weatherproof?

[macabee]

How weatherproof are the x0D series bodies? I have a 40D. Canon states as far as I know that these bodies are "weatherproof" What does that really mean, there are international standards for watch waterproof levels, what about camera bodies.

I tend not to take a chance, I would leave my camera in the bag rather than get it soaked, am I overcautious?

Discuss!!

[Nathaniel]

Re: weatherproof?

As far as I am aware most DSLRs can tolerate very light drizzle; however, I would always err on the side of caution and leave my camera in the bag!

[Trevoreast]

Re: weatherproof?

I wouldn't want to get it soaked, it can withstand a bit of drizzle as Nathaniel says, the other factor would be your lens.
I'm thinking of a zoom were it extends gets wet, then you pull the water in that way.

I photographed a parade on Eastbourne seafront to mark the start of this year's feasitval, the rain was so heavy, it was like a tropical storm. I was out in it for 10 mins and the 40D survived it.

Trev

[colin C]

Re: weatherproof?

Trev's experience is very much my own.

I have been caught out in heavy showers with no ill effects. I have bought some Optech rain sleeves which I now keep with me when the weather looks like it's going to be raining and I do commonsense things like keep it under my jacket when I am not actually shooting.

Colin

[macabee]

Re: weatherproof?

I wouldn't want to get it soaked, it can withstand a bit of drizzle as Nathaniel says, the other factor would be your lens.
I'm thinking of a zoom were it extends gets wet, then you pull the water in that way.

I photographed a parade on Eastbourne seafront to mark the start of this year's feasitval, the rain was so heavy, it was like a tropical storm. I was out in it for 10 mins and the 40D survived it.

Trev

Thanks for your comments, I invested my dosh in the 17-40 f4 [L] lens, which should be weatherproof, it has a seal at the bayonet end, and a uv filter at the sharp end.

[Trevoreast]

Re: weatherproof?

I invested my dosh in the 17-40 f4 [L]

Great ! What area of photography interests you ?
I'm guessing landscape, based on your new lens.
I am looking forward to seeing some of your images, especially if they are taken in the Eastbourne area.

Trev

[macabee]

Re: weatherproof?

Hi Trev

Landscapes in particular the coast, old buildings and whatever catches my eye, an example, you will recognise, although not taken with the 17/40, which I only bought last week!

Regards

[Trevoreast]

Re: weatherproof?

Classic Eastbourne View, taken from Seaford head I think.
I have some shots from the other side of the Cuckmere looking at the cliffs from the beach.
I’m not Eastbourne born and reared.
I came from Ireland to the Uni of Brighton 12 years ago, got married to an Eastbourne girl and forgot to go home.
I like taking photos in Pevensey, Westham and the coast too.
Trev

[macabee]

Re: weatherproof?

Hi Trev
Correct, if you walk on the other side of the cuckmere valley on the higher footpath on a sunny day the view will not disappoint. I have attached an image taken this morning with the 14-70L the Devonshire Park theatre open day.

Cheers

[stalker]

Re: weatherproof?

--
Hi Trev

Landscapes in particular the coast, old buildings and whatever catches my eye, an example, you will recognise, although not taken with the 17/40, which I only bought last week!
--

A version of this landscape is included as a standard wallpaper in windows 7!

[Mark]

Re: weatherproof?

There Japanese standards for water proofed equipment, unfortunately neither Canon or Nikon will state if or at what level their cameras meet.

I would use a rain cover or plastic bag when shooting in haevy rain, but a very light shower should do it no harm.

I did get my 30D VERY wet in a downpour, and on getting home I notice the back LCD was flicking on and off and nothing worked at all, left it in the airing cupboard a week or so to dry out and it started working again, but with an intermittent problem with the rear LCD, but a couple of months keeping it dry and it works OK now.

I have now moved to a 1D, but will still use a rain cover from now on, just to be safe.

[Fr1so]

Re: weatherproof?

There are special raincovers voor camera's. I have read about it in a Dutch photomagazine. YOu can put on the camera and on both sides there is a hole in cover to put
your hands in it, so you can control the camera.

[Muscat]

Re: weatherproof?

There are covwers that you can buy to protect your camera and lens, the cheapest is http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-...leeve/p1017072 as mentioned by Colin C, alternatively you can buy items such as the Canon Rain Cover http://www.eos-magazine.com/EOS%20Co...raincover.html
hope this helps.

I know the website I have included are in the UK but I feel sure that there must be an equivalent in Holland if you query the name f the item

[Fr1so]

Re: weatherproof?

@ Muscat: Yes, like that.

This is the one, I mentioned: http://www.fotokonijnenberg.nl/produ...ncover_xl.html click on picture to enlarge.

Or a cheaper model: http://www.fotokonijnenberg.nl/produ...incover_l.html

[Trevoreast]

Re: weatherproof?

Hi Macabee,
I walk past the Devonshire nearly every day, I like your perspective on it.
One of the things I love about Eastbourne is that it usually records the longest hours of sunshine in the UK, if it's not No1 it's in the top 3 places. With that in mind a M&S plastic bag will usually do the trick, or tuck in under your coat as Colin says

Trev