Is there a way I can hold a brolly and take pictures?

Freezer bags do work ok, but i must admit i have a weather cover for the 40d for thermal wamth too.

There seems a few that do use brolly's while at motorsport, one question though on a busy day what about the poor sod's that cant see through your brolly, or the people you hit as you start panning? or is it a case of **** them as i am dry? lost count of the amount of times that has happened to me this year.
 
With a little bit of detective work I think I may have solved your problem Matt:thumbs: Earlier today you were on a bus going to meet a young lady called Emma. Now there are only three reasons that 16 year old boys go on busses to meet young ladies:naughty: She's your sister (unlikely) You'd like to go out with her....or you already are:love:

If it's either of the last two...take her to Oulton with you and get her to hold the brolly:lol: Sorted...jobs a goodun:thumbs:
 
If you have transport and can get through the road works from Oulton to Nantwich, go to Stapely water gardens, in camping section they have like a fishermans open front igloo. under a tenner i think, im going back next week for one.it can seat two .
 
Jeez Eric, I know it's a while since we were 16 but I'm sure you can remember enough to know that if you were stuck under a brolly with a lovely young lady, you'd not be taking pictures.
 
dazzajl said:
Jeez Eric, I know it's a while since we were 16 but I'm sure you can remember enough to know that if you were stuck under a brolly with a lovely young lady, you'd not be taking pictures.
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No way mate...we both know what I'd have been doing:naughty: But at that age I didn't want to be a pro tog... Matt on the other hand is going to have to make these sort of sacrifices if he wants to get anywhere :lol:
 
LadyLens said:
Whats wrong with the proper outdoor toggers way, waterproof coat with hood or a hat, and freezer bags/lastic band combo on the camera? Stop being a wuss young man
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:lol: Cant use a brolly anyway. Its nakerd :lol:

russdaz said:
What are you are you a man or a woman?? :

Only women using brollys. :

Seriuosly better option is to get yourself proper outdoor waterproofs, Gortex lined boots, over trousers and a coat, i have packlite Gortex. The use a plastic bag over the camera or get a proper rain sleeve for it.
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Getting a proper jacket for my birthday to replace the crappy England trainng jacket I have. Dug my overkeks out. Will do me carrier bag in a bit!!

Eric Mc said:
Sudden mental image of Matt disappearing across Oulton Park like Mary Poppins:l:
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:lol:

Dino f said:
Plastic bag is fine.
At the top end of the scale there is the finest quality-
HARRODS or FORTNUM & MASON number.

If your pocket money cannot stretch to one of those fine pieces may i suggest-
WAITROSE or M&S.

Still a little pricey????? At the lower "more affordable" end of the range is the less stylish but equally waterproof-
TESCO'S stripey.

Just remember to cut a hole in the bottom. (After your Mum has taken the shopping out!!)
Dean
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I use a tesco bag :D

Ian D J said:
Or get the most powerful telephoto lens there is on the market and take pictures from the comfort of your own car?
Won't do your bank balance much good but a great excuse to get that lens you've always wanted.
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I dont own a car, not old enough. Plus I go on my own. Dads not that stupid to stay with me in the rain lol.

nilagin said:
Failing that take your girlfriend with you and get her to hold the umbrella for you.
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If I suggested that, I know where that brolly would go :lol:

Flash In The Pan said:
a baseball cap on backwards doesn't count ::
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I only where it backwords for portrait shots, other than that I wear it like a normal person.

flick5848 said:
Try one of these
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:lol:

Flash In The Pan said:
£47?? A clear freezer bag does the same job for about 3 pence :l

Not that that would help Matt, it says on the bag "keep out of the reach of children" :
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:bat

Eric Mc said:
With a little bit of detective work I think I may have solved your problem Matt Earlier today you were on a bus going to meet a young lady called Emma. Now there are only three reasons that 16 year old boys go on busses to meet young ladies She's your sister (unlikely) You'd like to go out with her....or you already are:

If it's either of the last two...take her to Oulton with you and get her to hold the brolly Sorted...jobs a goodun:
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Well if she is my Sister, there is something not quite right :lol:

As I said if I asked emma to hold the brolly, said brolly would go somehwere, erm, uncomfortable :lol:

Toothie said:
Given your tripod incident i strongly suggest adult supervision
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:lol:

dicko said:
If you have transport and can get through the road works from Oulton to Nantwich, go to Stapely water gardens, in camping section they have like a fishermans open front igloo. under a tenner i think, im going back next week for one.it can seat two .
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Theres an idea...

dazzajl said:
Jeez Eric, I know it's a while since we were 16 but I'm sure you can remember enough to know that if you were stuck under a brolly with a lovely young lady, you'd not be taking pictures.
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God yeah, its great for...
















Eating chips under :D
 
Eric Mc said:
No way mate...we both know what I'd have been doing:naughty: But at that age I didn't want to be a pro tog... Matt on the other hand is going to have to make these sort of sacrifices if he wants to get anywhere :lol:
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When Emma does come, she ends up under the brolly (before I broke it) reading whislt I take pictures :lol:
 
Matt Sayle said:
(before I broke it)
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Hang on.....what do you mean "broke it" You'd best not be telling us that the only brolly you've got is broken thus making this whole thread pointless:bat:
 
It's lovely to see the innocence of youth Matt but you clearly have lots to learn about women.


I'll not be teaching you, as I clearly don't have a clue myself. :D
 
Eric Mc said:
Hang on.....what do you mean "broke it" You'd best not be telling us that the only brolly you've got is broken thus making this whole thread pointless:bat:
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I kinda broke it before :$

dazzajl said:
It's lovely to see the innocence of youth Matt but you clearly have lots to learn about women.


I'll not be teaching you, as I clearly don't have a clue myself. :D
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:lol:
 
Alternatively:

- Make sure that you have a brolly with a straight handle. !this is REALLY important!
- Hold the camera upside down (or in your left hand).
- Face away from your intended subject. Bare with me, it'll make sense
- Stand with your legs slightly apart, in a good steady pose
- Bend over so far that you are looking backwards through your legs towards the object to be photographed
- Get your assistant to ram the handle end of the brolly up your poop tube and hey presto
your camera stays dry

:D
 
Matt Sayle said:
I kinda broke it before :$



:lol:
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And you didn't think to inform us of that important little fact before you'd got 414 views and 53 replies:annoyed::bat:

Still...if you take oldgit's advice I'm sure that theres plenty of us willing to help with placement:lol:
 
Eric Mc said:
And you didn't think to inform us of that important little fact before you'd got 414 views and 53 replies:annoyed::bat:

Still...if you take oldgit's advice I'm sure that theres plenty of us willing to help with placement:lol:
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Hehe, sorry about that. Dont think I am going to live this one down :lol:


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 
Dont think I am going to live this one down
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If you want something to worry about Matt, I'd worry about Eric turning up and looking for an umbrella holder. :eek::eek:
 
I know you've broke your umrella now Matt, but should you purchase a replacement, and intend using it at less than dry event, here is my solution.

Assuming you have 2 hands, why dont you hold the umbrella in your left one, and the camera in your right one. Problem solved.

This will unfortunately mean that you will have no hands left if Emma wants something.......... passing etc.

Churz

BB
 
How about this - just cut a hole in the front for your lens

raincovers.jpg


:D:D:D
 
Why doesn't Matt use an umbrella with a curved handle down the back of his trousers?!! Might make it difficult to walk but umbrella would be held firmly in place!!
 
Also useful for fending off a certain Dr Palmer when he comes enquiring as to why you're selling pics without a press pass :lol: :naughty: :exit:
 
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