Re: Photography in the rain
I've never tried it on a camera, but if you stretch saran wrap pretty tight, it's fairly transparent. Worked great on a toilet....
I'd suggest having a friend/assistant follow you around with a really large umbrella.
Re: Photography in the rain
Haven't tried any of these, but check out [View:http://www.lensrentals.com/category/...ies/for-canon] Lens Rental's camera page for the OpTech Weather Guard and the Camera Muzzle. At least it's some ideas.
Re: Photography in the rain
Did you put he plastic in front of the lens element? If so I would suggest the plastic wrap idea, and use a lens hood to keep drops off of the lens glass, instead of putting it over the front and trying to shoot through it.
thanks
joel
Re: Photography in the rain
I tried to make my own rainsleeve using walmart bags and scotch tape. Dont do that.
However I believe my local Ritz store had actual rainsleeves for awhile. I couldn't find a link to the sleeves on their page, but they were less than $10. You could always try there.
Re: Photography in the rain
Optech Rainsleeves are an affordable option. Amazon has them for something like $6 for a pack of two. They won't last forever, but are good for occasional use. Also, to protect the front lens element, nothing's going to beat a hood. And I'd rather wipe water droplets off a UV filter than the lens element (not to mention mud or other nasty stuff that can splatter in inclement weather.
Re: Photography in the rain
I'd show a picture of what I did, but my camera was inside it...
I basically cut a large peice out of a thick plastic bag (much heavier than any supermarket bag) and covered everything but the UV filter in front.
Like I said, it worked great, but it took like an hour to get it all taped on well, and it was a bother in general...
Re: Photography in the rain
The rainsleeves look like the best answer.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/583456-REG/Op_Tech_USA_9001142_RAINSLEEVE_FLASH_Pack_of.html
I keep a shower cap stuffed in my bag. Its disposable, clear and very thin. I got it from hotel room. Works ok for the camera body for light rain.
Re: Photography in the rain
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Originally Posted by Matthew Gilley
The rainsleeves look like the best answer.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/583456-REG/Op_Tech_USA_9001142_RAINSLEEVE_FLASH_Pack_of.html
I keep a shower cap stuffed in my bag. Its disposable, clear and very thin. I got it from hotel room. Works ok for the camera body for light rain.
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exactly what i was looking for, thanks!
Re: Photography in the rain
I use the Op-Tech Rainsleeves, too. They are great! :-)
Re: Photography in the rain
I've been in a similar position. The secret is to be underneath the rain cover yourself. I would start with a large trash bag, a rubber band, and a lens hood if you have one. Cut a small hole in the bag for the lens, put the lens (with the hood on) through the hole, and rubber band the bag around the outside of the hood. The hood will keep rain off the lens element, and give the rubber band something to squeeze other than the lens. Finally, you can fit your head and shoulders underneath the bag. You will now be able to see through the lens without any trouble, and you'll stay dry-ish too!
Re: Photography in the rain
When I shoot in the rain, which is often,I use a Kata rain cover for the camera. It can fit up to a 300 f4 and can have an extension velcroed to the front for longer lenses. Arm holes in the side and zippered bottom, clear plastic from bottom to front of the cover. All opening have shock cord with stops for sealing. I use Think Tank skins on a belt with their integrated sealed raincovers.
As for keeping myself dry: marmot precip pants (about 7 yrs old now), marmot precip jacket, and either a syntetic ball cap from races ive run, or an OR seattle sombrero.