Shooting in the Rain

pdxfive · 11-27-2011, 11:25 PM

It's the rainy season here in Oregon, and of course I don't want that to slow down my shooting. I've taken to cutting a hole in a plastic bag, taping it to the lens hood and pulling it back over the lens and camera body. It works pretty good, but it's awkward to shoot with, and obviously looks kind of weird.

So, being that the K-r isn't weather sealed, what methods/products/DIY projects do you all use to let you shoot in the rain without ruining your camera?

TechGuru · 11-28-2011, 12:08 AM

Maybe something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UE25IY/

alohadave · 11-28-2011, 12:09 AM

Most weather protection methods are variations of a plastic bag over your camera. You can get rain sleeves for your camera for short money.

**.a.t.** · 11-28-2011, 01:09 AM

A (pants) belt around my chest makes a crude but effective umbrella harness.

Tim

edit: No joke - it really works. (As long as the wind isn't blowing.)

Last edited by .a.t.; 02-05-2012 at 06:21 PM. Reason: doubters

RioRico · 11-28-2011, 01:55 AM - **1 Like**

My loyal lens-bearer Ansel kindly holds the bumbershoot over me, of course.

But when Ansel is off on one of his dratted holidays, I wear a rain jacket open enough that I can shove camera+lens down the front when not in use, and a wide-brim hat to shelter it during shooting. Or I stay under cover, not venturing out into the downpour like a suicidal turkey. Roll down the car window, shoot, roll it back up, no problem. Or at least stay under a dense tree.

TechGuru · 11-28-2011, 02:08 AM

Originally posted by all thumbs

A (pants) belt around my chest makes a crude but effective umbrella harness.

Tim

They make umbrella hats.

Amazon.com: Dark Blue Umbrella Hat Fishing Camping Headwear Cap: Home Improvement

Clavius · 11-28-2011, 03:59 AM

In cases where mobility can be sacrificed: I use a car suction DSLR mount arm. You know, with which you stick your camera agains a car window, making the car into a sturdy tripod. (Sit still though!) And of course, shooting through the glass won't work.

This is sufficient for me. Because the only photography I do in the rain is mostly landscapes, landparks, cityscapes or street photography. And with a little creativity those can mostly be done from my car's cozy environment.

11-27-2011, 11:25 PM	#1
pdxfive Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 48	Shooting in the Rain It's the rainy season here in Oregon, and of course I don't want that to slow down my shooting. I've taken to cutting a hole in a plastic bag, taping it to the lens hood and pulling it back over the lens and camera body. It works pretty good, but it's awkward to shoot with, and obviously looks kind of weird. So, being that the K-r isn't weather sealed, what methods/products/DIY projects do you all use to let you shoot in the rain without ruining your camera?

11-28-2011, 01:09 AM	#4
.a.t. Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: yesterday Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,261	Hands free umbrella A (pants) belt around my chest makes a crude but effective umbrella harness. Tim edit: No joke - it really works. (As long as the wind isn't blowing.) Last edited by .a.t.; 02-05-2012 at 06:21 PM. Reason: doubters

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11-28-2011, 12:08 AM	#2
TechGuru Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 77	Maybe something like this? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002UE25IY/

11-28-2011, 12:09 AM	#3
alohadave Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quincy, MA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,024	Most weather protection methods are variations of a plastic bag over your camera. You can get rain sleeves for your camera for short money.

11-28-2011, 01:55 AM - 1 Like	#5
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	My loyal lens-bearer Ansel kindly holds the bumbershoot over me, of course. But when Ansel is off on one of his dratted holidays, I wear a rain jacket open enough that I can shove camera+lens down the front when not in use, and a wide-brim hat to shelter it during shooting. Or I stay under cover, not venturing out into the downpour like a suicidal turkey. Roll down the car window, shoot, roll it back up, no problem. Or at least stay under a dense tree.

11-28-2011, 02:08 AM	#6
TechGuru Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 77	Originally posted by all thumbs A (pants) belt around my chest makes a crude but effective umbrella harness. Tim They make umbrella hats. Amazon.com: Dark Blue Umbrella Hat Fishing Camping Headwear Cap: Home Improvement

11-28-2011, 03:59 AM	#7
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	In cases where mobility can be sacrificed: I use a car suction DSLR mount arm. You know, with which you stick your camera agains a car window, making the car into a sturdy tripod. (Sit still though!) And of course, shooting through the glass won't work. This is sufficient for me. Because the only photography I do in the rain is mostly landscapes, landparks, cityscapes or street photography. And with a little creativity those can mostly be done from my car's cozy environment.

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