Shooting in the rain- keeping equipment dry

[richard_f]

I have some garbage/laundry bags to cover the view camera when it's raining, in between shots. Would be interested in hearing about

other approaches.

[pvp]

I have a folding umbrella that I found for cheap, plus a couple of plastic garbage bags. The garbage bags to cover the camera between shots or while I'm fumbling for film and meters, and the umbrella to keep raindrops off the lens. If it gets bad enough that these aren't sufficient protection, then Phase 3 consists of a table at the nearest good pub, used to cover the camera bag whilst I absorb the liquids...

[rick_floyd4]

Hey Richard:

 

Get thee to a Motel 6!!! Or any other motel/hotel near your next photo tour and grab the free shower cap from the bathroom and you're set! I carry three in my backpack that come nicely tucked in a cute little boxes just in case of a down poor. One for my two cameras and, uh, one for my head. Hey, my last hair cut was 25.00!

 

Rick Floyd

[joe_ohara]

In addition to the shower cap, you might want to look at a clamp on umbrella like the

ones at http://www.lostbwana.com/bimini1.htm. It's one more piece of junk to carry

but it's nice to know that nothing's going to drip on your camera.

[sharon_shimada]

I usually keep one of those $2 folding plastic ponchos around with some clips...

[david_senesac]

<img src="http://www.davidsenesac.com/Mariposa_3-07/wisner_bag.jpg"><br>

 

<p>I've responded to similar threads here before. As a long time backpacker and photographer, I'm pretty seasoned

working out in

foul weather conditions. We've all used cheap plastic bags before but what I do, per the above image in

Yosemite Valley, is

different. I use a large 3 or 4 mil plastic bag that has a mini-bunji duct taped at the bottom. The bunji easily

stretches around parts of my big tripod clipping ends together, thus keeping it in place during breezes. The 4 mil

plastic is the key as it

makes the whole bag sturdy, keeps its full shape so is easy to put on and remove, is not prone to blow around in the

wind, is easier to dry off with a towel than thin poly, and is not prone to be easily punctured. </p>

 

<p>Additionally I also carry a small compact fold up field umbrella that I more often use to block breezes though it

also

keeps me dry while standing next to my camera under the above poly bag. In any case when rain is coming down, I

tend to move to protection of say a nearby tree canopy while keeping my eye on my gear. And in my camera

daypack is a sizeable synthetic chamois. That is the cheap orange synthetic stuff one finds these days at any

Kragens auto store or drug store. A pack of tissues can be useful for drying one's eyeglasses too. Also on cold

days like the above, some waterproof ski gloves. Another issue will be fogging of one's ground glass. I use a special

custom dark cloth that has a rubber breathing tube venting breath to the outside while a diving nose clip prevents air

coming out of my nostrils.</p>

 

<p>David Senesac Photography<br>

http://www.davidsenesac.com</p>

[laurentbaig]

http://www.amazon.com/Radio-Flyer-UA18-Umbrella-Accessory/dp/B00002MZ8A

 

And a clear plastic bag if needed.