Wet weather protection-Canon Gear

[snapperBB]

Hi,
I'll be making my maiden trip to Taman Negara in a week's time and would be bringing my gear along. I heard that rain is a norm there, and Iam wondering what can I do to protect my gear. Are there commercially available wet weather protection gear for cams and lenses?

Thanks!

 

[kelccm]

For storage, you can look at Lowe Pro's AW series of bags. These bags comes with additional rain cover to protect the bag and your gears from the rain.

 

[kelccm]

If you intend to shoot in the rain, the best would be an underwater casing, but it is very costly. If you are using a 1Ds or 1D togther with L lenses, then it should be able to withstand light rain.

 

[vector1]

How much are these underwater casings? If I'm only planning to use it in wet weather (aka rain ), I don't think there's a need for a superbly sealed and highly rated waterproof system, just some basic sealing?

 

[just me]

underwater casing easily cost around $2000. But these are for sealed underwater environment that can withstand pressure.
I don't think you need or want to use them on land.... it will look weird.

 

[calebk]

How much are these underwater casings? If I'm only planning to use it in wet weather (aka rain ), I don't think there's a need for a superbly sealed and highly rated waterproof system, just some basic sealing?

Basic sealing - ziplock bag - sure is the right term.

 

[David Chin]

Consider these:

http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=269&cid=61&perentId=4&ProdLine=4
http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=229&cid=61&perentId=4&ProdLine=4

 

[Ally]

Basic sealing - ziplock bag - sure is the right term.

Agree, I usually travel with many zip-locks.. Quite useful in most weather conditions..
I found it a real help in keeping my sweat off the cam too..

Went trekking in Taman Negara a few years back..
Think my cam got more soaking from my sweat than the occasional downpour..

Also, you can borrow books from library concerning travel-/weather-proofing of cams..
Usually real cheap and useful suggestions from those who have been-there-done-that..

Cheers!

 

[jlchong]

use those transparent plastic food wraps.. cheap and good. and it fits snugly to the camera body. and u can access the buttons and controls. no problems.

L lenses are usually weather sealed.

 

[snapperBB]

Hi all,
Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions. Will possibly go for the ziplock bags, seems like it is the most convenient and economical option now.... .

 

[zhikang]

use those transparent plastic food wraps.. cheap and good. and it fits snugly to the camera body. and u can access the buttons and controls. no problems.

L lenses are usually weather sealed.

wah clingfilm! sounds good leh... cheap also... Maybe use to wrap all the seals and stuff... heh

 

[ocean]

You can try this:

http://www.optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=73&PRODUCT_SUB_ID=&CATEGORY_ID=8

You can buy them at CP for less than $10 and for 2 pieces somemore.

 

[cherkel]

there is this raincoat for camera and lens, i think is less than $20.
You can find it at MScolour

 

[An drew]

http://www.perfectpixelcameraparts.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=142

PPCP Camouflage Cover

 

[cervello]

A shower cap would do. Transparent one, OK?

Or go Aquatech. www.aquatech.com.au