Canon 5D Mk II Weather Resistance.

[Jim Ford]

Interesting article here which may be of interest to WABers who use their cameras in less than ideal weather conditions:

Antarctica 2009 - What Worked

The following is an extract:

"The largest group of failures through were among the Canon 5D MKIIs. Of the 26 samples of this camera onboard, one quarter (six) failed at one time or another, and while three recovered, the other three never did. In all cases it appeared to be water or humidity damage. Of particular concern were two cameras which stopped working while completely protected within Kata rain covers during a light rain ashore. They came back to life the following day though and were mostly fine for the rest of the trip, but one died permenently just before the end of our voyage."

Jim

[Oy]

Go Nikon

Some interesting insights there - thanks for sharing!

[Jim Ford]

Originally Posted by Oy

Go Nikon

... but make sure you chose the right lenses if you want weather protection. Oh, and by the way, make sure you have the gear to clean the sensor of dust.
;^)

Jim