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Hi
I am planning to do some shooting in the rain soon, what steps should I take to protect the 40D from the elements,
are there any special covers or anything I can get?Believe it or not, I know of pros who just use a freezer bag around the camera, making a hole for the lens
and putting an elastic band around the lens area to keep the bag tight to it…I’ve tried it on a boat at sea and it did the job. :)
Aside from that, there are some products by a company called Kata that do them. I think that warehouseexpress.com have them.
Also Jessops do a much cheaper plastic camera cover. I have one but never used it.I keep a shower cap in my bag, just in case. The elastic band in the shower cap helps to secure it to the camera. Great when you’re out doing some landscape photography with the camera perched on a tripod, but perhaps not so good if you want to handhold. You could have a look at the range of products on offer by Cameras Underwater, over in the UK.
I do what Mark says. If you’re shooting near the sea, give the end a quick rinse before taking the bag off to get rid of the salt..
Si
Kata Rain covers are brilliant. I have the Kata 702 and use it in all wet situations. It does what it should and is very simple to use.
Aquatechs are the top choice…but also the top price. Canon Japan have good rain covers…have to go to Japan to get them though….lucky me! But the plastic bag/shower cap all do the job.
i made a cover from the sleeve of an old rain coat and one of the wives hair bands to keep it tightly in place. ive snapped in torrential rain and never had a problem
I’ll add another recommendation for Kata. DML in Portobello Harbour sell them. They’re not cheap, but they do protect the camera while getting in your way as little as possible. I’ve used the plastic bag approach and found it to be a royal pain, the Kata 702s I use on workshops are the best solution I’ve found that don’t annoy the pants off me.
Peter
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