Staying dry

[matt3001]

What intuitive ways have you found of keeping your kit dry?

Off to the German GP in a couple of weeks and in case it does rain what ways have you found of being able to use your kit and keep it dry when in / not in use?

[GetCarter]

matt3001 said:

What intuitive ways have you found of keeping your kit dry?

Off to the German GP in a couple of weeks and in case it does rain what ways have you found of being able to use your kit and keep it dry when in / not in use?

I use a plastic carrier bag, and a lens hood.

[markmullen]

When not in use and hiking I use a Lowepro Dryzone Rover, which is a proper drybag, waterproof rather than resistant.

When in use it depends, some of my kit is weathersealed, some isn't. Using my Linhof and digital back I use a Linhof darkcloth over the top, it is a thick heavy cloth and stops water getting in and allows me to focus.

[PBLP]

When not in use and walking around, my rucksack with rain cover. When in use waiting for “the moment”, a plastic carrier bag.

[marctwo]

A clear freezer bag, elastic band and lens hood. It works great and it still easy enough to operate.

[nellyleelephant]

I've used different sized versions of these before in typical Skye weather (horizontal rain)

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-storm-jacket-sl...

[matt3001]

marctwo said:

A clear freezer bag, elastic band and lens hood. It works great and it still easy enough to operate.

Without appearing dim. But any chance you could post up a picture of this set-up? What exactly is bagged and what is exposed?

[GetCarter]

matt3001 said:

marctwo said:

A clear freezer bag, elastic band and lens hood. It works great and it still easy enough to operate.

Without appearing dim. But any chance you could post up a picture of this set-up? What exactly is bagged and what is exposed?

You just leave the end of the lens exposed, as long as it has a decent lens hood, you'll get decent pics and no water ingress. I left mine out doing a 24 hour time lapse in the rain this way. Have to say, proper pro bodies are much better water sealed than cheaper bodies.

Edited by GetCarter on Monday 7th July 18:06

[tim-b]

I've used these a couple of times, not the sturdiest of set-ups but for occasional use it worked pretty well with my larger lenses (70-200 and 100-400). It's too big for anything smaller than the 70-200 though.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-optech-rainslee...

[Mr Snap]

I usually use something called a "pub" to keep my gear dry.

In the absence of a pub, a "cafe" represents the best alternative.

[rwstokes]

I havent used this in this in true monsoon conditions, but when it slung it down at silverstone for the WEC and when it did something similar at Snetterton this coped fine.

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-lenscoat-rainco...

It fits over my 100-400, tucked down behind the lens hood.

I am a tart, and as it was a birthday present, i pushed the boat out and got the digital camo version, but im sure the colours are all the same.

[marctwo]

matt3001 said:

marctwo said:

A clear freezer bag, elastic band and lens hood. It works great and it still easy enough to operate.

Without appearing dim. But any chance you could post up a picture of this set-up? What exactly is bagged and what is exposed?

I don't have a photo unfortunately. Put the back of the camera body into the bag first. Then, use the elastic band to seal the open end of the bag near the lens hood. Use a filter over the lens too for added protection.

[matt3001]

Cheers for the tips guys.

I am just hoping it stays dry for the GP

[opieoilman]

I needed a rain cover for my camera in a bit of a rush and was going to use a carrier bag and elastic bands, but then saw an old waterproof coat. I cut the sleeve off and the elastic fits nicely around the lens with the rest of the sleeve loosely covering the camera so it's easy to get to the buttons.

[size13]

I've got a Kata E-702 rain cover, they've merged with Manfrotto now so not sure what they're called these days.
I use that and a dry bag if it's going to get really wet.

Edit: Here now http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/product/0/MB%2BPL-E-702...

Edited by size13 on Thursday 10th July 12:21