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**barondla** · 05-02-2021, 05:58 PM

Many of my Pentax cameras are weather proof. Even so, they rarely get used in the rain without protection. How about you?

Thanks,
barondla

jgnfld · 05-02-2021, 06:08 PM - **3 Likes**

I live in Newfoundland! If you don't go out in the rain you are homebound!

bertwert · 05-02-2021, 06:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Don't forget that they are not weather *proof* but rather weather *resistant*... That being said, I've shot in the rain without worry, however I tend not to, as I generally prefer not being out in the rain...

STARHUNTER94 · 05-02-2021, 06:34 PM - **1 Like**

I've done it in some steady rain with my KP before. Wasn't too worried honestly. Had to make the shot

DeadJohn · 05-02-2021, 06:35 PM - **1 Like**

I rarely do photography *during* rain because light's not so good, and I am personally only weather resistant not weatherproof. I do a lot of photography during humid conditions, though. Unique lighting can be found just before or after a storm, and a slight shift in weather means I get rained on.

**DonV** · 05-02-2021, 06:36 PM - **1 Like**

I have to have a very strong need to go out in the rain!
It would be an "accident" if I took photos in the rain.

STARHUNTER94 · 05-02-2021, 06:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by STARHUNTER94

I've done it in some steady rain with my KP before. Wasn't too worried honestly. Had to make the shot

I should clarify something: I don't seek this out and no piece of tech is infallible. You do so at your own risk

**AstroDave** · 05-02-2021, 06:51 PM - **1 Like**

I shot with my K-3 while riding the Maid of the Mist boat around the bottom of Niagara Falls - no problem during lots of mist/spray.

But, as others have noted - you are not "weatherproof" just weather resistant.

**FozzFoster** · 05-02-2021, 07:46 PM - **1 Like**

I've shot in the rain maybe 3 times and each time was very unplanned - very grateful for WR/AW

aaacb · 05-02-2021, 08:34 PM - **1 Like**

About once or twice a month? In winter it's nice to know there's a rating for freezing resistance. For my own comfort and to protect the camera, i tend to use an umbrella if possible.

HoutHans · 05-02-2021, 08:43 PM - **6 Likes**

I tend not to bring my camera out when it's raining as I generally don't like the light during those times. However, I have been caught in rain/adverse weather with my camera a fair few times (say 10-15/year).

Here's an image taken during a drizzle:

**bwgv001** · 05-02-2021, 08:45 PM - **1 Like**

I try to avoid the rain

mamba909 · 05-02-2021, 08:52 PM - **3 Likes**

I've used all my WR bodies in the rain. I prefer to get my flower shots while it's raining; plus, the rain often leaves arboretums and gardens devoid of people. I could spend a couple hours in constant rainfall, with an occasional retreat under some covering. I've done that with my K-1 and K-5 IIs several times, usually with the DFA 100mm Macro. I also don't baby them at all. They're out in the open.

swanlefitte · 05-02-2021, 09:00 PM - **1 Like**

I have no wr primes. The zooms are not meant to zoom in rain. I do bring it out in the rai but it is a headache when you have to leave it extended until you can dry it. Today shooting toads breeding, I didn't worry as it was only a few drops not gushing around the seals as I closed it.

Paul the Sunman · 05-02-2021, 09:29 PM - **1 Like**

I deliberately go out to do street photography in the rain sometimes. Different atmospherics and interesting reflections. The DFA* 50 and DFA* 70-200 get particular use; both are the superior AW, so I feel pretty secure.

05-02-2021, 05:58 PM	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,717	How often do you shoot in the rain? Many of my Pentax cameras are weather proof. Even so, they rarely get used in the rain without protection. How about you? Thanks, barondla

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Don't forget that they are not weather proof but rather weather resistant... That being said, I've shot in the rain without worry, however I tend not to, as I generally prefer not being out in the rain...

05-02-2021, 06:34 PM - 1 Like	#4
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	I've done it in some steady rain with my KP before. Wasn't too worried honestly. Had to make the shot

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DeadJohn Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York Posts: 4,834	I rarely do photography during rain because light's not so good, and I am personally only weather resistant not weatherproof. I do a lot of photography during humid conditions, though. Unique lighting can be found just before or after a storm, and a slight shift in weather means I get rained on.

05-02-2021, 06:36 PM - 1 Like	#6
DonV Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Near Charlotte NC Photos: Albums Posts: 695	I have to have a very strong need to go out in the rain! It would be an "accident" if I took photos in the rain.

05-02-2021, 06:41 PM - 1 Like	#7
STARHUNTER94 Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 771	Originally posted by STARHUNTER94 I've done it in some steady rain with my KP before. Wasn't too worried honestly. Had to make the shot I should clarify something: I don't seek this out and no piece of tech is infallible. You do so at your own risk

05-02-2021, 06:51 PM - 1 Like	#8
AstroDave Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Posts: 1,648	I shot with my K-3 while riding the Maid of the Mist boat around the bottom of Niagara Falls - no problem during lots of mist/spray. But, as others have noted - you are not "weatherproof" just weather resistant.

05-02-2021, 07:46 PM - 1 Like	#9
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	I've shot in the rain maybe 3 times and each time was very unplanned - very grateful for WR/AW

05-02-2021, 08:34 PM - 1 Like	#10
aaacb Pentaxian Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,726	About once or twice a month? In winter it's nice to know there's a rating for freezing resistance. For my own comfort and to protect the camera, i tend to use an umbrella if possible.

05-02-2021, 08:43 PM - 6 Likes	#11
HoutHans Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Appingedam Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,123	I tend not to bring my camera out when it's raining as I generally don't like the light during those times. However, I have been caught in rain/adverse weather with my camera a fair few times (say 10-15/year). Here's an image taken during a drizzle:

05-02-2021, 08:45 PM - 1 Like	#12
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 698	I try to avoid the rain

05-02-2021, 08:52 PM - 3 Likes	#13
mamba909 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: L.A. County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 405	I've used all my WR bodies in the rain. I prefer to get my flower shots while it's raining; plus, the rain often leaves arboretums and gardens devoid of people. I could spend a couple hours in constant rainfall, with an occasional retreat under some covering. I've done that with my K-1 and K-5 IIs several times, usually with the DFA 100mm Macro. I also don't baby them at all. They're out in the open.

05-02-2021, 09:00 PM - 1 Like	#14
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	I have no wr primes. The zooms are not meant to zoom in rain. I do bring it out in the rai but it is a headache when you have to leave it extended until you can dry it. Today shooting toads breeding, I didn't worry as it was only a few drops not gushing around the seals as I closed it.

05-02-2021, 09:29 PM - 1 Like	#15
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,847	I deliberately go out to do street photography in the rain sometimes. Different atmospherics and interesting reflections. The DFA* 50 and DFA* 70-200 get particular use; both are the superior AW, so I feel pretty secure.

How often do you shoot in the rain?

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