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05-03-2009, 10:07 PM   #1
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Weather Proof your lens???

This looks to be an effective and inexpensive means to weatherproofing that lens you have been so hesitant to put at risk in inclement weather. Has anyone tried it?

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Using the 'PIB tape' would be for the lens mount/body seam. How about the rest of the lens (focus ring, etc.)?
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QuoteOriginally posted by legacyb4 Quote
Using the 'PIB tape' would be for the lens mount/body seam. How about the rest of the lens (focus ring, etc.)?
I think the idea there is that the lens is construed as expendable. Of course, if moisture and dust can travel from the focus ring all the way into the camera body, I guess it is still a matter of concern...


My best suggestion is "Let's wait till the 21st to see what Pentax has to offer" :-D
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With the weather-sealed bodies, it's really pretty easy to protect the lens by poking the lens through a plastic bag, held with a rubber band or hair tie, and either the eye cup or whatnot. You can use rainsleeves, as well.

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Definately looks worth a try. If it is only a light mist, it honestly hasn't scared me too much for doing a few quick shots. I just carry the camera lens down, let the weatherproof body provide a roof over the lens since water doesn't run uphill and try to shield the lens as best I can with my left hand while shooting.

Driving rain and extended periods where the gear will be drenched I obviously don't go into like that without weatherproofing.

Of course I've only done this with the 18-55. I've considered getting the baggie setup that someone else on that thread linked to, but worried about the camera/lens joint. This tape looks like the ticket.

I really wish the Limited lenses were weathersealed as if would feed to my currently somewhat controlled LBA. Then again, I'd be $$less (but lens plentiful) Oh to get the build quality of the Taks with weathersealing, one can keep dreaming I guess.
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People *really* used to be a lot less wound-up about this, I promise. Even 'back in the day, all the vulnerable electronics, if any, were in the body, ...a plastic bag and a rubber band would do you for the rest.

This is not to say I couldn't have a *lot* of fun with dat pre-weathersealed 55 1.4 out there, but hey.

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Side note: there's another product similar to self amalgamating tape: rescue tape. From the website (rescuetape.com) it looks to work as well or better. Also it looks to be available in Bass Pro shops. A LITTLE pricey though.

Oh, it also advertises that it can be used as a replacement FAN BELT, if needed.


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For AF lenses (that you don't have to fiddle with while shooting), just cut a piece of PVC pipe of the proper diameter and slip it over the lens. Instant weather seal!

For a zoom, you could size it for friction fit to still allow zooming.

Personally, I just don't worry about it...
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QuoteOriginally posted by OregonJim Quote
For AF lenses (that you don't have to fiddle with while shooting), just cut a piece of PVC pipe of the proper diameter and slip it over the lens. Instant weather seal!

For a zoom, you could size it for friction fit to still allow zooming.

Personally, I just don't worry about it...
I think the idea of weather-imperviousness may just be something people want to take to extremes... Even if you're running around in a hurricane with a Nikonos V, nice to know you won't hose the thing, but, you still want to keep water off the lens.
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QuoteOriginally posted by Ratmagiclady Quote
I think the idea of weather-imperviousness may just be something people want to take to extremes... Even if you're running around in a hurricane with a Nikonos V, nice to know you won't hose the thing, but, you still want to keep water off the lens.
Yeah, I'm usually far more worried about my own weather resistance than I am about any equipment. Pneumonia or hypothermia tend to be a bit more expensive than a new lens....
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Use condom. It's the best protection
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Is anyone old enough to remember those stupid little umbrellas they used to sell that would mount to your flash shoe?

Nerd squared.
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Use condom. It's the best protection
I bet you there's a guy or two here who would dispute that.

HAH!!!
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QuoteOriginally posted by Ira Quote
Is anyone old enough to remember those stupid little umbrellas they used to sell that would mount to your flash shoe?

Nerd squared.
Haha. Another delightful Spiratone product, if I recall?
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QuoteOriginally posted by Ira Quote
Is anyone old enough to remember those stupid little umbrellas they used to sell that would mount to your flash shoe?

Nerd squared.
Oh yeah! I bet they were as popular as the 'X-Ray' filters (2 UV filters screwed together with a feather sandwiched between).
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