Using the CL in Wet Weather

[LACANYONHIKER]

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I am considering a trip to Iceland and will likely encounter wet conditions. Knowing that the CL is not weather sealed, have any of you come up with a DYI weather sealing solution for your CL?  I was planning on putting black electrical tape on the mic and speaker holes.  Maybe put a rubber ring around the lens mount area.  Does this sound lame or do you think it would help? Thanks. 

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[jankap]

If you use a tripod, an umbrella would be good too. Otherwise I (jankap) have never taken any precautions (only a backpack). 

[tritentrue]

If heavy showers are in the forecast, I take this with me.  Not exactly DIY, but it's effective.   For light rain, I keep a small towel in my pocket while shooting so that I can occasionally wipe the drops away.  So far, so good. 

[tommonego@gmail.com]

I have a plastic cover, bought at B&H when we were going to the Costa Rica rainforests. Never needed it and it was a pain toput on the camera without a releaseable neckstrap, recommend the Peak Designs Leash. I was definitely going to take it to Iceland, due to Covid restrictions and being on tour buses we decided against going. The above cover looks better. Have fun!

[Louis]

Living in Florida where the weather changes every minute, I learned to always have a plastic bag on my pocket. Even the plastic bags of grocery stores make the job for me! 😅