Weather sealing

Timothy Hyde

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• Aug 13, 2020

• #1

Which film MF system has the best weather resistance? I work a lot in nasty weather, and as I shoot more and more film I'd like to be able to use film on those days and places too. Thanks.

Tim

 

Donald Qualls

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• Aug 13, 2020

• #2

Holga.

Not really weather "resistant" as such, but water won't hurt it noticeably, and when it does die, it's only $40 for a new one. If you need a "system" camera, the Diana F+ is built much like a Holga but has interchangeable lenses.

 

Peter Schrager

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• Aug 13, 2020

• #3

Tim I had a Mamiya !! and it was superb..there's one for sale here today on the listings

 

Paul Howell

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• Aug 13, 2020

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I use a rain cape on my Kowa SL66 or Yashica D, additional rubber bands, does a fairly decent job in a drizzle or light rain, not so good in a steady hard rain. Other than a underwater housing for a Rolleiflex ro Hassy not sure if any MF is really weather sealed.

 

Dan Daniel

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• Aug 13, 2020

• #5

Never used one, but I have seen these around, a rain coat-

https://photochirp.com/reviews/optech-rainsleeve-dslr-mirrorless-cameras-protector/

Might give you idea on making your own? Seal around the lens filter and underside openings for hands. Ofcourse any water on the lens filter will create an issue.