Protecting My Camera in the Rain

10/04/2007 01:54:31 PM · #1

I just moved to the Pacific Northwest form a very dry region (Los Angeles). I love to go out and about with my camera....but it is always raining. What should I use to help protect my equipment from water.....any suggestions?

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Spork99

Canon EOS M6 Mk II

Canon EF-M 22mm STM Lens

10/04/2007 02:01:35 PM · #2

Stay indoors.

Get an underwater housing.

Get a "rainjacket" for your camera.

Plastic bags and duct tape.

10/04/2007 02:07:21 PM · #3

I knew somebody was gong to say plastic bag.

What is a rain jacket for the camera? Looking for inexpensive....but a bit more high tech than plastic bag.

krnodil

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

10/04/2007 02:10:08 PM · #4

I just read a useful tip the other day - disposable shower caps (sized large, if you can find them). Presumably you cut a hole for your lens, and maybe use a combo of more than one to cover your whole gear if it is large - I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds like it might be a cost-effective option.

Sunniee

Canon EOS-40D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

10/04/2007 02:13:06 PM · #5

An option from PhotoSharp
They even give you a 10 free trial :)

option

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

10/04/2007 02:19:51 PM · #6

Clear plastic works just fine for keeping the water out, but the pac NW is also rather windy, making lightweight plastic a real PITA. I would go with something more heavy duty just because it wont blow around in your face if its windy out.

Rebecca

Nikon D80

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

10/04/2007 02:21:58 PM · #7

Ever seen those "quick covers"? I forget who makes them, maybe Reynolds, but they're essentially different sized "shower caps" for your leftovers. Something like that might work, especially with the different sizes allowing for a little more customization than a standard shower cap.

10/04/2007 02:23:01 PM · #8

That rain cover with the tripod opening looks great. Thanks.

So its windy here too!!!!! CRAP

Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II USM

10/04/2007 02:23:50 PM · #9

Rebecca...I have seen those in the grocery store. That is a great tip.

EyeTrap

Canon EOS-40D

10/04/2007 02:25:35 PM · #10

I was wondering about the same thing recently and created a thread

Got some good advice and insight into what was out there for gear and homemade solutions.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

10/04/2007 02:25:56 PM · #11

Oooh, Camas, Washington just gained another multi-ribbon winner. Sa-weeet! We'll be threatening Iceland soon enough! :)

LoudDog

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

10/04/2007 02:36:01 PM · #12

Go to your local outdoor sporting goods store and look for a water resistant draw string stuff sacks. That's what i use. Obviously you take the camera out to shoot, but it's great for keeping the camera dry between shots.

This one is soft fleece on the inside:
//www.rei.com/product/728415

While shooting it gets a little wet. No big deal as long as it's not raining too hard.

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/04/2007 02:44:22 PM · #13

Oooh, Camas, Washington just gained another multi-ribbon winner. Sa-weeet! We'll be threatening Iceland soon enough! :)

Yeah baby...bring it on. (sulks into corner really intimadated by those Icelanders)

CorySmith

10/04/2007 02:52:52 PM · #14

buy a 1D series camera, i hear they are waterproof to 300m

Hoser

Canon EOS-20D

10/04/2007 02:53:42 PM · #15

Maybe I need to get more active then with the NW getting such a good showing. La Center, WA here.

Jeff

10/04/2007 02:58:40 PM · #16

Originally posted by Hoser:

Maybe I need to get more active then with the NW getting such a good showing. La Center, WA here.

Jeff

Well crap, we got SW Washingtonites coming out of the woodwork here!

10/04/2007 03:07:13 PM · #17

Well crap, we got SW Washingtonites coming out of the woodwork here!

Well we will have to have a SW Washingtionian get together. I would love to meet all of you. I am so new here (only 4 weeks) and I look forward to seeing and meeting everyone.

10/04/2007 03:07:39 PM · #18

Oh, ME ME ME!! Only been hear a couple of months, do I still count?? :)

And I was actually just wondering about this same thing a few days ago when the rain really started kicking in.

alanfreed had posted in another thread about his KameraKondom that I think is a plastic golf club cover. I'm gonna have to come up with something because everyone keeps "warning" me about the rain. Can't imagine not shooting outside all winter long.

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10/04/2007 03:10:02 PM · #19

Originally posted by jenesis:

Oh, ME ME ME!! Only been hear a couple of months, do I still count?? :)

What the hell people?!? Why aren't you all knocking at my door for tea and crumpets?

BTW, I am typing this while sitting in Longview at this very moment. We have a sattelite office up here and I come once a week for two months at a time.

10/04/2007 03:12:38 PM · #20

Originally posted by DrAchoo:

Originally posted by jenesis:
Oh, ME ME ME!! Only been hear a couple of months, do I still count?? :)

What the hell people?!? Why aren't you all knocking at my door for tea and crumpets?

BTW, I am typing this while sitting in Longview at this very moment. We have a sattelite office up here and I come once a week for two months at a time.

Well pinch me and call me Sally!

OK, don't do that. :-)

10/04/2007 03:19:41 PM · #21

Why aren't you all knocking at my door for tea and crumpets?

I will come a knocking.

Seriously....I need friends. Photography friends are even better. Jenesis, Hoser, and myself are going to Dr. Achooooooooo's for tea and crumpet's. And I have no idea where Longview is?

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10/04/2007 03:30:40 PM · #22

Originally posted by njsabs2323:

Ok, the first thing we can discuss is giving you a decent username. How am I supposed to say that? "NJ's abs"? You a weightlifter? ;)

10/04/2007 03:31:16 PM · #23

Originally posted by njsabs2323:

I'm there! Be careful what you ask for Doc. :)

I'm a little further north on the 5 from you guys (about 45 min) where the Columbia starts to make it's turn towards the coast.

10/04/2007 03:32:58 PM · #24

Ok, the first thing we can discuss is giving you a decent username. How am I supposed to say that? "NJ's abs"? You a weightlifter? ;)

LOL......no. It is the initails of my two daughters names and their birthdates. You can call me Jennifer.

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