Hello: I have a somewhat strange question. How do you protect a camera with a semi-normal size lens from the elements while still being able to use it ?
I’ve been taking a ton of pictures at local mountain bike and cycle-cross races and have been using a 1D MkII with either a 24-105 or 70-200 lens. While I’ve been lucky so far, I know the rain is just around the corner and would like to know how to protect the camera and lens while still being able to shoot in the rain (not dizzle). The cycle-cross racers seem to be doing a rain dance prior to every race and I keep hoping that it does not work.
I know the camera and lens are weather sealed, but I really don’t want to test the limits of the sealing. Is there a product that allows for using the camera (access to the viewfinder and room under for your hands) with a plastic raincoat for these lens and camera ? While I know of this type of product for a 400+ lens, is there anything for the smaller focal lengths or do I need to get creative with a thick plastic garbage bag and duct tape ?
Open to suggestions
Rick
