5D in Rain? - DPChallenge Forums

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

06/27/2006 01:50:54 PM · #1

Just wondering if anyone had personally taken their Canon 5D in the rain and if so, how did it work out?

I've heard several mixed reviews from people that have speculated, used different camera models, or brought along a plastic baggy and other rain gear. For some reason I'm having an impossible time hearing any firsthand experiences.

I'm looking specifically for the Canon 5D model, no ziplog bags or umbrellas, and used in falling rain (not a misty morning, etc.).

Anyone braved this scenario?

LalliSig

06/27/2006 01:52:50 PM · #2

Nope, haven´t braved it and not going to, I always put a plastic cover frmo ewamarine over my cam when going out in rain and shooting, I have used it however in VERY Light rain (the camera perhaps getting 1 drop on it per second if you want my definition of light rain) for maybe 10-15 minutes but that is the most I am willing to subject it to without some kind of protection.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

06/27/2006 01:54:28 PM · #3

I've used mine for brief periods in light rain. I don't, however, let it get wet to the point of water running off it. When shooting in light rain, I usually wear a baseball cap so the cam is mostly protected when in shooting position. When the cam is hanging by the strap, I shield it with an arm and/or pull a jacket flap over it.

TroyMosley

06/27/2006 01:55:27 PM · #4

when i go in the rain, i put a towel over my hand and the camera, and only uncover it to shoot real quick,

its not waterproofed like the 1ds series.

06/27/2006 02:06:14 PM · #5

This is the article I keep going back to think that maybe I could give it a try:

//www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/5d-field.shtml

At the same time, the 5D is my baby and I'd hate for something to happen to it.

Very good to hear that some of you have at least gone out with some "sprinkles". I haven't even gone that far yet without a plastic bag to wrap it up in...which makes for a very funny presentation when photographing for paying clients!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/27/2006 02:07:11 PM · #6

Do not expose your non weathersealed camera to the elements! I don't care if some people may have good luck with it not getting harmed, it's not worth the risk of damage. Even 1-Series owners still often cover their camera in rain gear. And no 1D's are not waterproof, they are weather sealed, you cannot submerge the camera and expect it to be ok.

deapee

Kodak V803

06/27/2006 03:11:50 PM · #7

get a d200 and be done with it.

06/27/2006 03:12:30 PM · #8

and a weathersealed lens...

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/27/2006 03:59:43 PM · #9

weather-sealed lens is definitely on my wishlist...but so is the 1ds

just wasn't sure how far I could push the envelope with the 5D without getting burned

sorry deapee...no Nikon for me! :)

Nuno

Nikon D700

06/27/2006 04:42:08 PM · #10

What are for you weather sealed lens?

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/27/2006 05:07:19 PM · #11

Originally posted by Nuno:

What are for you weather sealed lens?

I'm not sure I understand the question...are you asking what I consider to be a weather sealed lens? If so, I believe the L series lenses all have weather sealing...as for the body the 1ds is also weather sealed.

Right now I'm mainly using a Tamron 28-70 2.8 on a Canon 5D body, neither of which are marketed to have the weather sealing. I have read a lot of speculations that the 5D could handle a light rain, but was hoping for some firsthand accounts.

deapee

Kodak V803

06/27/2006 05:16:27 PM · #12

Originally posted by blazingmoonlight:

If so, I believe the L series lenses all have weather sealing...as for the body the 1ds is also weather sealed.

Not all L lenses are weather sealed...only the ones with a rubber gasket at the mount...the 70-200 f/4 isn't, the 70-200 2.8 is for example.

06/27/2006 05:19:15 PM · #13

Originally posted by deapee:

Originally posted by blazingmoonlight:

If so, I believe the L series lenses all have weather sealing...as for the body the 1ds is also weather sealed.

Not all L lenses are weather sealed...only the ones with a rubber gasket at the mount...the 70-200 f/4 isn't, the 70-200 2.8 is for example.

thanks for the clarification!

06/27/2006 05:22:15 PM · #14

Originally posted by blazingmoonlight:

Originally posted by deapee:

Originally posted by blazingmoonlight:

If so, I believe the L series lenses all have weather sealing...as for the body the 1ds is also weather sealed.

Not all L lenses are weather sealed...only the ones with a rubber gasket at the mount...the 70-200 f/4 isn't, the 70-200 2.8 is for example.

thanks for the clarification!

the 70-200L 2.8 IS NOT weather sealed. only the IS version of the lens has weather sealing.

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/27/2006 05:35:11 PM · #15

so is there even a point about worrying how the 5D could handle some drizzle without also considering the Tamron 28-70 2.8 that I usually use? I guess I may as well put that out there as well.

Has anyone had experience using this lens out in the rain without protection?

deapee

Kodak V803

06/27/2006 05:43:47 PM · #16

I will say that even the 1ds or the d2x are rated at a certain amount of rain per minute...and I will also say that even the guys on the sidelines shooting sports with 1ds's are covering their gear with trash bags or camera covers...I wouldn't shoot anything in the rain without something covering my stuff.

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

06/27/2006 05:58:52 PM · #17

I wouldn't worry about it, it's just a little water and it probably won't get down into the cracks between the buttons and the body unless it's really pouring. I've shot with my XT in some rain and salt spray without any problems, I was wiping the body off a couple times a minute but my telephoto was pretty wet when I got back to the car. None the worse for wear.

I also got my SD400 (a little point and shoot, completely plastic, nothing resembling pro level) soaked more than once, and it was fine.

But if it is pouring, hold something over it so it doesn't get too wet. And watch out so you don't get water all over the front element too. Might be hard to clean off without smearing, especially since your shirt will be wet and whatever cloth you have in your bag will get wet if you take it out..