would you take your camera out in light drizzle?

Thought about it, but no. Considering getting some armor & other things to cover camera before I do that.
 
I wouldn't take my 40D out unless it was well covered and even then I'd probably think twice about it.

I wouldn't risk anything less than a full pro spec camera out in really bad weather unless I knew I could afford to bin it if it died.
 
If its light rain il take the d200, in between shots keeping it well covered via bag, tucked into coat etc...Now I have a spare camera, i.e. d70, I will take that if I have to and use a bag etc.

Although saying that the d70 is like a toy now. 5af points, etc, its a lot smaller in my hands too. Can sometimes take a bit of adjusting too. :thumbs:
 
Ian D J said:
I think the real issue associated with drizzle and mist at this time of the year is the "cold humidity" that comes with it. Spend some time out in that, then the camera becomes cold. Bring it into a warm house and everything gets steamed up with condensation - inside and outside! Can't do it much good, or that's just me being paranoid?
If I really WANT to shoot pictures in these cold damp murky misty winter days, I bring my S5600 or my knockabout Fuji A900 with me. My D40 stays indoors until the weather becomes kinder. :)
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Good point, I left my d200 in the car, garaged over night, in the morning it was stone cold. I was very careful about holding it and taking it to a warmer room/environment due to condensation etc. Never had a problem yet though, again thats with a d200.
 
Mike V said:
Good point, I left my d200 in the car, garaged over night, in the morning it was stone cold. I was very careful about holding it and taking it to a warmer room/environment due to condensation etc. Never had a problem yet though, again thats with a d200.
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I shoot at the zoo, freezing cold. I then go into the parrot room, my entire cameras steams up (D3). I wait 15 minutes, all works.

Gary.
 
No type of weather has ever stopped me shooting. Rain makes for great photography. I have been completely soaked many times this year due to shoots. My flash has played up and my 30D has prevented me changing focus points before now. But thats because of some seriously bad rain. I'm talking flooded roads in 5 minutes type. I was out earlier in it too with my new D700. Its really fun :)
 
Also, always handy to have a few silicon pouches in your bags.
 
I think you just need to be sensible about it if you don't have a pro spec weather sealed camera/lens. We were all out in the rain on Saturday at the London Xmas meet and none of us used any rain covers, just made sure that the cameras weren't exposed for any unnecessary length of time and gave them a wipe down with a tea towel every now and again. A good lens hood helps keep the rain of the lens but again a wipe with a lens cloth every now and again helps.
 
Im very wary about taking my Camera out in any bad weather even fog with it being mist like and damp i left my D90 at home the other weekend and took out a TZ5 out instead for few photos just to be on the safe side :lol:
 
I definitely would not take my camera out in the rain, no need to.
 
I've had my 20D out in the rain loads of times, no problems yet, I'm just careful to make sure that it gets wiped down every so often.
 
As I said in another recent thread on this subject:

"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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theres just nothing i want to shoot when its raining
 
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I think that is the best piece of accessory you can get for your came gear.
 
A bit of "light drizzle" jeeeezus... you guys wanna get out and do some MX 'togging on a crap day. Rain, mud, mud and more mud - days when your lens hood serves more function to keep unwanted mud off of the front element than unwanted light...

My raincover is more of a mud cover - its easier to scrub the muck off of a nylon cover thing than the rubberised grip of my camera. A few error 99's are not a problem although I have missed some start line action with that a few times.

Makes for some really damn good photos though :D

My kit was bought to be used, not kept in a box and looking nice. Future value worries? Well I'm sure it will be worth a lot more if I don't use it at all, but then again, I've just lost money buying it in the first place.
 
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