Shooting in the rain

Joe Cyr · 27th of April 2007 (Fri)

What do you folks do to protect your camera from the elements? (well those of you who do not have a weather sealed 1-series that is!) How have you been the most creative?

HoRnYTuRbO · 27th of April 2007 (Fri)

kata bag

SuzyView · 27th of April 2007 (Fri)

I put everything in ziplock bags if I know I'm going out, but usually, if it's really heavy rain, I have my sons hold an umbrella over me and I keep a clear plastic over my lens and camera on a tripod. I do have raingear, but it's not as useful as the umbrella. In driving rain, I just won't shoot. I had to shoot a whole wedding in the rain once and had 2 people holding umbrellas and I had tarps under and I've even used white plastic grocery bags to cover the gear.

gromeo · 27th of April 2007 (Fri)

AquaTechs expensive, but beats having to replace or repair lens/camera

steve535 · 27th of April 2007 (Fri)

http://www.stormjacket.com/

i shoot in the rain all the time. only $40, money well spent.

MJPhotos24 · 27th of April 2007 (Fri)

I used a garbage bag and a bunch of rubber bands...but need to get something like the storm jacket instead - thanks for that link steve.

Tall_Paul_2000 · 27th of April 2007 (Fri)

Another option is if you have an old waterproof jacket, you can cut up the sleeves and body of that and put it back together again with some duct tape to make some pretty effective rain covers.

Those were the first ones that I had and they worked brilliantly!

Currently have a set of Canon rain covers - rather nifty things, although much like hens teeth!

chrisvl · 28th of April 2007 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve535

http://www.stormjacket.com/

i shoot in the rain all the time. only $40, money well spent.

Steve thanks for the link. I'm ordering one.

DarrenL · 28th of April 2007 (Sat)

Where on earth did you find those Paul

I've bought a pair of waterproofs and sat down with some sissors. It's not great but it works. I've only used it 3 times. If I had to shoot in rain regually, I'd buy a storm jacket of something better.

Darren

tghaines · 29th of April 2007 (Sun)

I use the Kata 702 is it's great for the camera, but no good if you want flash also.

My events boss invented a gizmo that goes in between the camera mount and the mono pod than can hold an umbrella. It's not too bad either.

Just make sure you clean and dry everything afterwards. It will be "damp" in some shape or another.

tufftybloke · 11th of May 2007 (Fri)

I have just got a pack of these from ebay

http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=73

If you search for optech, it should pop up a few results... Figured they will look a little better than the tesco bag I currently use

KIPAX · 11th of May 2007 (Fri)

I use these... keeps my lens and body dry no problem

http://abetterphotoguide.bizhosting....in_covers.html

spphoto · 11th of May 2007 (Fri)

I shoot white water rafting a lot, I have an ewa-marine housing for my camera and a pelican case for my extra gear (which I'm thinking of leaving behind because I rarely use the stuff). I also keep extra cards and batteries in a small pelican in a waist pack, so that I can change those relativly quickly when we're on a not so splashy section of the river. In normal rain, even my 20D does fine, even in the horrendous stuff that the west coast can throw at us. I do sometimes use a fun self-invented system of plastic shopping bags and hair elastics if I'm anticipating bad weather.

27th of April 2007 (Fri)	#1
Joe Cyr Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Maine Posts: 973 IMAGE EDITING OK	Shooting in the rain What do you folks do to protect your camera from the elements? (well those of you who do not have a weather sealed 1-series that is!) How have you been the most creative? __________________ Canon 1D (MARK III), 10d, Elan IIE (old school), 580exII 70-200 f/2.8L, 17-40 f/4L, 85 1.8, 50 1.8 (nifty) http://josephcyrphotography.smugmug.com

27th of April 2007 (Fri)	#2
HoRnYTuRbO Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: 617 Posts: 985 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain kata bag __________________ -Vinny

