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Discussion: Protect you Gear.
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SteveMorse SteveMorse |
Protect you Gear.
May 5 2008, 9:50 PM EDT How can you keep shooting in inclimate weather like rain or sandstorm? When I travel light, all I carry in my vest is a second lens, a couple batteries, an extra memory card, external flash and maybe a monopod. These items and my camera are well protected with an inexpensive poncho I picked up at Walmart. If the weather is not too bad, and would like to keep shooting, you can purchase a Camera Raincoat for around $20+ or more. However, here is what I use and it works well. Take a clear 1 gallon zip lock bag with you. Cut a hole in the bag slightly smaller than the end of your lens. Next, slide the camera into the bag stretching the hole over the end of the lens. It should stay fine but I secure it with a rubber band. You've just made an excellent Camera Raincoat for a fraction of the retail cost. Take a larger plastic bag with you if you need to protect more than just your camera. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
 bobisr23 |
RE: Protect you Gear.
May 9 2008, 4:36 PM EDT Seems like a great idea Steve. I am wondering if an autofocus lens will be apt to wear out faster if it tries to operate by twisting the plastic bag ever so slightly and over a period of time. I suppose it would not likely be a problem if the bag is free to move with the lens. I am going to put a bag in my camera bag. I have shot in rain before and will again. Do you find this valuable? |