Tips for Shooting in Rainy conditions

[MooseOne]

I'm new to this list, and first would like to thank everyone for offering so much helpful information!

We're cruising up to Alaska in a week and a half, and I'm expecting we'll have a bit of rain from time to time. Other than buying a waterproof case, are there other less elaborate methods for protecting your camera and lens while shooting in wet conditions?

Thanks in advance!

[Ferdinand]

Get a Kata Raincover. Just search for Kata Raincover on B&H site. The cost quite a bit for the professional look.

Otherwise, a trash bag and some tapes would do :)

[FlyingPete]

I'm new to this list, and first would like to thank everyone for offering so much helpful information!

We're cruising up to Alaska in a week and a half, and I'm expecting we'll have a bit of rain from time to time. Other than buying a waterproof case, are there other less elaborate methods for protecting your camera and lens while shooting in wet conditions?

Thanks in advance!

I have used a 'zip lock' bag with a hole in it for the lens (zip on back of camera), sealed around the filter with tape, a lens hood is a must for this to stop rain on the glass. No good for quick lens changes though. Seems to work fine in most rainy conditions, however I always have it on a tripod in these situations as it can be harder to hold.

Been a while since I have done that, used to do it alot with my old OM1, with that I also used a cable release (changing shutter/aperture settings was a real pain though).

[the.digital.guy]

I have this one for my 70-200 and 100-400 Lens.
It works Great and cheaper than the Kata.Used it in "Pouring Rain"/nothing got wet.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4687&item=7516960619&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Another:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=43454&item=7516722861&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Here is different sizes:
http://abetterphotoguide.bizhosting.com/camera_rain_covers.html

Hope this helps!!!

[gasrocks]

If the rain isn't coming down sideways - I have a clip that puts the umbrella onto the the monopod. Covers me and the camera. Since it is raining, less light, you were going to use the monopod anyway, right?

[Brianbar]

I found the attached a few months ago on this issue.
It can't get any easier than this.

http://web.syr.edu/~lmason/waterproofing.html

Brian

[MooseOne]

Thanks for all the suggestions! That's just what I was hoping to hear.

[fetching]

I found the attached a few months ago on this issue.
It can't get any easier than this.

http://web.syr.edu/~lmason/waterproofing.html

Brian


i'm wondering if anyone has tried that. i'm looking into a waterproof dustproof bag to put my camera in during burning man in the nevada desert.

[DavidEB]

The ziploc bag held on by a lens hood (http://web.syr.edu/~lmason/waterproofing.html) works very well.

[fetching]

The ziploc bag held on by a lens hood (http://web.syr.edu/~lmason/waterproofing.html) works very well.

do you have to cut a hole for the viewfinder or do you just look through the plastic baggie?

[bballboy30]

I've also tried it. I kept it on my lens on overcast days when rain was predicted just in case it rained. If it was raining I would open the bag and look directly through the viewfinder. In all other situations I had to look through the baggie.

[shoot123]

I've got a raincover from Fotosharp -- www.fotosharp.com -- that has been quite handy. Very compact, very easy to use, reasonable price. If it looks like rain, I can put it in my pocket and go.

[primoz]

For begining it depends on gear you are using. For my EOS 1 (1v, 1d and 1dmk2) stuff I usually just don't bother. If it's just normal rain then it's suppose to be weather sealed :) Since I usually don't shoot field sport where I could be seating with some cover over my camera and lens, but I shoot other sports where I need to be moving around, no protection at all works best. If it's really really bad rain (snow is never that bad) I usually just take some plastic bag and tape it over. It's not fancy and from that what I heard Canon pro equipment should stand even that, but it makes me feel a bit better... and a bit more clumsy :)
For other equipment which is not meant for use in such harsh conditions, and if you are willing to spend that much of money, Aquatech (http://www.aquatech.com.au/)has some great stuff but they are not cheap.

[cruzyn56]

I'm new to this list, and first would like to thank everyone for offering so much helpful information!

We're cruising up to Alaska in a week and a half, and I'm expecting we'll have a bit of rain from time to time. Other than buying a waterproof case, are there other less elaborate methods for protecting your camera and lens while shooting in wet conditions?

Thanks in advance!
I used a Kata e-702 on a cruise to Alaska in June. I noticed on their web site that they now have a smaller one. The 702 worked fine to keep the rain out. I was confused with the lens cover as it had the nylon and a stiff velcro wrap. I was using a 28 - 135 lens with a 20d and just left the velcro tabs loosely connected. Otherwise it did a fine job of keeping the camera dry.

Also employed a shower cap with the kit lens in Bermuda when a rain storm got us unexpectedly.

You will like the scenery in Alaska.

[cruzyn56]

I'm new to this list, and first would like to thank everyone for offering so much helpful information!

We're cruising up to Alaska in a week and a half, and I'm expecting we'll have a bit of rain from time to time. Other than buying a waterproof case, are there other less elaborate methods for protecting your camera and lens while shooting in wet conditions?

Thanks in advance!
Oh forgot to mention that I also have the water proof case for the 20d for diving. I wouldn't recommend using it for rain or above water. It is pretty big, bulky and heavy. Better to stick with the lighter ones.