Shooting in the rain? Tips?

[kuad82001]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

Hi there! 

Wondering if anyone has any tips on how to keep camera/lens dry during wet weather.

 

Grateful

[Chuck Albertson]

Carry a small bar towel and wipe the camera dry periodically.

[Advertisement]

The Leica Q3 is available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video and Adorama

[kuad82001]

Thank you kindly

 

[kuad82001]

I guess they don't make a waterproof sleeve for Rangefinder cameras

[jaapv]

Available through bol.com

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

[mich]

What about this one?

 

Edited January 28, 2019 by mich

[Guest]

Advertisement (gone after registration)

vor 6 Stunden schrieb mich:

What about this one?

Swing Handsfree Umbrella is fine on rainy days without wind or storm.
But on heavier weather has anyone made experiences with an EWA-Marine underwater housing to protect his Leica-M?
www.ewa-marine.com/products/photo/slr/u-f/

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

[fotomas]

I have a EWA-marine bag. Works somehow. But isn't real fun.
Takes some time to get the camera in and out. Focusing is also not so easy. But the camera stays dry!
Used it in rain and spray, but not underwater till now.
At the analog camera I have a motordrive attached therefor.
Might work without but I guess it would be more unpleasant.

[Luke_Miller]

The times I shot in the rain I wore a wide-brimmed hat and carried the camera inside my rain-proof jacket, taking it out only when I was ready to shoot.   The few rain drops that got on the body were not a problem.  The light on rainy days can be gorgeous.

[kuad82001]

Grateful for all the suggestions/ideas

[pico]

Plastic food bag over motor-wind camera with a clear filter taped to lens.

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

[NERICSSON]

I use a shower cap to wrap around my Q when I am out in heavy rain. 

[earleygallery]

Brolly, plastic bag, shower cap etc., to keep the camera as dry as possible and a lens hood to avoid raindrops on the lens (which will affect the photos).

You can also (sometimes)  find a sheltered position to shoot from.

Edited January 28, 2019 by earleygallery

[pgk]

On 27 January 2019 at 5:08 PM, jaapv said:

Available through bol.com

Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here…

Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!

I wore one of these whilst shooting the first London Marathon using Canon A1s. 135 rolls of film all shot in the drizzle/rain, and the cameras survived fine. Sadly it was televised and I think that I was seen.

[pico]

You gotta see this.

[mich]

1 hour ago, pico said:

You gotta see this.

The problem with all these devices is that they probably draw more attention than the red dot on a Leica camera or a fancy designer bag.😄

[earleygallery]

2 hours ago, pico said:

You gotta see this.

OMG!!! No other words.

[LocalHero1953]

This guy seems to have managed (is he a forum member?)

[250swb]

On 1/28/2019 at 5:55 PM, pico said:

You gotta see this.

You've got to wonder what happens when a gust of wind catches the hood, is it 'up, up, and away with my beautiful Leica'?

[Advertisement]

Hallo,

Look here: Leica M

[250swb]

On 1/29/2019 at 8:23 AM, LocalHero1953 said:

This guy seems to have managed (is he a forum member?)

No but he deserves a Forum Medal for not overreacting to a bit of snow and water.