Spec me some rain protecton please

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I have just been to a fireworks display with my S9600 but was unable to really take any pictures because it was tipping it down with rain.

So can somebody spec me a cheap filter of some kind that will fit my camera and not effect image quality for the worse.

Thanks :)
 
Stuv sells them right here on TP - can't recommend them enough!

Duh! Forget that - I read that that as general camera protection.
 
sells what?

I'm looking a for a filter of some kind I guess and some kind of waterproof jacket for my camera.
 
Stuv sells a rain cover in two sizes for the whole camera and lens. It wont help you at the filter end though.
 
CT said:
Stuv sells a rain cover in two sizes for the whole camera and lens. It wont help you at the filter end though.
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Is stuv a shop? just googled it to no avail.

how much will they cost?
 
Somebody tell me I've got the right guy - stuvUK ??? I've an idea I haven't.

There should be a long running thread with his rain covers - they're cheap as chips - just a few quid
 
Yantorsen said:
Is stuv a shop? just googled it to no avail.

how much will they cost?
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he means stuvuk

use the search button at the top of the home page...

i could sell you a cover to go over your camera and a 300mm lens

i also have a spare 77mm filter :shrug:



md:thumbs:
 
..MD.. said:
he means stuvuk

use the search button at the top of the home page...

i could sell you a cover to go over your camera and a 300mm lens

i also have a spare 77mm filter :shrug:



md:thumbs:
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how much do you want for each?

and I'm not sure how filters a like measured, or how they attatch, how will i know if it'll fit?
 
Yantorsen said:
how much do you want for each?

and I'm not sure how filters a like measured, or how they attatch, how will i know if it'll fit?
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sorry the filter i have is a 77mm if your lens is a 77mm it will fit

and as ct pointed out the covers are availible for 15 quid


md:thumbs:
 
Yantorsen said:
probably not transparent enough tbh.
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It's what I use...just don't cover the lens with it :naughty:

A filter won't keep the rain off your lens, btw, it'll get wet too and you can end up with condensation between lens and filter if you're not careful....
 
Flash In The Pan said:
It's what I use...just don't cover the lens with it :naughty:

A filter won't keep the rain off your lens, btw, it'll get wet too and you can end up with condensation between lens and filter if you're not careful....
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the point was really to keep the lens dry.

I know the filter will get wet, but I don't mind wiping that with my sleeve to dry it and risk damaging it because there cheaper than a new lens (in my case a new camera because the lens is attatched to the camera.)
 
Flash In The Pan said:
Okay a Tesco bag and this-the seller is :thumbs:
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cheers, I think a tesco bag will suffice, but with the lens, I was told that an ND grad filter (not sure what it does) would help bring out sky detail in my landscape shots. So i was thinking of getting one of them, but if a ND grad isnt very versitile (can't be used for everything more or less) then i'll just get a UV filter *** i know that there pretty universal.
 
You can't really use an ND grad all the time and tbh if you are getting one then you're better with a Cokin system, otherwise you can only ever have the split between the ND and normal glass in the middle of your pic, which isn't ideal.
 
Flash In The Pan said:
You can't really use an ND grad all the time and tbh if you are getting one then you're better with a Cokin system, otherwise you can only ever have the split between the ND and normal glass in the middle of your pic, which isn't ideal.
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what is a Cokin system?

just googled it, seems less water tight.

Uv filter it is. cheers.
 
cheers, I think the cheapy UV filter is the way to go.

it wont effect image quaity much will it? I've heard they make images less sharp.
 
Any glass you introduce between the subject and sensor will degrade the iq to some extent, you could spend loads more and buy a some fancy pro filter, but I doubt you'd notice the difference on your camera, maybe if you were putting it on a £1k lens but at a fiver, delivered, if it's naff you can always throw it away....
 
Flash In The Pan said:
Any glass you introduce between the subject and sensor will degrade the iq to some extent, you could spend loads more and buy a some fancy pro filter, but I doubt you'd notice the difference on your camera, maybe if you were putting it on a £1k lens but at a fiver, delivered, if it's naff you can always throw it away....
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yh true, may aswell get it
 
I used a Tesco carier bag held on the lens by a flare hood ;)

As for a filter making your pics less sharp,wont the rain drops do
that anyway :shrug:
 
snoop69 said:
I used a Tesco carier bag held on the lens by a flare hood ;)

As for a filter making your pics less sharp,wont the rain drops do
that anyway :shrug:
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well yeah but i can keep wiping it if its only a £5 filter.
how do pros shoot in the rain?
 
If you have to get a protection filter I'd think about getting a skylight filter rather than a UV filter - it might actually do something for your pics as a bonus on shots you take in the shade. All decent modern lenses have a coating for UV anyway.
 
CT said:
If you have to get a protection filter I'd think about getting a skylight filter rather than a UV filter - it might actually do something for your pics as a bonus on shots you take in the shade. All decent modern lenses have a coating for UV anyway.
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are they not more expensive though?
 
erm... i dunno tbh.. I wouldn't have thought so.
 
I carry a couple of "macs" in my bag for wet conditions. The quick and easy option is the Optec rainsleve. Like a Pacamac for the camera. Use it with a lens hood to keep the camera and front element dry. And I do use a filter on the front of the lens. Yes they are expensive, but not as expensive as the lens. Rainsleves are about £5.00 for two. I got mine from Speedgraphic.

Something a bit more rugged ( and more expensive )is the the Storm gaurd. These are about £35, mine came from Warehouse Express

Skylight filters are about the same cost as UV. Only diffrence is they are very slightly salmon pink in colour. The idea was to help reduce the "Blue Haze" effects you got with some landscapes. To be honest a UV or Skylight are only used as protection anyway so either will be OK
 
Do you use your lens hood?
I know on the 9600 the hood isn't huge but unless you are pointing the lens at the sky (OK, I know for fireworks you may be...) then the hood will usually do it.
Beyond that a good skylight will do you well to physically stop any moisture getting onto your lens. Don't be too tempted to buy cheap expecially when shooting at night as it may cause ghosting on the images.
Camera protection is easy with a lens hood attached... plastic bag and a rubber band...
 
Brollies are only a quid at Poundland.
 
RichardtheSane said:
Do you use your lens hood?
I know on the 9600 the hood isn't huge but unless you are pointing the lens at the sky (OK, I know for fireworks you may be...) then the hood will usually do it.
Beyond that a good skylight will do you well to physically stop any moisture getting onto your lens. Don't be too tempted to buy cheap expecially when shooting at night as it may cause ghosting on the images.
Camera protection is easy with a lens hood attached... plastic bag and a rubber band...
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yh I have a hood, but its not really big enough, still get rain drops.
 
Yantorsen said:
yh I have a hood, but its not really big enough, still get rain drops.
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I use a filter which stays on all the time and a hood made from a child's raincoat, bought from a charity shop.
Shorten the sleeve and sew a hem with a piece of elastic in to fit at one the end of the lens. Cut the body of the coat to provide cover for the camera.(your head as well if you want)
No need for more sewing the proofing on the raincoat will usually stop it fraying.
Unless you are really unlucky and buy one from a child with only one arm you'll get two hoods for about a quid.
Try to avoid the raincoats with little ducks or teddies on!
 
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