What exactly does weather proof mean?

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My D200 is 'weatherproof'. What does this mean, with different conditions and lenses?
 
Also, just to add as ive been wondering this, whats the weatherproofing like on the D300, can it withstand being in torrential rainfall. I am pretty sure the D3 can, but wonder if the D300 is up to the same standard?
 
Would I be wrong in saying I *think* I remember hearing somewhere that the 1D could withstand 7 inches per hour of rain??

It sounded like a lot at the time....and it sounds even more typing it back now, it was probably all just a dream :p
 
Generally speaking if a manufacturer deems a camera to be weatherproof, it means it should be able withstand being used in torrential rain. Don't go snorkeling with it though. :D

Just bear in mind that the lens needs to be weatherproof too -not all lenses are... so check that out. Also weather proof lenses usually need to have a filter fitted to prevent water getting past the front lens element and complete the sealing.

Some super tele lenses, whilst being weather sealed, have a front element far too big to fit a filter, and usually these lenses are fitted with a deeper than usual lenshood to protect the front element as much as possible.
 
Well considering i got a digital compact, i accidentally left it out in my garden Friday afternoon to meet up with some friends, while i was out it started throwing it down with rain + hail well when i got back i was like s#@% my camera. Ran out to the back grabbed it dried it off, i turned it on and it worked so i don't know whether that's just luck (which i never have) or the build of it!
 
Not sure about the D200 but for the 1D it means this and not worrying ;)

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Moisture penetration is usually rated as an IPxx number. See if your camera has an IP rating and then google it. It should be at least IP45, and mostly likely higher.
 
Also ensure the lenses you are using are weather 'sealed/proof' or you won't have sealing on the front end.
 
If you have an Oly E-3, Weathersealing means....

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Tried mine out my leaving it in the show for 1/2 hour with no ill effects, and have even burried it in snow :D
 
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