I wanted to go out with my camera today...

[NorthstaNder]

 

[Johnny|lucidcomposure]

Yeah, I wouldn't go out today if I had a 1D in a underwater housing unit. Its raining so hard!

 

[Messiah Khan]

I went out again today. got caught out yet again and got drenched. But im pleased I did go out as ive got some decent shots that im processing now. At least I didn't end up hiding under a tree, talking to myself in a tunder storm like I did yesterday. I think this photography malarky is making me go a bit funny in the head.

 

[wez130]

worst place to be in a thunderstorm is under a tree

 

[alexisonfire]

worst place to be in a thunderstorm is under a tree

Or pole dancing on a lighting conducting rod

 

[Messiah Khan]

worst place to be in a thunderstorm is under a tree

Bit hard to avoid hiding under a tree when I was in a forest though.

 

[dirtybeatfreak]

yea it sucks, we went to a zoo today as well and i thought loadsa photo chances, didn't take one shot

messiah u got a cover or something for your cam mate??

 

[Messiah Khan]

yea it sucks, we went to a zoo today as well and i thought loadsa photo chances, didn't take one shot

messiah u got a cover or something for your cam mate??

Yeah, its called me Nope, I was just hiding it under my coat (Or jumper today) and taking it out only to use it. Wouldn't mind some sort of raincover for it though, especially for doing landscapes and long exposures etc.

 

[Aod]

Yeah, its called me Nope, I was just hiding it under my coat (Or jumper today) and taking it out only to use it. Wouldn't mind some sort of raincover for it though, especially for doing landscapes and long exposures etc.

mini umbrella + battery grip + duct tape = rain-proof camera.

 

[Nazbit]

Yup, I got drenched at oulton park aswell, 400D needs one hell of a clean now!!

 

[NorthstaNder]

I take it from this thread that most camera's will withstand a little bit of water? or is it a big no no?

 

[dirtybeatfreak]

I take it from this thread that most camera's will withstand a little bit of water? or is it a big no no?

id like to know this also

 

[robertgilbert86]

Don't fear the rain! The reflections can be awesome.

This shot isn't awesome, but just to show you...

 

[Messiah Khan]

mini umbrella + battery grip + duct tape = rain-proof camera.

The idea has already crossed mymind Maybe even a full size one to fit my under as well, lol.

I take it from this thread that most camera's will withstand a little bit of water? or is it a big no no?

Most cameras are a bit weather proof. The more pro ones have better weather sealing though.

 

[NorthstaNder]

cool. i thought a bit of rain would kill my camera!

 

[Messiah Khan]

cool. i thought a bit of rain would kill my camera!

Yeah, theyre not like gizmo or anything, but id try and avoid the rain if possible.

 

[alexisonfire]

theyre not like gizmo

 

[freebooter]

Unless it is a sealed slr and lenses you are taking a big risk in the rain. I have heard of people dropping the Oly E1 with sealed lenses in the sea and just rinsing them under a tap but normal cameras can easily get water in the electronics or inside the lens.

I took my 6500 out in heavy rain when I first got it by using a large golf umbrella with the handle in the chest pocket of my coat. I could hold the umbrella upright against my shoulder and have both hands free to use the camera. It worked really well and gives oppurtunity to shoot in the rain but wouldn't work if there was any wind.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

You want wet, try this:

 

[Messiah Khan]

Looks like the rain hit London hard then.