my camera bag for that purpose, as I never know when the sprinkle of rain is going to turn into a sudden downpour here in Florida. If it is folded, it weighs next to nothing and can be easily stored under a lens in the bag. If rain starts and I want to keep shooting, I can tear a hole big enough for the end of the lens in one corner of the bag, and use the rubber band to cinch it around the end of the lens. The microfiber towel is a good idea too.
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08/31/2007 09:48:21 PM · #10 |
| I like that idea with the bag. I'll have to stick one in my bag! |
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