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Robert in Canada · 09-09-2013, 10:41 PM

....they describe the K-50, ( I have one), as being WR?

Does anyone know what this really means in real life....Thanks, Robert

TenZ.NL · 09-09-2013, 10:53 PM

WR=weather resistant. With a WR lens offcourse. It means you can shoot in rain, snow, sandstoms, blizzards, hurricanes and the likes without worrying about your gear. But it`s not submergable.

Adam · 09-09-2013, 10:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Robert in Canada

....they describe the K-50, ( I have one), as being WR?

Does anyone know what this really means in real life....Thanks, Robert

It means it can get rained on, snowed on, or pooped on without breaking or becoming damaged (as long as you're using a WR lens, not subjecting the camera to pressure, and keeping the battery/sd door seals clean of dust).

twitch · 09-09-2013, 10:55 PM

Light rain is OK (95% safe?). Heavier rain should be OK (80% safe?), don't do it for hours (60%?). Submerging it is unlikely to be OK (5% chance of it being unhurt).Sometimes the smallest bit of water can kill the water if you are unlucky, while others have dropped it in a river and it's been OK. This is a percantages/liklihood situation. Treat WR like insurance. In anything more than light rain I'd be thinking about using a baggie.

Heie · 09-09-2013, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by Robert in Canada

Does anyone know what this really means in real life....Thanks, Robert

It means this.

-Heie

TenZ.NL · 09-09-2013, 11:27 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Heie

It means this.

-Heie

Says it all

And I have used my K5 in bitter coldness (shooting aurora`s for 2,5hrs in -25C and below) with a non WRlens.

Traditional · 09-10-2013, 01:53 AM

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

... And I have used my K5 in bitter coldness (shooting aurora`s for 2,5hrs in -25C and below) with a non WRlens.

That sounds good! Really good!

TenZ.NL · 09-10-2013, 03:14 AM - **1 Like**

I must add that I used the same trick as if I were in a hot and moist jungle: let the cam acclimatize. Letting the camera sit in a cool and non-airconditioned space works well to prevent condensation. Putting it in a bag also helps to retain the achieved temperature longer.

In this case I stored the K5 with the DA14 in a shoulderbag and were put in the outside woodstorage (kept it there the whole week when not in use). A fellow canonshooter had her mirror frozen, it wouldn`t come up anymore.

Traditional · 09-10-2013, 07:31 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

I must add that I used the same trick as if I were in a hot and moist jungle: let the cam acclimatize. Letting the camera sit in a cool and non-airconditioned space works well to prevent condensation. Putting it in a bag also helps to retain the achieved temperature longer.

Aha. Thank's for the tip!

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

In this case I stored the K5 with the DA14 in a shoulderbag and were put in the outside woodstorage (kept it there the whole week when not in use). A fellow canonshooter had her mirror frozen, it wouldn`t come up anymore.

Don't buy Canon, folks!

Robert in Canada · 09-10-2013, 02:42 PM

Thank you all for this treasure trove of information....it is much appreciated....Robert

cali92rs · 09-10-2013, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

I dropped my K-5 in a river and it killed it. That was stupid and obviously not recommended. But normal rain and things of that nature should be fine

arsn.r3d · 09-11-2013, 01:11 AM - **1 Like**

I've also had my K-x out in the rain, snow, and sub-zero temps many times. Still works perfectly fine.

Yes, I said K-x. No, it's not WR.

Al_Kahollick · 09-14-2013, 02:17 PM - **1 Like**

I've used my *ist DL, as well as my old K1000 & Sears KSX Super film cams in all sorts of weather here in New England, and have yet to lose a camera. Of course, a towel, old bread bag, and a little common sense can mean the difference between a nice shot or a need to buy a new camera! Remember, weather sealing is fairly recent in the history of photography, yet there are tons of great pics in all sorts of weather and shooting conditions from waaaay back when!

