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foul weather I recently purchased a Minolta Maxxum 7d. I'm a weather spotter and my cameras are no strangers to rain. My question is this. Will this camera be able to survive, or should I keep using my X700? I'm not very familiar with digital cameras. This was a pricey camera to be throwing it out after it's first run. Thank you for your time.
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Kerry L. Walker |
Considering the fact that your X700 is an all electronic camera, I am surprised it has held up in the rain. If I was you, I wouldn't take the 7D out in the rain, not because it is digital but because it is electronic.
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robert G. Fately |
You know, Mark, you might want to check out a company called AquaPac - they make waterproof camera bags designed to let you take photos in bad conditions (or the beach). They have a number of models for P&S cameras, but they also have one for SLRs. You'll have to see if their unit will fit your camera. I have one of their P&S models, though, and can tell you that while it's not designed to be submersible it has kept my camera dry around the pool and beach.
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Mark Feldstein |
Greetings Mark. There are a lot of rain hood manufactuers. If you do a search at http://www.bhphotovideo.com, you'll probably find 3 or 4 different companies that make them in different sizes depending on your rig. Personally, I don't think most of them are very well thought out. My preference is the handmade hood made by a gal named Ann Laird in Montana. You can find them at http://www.apogeephoto.com/laird photo.htm and Annie's e-mail address is annelairdphoto@twoalpha.net They run about 50 bucks for a small that will accomodate both 35mm and most MF, there's a medium and the large for 90 bucks that'll cover an 8x10 view camera or big enough to hold a Shriners convention in (Yikes !). She also makes custom sizes. I cover sporting events, in the rain and while I might get soaked through my own rain gear but my equipment stays dry under these things. One reason I like these so much is because aside from being extremely durable and well made out of denier 420 nylon, they don't leak or drip, they're adjustable, and unlike a lot of other models out there, Annie's have an adjustable back flap that you can tuck your head underneath while checking the viewfinder. They also leave room to get your hands underneath for controls AND AND, you can use them on tripods. OK, now it's time to sing along with Kerry: "We're singing in the rain...just singing in the rain...what a glorious feeling, I'm shooting again..." We are partying now, eh kids?
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Kerry L. Walker |
Sing along with Kerry? You gotta be kidding! I can't carry a tune in a bucket! LOL
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Bob Cammarata |
My idea of "foul weather" is spelled differently,.. having chased after waterfowl during those not-so-perfect days you've described. I agree that it's best not to expose delicate electronics to the elements. Either invest in a reputable water-tight enclosure, shoot from inside your vehicle through an open window, or use one of your other cameras.
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David A. Bliss |
My Canon 10D has gotten rain and snow on it with no ill effects. Let also say, though, that it wasn't a heavy downpour, it was only a slight misting. I would probably not take my unprotected camera out in a decent rain. As for electronics getting wet, it should only hurt it if it is on (salt water not included in this, salt water is vicious). If your camera (or any other electronic device) gets wet, turn it off if it is on, and do not turn it back on until you are sure all of the water has dried. Keep in mind, it can take a while for it to completely dry (meaning days or weeks), especially since there are a lot of interior areas that don't get much air circulation. What damages electronics when they get wet is the water will cause electricity to jump circuits, and that causes short circuits and blown circuits.
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BetterPhoto Member |
I would like to take a minute to thank everyone who responded to my query. Hey Kerry, voice lessons help.
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Kerry L. Walker |
Thanks for the tip Mark but this is one time they wouldn't help. lol
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