Protecting Your Camera and Equipments From Rain

Taking pictures in a rainy day can bring good results in terms of photography, but there are also some problems that makes it harder to take pictures in a rainy day. Photographers have to protect their camera from water drops. Some cameras need better protection, especially cheaper models. For example Canon 40D has a weather proof seal that prevents water, dust etc. flow into the camera (that doesn’t mean it’s water proof and take pictures underwater without proper extra gear.), but cameras like 400 doesn’t have this ability so you should be more protective while using this kind of cameras.

Easiest solution for the rain problem is bringing a friend with you to the place where you are going to take pictures. She/He can hold an umbrella on you, camera or any other equipment. Simple and easy. If there’s nobody to help you we should consider other options. Such as covering the camera with a waterproof material such as plastic bag. In this one we need a plastic bag, scissors and a elastic band. Cut a hole on the plastic bag that is just big enough for the lens you are using. Poke the lens from this hole, and attach and fix the plastic bag to the lens so water cannot enter into the bag. Is must look like something like this; (sorry for the low quality pictures)

Another alternative to this plastic bag, camera protection system, is buying an underwater bag or case for your camera. This way is more expensive compared to plastic bag, but more reliable and professional. In this one i advice you to have a water proof bag for your camera, it is much cheaper than a underwater casing. Also having a waterproof bag will be more than enough to protect your camera from rain. Because these bags are designed for use under water. So in the land there’s no water pressure only droplets of rain. So it wont be a problem for the waterproof bag to protect your camera from gear since it even works under water. Underwater camera cases are generally for more professional purposes and they are designed to work under high water pressure of deep waters.

Don’t afraid to go out and take pictures in the rain.