rain protection?

I'm in Texas. We are having an ice storm. Freezing rain and the trees are icing up and have much potential.

Work may be closed tomorrow.

Any suggestions for digital camera and lens protection?
Both make shift and "store bought"

I'd appreciate amy tips!

Thanks

Larry Watts

Either:

1) Shoot from the warmth & comfort of your car..
or
2) If you've a spare pair of waterproof over-trousers, then take a pair of scissors to them and cut out one of the legs. With a bit of elastic around one end to snug it up to the end of the lens you've a nice cheap cover.

In a pinch a large garbage bag will do. This is not a good long term solution, however.

I just use a plastic Walmart bag, with a hole cut in the end. I don't worry about light rain and drizzle much, but pouring rain is another thing. BTW, this sort of icing-up condition is exactly why I bought the AcraTech ballhead. It has proven immune to the problem.


Kent in SD

I just spent a couple of days shooting waterfall photos here in the rain in Arkansas. Something I have used for a couple of years that give me great protection is available at Wal Mart in the sporting goods section and is call a "Chairbrella." It is designed to be an umbrella that attaches to a stadium seat. It has a gooseneck section that you can tape to your tripod (the clamp is not large enough to go around most tripods), and then you simply insert the umbrella end into the gooseneck - it sticks up above the tripod just enought so you can work under the umbrella and keep everything dry. I also use it when under the edges of bluffs, and even as a giant lens shade sometimes - with the gooseneck you can bend the umbrella down into position. They come in a variety of colors but it is best to find a black/gray one (I also use it to cast a shadow on flowers). The price is kind of high though, about $5...