Keep your camera dry

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Jk Photography

Today’s photo is compliments of Jennifer Klump.  Jennifer participated in my online class in July.  I can’t express enough how far she’s come along and what great work she’s turning out!  Jennifer has decided to make a career in photography, and if you would like to check out more of her work, click HERE.

On the weather front:

This wet weather has had me thinking lately: “What do I own to protect my camera when I’m shooting?”   The fact is sometimes we can’t avoid being out in the elements.  But it’s key to keep our equipment dry, because today’s cameras are nothing more than mini computers with viewfinders.  I wouldn’t leave my laptop out in the rain unprotected, nor should I leave my Canon 5D.  In the past, I’ve resorted to using oversized Ziplocs, trash bags, you name it.  But that’s all about to change.   I was watching a Rick Sammon video the other day and he started to talk about this really cool piece of gear called a Storm Jacket.   This thing looks slick. And more importantly, it looks easy to carry.  Well, I’ve ordered one from B.H. Photo and I’ll report to you in a few days how it all works.
Have a great weekend and I’ll report on the workshop on Monday….John

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3 Responses to “Keep your camera dry”

  1. David Moe says:
    October 2, 2009 at 11:15 am

    Even back in the film days, a wet camera was a cure for a successful shoot. About 30 years back I was doing a wildlife shoot on an island in Ontario. My quarters consisted of a hard-walled canvas cabin tent. When the pilot dropped me (he’d be back in three weeks), it was barely sprinkling. An hour after he left, it began to rain — no wind, but a hard, beating rain that didn’t stop once for the entire 21 days. Couldn’t get out to photo anything, but after a couple of days, everything inside and out (me included) was wet. When I got back (without a single pic!) I had to send my cameras in to Canon to have them factory cleaned and oiled.

  2. Merle in Montana says:
    October 8, 2009 at 11:44 am

    John, do keep us posted. This is a big issue for me with my daily hikes all year round. I am always looking for a better way to keep my equipment ON me, dry and easy/fast retrieval for the opporunistic shots.