a mistake with my Q?

[brickftl]

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I'm going hiking in the Scotland highlands next month. I was planning on taking my Olympus EM1 instead of the Q only because the Q isn't waterproofed. Today I went on a test hike (testing out some new hiking shoes) and took the EM1. And I just didn't enjoy using it not to mention that with the waterproof lens that goes with it, it's bulkier and heavier than the Q and of course its image quality isn't up to the Q. So I'm thinking of taking the Q, and if it starts to rain just keep it slung over my shoulder but under my raincoat. I also have the various holes at the top of the Q taped over.

What do you think? Mistake that will cause my Q to be ruined, or not?

[HighlandK]

It doesn’t rain 24/7 in the Highlands! I know, I live there. Moreover if it is September when you come, it, like May/June, can be the best months for low rainfall. Sure I wouldn’t take my Q out in pouring rain but in my experience a few drops while you take a shot is going to do no harm. Taping up is not a bad precaution but why would you keep it out in the rain for prolonged periods anyway. Sure if you are a pro and the job requires you to work whatever the weather but this sounds like a holiday trip. If this is a hiking trip you will be carrying gear which you will wish to keep dry in your rucksack, do the same with the Q.

[earleygallery]

Rain on the lens is going to affect the images no matter how well sealed the camera is!

 

The answer is to keep the camera in your bag if it rains. You can take it out to grab any shots you want, give it a quick wipe with a cloth (keep one for the purpose) and put it back. A few drops of rain aren't going to hurt it.

[brickftl]

thanks, both of you have convinced me to take the Q. I'll just keep it under my raincoat if it starts to rain - I wouldn't be shooting in the rain with any camera - and keep a dry cloth in my backpack in case a few drops of water get on it.

[Leica Guy]

+1 on the previous responses. I’d take a shower cap which often comes in hotel rooms to cover everything but the front of the lens. You might consider a small umbrella. If you’re really concerned take shots in the rain with an iphone. Same focal length. Have a fantastic trip. Only been to Scotland once and want to return someday.

[Guest tofu_man]

 

_{I recently spent an afternoon in torrential monsoon rain in a Philippines rice field taking pics. I held my Q loosely under a tote bag most of the time but it still got very wet, and I had to keep wiping rain drops off the protection filter. I was completely soaked but the Q didn't miss a beat. I was impressed.}

 

 

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[db24fps]

To echo tofu_man somewhat, my Q held up ok during the heavy snow last winter. I was doing my best to shield it whenever possible of course, but it still got soaked. While I do think it was a daft oversight for a camera of its price to lack sealing of any kind, the natural enclosed fixed lens design of the camera probably helps a little (heck, my old M9 held up well in heavy snow too when I had it). I keep tape over the microphone holes on the Q for whatever it's worth. 

Edited August 28, 2018 by db24fps

[Don Morley]

 

I'm going hiking in the Scotland highlands next month. I was planning on taking my Olympus EM1 instead of the Q only because the Q isn't waterproofed. Today I went on a test hike (testing out some new hiking shoes) and took the EM1. And I just didn't enjoy using it not to mention that with the waterproof lens that goes with it, it's bulkier and heavier than the Q and of course its image quality isn't up to the Q. So I'm thinking of taking the Q, and if it starts to rain just keep it slung over my shoulder but under my raincoat. I also have the various holes at the top of the Q taped over.

What do you think? Mistake that will cause my Q to be ruined, or not?

 

 

I was a Pro photographer for over 40 years working in all weathers in a era when no camera was waterproof yet it was never a problem and I never lost a picture or camera to water damage, BUT it did mean using ones commonsense and keeping the cameras covered as much as possible so for instance when it was hissing down for hours as could happen at such as a Formula 1 GP race I used to either put my camera in such as a supermarket plastic bag with a hole cut out of it for the lens to poke through, or if sitting pitch side at such as a football stadium and using multiple cameras with different length long lenses all of which would be sitting ready to use on the grass beside me I would cover each with a soft chammie leather (as used for car cleaning) because these would soak up the water without letting anything through to the camera. Hope this helps? Enjoy Scotland and stop worrying! Don  

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Forgive me, but I cannot for the life of me see how a simply smashing fur-gilded life jacket will protect a Q against the elements. 

But, I confess, I am predominantly an S user and may not understand such Q things (though I do own a Q).

David

[JeremyG]

OK so I'm chicken but value my Q too highly to risk it with the Scottish weather!, I'm off on holiday in a few days time and will be taking my Olympus E-M1 (which is waterproof) and a 14-42 lens (which isn't), it's not too much to carry and almost fits in my pocket if local conditions suggest looking like a tourist isn't the wisest option.

[brickftl]

OK so I'm chicken but value my Q too highly to risk it with the Scottish weather!, I'm off on holiday in a few days time and will be taking my Olympus E-M1 (which is waterproof) and a 14-42 lens (which isn't), it's not too much to carry and almost fits in my pocket if local conditions suggest looking like a tourist isn't the wisest option.

 

I went out this weekend with my EM1 and 12-40, and it was just too heavy/bulky compared to the Q, and of course that lens only begins to shine at around f5.6, while the Q is fabulous even wide open. I've decided to take the Q and just keep it out of the rain.

[JeremyG]

I went out this weekend with my EM1 and 12-40, and it was just too heavy/bulky compared to the Q, and of course that lens only begins to shine at around f5.6, while the Q is fabulous even wide open. I've decided to take the Q and just keep it out of the rain.

I agree that the 12-40 does make a bulky outfit but I should have said I use the 14-42 Pancake, not one of the greatest lenses but all round it suits me when travelling and isn't too obvious. Now what I should really do is buy an M10-P but then I couldn't afford the holiday!

[HighlandK]

P.S. bright sunshine today - at least in my part of the Highlands!

Edited August 30, 2018 by HighlandK