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Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Originally posted by Robert in Canada *....they describe the K-50, ( I have one), as being WR?* *Does anyone know what this really means in real life....Thanks, Robert* It means it can get rained on, snowed on, or pooped on without breaking or becoming damaged (as long as you're using a WR lens, not subjecting the camera to pressure, and keeping the battery/sd door seals clean of dust). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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Heie Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 968	Originally posted by Robert in Canada Does anyone know what this really means in real life....Thanks, Robert It means this. -Heie Last edited by Heie; 09-10-2013 at 02:34 AM. Reason: link wasn't working

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09-09-2013, 10:53 PM	#2
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	WR=weather resistant. With a WR lens offcourse. It means you can shoot in rain, snow, sandstoms, blizzards, hurricanes and the likes without worrying about your gear. But it`s not submergable.

09-09-2013, 10:55 PM	#4
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Light rain is OK (95% safe?). Heavier rain should be OK (80% safe?), don't do it for hours (60%?). Submerging it is unlikely to be OK (5% chance of it being unhurt).Sometimes the smallest bit of water can kill the water if you are unlucky, while others have dropped it in a river and it's been OK. This is a percantages/liklihood situation. Treat WR like insurance. In anything more than light rain I'd be thinking about using a baggie.

09-09-2013, 11:27 PM - 1 Like	#6
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	Originally posted by Heie It means this. -Heie Says it all And I have used my K5 in bitter coldness (shooting aurora`s for 2,5hrs in -25C and below) with a non WRlens.

09-10-2013, 01:53 AM	#7
Traditional Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 57	Originally posted by TenZ.NL ... And I have used my K5 in bitter coldness (shooting aurora`s for 2,5hrs in -25C and below) with a non WRlens. That sounds good! Really good!

09-10-2013, 03:14 AM - 1 Like	#8
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100	I must add that I used the same trick as if I were in a hot and moist jungle: let the cam acclimatize. Letting the camera sit in a cool and non-airconditioned space works well to prevent condensation. Putting it in a bag also helps to retain the achieved temperature longer. In this case I stored the K5 with the DA14 in a shoulderbag and were put in the outside woodstorage (kept it there the whole week when not in use). A fellow canonshooter had her mirror frozen, it wouldn`t come up anymore.

09-10-2013, 07:31 AM - 1 Like	#9
Traditional Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 57	Originally posted by TenZ.NL I must add that I used the same trick as if I were in a hot and moist jungle: let the cam acclimatize. Letting the camera sit in a cool and non-airconditioned space works well to prevent condensation. Putting it in a bag also helps to retain the achieved temperature longer. Aha. Thank's for the tip! Originally posted by TenZ.NL In this case I stored the K5 with the DA14 in a shoulderbag and were put in the outside woodstorage (kept it there the whole week when not in use). A fellow canonshooter had her mirror frozen, it wouldn`t come up anymore. Don't buy Canon, folks!

09-10-2013, 02:42 PM	#10
Robert in Canada Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver Island Photos: Gallery Posts: 27 Original Poster	*Thank you all for this treasure trove of information....it is much appreciated....Robert*

09-10-2013, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#11
cali92rs Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 3,354	I dropped my K-5 in a river and it killed it. That was stupid and obviously not recommended. But normal rain and things of that nature should be fine

09-11-2013, 01:11 AM - 1 Like	#12
arsn.r3d Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 303	I've also had my K-x out in the rain, snow, and sub-zero temps many times. Still works perfectly fine. Yes, I said K-x. No, it's not WR.

09-14-2013, 02:17 PM - 1 Like	#13
Al_Kahollick Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 390	I've used my *ist DL, as well as my old K1000 & Sears KSX Super film cams in all sorts of weather here in New England, and have yet to lose a camera. Of course, a towel, old bread bag, and a little common sense can mean the difference between a nice shot or a need to buy a new camera! Remember, weather sealing is fairly recent in the history of photography, yet there are tons of great pics in all sorts of weather and shooting conditions from waaaay back when!

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