Well, it's okay to sing in the rain, but not so okay to bring out one's brand new camera and start taking pictures...

It's raining again in Brussels!! :(   When I had my little camera, I didn't worry so much about the rain, so long as I had my umbrella with me, but my Fujifilm S9500 is a lot more bulky to carry around..it also seems more delicate and it certainly was more experience.

One of the first things I bought after getting the new camera (even before I have purchased a decent sized memory card)  is one of those high-quality LowePro carrying bags with an all-weather cover for those sudden unexpected rain showers.

But, I was wondering...have any of you found a way to use your cameras safely during the rain?  The world is so different and moody during a storm...greens are brighter, the pavement is darker, raindrops glitter everywhere. It would be nice to capture some of this mood in pictures. --Any ideas?

Thank you all, as always.
Stefanie

Shoot quickly!!!!!!!!!! LOL ;p

Just wondering how you like your Fuji??? I'm thinking about a new cam and trying to get more input!!! Thanks!
Kim

Steal the shower cap from a hotel room

The elasticated bit will fit nicely around the lens and you will be able to operate and see all the controls through the polythene.

Stefanie, interesting subject, glad You brought that up.   I am not making shots in a rain either, but sometimes I really wish to. Lots of good moody shot have not been made b'cause of a rain. I try to find some semi cover I can stand under, but most of a time actually I should go out in a rain, risking my camera get washed.   If I very desperate for a shot I use an umbrella but pretty hopless holding a camera and an umby as well.   Richard, got a good point, I will try it out, soon as I stole some shower cap ,  naaaa I just go and buy a dosen!

seeyus  Tunde

Kim, I only recently got my Fuji camera, and I've only had one day of nice weather since then, but, in my limited experience, it seems quite nice...especially for the price. I can think of no major complaints or concerns so far, but, then, I'm still working my way through the manual.  Feel free to send me mail with any more questions, if you like. I did a lot of research before selecting a camera. :)

Onslow, a showercap, really? I don't know where I can find one of those, but I think I'd still be concerned. :) Still, it is an interesting idea. Thank you!

Tunde, I have taken some shots from windows, but it's not the same thing. Let me know if the shower cap idea works out for you. :) I'm not brave enough for that.

It is a lovely camera from what I have heard. I can see you will take good care of it, and produce some great photographs to use it's potential to the full.

Shower caps do work and are available from supermarkets in most places. I don't blame you for being cautious and not wanting to try. The purpose made alternative would be a waterproof housing, but they come at incredibly high prices and are not very reliable unless you get one that you know performs well. 

Many sorts of rain gear for cameras is on the market but much of it is expensive. Adorama has a good selection( search rain gear).   Perhaps the shower cap or seeing what is available and adapting a home made cover will do.

I have seen sports photogs with camera covers and apparently custom "tents" covering camera, tripod and photographer..then again, unless freelance someone else is paying for all of it and supplying the camera.  

Best wishes on a good wet day shot..I would like to have the same and get the exposure right to make it truly feel like the day actually is.                Tom.

Have a great solution for you guys.  First off we haven't had much rain here in Oklahoma but...........If you have a Walmart or something similar close by, take a stroll into the sporting goods dept.  Usually somewere close to the camping or fishing areas they will have some moderatly priced (20 -25 dollars) rain gear with elastic cuff sleeves.  These are just about perfect for fitting over a camera lens.  The remainder of the jacket can be used to cover a tripod or the photographer.  Or if you just want to cover the camera, you can always cut the sleeve off and just use from the elbow down.  Hope this idea helps. 

Jadench

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