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D300 and rain / showers

Postby BullcreekBob on Sat Apr 05, 2008 11:59 am

G'day

Something very rare is happening in Perth today - it's raining !! As the day progresses it's anticipated that the rain will become showers then occaisional brief showers.

I had planned to take the camera and recently arrived Sigma 24-70mm to a Medieval Fair this afternoon. How paranoid of water and drops do I need to be? Is it a case of only go outside with the camera and me in a full body plastic wrap? or can I let a drop or two of water hit the camera as long as I quickly wipe it off?

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Re: D300 and rain / showers

Postby chrisk on Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:36 pm

i have shot in light rain without an issue. when the rain got harder i have an open ended garbage bag to cover the lens and mount. i wouldnt worry about a few drops at all.
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Re: D300 and rain / showers

Postby team piggy on Sun Apr 06, 2008 7:51 am

The D300 like the 200 is "reasonably" shower proof.

I have shot with mine and a 300 2.8 in pouring rain under some trees at the Clipsal this year. No issues. Something to cover the camera is always a good idea.

I have bought some of those cheap plastic bag shaped camera/Lens housings off ebay.
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Re: D300 and rain / showers

Postby Grev on Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:02 am

I shot with the D300 + MBD10 in the rain yesterday, no problems, just make sure the lens you have on has a rubber seal gasket thingy, all of the f2.8 zooms have them, my 50mm f1.4 doesn't have it.
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