lew_carver

<p>Thanks, yes I am planning on getting a camera cover. I am concerned about condensation. Though I have no idea how much problem that will be. None of the lodges we will be staying at have air conditioning and I'm planning to seal the camera in a plastic bag with a fresh desiccant pack each night, Perhaps the lenses too if I can figure out how to transport enough individually sealed desiccant.</p> <p>"And I'm not sure you'll get anything faster than f/3.5 in a lens as short as 10mm.”<br> <br> I was afraid that was the case, but thanks for the reassurance that I've done my home work on that one.</p>

<p>I have been happily putzing with my FZ200 for several years but now am putting together a system for three weeks in topical rainforests. Weather “resistance” is a necessity and cost a concern otherwise the choices made would have been different. So far I have a D7200, a Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6 and a refurbished Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 DX. I am looking at the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED as my final acquisition for this trip but would rather have something faster; light is not bright in the understory. Any weather “resistant” options I've missed? Any comments on limitations I may need to anticipate with the given equipment or tips on shooting in rain/cloud-forests appreciated. (Due to being old and a bit shaky I seldom take a shot off tripod.)</p> <p>thanks</p>