how to protect 16-45 from rain

hll · 04-12-2008, 02:57 PM

since i can't buy a 16-50, i should learn how to protect my 16-45 from rain...
any suggestions???
i am a k10d user

Buddha Jones · 04-12-2008, 03:35 PM

plastic bag and rubber bands should do it.

Talisker · 04-13-2008, 09:12 AM

I have a small Stormjacket cover (Storm Jacket Camera Covers) that works well. More expensive and probably no more waterproof than the plastic bag and rubber bands, but easier to use!

hll · 04-13-2008, 09:17 AM

thank you guys
how do you prevent the front glass from the water??? the pictures get blurry when tje front glass is wet
my only solution is to use a hood but, 16-45's hood is very small...
???

Talisker · 04-13-2008, 09:29 AM

No real option other than the hood and being carefull (keep the camera pointing down when not shooting) that I can think of. You can get neoprene covers that will stretch over the lenshood when not shooting, but I've not tried them. However, if you keep a UV filter or suchlike on the lens, you can at least wipe it without getting too paranoid about damaging the front element. (Please don't lets hijack this into another filter or not filter thread - this has done this to death in the forum already!)

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-13-2008, 12:59 PM

Originally posted by hll

thank you guys
how do you prevent the front glass from the water??? the pictures get blurry when tje front glass is wet
my only solution is to use a hood but, 16-45's hood is very small...
???

You can possibly make yourself an extended hood with card stock, matte black to avoid reflections. The advice to not point the camera up is very good as well.

thear · 04-13-2008, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by hll

thank you guys
how do you prevent the front glass from the water??? the pictures get blurry when tje front glass is wet
my only solution is to use a hood but, 16-45's hood is very small...
???

B+W MRC information

B+W | 67mm UV Haze 010 (MRC) Multi-Resistant Coating | 66070236

hll · 04-13-2008, 02:08 PM

yes i believe mrc will work, because 50-135 doesn't allow droplets to stick on the filter....
thank you guys, i am indebted to you...

vizjerei · 04-15-2008, 01:01 PM

use get one UV filter for the front, then you are all good

see this: TrekEarth | K10D Mudbath Photo

hll · 04-15-2008, 02:29 PM

wooow, i am a real proud owner now!!!

MrA · 04-16-2008, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by hll

since i can't buy a 16-50, i should learn how to protect my 16-45 from rain...
any suggestions???

large umbrella?

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-16-2008, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by MrA

large umbrella?

Now why did I not think of the solution that is in my signature photo: a Tilley T-3 hat! The brim covers the camera and a normal sized lens quite nicely! And when it is not raining, it becomes a parasol.

christinelandon · 04-16-2008, 05:51 PM

Many good suggestions here already. Might I add the Rainsleeve from OP/Tech USA? Rainsleeve | Demo Page

SpecialK · 04-16-2008, 06:30 PM

Originally posted by Buddha Jones

plastic bag and rubber bands should do it.

Saw a "professional" (my word) plastic bag somewhere online just today for, I think, $5.95. After rubber-banding it to the lens, it is long enough to go about 1/2 down your forearm.

Found it:
Amazon.com: Rainsleeve Camera & Lens Proctector (2-pack): Camera & Photo

christinelandon · 04-16-2008, 08:32 PM

SpecialK, that's the OP/Tech product; they're only sold in 2-packs, IIRC.

04-12-2008, 02:57 PM	#1
hll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Photos: Gallery Posts: 297	how to protect 16-45 from rain since i can't buy a 16-50, i should learn how to protect my 16-45 from rain... any suggestions??? i am a k10d user

04-13-2008, 09:12 AM	#3
Talisker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Photos: Gallery Posts: 262	I have a small Stormjacket cover (Storm Jacket Camera Covers) that works well. More expensive and probably no more waterproof than the plastic bag and rubber bands, but easier to use! Last edited by Talisker; 04-13-2008 at 09:16 AM. Reason: typo

04-13-2008, 09:29 AM	#5
Talisker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland Photos: Gallery Posts: 262	No real option other than the hood and being carefull (keep the camera pointing down when not shooting) that I can think of. You can get neoprene covers that will stretch over the lenshood when not shooting, but I've not tried them. However, if you keep a UV filter or suchlike on the lens, you can at least wipe it without getting too paranoid about damaging the front element. (Please don't lets hijack this into another filter or not filter thread - this has done this to death in the forum already!) Last edited by Talisker; 04-13-2008 at 09:30 AM. Reason: another typo!

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04-12-2008, 03:35 PM	#2
Buddha Jones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,587	plastic bag and rubber bands should do it.

04-13-2008, 09:17 AM	#4
hll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Photos: Gallery Posts: 297 Original Poster	thank you guys how do you prevent the front glass from the water??? the pictures get blurry when tje front glass is wet my only solution is to use a hood but, 16-45's hood is very small... ???

04-13-2008, 12:59 PM	#6
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by hll thank you guys how do you prevent the front glass from the water??? the pictures get blurry when tje front glass is wet my only solution is to use a hood but, 16-45's hood is very small... ??? You can possibly make yourself an extended hood with card stock, matte black to avoid reflections. The advice to not point the camera up is very good as well.

04-13-2008, 01:30 PM	#7
thear Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 83	Originally posted by hll thank you guys how do you prevent the front glass from the water??? the pictures get blurry when tje front glass is wet my only solution is to use a hood but, 16-45's hood is very small... ??? B+W MRC information B+W \| 67mm UV Haze 010 (MRC) Multi-Resistant Coating \| 66070236

04-13-2008, 02:08 PM	#8
hll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Photos: Gallery Posts: 297 Original Poster	yes i believe mrc will work, because 50-135 doesn't allow droplets to stick on the filter.... thank you guys, i am indebted to you...

04-15-2008, 01:01 PM	#9
vizjerei Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,418	use get one UV filter for the front, then you are all good see this: TrekEarth \| K10D Mudbath Photo

04-15-2008, 02:29 PM	#10
hll Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: new york Photos: Gallery Posts: 297 Original Poster	wooow, i am a real proud owner now!!!

04-16-2008, 12:51 PM	#11
MrA Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England UK Posts: 211	Originally posted by hll since i can't buy a 16-50, i should learn how to protect my 16-45 from rain... any suggestions??? large umbrella?

04-16-2008, 01:02 PM	#12
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by MrA large umbrella? Now why did I not think of the solution that is in my signature photo: a Tilley T-3 hat! The brim covers the camera and a normal sized lens quite nicely! And when it is not raining, it becomes a parasol.

04-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#13
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	Many good suggestions here already. Might I add the Rainsleeve from OP/Tech USA? Rainsleeve \| Demo Page

04-16-2008, 06:30 PM	#14
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,480	Originally posted by Buddha Jones plastic bag and rubber bands should do it. Saw a "professional" (my word) plastic bag somewhere online just today for, I think, $5.95. After rubber-banding it to the lens, it is long enough to go about 1/2 down your forearm. Found it: Amazon.com: Rainsleeve Camera & Lens Proctector (2-pack): Camera & Photo

04-16-2008, 08:32 PM	#15
christinelandon Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 812	SpecialK, that's the OP/Tech product; they're only sold in 2-packs, IIRC.