Can't help laughing

[viewwing]

Saw this title on one of the items on sale in Ebay... can't stop myself from laughing ...

"Camera Rain Cover for Canon 5D,40D,450D,Olympus E3 E520"

Sheesh...

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by viewwing Saw this title on one of the items on sale in Ebay... can't stop myself from laughing ... "Camera Rain Cover for Canon 5D,40D,450D,Olympus E3 E520" Sheesh...

Maybe it is for shooters who don't want to get their E3 camera strap wet...

[YSLee]

Any fool who believes a camera's weather-sealing precludes the use of a rain cover in inclement weather deserves it should the camera fail in a downpour.

[dorts]

Originally Posted by YSLee Any fool who believes a camera's weather-sealing precludes the use of a rain cover in inclement weather deserves it should the camera fail in a downpour.

Used my E-3 in real heavy rain for a few hours and nothing failed.

Seen people wash their E-1/E-3 before?

I trust my E-3, so do many others.

But if it fails, I don't know what to do.

I believe the D3 shouldn't have problems either.

[tomcat]

On the other hand, just because a camera is weather-sealed and could be used in the rain does not quarantee that the photos it takes in the rain are all useable. For example...



Now, if only someone would invent a lens with a built-in windscreen wiper !

[diCam]

Originally Posted by YSLee Any fool who believes a camera's weather-sealing precludes the use of a rain cover in inclement weather deserves it should the camera fail in a downpour.

Maybe on other make?

I'd used my E-3 with 12-60 SWD onboard a speeding boat with splashing sea water and on sandy beach at Tioman. The body and lens was covered with sea water and sand. 7 months after I'd returned the camera still works perfectly. No sign of wear and tear or corrosion whatsoever. I'd also used the same body in a thunderstorm when I was at Ubin last August. I'd rinsed the body and lens with clean water after every of such activity, then gently wiped it with a clean towel and left it to dry naturally. No problem so far...

I've confidence in my equipment.

[dorts]

Originally Posted by tomcat On the other hand, just because a camera is weather-sealed and could be used in the rain does not quarantee that the photos it takes in the rain are all useable. For example... Now, if only someone would invent a lens with a built-in windscreen wiper !

True. The lens hood does help a little for light/moderate rain. Just need to wipe occasionally.

[spidey89]

Originally Posted by YSLee Any fool who believes a camera's weather-sealing precludes the use of a rain cover in inclement weather deserves it should the camera fail in a downpour.

After my E-1 came back from servicing due to rubber falling off the grip,just nice the day was raining,and my EZ-link card didn't have money so i walked home (from when Olympus was still at high street),it was a thunderstorm,since i had no space in my camera bag,i took my E-1 and 14-54 lens out,threw my wallet,phone,psp and house keys in my bag and jus walked,when i got home,both myself and my E-1 was soaking wet,i was shooting in the rain and the camera was left on throughout the entire time,it was at least a half an hour walk home and it didn't fail me,i have confidence in my gear

[microcosm]

Originally Posted by spidey89 After my E-1 came back from servicing due to rubber falling off the grip,just nice the day was raining,and my EZ-link card didn't have money so i walked home (from when Olympus was still at high street),it was a thunderstorm,since i had no space in my camera bag,i took my E-1 and 14-54 lens out,threw my wallet,phone,psp and house keys in my bag and jus walked,when i got home,both myself and my E-1 was soaking wet,i was shooting in the rain and the camera was left on throughout the entire time,it was at least a half an hour walk home and it didn't fail me,i have confidence in my gear

You had it easy...

[Del_CtrlnoAlt]

Originally Posted by tomcat On the other hand, just because a camera is weather-sealed and could be used in the rain does not quarantee that the photos it takes in the rain are all useable. For example... Now, if only someone would invent a lens with a built-in windscreen wiper !

u can modify a soft box as your lens hood...

octagon softbox FTW!

[shengliang1981]

Originally Posted by spidey89 After my E-1 came back from servicing due to rubber falling off the grip,just nice the day was raining,and my EZ-link card didn't have money so i walked home (from when Olympus was still at high street),it was a thunderstorm,since i had no space in my camera bag,i took my E-1 and 14-54 lens out,threw my wallet,phone,psp and house keys in my bag and jus walked,when i got home,both myself and my E-1 was soaking wet,i was shooting in the rain and the camera was left on throughout the entire time,it was at least a half an hour walk home and it didn't fail me,i have confidence in my gear

Spidey, does the Olympus warranty covers the replacement of the rubber grip? The grip on my E-510 is starting to fall off already. Thanks.

[marky]

Guess everyone here is convinced with the E1 and E3 weather proofing... I was at korea, Day 1 it was drizzling and i took out my camera held it and walked.. my tour guide was shocked and asked if i needed an umbrella, i told him no need.. haha.. once i even told a canon user to pour water on my camera just to wash away the sea water.. damm fun seeing his expression..

[dorts]

Originally Posted by marky Guess everyone here is convinced with the E1 and E3 weather proofing... I was at korea, Day 1 it was drizzling and i took out my camera held it and walked.. my tour guide was shocked and asked if i needed an umbrella, i told him no need.. haha.. once i even told a canon user to pour water on my camera just to wash away the sea water.. damm fun seeing his expression..

Many people also asked me to keep my camera/cover it. I said it was weatherproof, but they don't seemed convinced. It's always the case. Probably because you hardly see anyone use his/her camera in the rain.

