Do I REALLY NEED...

[mom2rtk]

I would like to know where to get\find disposable rain covers. I thought you just used Turkey roasting bags lol

I ordered the one I have on Amazon, but Ebay has them too. I think it was $6 or $7.

 

[WDWFigment]

Well we are here at the World and we've been getting a lot of rain, so my new toy has not gotten used as much as I would have hoped. Even the camera hasn't gotten a lot of use. Tomorrow is supposed to be sunny. We'll be at DHS. I'll use the UWA to get a shot of the BAH!

Whatever you do, DON'T use a Disney shopping bag to cover your camera. The colors bleed off those things terribly.

In June, I used a poncho somewhat successfully (see below). It was still not what I hoped for, so I ordered some camera ponchos from ebay. Plus, I ended up getting soaked because the poncho was on the camera instead of me.


Perfection in the Imperfect by Tom Bricker (WDWFigment), on Flickr

 

[mom2rtk]

So what does everyone else here use for rain coverage? Do you guys use the disposable rain covers? I've seen some plastic covers that are not disposable and am thinking that might be better. I have seen some great shots (like Tom's) that were done in light rain and would like to have that option!

 

[Uncle Greg]

So what does everyone else here use for rain coverage? Do you guys use the disposable rain covers? I've seen some plastic covers that are not disposable and am thinking that might be better. I have seen some great shots (like Tom's) that were done in light rain and would like to have that option!

I bought one of these before my trip.

http://www.kata-bags.com/product.asp?Version=Photo&p_Id=229

Never used it. My hope was for something I could take on Kali River type rides, but I never felt confident enough in the product to keep all the water out (it doesn't secure tightly around the end of the lens and if you try to tighten it up too much it wont allow your lens to focus).

Now for shooting out in the rain, I think it would be very good. However, I found that it was either rainly so lightly that I wasn't concerned about the water hurting my camera, or it was raining enough that I didn't want my camera (or myself) in it at all.

I'd say if you had a specific requirement to be shooting in moderate rain, the $50 price tag might be worth it. Otherwise, I'd try the disposable-type covers first.

 

[tlcmommyx4]

Its here, its here, my new lens. I can't wait to see what I can shot tomorrow! Watch out world here I come!

 

[mom2rtk]

I was nosing around at rain covers and found this:



http://cgi.ebay.com/Rain-Protector-Canon-Nikon-Sony-Pentax-Olympus-DSLR-/270312823454?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item3eefe65a9e

You guys don't think I'd look too conspicuous going down Splash Mountain in this, do you????

 

[AlbertZeroK]

OpTech makes rain sleaves, I keep a few in my camera case at all times

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/469774-REG/OP_TECH_USA_9001132_18_Rainsleeve_Set_of.html

 

[tlcmommyx4]

Here are a couple of shots from my new lens. I think this will work so much better at Disney! Please tell me what you think.

These were taken at the University of Oklahoma, which is a beautiful campus, I just don't feel like I did it justice.