27th of April 2007 (Fri)	#3
SuzyView Ms Moderator and Grandma Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern VA Posts: 31,481 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain I put everything in ziplock bags if I know I'm going out, but usually, if it's really heavy rain, I have my sons hold an umbrella over me and I keep a clear plastic over my lens and camera on a tripod. I do have raingear, but it's not as useful as the umbrella. In driving rain, I just won't shoot. I had to shoot a whole wedding in the rain once and had 2 people holding umbrellas and I had tarps under and I've even used white plastic grocery bags to cover the gear. __________________ Suzie - Still Speaking Canonese! *5D2* *7D & G12, the new iPad, iPhone 5 , 5 L's & 2 Primes* 23 bags - 4 Domke, 3 Lowepro, 1 Crumpler, 2 Tamrac, 5 Kata, 3 Thinktanks, 1 Pelican, 1 Tenba bag, 1 Epiphanie Paris & 2 Coach Handbag! And no excuses. My children are the reason, but it's the passion that drives me to get the perfect image of everything. My Gear and Wishes

27th of April 2007 (Fri)	#4
gromeo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 947	Re: Shooting in the rain AquaTechs expensive, but beats having to replace or repair lens/camera __________________ Nikon D4 and 60 2.8D Micro, 24-70 2.8G, 70-200 2.8G VRII, 200-400 VRII, SB800, SB600, Pocket Wizards, 4x WL-1600, Quantum Turbo 2x2, Sekonic 358 meter, TT AS, Takeoff, Belt System http://rguzmanphoto.photoshelter.com/ http://www.romeoguzmanphotography.com http://www.sportsshooter.com/rguzman

27th of April 2007 (Fri)	#5
steve535 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 784 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain http://www.stormjacket.com/ i shoot in the rain all the time. only $40, money well spent. __________________ canon 50D \| canon 30D \| canon 135mm f2 L \| canon 60mm macro \| canon 17-55 IS\| canon 70-200mm L f4 IS\| sigma 10-20mm\|a bunch of bags.

27th of April 2007 (Fri)	#6
MJPhotos24 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Attica, NY/Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,618 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain I used a garbage bag and a bunch of rubber bands...but need to get something like the storm jacket instead - thanks for that link steve. __________________ Gear: here - Websites: Mike Janes Photography Sports Shooter Profile - Four Seam Images LLC MaxPreps - MLB Blog - Let's see if I have time for this!

27th of April 2007 (Fri)	#7
Tall_Paul_2000 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North West, UK Posts: 919 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain Another option is if you have an old waterproof jacket, you can cut up the sleeves and body of that and put it back together again with some duct tape to make some pretty effective rain covers. Those were the first ones that I had and they worked brilliantly! Currently have a set of Canon rain covers - rather nifty things, although much like hens teeth! __________________ My Gear My Portfolio and Website

28th of April 2007 (Sat)	#9
DarrenL Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 873 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain Where on earth did you find those Paul I've bought a pair of waterproofs and sat down with some sissors. It's not great but it works. I've only used it 3 times. If I had to shoot in rain regually, I'd buy a storm jacket of something better. Darren __________________ www.dlactionimages.co.uk Sportsshooter Member Last edited by DarrenL : 28th of April 2007 (Sat) at 14:42.

29th of April 2007 (Sun)	#10
tghaines Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sydney Australia, Mona Vale Posts: 311 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain I use the Kata 702 is it's great for the camera, but no good if you want flash also. My events boss invented a gizmo that goes in between the camera mount and the mono pod than can hold an umbrella. It's not too bad either. Just make sure you clean and dry everything afterwards. It will be "damp" in some shape or another. __________________ Trent Haines www.diversionimages.com.au

11th of May 2007 (Fri)	#11
tufftybloke Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gloucestershire, UK Posts: 24	Re: Shooting in the rain I have just got a pack of these from ebay http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=73 If you search for optech, it should pop up a few results... Figured they will look a little better than the tesco bag I currently use <tuffty/>

11th of May 2007 (Fri)	#12
KIPAX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Accrington, England Posts: 1,245 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain I use these... keeps my lens and body dry no problem http://abetterphotoguide.bizhosting....in_covers.html

11th of May 2007 (Fri)	#13
spphoto Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 387 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Shooting in the rain I shoot white water rafting a lot, I have an ewa-marine housing for my camera and a pelican case for my extra gear (which I'm thinking of leaving behind because I rarely use the stuff). I also keep extra cards and batteries in a small pelican in a waist pack, so that I can change those relativly quickly when we're on a not so splashy section of the river. In normal rain, even my 20D does fine, even in the horrendous stuff that the west coast can throw at us. I do sometimes use a fun self-invented system of plastic shopping bags and hair elastics if I'm anticipating bad weather. __________________ ~ Stefanie Pletscher www.spphoto.ca

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