20D IN THE RAIN

[mergino]

Any tips or accessories for shooting in poor weather (e.g. rainy day) with the 20D? :confused:

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There's some good posts on how to get it all good in a ziplock bag. You tuck the bag under the lens hood then cut out a circle for the glass, somethin like that. Search for it.

[PacAce]

Any tips or accessories for shooting in poor weather (e.g. rainy day) with the 20D? :confused:
A ZIP-lock bag or similar small plastic bag where you can keep the 20D and lens from getting wet would be a good start. :)

[iof]

The 20D is a sweet camera, but it's not made of sugar. It won't melt. I've had my D60 (not 20D, yet) out is some pretty good rains and snows, and gotten it pretty damp with no apparent harm. I protect it under my jacket as much as possible, and protect the front element with a UV filter and lens hood, and have found that if I can take it, so can the camera. I also make sure that I dry and clean everything after i'm done. While this camera is not weather sealed, it can take a little rain without damage.

Ron

[robertwgross]

For shooting on a rainy day, I would recommend to use Cloud White Balance.

When there are just a few rain drops hitting, I simply lay a large cloth bandana across the top of my camera or lens and keep shooting. If I need to continue shooting in the rain, then a ladies shower cap works. The one I have has an elastic band around the bottom, so it fits over major portions of the camera and can be removed in an instant.

---Bob Gross---

[Todd Jacobsen]

AquaTech and Ewa-Marine make quality rain covers.

Cheaper versions are make by FotoSharp.

[eosster]

Shower cap, LOL.

[cmM]

this would work too :)
I've been wanting to get one, just didn't get around to it yet

http://buyporters.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=10-0842&Category_Code=C2D

[Ferdinand]

Try looking up the Kata rain cover, do search for Kata on B&H.

---Ferdinand

[Chuckpic]

Any tips or accessories for shooting in poor weather (e.g. rainy day) with the 20D? :confused:

Good subject. And replies. Also wonder about experience with BG extra on bottom and effects from salt spray when on water.

[mergino]

I found http://web.syr.edu/~lmason/waterproofing.html for the 'Ziploc-type' bag technique. Seems cheap and effective.

[gasrocks]

Since you are using your monopod anyway (it just got darker out for one thing,) I have a clip (used to hold material to a background frame) goes on the monopod and holds an umbrella just over my head and over the camera. Unless the wind is really sideways, it works well. Even helps keep you out of the sun at other times.

[Stearmandriver]

Hey guys,

Sorry to revive an ancient thread, but I've just come across it in the search results. I've been looking for a cheap way to waterproof my XT (well, maybe not waterproof, but good enough to shoot in steady rain), and the ziploc bag trick looks pretty good. Just wondering if anyone here has actually tried that? Any practical concerns or suggestions after putting it to use? I'll be in western WA for a week later this month, and while it's hopefully a little early in the year yet for steady rain, I want to be ready. I also want to be ready without having to buy another piece of equipment (except a cheap rubber lense hood to hold the bag on), if at all possible. When we move out there I'll buy a real cover, but for a temp fix, is the bag really reliable?

Thanks...

[MegaTron]

I found http://web.syr.edu/~lmason/waterproofing.html (http://web.syr.edu/%7Elmason/waterproofing.html) for the 'Ziploc-type' bag technique. Seems cheap and effective.

That is ghettofabulous.

[Stearmandriver]

That is ghettofabulous.

Oh yeah man, it's right up my alley. ;)

But does it WORK?

[kenyc]

For shooting on a rainy day, I would recommend to use Cloud White Balance.

When there are just a few rain drops hitting, I simply lay a large cloth bandana across the top of my camera or lens and keep shooting. If I need to continue shooting in the rain, then a ladies shower cap works. The one I have has an elastic band around the bottom, so it fits over major portions of the camera and can be removed in an instant.

---Bob Gross---

Does it have to be a "ladies" shower cap? :) :) :)

KAC

[luckymomoftwins]

<<Originally Posted by mergino
I found http://web.syr.edu/~lmason/waterproofing.html for the 'Ziploc-type' bag technique. Seems cheap and effective. >>



Brilliant!

[robertwgross]

Does it have to be a "ladies" shower cap? :) :) :)


The ladies shower cap is easier to find than the Canon shower cap.

---Bob Gross---

[Athena]

Shower cap - I am lovin it. I had my 20D out in the Thai rainy season today and am staying in a hotel with access to FREE clear shower caps. Doh! Next time - tomorrow.

Thanks for that idea. And if it fails, I do always travel with zip-lock bags. ;)

Athena

[jaypie77]

One time I went outside with my 300D and there was a light mist and my CAMERA CAUGHT ON FIRE! Don't even think about using a DSLR camera in any conditions other than a sterile studio environment. Even mild humidity can cause DSLR cameras TO CATCH ON FIRE!

[BobL]

One time I went outside with my 300D and there was a light mist and my CAMERA CAUGHT ON FIRE! Don't even think about using a DSLR camera in any conditions other than a sterile studio environment. Even mild humidity can cause DSLR cameras TO CATCH ON FIRE!

Yeah, I just like spent 2 weeks with a 20D in Beijing with everyday reaching 90F and 95 - 100% humidity and whamo - like I'm still trying to put all the little pieces of charred metal and plastic back together again.

Normally when I shoot in the rain it's been cool or cold so I wear an oversize telfon waterproof jacket with a built in hood with a peak and just tuck the camera into the coat and pull it out when I need to. But Beijing was way too hot for a jacket. I have used a large golf umbrella with the handle tucked down in between my back and my back pack leaving both hands free - my wife says I look like a complete idiot but hey it works really well if the wind ain't blowing too hard.