Rain Testing a 10 Year Old DSLR

Weather-resistant cameras, just how long are those weather seals good for? I put it to the test with a Pentax K10D, can it (and me) survive repeated exposures to the rain?
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[@williamgardner2739]

If you are fed up waiting for rain, then welcome to Scotland where we are fed up waiting for the sun.

[@andrewmartin8739]

Pentax cameras built like tanks 👍

[@dbkfrogkaty1]

The old K10D can still get it done. I've not tested my K10D in the rain because when I used it regularly I didn't have any weather resistant lenses. My regular camera is the Pentax K-5II. I've been out in rain with that camera and the DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR zoom lens. No issues. Pentax cameras are built like a tank. Superb feel and good grip.

[@sputumtube]

I watched a video many (at least 12) years ago on the Digital Rev TV channel whereby he absolutely tortured a couple of (non weather sealed) DSLRs with regards to moisture ingress. It seems from that video that they're more resistant than expected. It was one part of a series of 'torture tests' including heat, extreme cold and physical durability. The results were astonishing. Definitely worth a look if the videos are still out there.

[@gideonliddiardphotography]

Will have to see if I can track that video down

[@patrek.g_minato2208]

Hellow, i have this camera from 2008 , resist the south of Chile, the dirth and the moisture of the Atacama desert, Working well at 5000 meters in Cordillera de los Andes, a littlecamera build for bring your quality for many years, congratulations a brave video, best regards from a corner of the world; Santiago Chile

[@gideonliddiardphotography]

Many thanks, and great to hear it survives Chile.

[@scrptwic]

My Pentax K3-11 & 16-50WR SDM & 55-300 PLM WR work fine in the rain with no problems

[@eyeswideopen565]

Great video! I been using the K10D since 2006 and it’s still going strong. I haven’t put it through its paces like you have in this video, but it’s nice to know it can survive some light misting! 😂

[@gideonliddiardphotography]

I suffered for the science, a light misting will not phase it at all.

[@waltherziemerink]

I must say I am actually more impressed by the quality of the photos coming from the 18-55 kit lens. Is it better than normal kit lenses?

[@gideonliddiardphotography]

The standard Pentax 18-55 is a pretty solid performer, but the weather sealed version does take up a notch and is excellent value for money.

[@mitchellwnorowski6747]

Pentax cameras and weather seale lens are bullet proof.

[@jonathanholloway1915]

Great colour in your images. My first DSLR was a Pentax KR and loved it.

[@gideonliddiardphotography]

Many thanks.

[@BoogabooTheFlea]

Good idea to test this with a second hand camera and to share your findings.

[@gideonliddiardphotography]

Many thanks