Shooting in the rain / snow / sleet

[Radtech1]

Does anyone use any protective gear for shooting in rainy weather. I am going to gemany in March and I dont want to be stuck w/o use of my 10d.

I am thinking somesort of plastic bag for the camera with a nice glass filter to shoot through.

Rad

[Andy_T]

Hi,

I don't know what they told you, but Germany isn't THAT bad in March ...

There _are_ photographers here who use their cameras withour underwater housings... 8)

Have fun,
Andy

[chris.bailey]

I have used my 10D in heavy snow and would keep it covered except for when you need it. Plastic bags, however good, encourage condensation which is worse than a bit of a soaking.

[scottbergerphoto]

This is what I use:
http://porterscamerastore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=pcs&Product_Cod e=10-0842&Category_Code=
Scott

[Radtech1]

Hi,

I don't know what they told you, but Germany isn't THAT bad in March ...

There _are_ photographers here who use their cameras withour underwater housings... 8)

Have fun,
Andy

Andy

My fiance's grandmother lives in Stuttgart, about 1km south of the Porche factory. I have been there twice before, once in June and once in Sept. I have learned to be ready for ANY weather.

In addition to the 2 weeks in Stuttgart - With short trips to Hidelberg and Ladenberg, we will be having one week in Salzberg and from there a day trip to the Krimml Waterfall.

Any other ideas for photos/tourism would be VERY appreciated.

Rad

[Andy_T]

Hi Scott,

cool looking part that is :-)

Reminds me of that sniper's camouflage hoods...

... do they also come in white? Like a 'special forces winter edition'?

Regards,
Andy

PS: Maybe a lens hood might also help to keep some snow off the lens

[Ikinaa]

Hi,

I don't know what they told you, but Germany isn't THAT bad in March ...

There _are_ photographers here who use their cameras withour underwater housings... 8)

Have fun,
Andy

Andy

My fiance's grandmother lives in Stuttgart, about 1km south of the Porche factory. I have been there twice before, once in June and once in Sept. I have learned to be ready for ANY weather.

In addition to the 2 weeks in Stuttgart - With short trips to Hidelberg and Ladenberg, we will be having one week in Salzberg and from there a day trip to the Krimml Waterfall.

Any other ideas for photos/tourism would be VERY appreciated.

Rad

Why not try Strasbourg (France), should be no more than 2 hours from Stuttgart. Strasbourg is a really nice city. I lived there for 5 years during my studies.
And if you want to push a little bit north, try Luxembourg (4 hours) (my favorite... ok... i live there, but anyway...)
Stuttgart is nice too, btw