Entry-level dSLR in the rain

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So more expensive dSLR's are more weatherproofed while entry level bodys are not, and neither are some of the cheaper lenses. But how much rain can an entry-level handle before it's too wet?

Never seen anywhere say how much is too much, just a thought reading other posts hear about rain covers.
 
Most entry levels might stand a little drizzle if wiped off regularly, but anything more is going to kill the camera.

There's been a few threads about cameras that have got wet. Some have survived but most haven't.
 
In decades of using SLR's and DSLR's I've used them in all weather conditions and I've never had one fail. All you need is common sense.
 
My d80 certainly didn't survive being out in the rain, even in an optech rain sleeve......
 
I happily use my D300s in the pouring rain because its sealed but not sure I would use an entry level in heavy rain. I used my D5000 in light rain no problem at all, as mentioned just common sense and keep brushing it off.
 
Well my 1000D was dropped in snow a couple of times in Estonia in -19c, went up Norway's highest mountain without a camera bag (just bundled into my rucksack...what was I thinking?) and on that same Norway trip was subjected to a lot of rolling around as I skied down the mountain on my backside for fun.

It did get rained on a couple of times, but it survived all of that without any trouble. The one thing however that did break was the lens mount on the camera - I only noticed when a little piece of it broke off that it is made of PLASTIC! Come on Canon! A plastic lens mount on a camera????

Anyway I continued to use it for a while before I upgraded... so I guess my point is is that they can survive rather extreme outings as well???
 
[youtube]D1tTBncIsm8[/youtube]

Interesting watch, surprising just how tough they are!
 
Raikiri said:
What's wrong with it? It's silly but pretty entertaining.
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Nothing wrong with it, apart from the rather bad sense of humour by the main guy!!! No but seriously it is rather entertaining. Just it hurts to watch the cameras being destroyed, hence the cringe!
 
Ah right, yeah I can't stand the presenter but their videos are pretty informative most of the time.
 
On some of the pentax forums people still lament the passing of the k200d (it's either 2 or 3 generations old now, depending on whether you are a programmer or not). It was an entry level body with a good level of weatherproofing.
 
I had a 1000d which lay down the next day after being out for a dozen shots on the top of Ben Nevis, which was thick in the clag and well cold. Can't be 100% sure that thas what caused it but the camera was just 18 months old.

Philip
 
Personally I would try and avoid subjecting the camera to harsh conditions unless necessary. I've got my 1diii and whilst I know it can endure harsh conditions, I tend to just put it away unless I need it.

I'm quite protective of my gear though, unless I'm on a job.
 
My D50 died (back in 06) becuase of light rain...:(
 
Used E520 in torrential rain, no problems. Used GH1 in driving rain and snow (and a light shower today), no problem.
 
Wow that Nikon is amazing, you don't even have to take the lens cap off before you take photos :)

That lift is quite vicious!

Not exactly the most scientific of tests.
I am surprised the canon survived the CF card cover being beaten like that. I thought it was a known weak area/design issue (camera won't turn on if the door microswitch doesn't show it as being closed)


My 400d has survived drizzle/rain, but to be honest, even if the camera is weather sealed, try not to mistreat it.
 
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