how weather resistant is weather resistant?
08-07-2007, 06:16 AM
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As far as I know it will hold up to some light dust and rain better than the other bodies, but it needs to be paired up with a "weather resistant" lens. I wouldn't dunk it in a river nor keep it exposed in a down pour.
08-07-2007, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Poindexter,Aug 7 2007, 09:16 AM
As far as I know it will hold up to some light dust and rain better than the other bodies, but it needs to be paired up with a "weather resistant" lens. I wouldn't dunk it in a river nor keep it exposed in a down pour.
08-07-2007, 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jtpassat,Aug 7 2007, 09:28 AM
seems like a grey area that Canon will probably not honor their warranty if something happens.
08-07-2007, 06:36 AM
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Mine's out in all weather with no protection other than occassionally put inside my jacket. Did the same with the 300D too - never had any problem.
That said, I've not submerged it or anything
That said, I've not submerged it or anything
08-07-2007, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by F1-Fanatic,Aug 7 2007, 09:34 AM
It means that if you were to get stuck having to shoot in the rain there would be a margin of reassurance that water wouldnt get "sucked into" the equipment by capillary action or when you pressed the buttons because it was designed with gaskets. It by no means "shoot in the rain". I always carry plastic bags and very large/wide rubber bands to shroud my equipment in the event I do get caught out there, but shoot with rain gear when I intentionally head out into the elements.
Great explaination as always. How big of a factor was this feature when you bought the 1DmIIn?
08-07-2007, 06:47 AM
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It really isn't a big deal. As long as you have a bag or something to stick your gear under, I wouldn't worry about it. I bought the 1D for quick focusing and things like that - weather was never a thought.
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08-07-2007, 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Poindexter,Aug 7 2007, 09:47 AM
It really isn't a big deal. As long as you have a bag or something to stick your gear under, I wouldn't worry about it. I bought the 1D for quick focusing and things like that - weather was never a thought.
08-07-2007, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jtpassat,Aug 7 2007, 09:42 AM
Norm,
Great explaination as always. How big of a factor was this feature when you bought the 1DmIIn?
Great explaination as always. How big of a factor was this feature when you bought the 1DmIIn?
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Originally Posted by jtpassat,Aug 7 2007, 09:49 AM
thanks, debating over 5D or 1MIIn... leaning towards the 5D for $$ and megapix