How weatherproof is the F5?

Markok765 · Sep 30, 2008

Hey guys, just wondering how weatherproof the F5 is. Are all the buttons sealed with O rings? How about the dials to change the shutter speed or aperture? How about the film rewind knob?

Eric Rose · Sep 30, 2008

I think you are ok for the odd drizzle but that's about it.

Markok765 · Sep 30, 2008

So no heavy downpours? I used to shoot in heavy rain with my pentax spotmatic which isn't sealed really.

Gatsby1923 · Sep 30, 2008

Markok765 said:
So no heavy downpours? I used to shoot in heavy rain with my pentax spotmatic which isn't sealed really.

In a truly heavy downpour i'd want something like a Nikonos. They are designed to be wet. Most cameras are not.

Markok765 · Sep 30, 2008

Yeah, but the nikon is supposed to be sealed against moderate to heavy weather, right?

Colin Corneau · Oct 1, 2008

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/500377-REG/Aqua_Tech_SS_SPORT_SS_SPORT_Rain_Cover_Navy_.html

Paul VanAudenhove · Oct 1, 2008

Marko, I don't know how well the camera is sealed, but to be on the safe side you can wrap it in a plastic bag to be sure. Either get a bag big enough for the camera and your hands, or just big enough for the camera. Add a couple of rubber bands for the lens and eyepiece and instant waterproofing!

Mike Kennedy · Oct 1, 2008

I have 2 or 3 olé beaters that I use in wet weather.Get yourself one and park that F5 at home when the weathers bad.Hate to see it get fried.

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