Weather sealing (with poll)

Dom · 11-18-2009, 09:00 AM

I've just come back from 6 days in the UK Lake Distinct, well known for being very wet! I've not got any DA* lenses but I get round this with self sealing rubber tape on my cheap and cheerful 18-55, I don't really mind if the lens gets wet.

I was out in all weather, really nasty heavy rain and shooting. Had no problems at all, apart from my hands getting cold.

This was taken on one of the nicer days.

P.s. My hot shoe cover was lost quite a while ago so I can say that it makes no difference to the weather sealing.

Reportage · 11-18-2009, 01:35 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnw_H7f4wIA

simplest and fastest way to clean after roughing it.

Not sure if it counts as weathersealing as thats how i clean my camera.

I dont have any weather-sealed lens.

Peter Zack · 11-26-2009, 10:49 PM

My experience with both the K20D and K10D in mist to monsoon rain was positive. I've done this at least 25 times and for extended periods of time.

I've also used the cameras on the beach dozens of times while shooting weddings. No problems with sand and dust blowing around.

ivoire · 11-26-2009, 11:02 PM

I've used the K10, K20 and K7 in light rain with no problems. When i saw the 18-55mm WR posts for $125 after Bing, I ordered one. i won't worry about those Florida down pours any longer.

rei_vilo · 11-27-2009, 12:16 AM

Bonjour,

I didn't plan to test this feature in my Pentax K10D User Review with a DA* 16-50mm lens. However, it happened

The Test I Never Wanted To Perform - Today I Had To

Check the full report with more pictures before, during and after the rain

wwwmorrell · 11-27-2009, 06:53 AM

Snow & rain many times

but only with the DA* on, never had a problem.

bergmania · 11-30-2009, 05:03 AM

I meant to click Have k200d and have not have any problems with rain..

kkoether · 11-30-2009, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by bergmania

I meant to click Have k200d and have not have any problems with rain..

Same here. Spent the better part of a day in the rain last summer and no problems.

Peter Zack · 11-30-2009, 05:28 AM

Originally posted by rei_vilo

Bonjour,
I didn't plan to test this feature in my Pentax K10DDA* 16-50mm lens.

However, it happened

The Test I Never Wanted To Perform - Today I Had To

Some wonderful shots at the museum. Looks like a place you could spend the whole day just on the grounds taking pictures.

Nebulous · 12-01-2009, 12:23 PM

i have taken my K200D out into the rain a bunch of times never had any problems. i live in Orlando so we get some nice storms.

Ben Hunt · 12-02-2009, 06:43 AM

I never had a problem with my K200D and water.....this is how i cleaned my K200D after that big dust storm in Sydney and is now the way i clean my cameras every now and then when they get a bit mucky.

sorry bout the watermark, can't be arsed to remove it...sorry and sorry for the dirty plates....i have no idea what that is,maybe corn...

cheers!

LensScribe · 12-03-2009, 07:24 AM

I've never rinsed it under a tap, but my K200D has seen a number of thunderstorms, plenty of beach spray and the odd bit of drizzle and lived to tell the tale. I don't own any sealed lenses, but the kit and my takumars have been fine. Of course, I usually try and shield the lens a bit, but it's great not having to worry about the body. So +1 for the non-existent 'K200D, rain, no probs' link. (But wouldn't have clicked anyway as I don't have sealed lenses).

scole · 12-03-2009, 11:46 PM

Living in the Pacific Northwest, I've taken my K10d out many times in snow and rain (particularly this fall). I only have the DA lenses (18-55, 55-300, 12-24) and have not had a single problem with the lenses. I can only think of a single trip when the camera finally had enough rain, perhaps due to my excessive lens changes.

The most "severe" effects I tend to see is some condensation "clouding" in the lower left corner of the back and top displays. My precautions are limited to a small travel umbrella (used to keep raindrops off of the front of the lens) and a hand towel to wipe down the camera whenever it goes back into my backpack.

I'm very happy with it's performance in adverse weather.

Andrew Faires · 12-04-2009, 08:17 AM

My old k10 was rained on and snowed on (not very heavy) and never had any problems.

My k-7 spent two weeks with me in the bush getting hit with all types of precipitation from light to heavy with no issues other than I couldn't change my lenses as often as I might have liked.

shaylouway · 12-04-2009, 08:51 AM

Got my K200, took it to Iceland a month later, wandered in and around waterfalls, pouring rain and general all round icky weather. Held up perfectly. Was a little paranoid at first but part of why I bought it was cause of the weather sealing!

