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RonHendriks1966 · 06-19-2010, 07:38 AM

Great to see it's holding strong. I had it once with my K-7 and the DA*55mm lens in a bar where a glas of beer (guinness so that's a real waste of good beer) running over my camera. People in shock, but I just put it in a little shower behind the bar and again good to go. I love my K-7 for that, because if I bought some other brand I just had to buy a new camera.

kalison · 06-19-2010, 10:53 AM

We just had a real nasty thunderstorm roll through. I was able to get some wall cloud shots in before it was too late... then for the heck of it a few videos IN the storm. Then as always lovely colors after the storm!

The clip is just a moment, but the camera and myself were soaked for 10-15 mins while I was taking shots.

Iowa Summer Storm video by JKaliJ - Photobucket

jamesm007 · 06-19-2010, 02:59 PM

"People in shock"

About you wasting a beer?

jamesm007 · 06-19-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally posted by kalison

We just had a real nasty thunderstorm roll through. I was able to get some wall cloud shots in before it was too late... then for the heck of it a few videos IN the storm. Then as always lovely colors after the storm!

The clip is just a moment, but the camera and myself were soaked for 10-15 mins while I was taking shots.

Iowa Summer Storm video by JKaliJ - Photobucket

Great video! I really enjoyed it. That was a lot of rain!

noahpurdy · 06-19-2010, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by sebberry

With all the SDM failures, I'm scared to get a drop of water on my 50-135 let alone get it soaked in the rain.

Sometimes I wonder if the golden goose-feather filled pillow I put it on at night is enough to keep it safe...

I think the QC issues have mostly been resolved, so long as you get new stock (And with as fast as this lens sells out online, that shouldn't be hard).

**Ex Finn.** · 06-19-2010, 05:44 PM

That was some rain.
Cheers, Mike.

kalison · 06-19-2010, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by jamesm007

Great video! I really enjoyed it. That was a lot of rain!

Thanks! The camera and I were thoroughly soaked! I don't think I have been in that face pounding rain before.

Originally posted by Ex Finn.

That was some rain.
Cheers, Mike.

Hah! Yeah it was, but I had zero doubts the K-7 could take it!

r0ckstarr · 06-20-2010, 08:52 AM

Great shots and cool video clip.

LeeRunge · 07-04-2010, 04:37 AM

This thread helped me decide on Pentax, here is mine in Afghanistan only two days old.

**Ex Finn.** · 07-04-2010, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by LeeRunge

This thread helped me decide on Pentax, here is mine in Afghanistan only two days old.

Nice shot.
That would make for a great advertisement picture, "Tough as Humvee".

Cheers, Mike.

magkelly · 07-04-2010, 11:23 AM

I was saving my pennies for a K-X but this thread just convinced me I need to save a little longer and get me one of these. Wow, just wow. One question though? All that cleaning with water, would fungus be an issue or is the weatherproofing more than enough to counteract that? Just wondering. I mean clearly you can wash it, but will it turn green later?

LeeRunge · 07-04-2010, 11:27 AM

I would wipe it off with something like an MSR Packtowel and just let it air dry some to prevent fungus. At least here in Afghanistan the humidity drops as soon as a thunderstorm passes. No issues standing out in some heavy rain whatsoever with my K-7 and it washed the dust off pretty good. I was worried about the Canon though taking the above picture!!

future_retro · 07-04-2010, 12:56 PM

That picture is the exact reason why I got the K7, thank you so much for posting it.

now I'm even more excited for it to come in the mail, and then for winter to come.

06-19-2010, 10:53 AM	#47
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Sealed! Tested! Approved! We just had a real nasty thunderstorm roll through. I was able to get some wall cloud shots in before it was too late... then for the heck of it a few videos IN the storm. Then as always lovely colors after the storm! The clip is just a moment, but the camera and myself were soaked for 10-15 mins while I was taking shots. Iowa Summer Storm video by JKaliJ - Photobucket

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06-19-2010, 07:38 AM	#46
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	Great to see it's holding strong. I had it once with my K-7 and the DA*55mm lens in a bar where a glas of beer (guinness so that's a real waste of good beer) running over my camera. People in shock, but I just put it in a little shower behind the bar and again good to go. I love my K-7 for that, because if I bought some other brand I just had to buy a new camera.

06-19-2010, 02:59 PM	#48
jamesm007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit MI, USA Posts: 508	"People in shock" About you wasting a beer?

06-19-2010, 03:03 PM	#49
jamesm007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Detroit MI, USA Posts: 508	Originally posted by kalison We just had a real nasty thunderstorm roll through. I was able to get some wall cloud shots in before it was too late... then for the heck of it a few videos IN the storm. Then as always lovely colors after the storm! The clip is just a moment, but the camera and myself were soaked for 10-15 mins while I was taking shots. Iowa Summer Storm video by JKaliJ - Photobucket Great video! I really enjoyed it. That was a lot of rain!

06-19-2010, 03:36 PM	#50
noahpurdy Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 479	Originally posted by sebberry With all the SDM failures, I'm scared to get a drop of water on my 50-135 let alone get it soaked in the rain. Sometimes I wonder if the golden goose-feather filled pillow I put it on at night is enough to keep it safe... I think the QC issues have mostly been resolved, so long as you get new stock (And with as fast as this lens sells out online, that shouldn't be hard).

06-19-2010, 05:44 PM	#51
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	That was some rain. Cheers, Mike.

06-19-2010, 11:33 PM	#52
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Originally posted by jamesm007 Great video! I really enjoyed it. That was a lot of rain! Thanks! The camera and I were thoroughly soaked! I don't think I have been in that face pounding rain before. Originally posted by Ex Finn. That was some rain. Cheers, Mike. Hah! Yeah it was, but I had zero doubts the K-7 could take it!

06-20-2010, 08:52 AM	#53
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Great shots and cool video clip.

07-04-2010, 05:11 AM	#55
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Originally posted by LeeRunge This thread helped me decide on Pentax, here is mine in Afghanistan only two days old. Nice shot. That would make for a great advertisement picture, "Tough as Humvee". Cheers, Mike.

07-04-2010, 11:23 AM	#56
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I was saving my pennies for a K-X but this thread just convinced me I need to save a little longer and get me one of these. Wow, just wow. One question though? All that cleaning with water, would fungus be an issue or is the weatherproofing more than enough to counteract that? Just wondering. I mean clearly you can wash it, but will it turn green later?

07-04-2010, 11:27 AM	#57
LeeRunge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 996	I would wipe it off with something like an MSR Packtowel and just let it air dry some to prevent fungus. At least here in Afghanistan the humidity drops as soon as a thunderstorm passes. No issues standing out in some heavy rain whatsoever with my K-7 and it washed the dust off pretty good. I was worried about the Canon though taking the above picture!!

07-04-2010, 12:56 PM	#58
future_retro Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 572	That picture is the exact reason why I got the K7, thank you so much for posting it. now I'm even more excited for it to come in the mail, and then for winter to come.

Testing K7 dust seals. Or just how dirty is your camera?

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