I did once see a guy using a D200 in the rain before though.

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by YSLee Any fool who believes a camera's weather-sealing precludes the use of a rain cover in inclement weather deserves it should the camera fail in a downpour.

I pity your lack of confidence in the E3 weatherproofing.

I used the camera in moderate rain. The camera was exposed to the elements while I, being not weatherproof (or rather weather resilient), had to wear a rain coat with a hood. The picture is proof of that and that was more than 6 months ago. My E3 and the lens is still in perfect condition. I love that I do not have to worry about taking care of my equipment when I am out shooting. I just concentrate on USING it, rather than TAKING CARE of it from the elements. That to me, is priceless.

[Oly5050]

I have absolute confidence in the E3 abilities. If they dare to say it is weatherproof, it IS weatherproof. I had an C5050 for nearly 7-8 years. It was literally bullet proof although I did not subject it to as much exposure as I did to the E3. But the 5050 was in snow, -30 deg C temperatures, splashed on by waves, light rain etc., and it continued to work like a tank even until now. So, I am sure the E3 will be way better.

Here is another shot that I took. We were caught out in a thunderstorm with very heavy downpour while on an outing. If u were a C or N or anything else, u were literally *****ED!! But most of us had an E3. I just put the camera in the front basket of the bicycle and cycled for nearly 20 minutes in the pouring rain until I reached this hut where some guys were sheltering. I then took the shot. I was outside of the shelter in the pouring rain.

Again, the photographers are less weather resilient than the E3. In a way, u can call this being prudent, or being wimpy. LOL!! But, there really was lightning and thunder. Whatever the case, the limitation is not by the camera, but by the photographer. U need your equipment to be able to function way beyond your own limits.

Another point to raise - some guy mentioned that he cannot have usable images while the lens is wet. Well....u can see that even though I was in the heavy rain, u do not see significant water droplets marring the photo. It is not photoshop. This is out of camera JPEG. Plus a little common sense. Look at the picture above - like someone mentioned, just use a lens hood. It is to protect your lens, also to hood it from aberrant light, and also to shield from rain. Of course the last use is to make your lens look bigger than wat it really is to impress the gals. LOL!! And keep the lens pointing just a hair down to prevent water from falling on it. Simple, and effective. No issue at all.

To me, if u have an E3, and use a camera or lens rain cover, u might as well not buy an E3.

PS. Not only did in both instances, the camera not fail in the downfall, it continued to work months after that. And there have been more times where it has been exposed to the elements.

[splim]

Originally Posted by Oly5050 ... Another point to raise - some guy mentioned that he cannot have usable images while the lens is wet. Well....u can see that even though I was in the heavy rain, u do not see significant water droplets marring the photo. .....

You are considered lucky the wind didn't blow at you, that's all.

[diCam]

Originally Posted by Oly5050 I have absolute confidence in the E3 abilities. If they dare to say it is weatherproof, it IS weatherproof. I had an C5050 for nearly 7-8 years. It was literally bullet proof although I did not subject it to as much exposure as I did to the E3. But the 5050 was in snow, -30 deg C temperatures, splashed on by waves, light rain etc., and it continued to work like a tank even until now. So, I am sure the E3 will be way better. Here is another shot that I took. We were caught out in a thunderstorm with very heavy downpour while on an outing. If u were a C or N or anything else, u were literally *****ED!! But most of us had an E3. I just put the camera in the front basket of the bicycle and cycled for nearly 20 minutes in the pouring rain until I reached this hut where some guys were sheltering. I then took the shot. I was outside of the shelter in the pouring rain. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/...e6ef9037_b.jpg Again, the photographers are less weather resilient than the E3. In a way, u can call this being prudent, or being wimpy. LOL!! But, there really was lightning and thunder. Whatever the case, the limitation is not by the camera, but by the photographer. U need your equipment to be able to function way beyond your own limits. Another point to raise - some guy mentioned that he cannot have usable images while the lens is wet. Well....u can see that even though I was in the heavy rain, u do not see significant water droplets marring the photo. It is not photoshop. This is out of camera JPEG. Plus a little common sense. Look at the picture above - like someone mentioned, just use a lens hood. It is to protect your lens, also to hood it from aberrant light, and also to shield from rain. Of course the last use is to make your lens look bigger than wat it really is to impress the gals. LOL!! And keep the lens pointing just a hair down to prevent water from falling on it. Simple, and effective. No issue at all. To me, if u have an E3, and use a camera or lens rain cover, u might as well not buy an E3. PS. Not only did in both instances, the camera not fail in the downfall, it continued to work months after that. And there have been more times where it has been exposed to the elements.

Ha! So, you are the one... 2 of the guys that were sat at the other side of the hut were busying covering/keeping their D300...

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by splim You are considered lucky the wind didn't blow at you, that's all.

Here is where the superfast AF in the E3 / 12-60 combo helps!!!

Lift up, SHOOT, and down again. (less than 0.5 sec)

U minimize the length of time the filter is exposed to oncoming rain, IF there is a wind issue. But so far, has not been of concern to me.

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by diCam Ha! So, you are the one... 2 of the guys that were sat at the other side of the hut were busying covering/keeping their D300...

LOL! Are u in the photo??!!

[diCam]

Originally Posted by Oly5050 LOL! Are u in the photo??!!

Did u not read my earlier post? Scroll up to #6!