I noticed the following post, http://www.robgalbraith.com/ubbthreads/sho...0&page=0#341451, that discussed some extreme immersions shooters had with their 1D series Canons. These weren't UW photographers with flooded housings, but people who shoot around the water and had misfortune.
I was very surprised to hear how badly some of the gear was abused and continued to work. Maybe now as I shoot boat-to-boat or lean over the bow for surfing dolphins I'll be a little less apprehensive with my 1DsMKII. Yeah, I know ... famous last words ...
Thanks, Steve, that was an interesting thread. Be careful with those "famous last words" though - hubris cometh before the fall!
One of the posters mentioned a $20 Casio watch. In my 18 years of diving, I've had only two watches - both $15-$20 Casios, and both have survived diving in saltwater without a hitch. One time, one of our wealthier dive friends was showing off his brand new $1000 Tag Heuer, then came up after one dive with it flooded. Deborah and I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about it and couldn't stop laughing for an hour.
Whatever. I'm digressing. It's hard to figure what will survive saltwater immersions and splashes.
Jim
Canon 1D cameras are designed to be weather sealed. I've used mine in the rain with no problems, but I always make sure to use weather-sealed lenses as well.
Of course, I try to keep them dry, but I don't worry so much about fresh water being on them.
What is a weather sealed lens? Are we talking about some sort of rainjacket for a lens or is their something that can be fit over the lens/camera connector?
Please explain a little further as that could be handy
Thnks
Mike
I believe they have Orings Mike. That's what makes them sealed. Very similar to the pro bodies which also have orings.
Tony
Yes, Canon's pro lenses and bodys are water resistant so in theory you dont need rain gear, it's built in.
You nikon guys are left out on this one as I do not believe there is a nikon equivolent.
From Canon's website
.....Lenses are highly dust- and water- resistant. The switch panel, exterior seams, and drop-in filter compartment have rubber linings. Moving parts such as the focusing ring and switches are also designed to prevent water and dust from entering. These lenses can therefore be used in harsh conditions without dust and water getting inside.
The lenses are equipped with a rubber ring on the mount to improve their dustproofing and waterproofing characteristics. As the lens is repeatedly mounted and detached, the rubber ring will leave fine abrasion marks on the outside of the camera mount. This will not affect operation.
That's a cool picture, William. Although a very scary one to a Nikon photographer!
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