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camera_nut · 03-02-2020, 11:45 PM

Now that l have a WR body and lens, just need to know what else l'm going to need for bad weather shooting. My k-5 didn't come with a hot shoe cover. l have one for other brands of cameras that should work. And l assume the lens hood should be used to help keep rain droplets off the front element? Should l mount a UV/clear filter to the lens also? And a towel to wipe the camera down when l'm finished shooting? ls there anything else l need to know?

biz-engineer · 03-03-2020, 12:25 AM

The two most effective WR devices I have used to far are the umbrella, the poncho and a couple of unused plastic bags from grocery store.

**BarryE** · 03-03-2020, 01:13 AM

I'd second the umbrella and third it ! A light weight version. When the rain is falling hard it gives 100% protection. When walking in pouring rain, I lay mine over my backpack as a second line of defence. If use tripod and remote, then camera is easily protected when shooting. And they are cheap. Then I just rely on the WR of the gear. Of course I always have hood on anyway ...

johnha · 03-03-2020, 01:20 AM

You also need the sync socket cover in place and double check all the rubber covers are properly seated. I'd definitely use a filter if it was actually raining.

**pentageek** · 03-03-2020, 04:49 AM

A hood for your lens - it prevents drops of water from falling on front element or on a filter.

**Kerrowdown** · 03-03-2020, 04:57 AM - **1 Like**

Here's the "Highland WR" in operation.

rawr · 03-03-2020, 05:05 AM

WR is also meant to cover dust ingress too. Umbrellas won't be very helpful there.

Plastic bags + a few rubber bands work OK though, and a deep lens hood can delay the inevitable buildup of dust and dirt a bit too.

Cheap but useful camera covers like some of the ones from JJC are also pretty handy to keep around, just in case you need full body/lens/or even flash protection.

**aslyfox** · 03-03-2020, 05:14 AM

Weather Reports

do you need to be out when it is going to be wet ?

it might be worth the time to look at this thread

About those WR body weather seals...User responsibility and best practice - PentaxForums.com

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Quote:

AW, WR: Lenses with the AW (All Weather) or WR (Weather Resistant) designations are sealed so that they better withstand use in light rain and blowing dust. AW is the more resistant of the two.

https://www.mosphotos.com/PentaxLensesExplained.html

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using/shooting with filters

that is a whole different kettle of fish

with deeply held beliefs on each side

**Kerrowdown** · 03-03-2020, 05:42 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by aslyfox

do you need to be out when it is going to be wet ?

I'd never leave the castle at that rate...

03-02-2020, 11:45 PM	#1
camera_nut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: North Houston, TX Posts: 155	Accessories needed for WR shooting? Now that l have a WR body and lens, just need to know what else l'm going to need for bad weather shooting. My k-5 didn't come with a hot shoe cover. l have one for other brands of cameras that should work. And l assume the lens hood should be used to help keep rain droplets off the front element? Should l mount a UV/clear filter to the lens also? And a towel to wipe the camera down when l'm finished shooting? ls there anything else l need to know?

03-03-2020, 05:14 AM	#8
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Weather Reports do you need to be out when it is going to be wet ? it might be worth the time to look at this thread About those WR body weather seals...User responsibility and best practice - PentaxForums.com ________ Quote: AW, WR: Lenses with the AW (All Weather) or WR (Weather Resistant) designations are sealed so that they better withstand use in light rain and blowing dust. AW is the more resistant of the two. https://www.mosphotos.com/PentaxLensesExplained.html ________________ using/shooting with filters that is a whole different kettle of fish with deeply held beliefs on each side Last edited by aslyfox; 03-03-2020 at 05:21 AM.

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03-03-2020, 12:25 AM	#2
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,248	The two most effective WR devices I have used to far are the umbrella, the poncho and a couple of unused plastic bags from grocery store.

03-03-2020, 01:13 AM	#3
BarryE Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 1,654	I'd second the umbrella and third it ! A light weight version. When the rain is falling hard it gives 100% protection. When walking in pouring rain, I lay mine over my backpack as a second line of defence. If use tripod and remote, then camera is easily protected when shooting. And they are cheap. Then I just rely on the WR of the gear. Of course I always have hood on anyway ...

03-03-2020, 01:20 AM	#4
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	You also need the sync socket cover in place and double check all the rubber covers are properly seated. I'd definitely use a filter if it was actually raining.

03-03-2020, 04:49 AM	#5
pentageek Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 420	A hood for your lens - it prevents drops of water from falling on front element or on a filter.

03-03-2020, 04:57 AM - 1 Like	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Here's the "Highland WR" in operation.

03-03-2020, 05:05 AM	#7
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	WR is also meant to cover dust ingress too. Umbrellas won't be very helpful there. Plastic bags + a few rubber bands work OK though, and a deep lens hood can delay the inevitable buildup of dust and dirt a bit too. Cheap but useful camera covers like some of the ones from JJC are also pretty handy to keep around, just in case you need full body/lens/or even flash protection.

03-03-2020, 05:42 AM - 1 Like	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by aslyfox do you need to be out when it is going to be wet ? I'd never leave the castle at that rate...

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