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Mike Calla · February 2nd, 2010, 07:28 AM

I canceled a shoot today because of light to moderate rain:(

When I got back home I did a search for “rain proofing 7d” and came up with this:
7D #1 Weather Sealing
One thing I will note is that the photographer/author was using L Series glass, which in itself is weather proof. I only have a Canon EF 1.4, not the 1.2 L series.

Even so, now I feel like a complete dullard for canceling. My talent was ready and willing, and the wet ground + Shanghai at twilight with its fantastic colourful streets WOULD have made for a beautiful shoot! Da**it!

One thing I noticed though, on my 7D the CF compartment has no water seals…I’m mean it has a seal, but it looks like open cell foam and its not completely surrounding the inside of the CF door?

When I came home I macgyvered a shower cap cover, (I think I got the idea here on dvinfo). It seems to fit nicely. Next time I’m taking this baby out in the rain!

So, lets hear your weather woes OR more hopefully weather triumphs! How did your 7D fair?

PS i love this camera!

Ben Winter · February 2nd, 2010, 08:35 AM

Canon warns that the camera is not waterproof, meaning don't dunk it underwater, but it is quite water and weather resistant. Probably good to have a raincoat for it regardless, but I'd probably be willing to risk some light rain with it after what this guy did.

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Bill Pryor · February 2nd, 2010, 10:55 AM

A large golfing umbrella (usually in the sporting goods section of Wal-Mart) clamped to a C-stand is nice too. Room for both cameraman and tripod. As long as the wind's not blowing.

Tim Kay · February 2nd, 2010, 02:16 PM

do a quick search here or check out my blog for a quick and very cheap solution !

Shot in the rain, no problem

Burk Webb · February 2nd, 2010, 03:10 PM

A garbage bag and some gaff tape and your good to go. A matte box and french flag also make a great rain hood for your lens. I recently did a shoot in the rain (here in Portland it's pretty standard), probably 7 hours of just constant rain and the 7D was a champ. Used the Canon 1.4 as well.

This is for a little zero budget zombie webisode thing. The wet street look is nice but the weather really takes a toll on cast and crew :)

Feel free to take a look (but there is a swear word):

Mike Calla · February 2nd, 2010, 08:18 PM

I would NEVER take my Sony out in the rain without its Portabrace Rain Slicker.

Damn i love this 7D: beautiful pictures, weather-proofing (aliasing, audio...Yahoo!!:)

I'm still using the shower cap though...just in case...

February 2nd, 2010, 08:35 AM	#2
Ben Winter Trustee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 1,675 Images: 1	Canon warns that the camera is not waterproof, meaning don't dunk it underwater, but it is quite water and weather resistant. Probably good to have a raincoat for it regardless, but I'd probably be willing to risk some light rain with it after what this guy did. Canon 7D in Snow ? DisplayBlog __________________ BenWinter.com

February 2nd, 2010, 02:16 PM	#4
Tim Kay Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF & LA Posts: 195	Or do a quick search here or check out my blog for a quick and very cheap solution ! Shot in the rain, no problem __________________ Event Production Services \| Video Production San Francisco

February 2nd, 2010, 03:10 PM	#5
Burk Webb Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 249	A garbage bag and some gaff tape and your good to go. A matte box and french flag also make a great rain hood for your lens. I recently did a shoot in the rain (here in Portland it's pretty standard), probably 7 hours of just constant rain and the 7D was a champ. Used the Canon 1.4 as well. This is for a little zero budget zombie webisode thing. The wet street look is nice but the weather really takes a toll on cast and crew :) Feel free to take a look (but there is a swear word): zombie project Suck My Flick cut with new color grade on Vimeo

February 2nd, 2010, 08:18 PM	#6
Mike Calla Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shanghai Posts: 344	I would NEVER take my Sony out in the rain without its Portabrace Rain Slicker. Damn i love this 7D: beautiful pictures, weather-proofing (aliasing, audio...Yahoo!!:) I'm still using the shower cap though...just in case... __________________ boxoutsidemedia.com

February 2nd, 2010, 07:28 AM	#1
Mike Calla Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shanghai Posts: 344	I canceled a shoot today because of light to moderate rain:( I canceled a shoot today because of light to moderate rain:( When I got back home I did a search for “rain proofing 7d” and came up with this: 7D #1 Weather Sealing One thing I will note is that the photographer/author was using L Series glass, which in itself is weather proof. I only have a Canon EF 1.4, not the 1.2 L series. Even so, now I feel like a complete dullard for canceling. My talent was ready and willing, and the wet ground + Shanghai at twilight with its fantastic colourful streets WOULD have made for a beautiful shoot! Da*it! One thing I noticed though, on my 7D the CF compartment has no water seals…I’m mean it has a seal, but it looks like open cell foam and its not completely surrounding the inside of the CF door? When I came home I macgyvered a shower cap cover, (I think I got the idea here on dvinfo). It seems to fit nicely. Next time I’m taking this baby out in the rain! So, lets hear your weather woes OR more hopefully weather triumphs! How did your 7D fair? PS i love this camera! __________________ boxoutsidemedia.com Last edited by Mike Calla; February 2nd, 2010 at 07:27 AM. Reason: idiocy*

February 2nd, 2010, 10:55 AM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	A large golfing umbrella (usually in the sporting goods section of Wal-Mart) clamped to a C-stand is nice too. Room for both cameraman and tripod. As long as the wind's not blowing.