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Old 06-30-2003, 09:35 AM
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How \"waterproof\" is the 1Ds ?

How waterproof is the 1Ds ? I Would like to shoot something in the rain with the 1Ds and the 16-35 from canon as well. But is it safe ? What precautions should I take ? Should I do this at all ? I love my precious 1Ds and would not forgive myself if anything would happen to it ...

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Old 06-30-2003, 01:05 PM
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Re: How \"waterproof\" is the 1Ds ?

Look at Phil Askey's comments at Digital Photo Review. He seems real straight and hosed his 1DS. I sold my 1DS but it spent a month in my boat. All my 1Ds have spent 6 days a week in the boat with no more protection than a soft sided cooler. When I shot film instead--I had a 630--10S---and A2 over a 15 year period. I did lose the 630 when I sank a boat!

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Old 06-30-2003, 01:36 PM
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Re: How \"waterproof\" is the 1Ds ?

>>How waterproof is the 1Ds ? I Would like to shoot something in the rain with the 1Ds and the 16-35 from canon as well. But is it safe ? <<

The EOS-1D and 1Ds are weather-resistant in conditions equivalent to rainfall at a rate of 10 inches per hour, which would be very heavy rain. Several L-series lenses including the EF 16-35mm L lens have the same degree of weather resistance, but be sure to mount a protective clear filter and the supplied lens hood for best results. We also suggest cleaning the equipment as soon as possible after exposure to rain, and of course the lens mount, the CF card slot cover and the interface ports should be closed at all times during exposure to rain or other precipitation.

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Old 06-30-2003, 02:43 PM
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Thank you Chuck. This was not my question but I truly appreciate you hopping up to the plate to answer it. About the only job I might imagine as more thankless than yours--is begging for donations for a charity. Begging is easier than sitting between often angry consumers and any corporation.

Good stuff you do and great cameras your company makes. Hiro Misaki is an occasional customer of mine. He's off and about? Last we spoke, he told me he was returning to Japan to run your consumer camera divison on that end.

He is a very polite and pleasant man and I tell stories about him often-- this is a picture of the last fish he caught while with me. It's a rather stunning image in its way. The scales of the fish pop off its back and the knots in the string are delightfully defined.



It's little or huge depending on perspective, a 70 pounder caught moments before he had to run for a plane. He showered at my house after the catch and hit a very crowded road on a Memorial day weekend.

A Canon shot of course with an A2 and a 35-135 F4-5.6. There is more to this story, as there often is when someone captures a huge fish or a great image.

Please have a great day.

For those who do not know, this is a five foot long fish and it is every bit as beautiful as the picture suggests. This is what I do.

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Thanks Chuck ! Your answers are always straight to the point. I like that. Great to "see" you around the forums again....

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Re: How \"waterproof\" is the 1Ds ?

Wow! Thanks for the answer Chuck. I'll quit worrying about a few splashes. Would you mind letting us know what other lenses have this same resistance?

I'm assuming:
70-200/2.8 IS
24-70/2.8
all IS glass over 300

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Old 07-02-2003, 03:13 AM
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Re: How \"waterproof\" is the 1Ds ?

And I've lost the 2 covers that attach to the interface ports. If anyone knows who to call or order from to obtain replacements, I'd very much appreciate a comment here.

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