R-D1(s) and adverse weather

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Hello all - those of you who have taken your camera into rain, snow etc. - how well does the camera take whatever the elements (not adobe) can throw at it?

If caught outside in rain - what to do - cover up or continue shooting away?

Cheers,

Karspoul
 
I've used the Epson in cold conditions (-10°C). The accu lasted less long than usually, but the mechanics worked well and I had the spare batteries in a warm inside pocket. Have also used it in rainy conditions, of course kept it dry under the jacket and took it out for quick shooting only. Got a few drops on it, but I wouldn't risk too much. It's not weathersealed.
Didier
 
A couple of weeks agp I was caught in a downpoor in the woods with my R-D1 without any barrier to the rain besides my own body. We both were exposed to the rain for perhaps 10 minutes and got soaked. I wiped off the body ASAP once I got under cover, and found no problem mechanically / electrically, but there were droplets of water in the finder. I placed the camera in a warm place next to the furnace, and after a few hours there thankfully was no residue in the finder from the experience.

I guess I was very lucky. There is no real weather seal here. Take care.

Ed
 
I wouldn't want to use it in a steady rain. I've used mine in sprinkles with no problems -- just wipe off the drops between shots before they have a chance to find their way inside.

An old trick that still works well: If rainy weather threatens, put a big zip-lock plastic bag in your pocket. If it starts to rain, slip the bag over your camera (strap and all) leaving the open end down -- this keeps water off but prevents humidity from building up inside the bag.

When you want to take a shot, bring the bagged camera to your eye, fold back the bag, adjust as necessary, and shoot. A broad-brimmed hat will help keep the rain off while you're making your final adjustments.

In heavy rains, you can cut a hole in the bag and poke the end of the lens through it -- secure the bag to the lens with a lens hood and a UV filter (which also will protect the glass during wipings.) Reach up through the open bottom of the bag to operate the controls. The bag will obscure your view through the finder, but you'll still be able to take pictures, and your camera will be pretty well-protected.
 
I've taken the R-D1 through some very nasty conditions via the simple expedient of putting the strap over my shoulder and then putting on my coat. The coat keeps the camera covered but still at the ready... when it comes time to shoot, mine has survived the rain quite well.

Still, it's not something I'd want to take on a location editorial or commercial photography shoot in Boston's worse fall/winter weather unless I was shooting under cover!
 
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