Do you use your cameras in the rain?

[elmer3.5]

Hi, on february las year near bariloche south argentina i used a contax g2 under the rain, not directly but was enough to let it go crazy and in a snap the new battery went dead, at least the camera didn´t suffer any damage.

bye!

 

[meanstreetshooter]

I try to...

I try to...

take cover, i.e., overhang, doorway, etc. during rain. If its a heavy rain I pack away the gear.

 

[cnphoto]

yep, camera protected by jacket unless shooting. nice atmosphere in the evening / at night in the rain IMO.

 

[dotur]

www.ivanlozica.com

Trying to stay dry, but it is not always possible...


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[Snowbuzz]

^^ Wow, great shots! I use my electronic Rollei in the rain but it lately has taken to shorting out after 5 minutes. Comes back to life in a jiffy, though. 8)

 

[l.mar]

Yes.

 

[softshock]

I own a Leica M2 & M3, just sold a III, all of which I have no cases or straps for. I've taken them each into heavy storms no problem.

 

[gekopaca]

Ricoh GR-D

 

[filmfan]

Yes.

Very nice!!!

 

[robert blu]

Looking at Double Negative photos the question should sounds : "do you use your CAR in the rain?"
robert

 

[jenquest]

I don't mind using it in the rain. That doesn't mean to say I'd be reckless but if I see a shot worth taking, I won't think twice.

 

[kakinchan]

I like to shoot street photo, and I think raining is one of the best background for street photography.

For heavy rain, I found I can hardly handle my camera though...

 

[Ron (Netherlands)]

No I do not, but I know many people do: I serviced quite some camera's and under the topcover quite regularly discovered corrosion - most probably from rain sipping in. Pitty especially in case of such nice M2 or M3 like in the picture above....
I guess people think it will do the camera no harm since they can wipe off the rain, however these camera's are not wet resistent....even leading to corroded shutter drums!

Corroded rangefinder base:

Corroded viewfinder:

Corrosion of chromium under rangefinder:

Corroded half mirror:

Corrosion in shutter drum:

MY ADVICE: KEEP YOUR PRECIOUS CAMERA OUT OF THE RAIN! (when taking pictures of rain, than shelter it from water and moist!)

 

[dabick42]

Ron, those pictures of corrosion are a sobering sight !

Any sensible (amateur) photographer would always avoid exposing their treasured camera(s) to rain and moisture.

I use a beat-up Pentax S1a for rainyday photography - the camera is virtually valueless but still functions perfectly after years of abuse.

My Leicas, Nikons and Rolleis are kept for more clement weather...

 

[Messsucherkamera]

It depends on the camera.

I will use my Leica M4-P in light sprinkles. My Nikon F100 gets used in rain that I would not subject my M4-P to. I still use caution and keep if from getting soaked, though.

I have seen people wear "umbrella hats" at county fairs and outdoor sports events. They are basically an umbrella canopy around 18" in diameter (maybe a bit smaller) that is attached to a headband. I have often thought that one of these would be a great help in keeping the camera from getting drenched when photographing in the rain.

You would look like a total tool wearing one, but if it keeps the inside of your camera from suffering the same fate as the one in Ron's photos (above), it is well worth looking like a dork. Who cares what strangers think anyway?

 

[Balto]

One of the reasons I started shooting a leica was so I could use it in the rain/snow and have less to worry about. Of course being smart and not taking it out in a typhoon is important to it's well being, but a little drizzle never hurt.

 

[seakayaker1]

Living in Seattle, you take photographs in inclement weather.

Mostly mist or light rain, when it gets heavier the camera goes in the bag.

 

[pete hogan]

"It Never Rains In Southern California"

 

[Phothomas]

We were on a fleamarket today and I took my OM2n with the 35mm lens with me, loaded with Ektar. It was raining and snowing slightly and I tried to protect the camera as good as I could but I absolutely wanted to shoot today and so I did it. I try not to soak my camera and be of course I´m always carful because it´s a great camera to use but I don´t baby my stuff because I love taking pictures most!

Thomas

 

[gb hill]

Not really, I don't like getting wet.😉