Covering a DSLR

[jonathon94]

I want to start taking photos in the rain and since I have a non weather sealed DSLR, I was wondering what is the best way of protecting both the camera and the lens. I tried using a jacket once and I found that it was either too hard to adjust the settings, or the jacket covered the lens. I'm also hoping to find something for less then $30 hopefully.

 

[cgipson1]

Amazon.com: Op/Tech 18" SLR Rainsleeve for Digital & Film Cameras with Lenses up to 7" Diameter, 18" Long: Camera & Photo

 

[SCraig]

I've been told that the Think Tank Hydrophobia is a good way to go, but it's not less than $30.

 

[jonathon94]

I've been told that the Think Tank Hydrophobia is a good way to go, but it's not less than $30.

Way over budget. I don't want to pay too much for just a cover. I could pay about $10 for a box of trashbags but of course those would take some manual labor lol

 

[jonathon94]

Amazon.com: Op/Tech 18" SLR Rainsleeve for Digital & Film Cameras with Lenses up to 7" Diameter, 18" Long: Camera & Photo

That appears to be a good product for the price

 

[fokker]

I've heard about this radical new invention called an umbrella, apparently its pretty good at keeping things dry in the rain.

 

[jonathon94]

I've heard about this radical new invention called an umbrella, apparently its pretty good at keeping things dry in the rain.

lol unless you need to use two hands for any reason. It was a consideration though

 

[MLeeK]

I use the rainsleeves through football season. Love them!

 

[jonathon94]

I use the rainsleeves through football season. Love them!

So they work pretty well?

 

[fokker]

I've heard about this radical new invention called an umbrella, apparently its pretty good at keeping things dry in the rain.

lol unless you need to use two hands for any reason. It was a consideration though

Plenty of ways around that

Or just hold the umbrella and the camera at the same time, thats what I do.

 

[jonathon94]

I've heard about this radical new invention called an umbrella, apparently its pretty good at keeping things dry in the rain.

lol unless you need to use two hands for any reason. It was a consideration though

Plenty of ways around that

Or just hold the umbrella and the camera at the same time, thats what I do.

Option One Involves a whole new bag for no reason
Option Two Doesn't help the camera much does it?
Option Three has so many issues with it.
Option 4 is a possibility

Or just hold the umbrella and the camera at the same time

And if you have to adjust camera settings, it becomes a bit awkward doesn't it?

 

[o hey tyler]

Or just hold the umbrella and the camera at the same time, thats what I do.

Yeah, don't be a sally, OP.

 

[jonathon94]

sally

What does that mean? lol

 

[cgipson1]

sally

What does that mean? lol

I think he means definition #4 Urban Dictionary: sally

 

[jonathon94]

lol Thanks :/