Canon EOS 550D + Rain = Dead?

<p>So I recently purchased an EOS 550D, because I'm in school at the moment I don't have the best of budgets so I had no chance of forking out enough for a 7D.<br>

Now I love rain shots, and I'd like to take it out in the rain, but would it mess up my camera/lens? Because it's not weatherproof.. Is there anything I could get to protect it while it's in the rain?<br>

Thanks!</p>

<p>As a quick answer . . .<br>

Do a search for "rain" in the PN search . . . it show's quite a few threads.<br>

It's the best place to start!<br>

Best wishes,</p>

 

<p>Short answer - yes, it could kill your camera. Long(er) answer: get a cheap rain cover for your camera and lens, screw on a UV filter for protection of the lens element and make sure the rain cover extends out to the edge of the lens. Optec sells soe very cheap and effective rain covers.</p>

<p>In addition, use a sun shade to keep the rain off your UV filter (so that your pics won't be blobbed with water spots).</p>

<p>If you have a friend/assistant handy, a big umbrella does wonders! Between shots, stash your camera away in a water repellant bag/case. That's always worked well for me.</p>

<p>Aamir, it can definitely hurt the camera. <a href="http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&Ntt=rain+covers&ci=6171&N=4294204446"><strong>Here </strong></a>are rain capes at B&H, sort from lowest to highest price</p>

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<p>Aamir, When I shoot in the rain I use an umbrella. A little bit of a juggling act using both the umbrella and the camera but I've never had any problems with digital or film cameras. A little common sense doesn't hurt either. Good luck!<br>

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<p>I also use an umbrella.</p>

<p>a couple of clean and dry hankies in your pocket would also be useful to have on hand to quickly wipe off any h20 that just happens to get on the camera while you are moving around.</p>

<p>or you could stand under a shade or something...</p><div></div>

<p>You can be lucky and rain won't ruin the camera, but it mostly probably won't go well.<br>

My old 400D still stood after many beers spilt more or less over it during concerts (I was standing in the crowd, so there we go), and it still worked after it got pretty wet in rain as well, but I was very lucky I guess.</p>

<p>Why don't you get a 40D or 50D? No video and probably worse high iso performance, but they're sturdier. I have a 40D now and love it! =)</p>

<p>The problem with rain sleeves is that it dose not protect your camera from humidity that might find its way inside your camera, especially if you move from cold place to a hotter one. Internal condensation might occur and that could damage your camera. If its raining then It could be humid too. Make sure that the whole gear stays dry. I like to shoot after the rain and not when its raining, thats much safer.<br>

Good luck </p>