[Leica] Gene's dilemma Now in Canada at Niagra Falls...

[scheng at aotera.org (Spencer Cheng)]

Gene,

I took my M4P and a 35mm Summicron into a downpour in Milford Sound  
(NZ) protected only by the brim of my hat when I am taking pictures  
and under a raincoat when I am not. The camera and lens survived fine.  
I had to wipe a bit of water off but that is all. The transient  
waterfalls and light were worth the risk.

Given Tina's experience with her M8, I am not sure I would bother with  
a sacrificial camera but Niagra Falls is not as interesting as Milford  
Sound.

Regards,
Spencer

On May 26, 2009, at 22:04, grduprey at mchsi.com wrote:
>
> Thanks for the info.  Yes, we plan on taking the Maid of the Mist  
> boat ride, I will take extra protection for the M8 and her D200,  
> they will be wrapped up real good for that part of the day, we are  
> taking a tour, so not sure if if the bus will be locked.  As you  
> said, mist is generally not that bad for the M8 as it handles rain  
> pretty well, and I expect the D200 will not care too much for the  
> rest of the day.  We walked down to the parkway across from the  
> falls tonight and it was quite misty and also it was starting to  
> rain, both the M8 and D200 were fine, if not a bit over damp.  ;-)
>