I've taken my Pentax K10D out in the driving rain several times and it survived quite nicely. But I always cover the exterior of the non-WR Sigma 18-200 in saran wrap and do my best to keep the lens mount covered as well.
The K10D did fine. But my camera bag was thoroughly soaked and I got drenched.
Rant mode on:
You know all those beautiful, romantic shots of Paris in the rain? You must have seen them. They're lovely. Iconic. Umbrellas. Women in high heels. Car lights reflecting on the wet pavement. You wish you had taken them, right?
Well trust me on this: the photographers were soaked. Totally. Shoes, socks, pants... soaked to the bone.
Oh, and Ansel Adams froze his ass off at Yosemite too. Trust me on that one too.
So much for the romance of outdoor photography. Henceforth, all my photos will be taken from the comfort of my living room.
:-)
Last edited by bats; 10-06-2010 at 09:33 PM.