what to do if it starts raining

[syburn]

Can we buy sort of like camera rain coats to fix over the 350D so that rain wil not get inside if it starts raining???

[tim]

Yes, you can buy a raincoat for your camera. Alternately you can buy a 1 series, which is weather proof.

[robertwgross]

I shoot in snowy weather a lot, and it has virtually no effect on the camera unless it is sticking to the front of the lens. In a light rain mist, I would not worry about it too much until the rain drops start seeping into the cracks and joints of the camera body. If I am shooting in rainy/misty weather, normally I lay a cloth bandanna over the camera to absorb the drops. If the rain turns into a downpour, then you need a major camera rain cover.

For a major rain cover, I use a shower cap.

---Bob Gross---

[RonSmith]

I just ordered on of these for my 20D to take on an Alaskan cruise I'm going on next week

http://www.stormjacket.com/products.html

[PaintballPhotography.com]

Check out http://www.kata-bags.com/Literature/NEWphoto.pdf (http://www.kata-bags.com/Literature/NEWphoto.pdf)
The rain covers start on page 38. I like these because they largely clear and you can see your camera

[mijbril]

For a major rain cover, I use a shower cap.

---Bob Gross---

That I want to see a picture of..... :)

[robertwgross]

That I want to see a picture of..... :)

That will be difficult, because my camera is under the shower cap.

---Bob Gross---

[DwightMcCann]

Bob, it is hard to believe that you have only one camera! ;-)

[mijbril]

That will be difficult, because my camera is under the shower cap.

---Bob Gross---
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Disposable P&S, shot with your nephews Kodak CX4230.... I don't care!!! It would make a funny sight.... :) one of those "ghetto" mods that are priceless :)

[DwightMcCann]

ROFLMAO ... "ghetto mod" ... first time I've heard that expression but it is marvelously self descriptive!

[cruzyn56]

That I want to see a picture of..... :)
Shower cap really does work. Used one in Bermuda on a scooter when I got caught in the rain. Took it from the ship when we went to the beach "just in case".

[S230]

The ultimate protection... :)
lol.. :)

[DwightMcCann]

Full body condom?

[S230]

Full body condom?
lol... almost..!... remember the movie "Naked Gun"...

[LastLine]

Worryingly I had the same thoughts as the last two posts. Does this make me sick and twisted? :P

[DwightMcCann]

LastLine ... only if you're a woman! If you're a guy it's normal perversion!

[S230]

wooo.. I guess I better clarify some things before people start wondering... the RainCover is actually a weird idea of mine as a joke for protection against rain and flood. I haven't really tested it out becuase it was very hot and hard to breathe.. (YES, it is me in that... hehe.. :) )
As to responding to Dwight's response, I am referring to the movie played by Leslie Nielson in The Naked Gun, Police Squad. Literally.
Well, the thought is funny though. :)

[DwightMcCann]

S230, Ah, good, that settles it then ... normal perversion! And I do remember the movie! :-)

[michael.luczkow]

Check out http://www.kata-bags.com/Literature/NEWphoto.pdf (http://www.kata-bags.com/Literature/NEWphoto.pdf)
The rain covers start on page 38. I like these because they largely clear and you can see your camera

there bulletproof vests don't look so bad either. the groin protector seems like a good investment.

[cfcRebel]

I use a clean garbage bag. Big enough for the camera, lens and tripod. ;) And it's cheap too.

[mijbril]

S230, you're a worry old son. Funny, but I think you should be commited to a safe place... ;)

love the shot mate, very funny :)

[S230]

S230, you're a worry old son. Funny, but I think you should be commited to a safe place... ;)

love the shot mate, very funny :)
Glad you liked it. I posted this before because many times members take things too seriously. I hope I put some smiles or even laughter to some people.

[felix21685]

do u poke a hole for the lens ? otherwise ud get some interesting pics eh :) ?

[michael.luczkow]

wasn't there a thread on here somewhere about making a camera cover and using a razor to cut the bag on the front of the lens so that the only part of the camera that got wet was the front of the filter. that's what I do and it works great

[MegaTron]

Full body condom?

Cover me, im going in!

[ryno4youth]

How weather-proof are the 1 series cameras? Anyone have any extreme stories?

[fetching]

i am going to try this:

http://web.syr.edu/%7Elmason/waterproofing.html

[Sathi]

The ultimate protection... :)
lol.. :)

You might want to double bag it :)

[S230]

You might want to double bag it :)If I do, I may be saving the corner's office the trouble of bagging it... :)