View Poll Results: Success of the weather sealing? (select all that apply)
Never taken it out in the rain	40	16.13%
K10D exposed to light rain, no problems	63	25.40%
K10D exposed to heavy rain, no problems	49	19.76%
K10D exposed to rain, had problems	4	1.61%
K20D exposed to light rain, no problems	63	25.40%
K20D exposed to heavy rain, no problems	44	17.74%
K20D exposed to rain, had problems	6	2.42%
K7 exposed to light rain, no problems	43	17.34%
K7 exposed to heavy rain, no problems	26	10.48%
K7 exposed to rain, had problems	3	1.21%
K200D exposed to rain, had problems	5	2.02%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 248. You may not vote on this poll

11-27-2009, 12:16 AM	#35
rei_vilo Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 50	Bonjour, I didn't plan to test this feature in my Pentax K10D User Review with a DA* 16-50mm lens. However, it happened The Test I Never Wanted To Perform - Today I Had To Check the full report with more pictures before, during and after the rain Last edited by rei_vilo; 11-27-2009 at 12:21 AM. Reason: Typos

12-02-2009, 06:43 AM	#41
Ben Hunt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 147	I never had a problem with my K200D and water.....this is how i cleaned my K200D after that big dust storm in Sydney and is now the way i clean my cameras every now and then when they get a bit mucky. sorry bout the watermark, can't be arsed to remove it...sorry and sorry for the dirty plates....i have no idea what that is,maybe corn... cheers! Last edited by Ben Hunt; 12-02-2009 at 07:39 AM.

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11-18-2009, 09:00 AM	#31
Dom Guest	I've just come back from 6 days in the UK Lake Distinct, well known for being very wet! I've not got any DA* lenses but I get round this with self sealing rubber tape on my cheap and cheerful 18-55, I don't really mind if the lens gets wet. I was out in all weather, really nasty heavy rain and shooting. Had no problems at all, apart from my hands getting cold. This was taken on one of the nicer days. P.s. My hot shoe cover was lost quite a while ago so I can say that it makes no difference to the weather sealing.

11-18-2009, 01:35 PM	#32
Reportage Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 739	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnw_H7f4wIA simplest and fastest way to clean after roughing it. Not sure if it counts as weathersealing as thats how i clean my camera. I dont have any weather-sealed lens.

11-26-2009, 10:49 PM	#33
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	My experience with both the K20D and K10D in mist to monsoon rain was positive. I've done this at least 25 times and for extended periods of time. I've also used the cameras on the beach dozens of times while shooting weddings. No problems with sand and dust blowing around.

11-26-2009, 11:02 PM	#34
ivoire Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,381	I've used the K10, K20 and K7 in light rain with no problems. When i saw the 18-55mm WR posts for $125 after Bing, I ordered one. i won't worry about those Florida down pours any longer.

11-27-2009, 06:53 AM	#36
wwwmorrell Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mount Buller, Australia Posts: 397	Snow & rain many times but only with the DA* on, never had a problem.

11-30-2009, 05:03 AM	#37
bergmania Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 74	I meant to click Have k200d and have not have any problems with rain..

11-30-2009, 05:26 AM	#38
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Originally posted by bergmania I meant to click Have k200d and have not have any problems with rain.. Same here. Spent the better part of a day in the rain last summer and no problems.

11-30-2009, 05:28 AM	#39
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Originally posted by rei_vilo Bonjour, I didn't plan to test this feature in my Pentax K10DDA* 16-50mm lens. However, it happened The Test I Never Wanted To Perform - Today I Had To Some wonderful shots at the museum. Looks like a place you could spend the whole day just on the grounds taking pictures.

12-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#40
Nebulous Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Orlando Photos: Albums Posts: 40	i have taken my K200D out into the rain a bunch of times never had any problems. i live in Orlando so we get some nice storms.

12-03-2009, 07:24 AM	#42
LensScribe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Photos: Gallery Posts: 316	I've never rinsed it under a tap, but my K200D has seen a number of thunderstorms, plenty of beach spray and the odd bit of drizzle and lived to tell the tale. I don't own any sealed lenses, but the kit and my takumars have been fine. Of course, I usually try and shield the lens a bit, but it's great not having to worry about the body. So +1 for the non-existent 'K200D, rain, no probs' link. (But wouldn't have clicked anyway as I don't have sealed lenses).

12-03-2009, 11:46 PM	#43
scole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 216	Living in the Pacific Northwest, I've taken my K10d out many times in snow and rain (particularly this fall). I only have the DA lenses (18-55, 55-300, 12-24) and have not had a single problem with the lenses. I can only think of a single trip when the camera finally had enough rain, perhaps due to my excessive lens changes. The most "severe" effects I tend to see is some condensation "clouding" in the lower left corner of the back and top displays. My precautions are limited to a small travel umbrella (used to keep raindrops off of the front of the lens) and a hand towel to wipe down the camera whenever it goes back into my backpack. I'm very happy with it's performance in adverse weather.

12-04-2009, 08:17 AM	#44
Andrew Faires Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 744	My old k10 was rained on and snowed on (not very heavy) and never had any problems. My k-7 spent two weeks with me in the bush getting hit with all types of precipitation from light to heavy with no issues other than I couldn't change my lenses as often as I might have liked.

12-04-2009, 08:51 AM	#45
shaylouway Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28	Got my K200, took it to Iceland a month later, wandered in and around waterfalls, pouring rain and general all round icky weather. Held up perfectly. Was a little paranoid at first but part of why I bought it was cause of the weather sealing!