GH4 GH5: Rain & The GH5

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filmguy123

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So, it's splash/dust/freeze proof. And so is the new 12-35 lens, right?

How much is it really, and would you trust both the camera and lens out in some decent rain? Or a snow storm with heavy snow, condensation?

On a side note, how "splash/rain" proof are normal non-electronic lenses? (ie vintage, or manual voigtlanders, etc)?
 
When gh4 first released a few people actually use a water hose and threw the camera to it and no issue (with the 12-35mm) I think cheesycM did it too. I personally had used gh4 on heavy snow days. So I am sure the gh5 would be able to handle it.
 
I've used a variety of cameras & lenses in the rain that were not waterproof, & mostly had no issues, but when in doubt I'll use some sort of cover.

For dSLRs, & Mirrorless, cameras my preferred covers are Vortex Media's "Storm Jacket". I have a few sizes, but for a GH & Lumix lens the "Small" is about perfect. What I like about the Storm Jackets is the fabric is very soft so buttons remain accessible, & when not in use they pack up small.

There are plenty of reviews of the Storm Jacket online, & they are available for purchase from numerous outlets.

https://www.vortexmediastore.com/pages/storm-jacket-sizing-and-product-information
 
With most pro-sumer cameras, despite the handle of ''weather resistant'', usually you have to put a raincoat on. There's plenty online you can fine. Also, bring a matte box so water drops have a harder time getting on the lens.
 
Greg_E said:
How well do those work if you have it all rigged up on rails, mattebox, cage, etc.?
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One of my Storm Jackets has a Velcro opening on the bottom for mounting the camera on a tripod head, but doesn't seem well suited for a full cine setup. For those needs it's usually more effective to DIY with a section of clear shower curtain, some small clips, & possibly a bit of industrial strength Velcro.
 
Garbage bags have been a long time staple for me. We only had big elephant covers and bags for the cameras that had the big glass when I was working in remote TV. Once in a while a Portabrace rain cover, but mostly garbage bags. We eventually did go to a boat sail maker and have some custom stuff made, worked out pretty well when you are sitting waiting hours for a baseball rain delay to either play or go home.
 
Storm jackets look nice, and cheap too. Good stuff.

Was also wondering how resilient mechanical lenses are to rain and water in general, in and of themselves?
 
filmguy123 said:
So, it's splash/dust/freeze proof. And so is the new 12-35 lens, right?

How much is it really, and would you trust both the camera and lens out in some decent rain?
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Funny you should ask this, because the very first time I used my new GH5 at a professional shoot was with my old Lumix 12-35mm v.1 and just as we began shooting the sky opened up and began pouring rain and hail. We were on a tight schedule and it didn't ruin the look we were aiming for so we just kept rolling. I got soaked and so did my GH5 & Lumix. We had to pause a few times to dry the front lens element. But other than that there were no problems. So I'd say that they're both rain-proof and hail-proof!
 
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