Weatherproof

[perstare]

Is RTS III weatherproof? Which CONTAX body is weatherproof? What I meant is that a camera body is sealed and cased well enough to protect from dust, rain, humid air, salty sea wind, etc. Canon EOS-1 is regarded as the best weatherproof camera body. Are there any CONTAX body compatible with Canon EOS-1 or better?

 

[jeff]

> Are there any CONTAX body compatible > with Canon EOS-1 or better?

Don't think so. Jeff

 

[crocus63]

The RTSIII has a rubber "O"-ring instead of foam to block out light between the back and body. I wouldn't say it's waterproof, but it seems more sealed than my other foamed bodies. >

 

[mikel]

Actually EOS-1 is not really weatherproof. EOS-1V is. However, most of Canon lenses aren't weatherproof, and that makes it a funny combination. Contax N1 is weatherproof as well. RTS III has some rubber O-rings and gaskets in few places, but I don't think it's technically weatherproof.

Mike.

 

[perstare]

Thanks for your input here. Is really N1 weatherproof? I don't remember where, but I read that one of reasons why N1 is not graded as pro-gear is the lack of weatherproof feature.

I thought at least RTS III is weatherproof among CONTAX bodies. Then there is no weatherproof Contax body? That's disappointing.

 

[mkoerner]

According to my Brochure, the S2 and S2b have sealed dials and knobs. The S2 is explicitely stated to be extremly durable and robust against environmental influences.

Mike

 

[perstare]

Yes, S2 and S2b is quite durable and robust. I like the body a lot. CONTAX should keep making this all mechanical body. Hopefully, S3 with both centre-weighted and spot meter in one body, not seperated one!

Since most of CONTAX bodies use heavy electronics, it's ironical that all mechanical body, S2/b, is only weatherproof.