Preventing Digital SLR from Getting Wet?

[mtnhappy]

Any ideas for preventing your digital SLR from getting wet while trying to use it in Alaska?

[wolfie11]

I have a small drybag that I put camera and lenses into when traveling on boats where it might fall into the water. On land - if it is raining, I keep it in my backpack and bring a small towel to wipe water off. If it is raining so hard that I am in fear of my camera being damaged, the shots I get are probably not going to be very good anyway, so I just don't use it.

[SeattleCruiselover]

Ritz sells a protective plastic bag that you can put your hand into to press buttons and change settings, and which covers the entire camera and lenses, and it is about $5.00.

 

I would be more concerned about the cold, and condensation from rewarming. I keep my D40 under my coat for body warmth and only take it out long enough to shoot (not long enough to get cold), then right back in.

[Tweedy]

On our cruise last year, we had one day of rain. It was the day we went to Mendenhall Glacier. I wore one of those plastic rain ponchos and kept the camera underneath that. When I went to take a picture, I kept the plastic around the camera. I may have looked pretty funny but it worked.

[Rosieo]

This is highly recommended over on the photo discussion boards. It is the OP/TECH rain sleeve.

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=rainsleeve&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

[SeattleCruiselover]

This is highly recommended over on the photo discussion boards. It is the OP/TECH rain sleeve.

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=rainsleeve&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

 

 

That's what I have. Couldn't remember the name, but that's it, and not overly expensive.

[4x4bob]

Along with the rain bag, also take a small roll of tape. If you find the draw string closer is not working, then tape it to the Sun Shade to hold it in place.

Yes I know, really high tech, training classes can be provided.:D

Bob

[tokyo]

All Hi Tch stuff :D. I use an elastic band to hold the bag in place, As someone has already mentioned, condensation can be a real problem.

[mountainhouse]

This is highly recommended over on the photo discussion boards. It is the OP/TECH rain sleeve.

 

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=rainsleeve&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

 

Great suggestion! Thanks.

[Webguy]

I purchased a Lowepro sling bag AW100 which has a rain curtain that comes out in case of need.

[new_to_cruise09]

There is another thread on CC about raincover for SLR. The link below is the product someone recommended.

 

http://fotosharp.com/raincoat_16.html

 

As I am still new to this board posting thing, don't know to paste the other thread here. Will do so, once I figure out how.

 

Cheers

[new_to_cruise09]

Could not find the original thread I read, but found two other one.

 

As I still have not figured out how to paste the thread links here, so please see below for the thread details. Both are from the Alaska Board.

 

1)

What type of protection from rain,etc. for digital slr?

newbie2468</SPAN>

Last post: May 10th, 2007 12:05 AM

 

2)

 

Can you "waterproof" a digital camera?

cruisecookie

Last post: July 20th, 2007 08:14 AM

 

Cheers.

[new_to_cruise09]

One more thread for you - from the photo discussion area forum:

 

Op/Tech Rainsleeve vs. FotoSharp Rain Cover

cruiseej

Last posted: March 30th, 2009 07:44 AM

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=957638

[qiangf2]

bring some zip bags.

[mtnhappy]

Thanks! I'll definitely look into those products and get one. Just want to be prepared in case we get hammered with a bunch of rain!