Re: Shooting in inclement weather.

2004-02-13 Thread Christian Skofteland
uss (E-mail)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 10:31 PM Subject: Shooting in inclement weather. > Still behind on the list, what else is new? But asking collectively for > suggestions. > > I plan to be in a local Mardi Gras parade on Saturday. T

Re: Shooting in inclement weather.

2004-02-13 Thread Chris Brogden
Use a lens hood, then put a clear plastic bag around your camera and tape the opening around the lens hood. If you want to get really fancy, add a large rubber eyecup to your camera, then cut a matching hole in the bag and tape it around the eyecup. You get full control of the camera, and full w

Re: Shooting in inclement weather.

2004-02-13 Thread Scott Nelson
Use a lens hood to keep the rain drops off the front of your lens - these can be a serious pain in the ass. I have a MZ-5n and I shoot with it in light rain and snow from time to time with no protection expect the lens hood. When I'm not shooting I put the camera into my bag which ha a waterproof

Shooting in inclement weather.

2004-02-12 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Still behind on the list, what else is new? But asking collectively for suggestions. I plan to be in a local Mardi Gras parade on Saturday. The forecast is for rainy weather. I would ordinarily plan on using my Nikonos camera fro shooting, but want to exercise my Pentax gear - more fun that way