brill64 Posted November 8, 2016 Share #21 Posted November 8, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks. How was the view through viewfinder with the ziploc bag in front? And how did you clean the ziploc when powder landed in front of the viewfinder window? Did you find the images adequately in focus setting the lens to f/8 and 6 feet? you're welcom. rangefinder focus is not perfect but manageable - performs best as a point & shoot. wipe clean with a small cloth kept in your pocket, in another plastic bag (you'll get wet!). pre-focus worked okie using the lens tab but you can test this out for yourself very easily beforehand. if you want precise focus at wide apertures, it is a little more tricky with this set up but achievable with practice. test beforehand & obviously, shield your camera from direct water hits as much as you are able. use a damp towel afterwards to wipe excess powder from the outside & dry before removing your camera from the bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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david strachan Posted November 8, 2016 Share #22 Posted November 8, 2016 Use film, and a Nikonos III; then put the camera at 10 atmospheres, under a raging torrent of water to clean it. Don't use a sensor camera. good luck... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted November 8, 2016 Share #23 Posted November 8, 2016 I'd use the cheapest camera I could get my hands on, something off eBay, possibly. One I wouldn't mind binning after the event. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 8, 2016 Share #24 Posted November 8, 2016 I'd be more worried about my own health than the camera's health. http://www.boldsky.com/health/wellness/2011/holi-health-hazards-180311-aid0083.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted November 8, 2016 Share #25 Posted November 8, 2016 ...If it were me, I'd just buy one of the various waterproof P&S models available, so that I can use it without any thought of protecting it from potential damage. I'm sure you'll get better images that way even if the ultimate IQ may not be as good.... https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2014-15-waterproof-camera-roundup I think I'd wear goggles and a painters mask as well!! There's a lot to be said for plunging into the event with no concern for equipment. No matter how good the sealing, an M240 and Leica lens would make that mindset hard to achieve. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemgb Posted November 8, 2016 Share #26 Posted November 8, 2016 I just bought one of these for situations such as this: https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMC-TS6R-Enabled-Adventure-Camera/dp/B00RBG60ZK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1478622072&sr=8-4&keywords=panasonic+waterproof+camera It's not going to give you the image quality of an M but it will survive the event. I bought it to replace my Leica C that was ruined in a storm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted November 8, 2016 Share #27 Posted November 8, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just noticed that borrowlenses.com rents the XU. That actually sounds like a lot of fun. And dunkable for periodic cleaning. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELAN Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share #28 Posted November 9, 2016 There's a lot to be said for plunging into the event with no concern for equipment. No matter how good the sealing, an M240 and Leica lens would make that mindset hard to achieve. I totally agree. I need to get over not being able to use my M. I dug up my binned 5D, wrapped it in ziploc and tested throwing flour and water at it. It held up well, but even it if doesn't, it's going back into the bin when I return. I don't like the camera but if it offers worry free shooting I will probably get better photos with it, unfortunately, sans the Leica look and colors. I am still toying with the idea of a Leica Q. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsprow Posted November 9, 2016 Share #29 Posted November 9, 2016 I have done this and it was lots of fun (ignoring any potential health impacts). I bought an old Canon film SLR for $50 with lens and it worked great. Opened it up afterwards, full of nasty stuff. Threw it in trash. End of story. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 9, 2016 Share #30 Posted November 9, 2016 I just bought a 5D - funny how to me it's a 'new' thing to explore with and to another it's a piece of worthless trash. Then again the Q seems to be considered by the OP in the same light!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELAN Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share #31 Posted November 9, 2016 I just bought a 5D - funny how to me it's a 'new' thing to explore with and to another it's a piece of worthless trash. Then again the Q seems to be considered by the OP in the same light!! Not at all. I will wrap the Q and take care of it so I can continue to use it when I return. I read about M shooters loving their Q, maybe I will too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted November 9, 2016 Share #32 Posted November 9, 2016 I totally agree. I need to get over not being able to use my M. I dug up my binned 5D, wrapped it in ziploc and tested throwing flour and water at it. It held up well, but even it if doesn't, it's going back into the bin when I return. I don't like the camera but if it offers worry free shooting I will probably get better photos with it, unfortunately, sans the Leica look and colors. I am still toying with the idea of a Leica Q. It might be worth contacting these folks: http://www.ewa-marine.com/index.php?id=6. I imagine they've had inquiries from other Leica users. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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