Hey folks, I was at Zurich Airport the other day, and man, it was pouring! I'm pretty new to shooting in the rain and was wondering if anyone's got tips for the best camera settings in that situation. I had my Canon 90D with me and used a 70-200mm lens. I struggled with keeping the ISO low enough to avoid noise while trying to get crisp shots with the fast-moving planes. Also, does anyone use any special gear to keep their equipment dry? I had a basic rain cover, but it was still a hassle. I'd love to hear what you all do to get those sharp, vibrant shots even when the weather's not cooperating. Any advice on post-processing rain shots in Lightroom would be awesome too!
Shooting at Zurich Airport (ZRH) - Best Settings for Rainy Days?
Rainy days can be tricky for sure! I usually start by bumping up the ISO to around 800-1600 to keep the shutter speed fast enough for those moving planes. It might introduce some noise, but it's better than motion blur. Also, consider shooting in RAW if you're not already. It gives you more room to adjust in Lightroom. For keeping gear dry, I use a LensCoat rain cover, which works pretty well. As for post-processing, I find boosting contrast and clarity can help those rain shots pop. Anyone else have a go-to trick for rain shoots?
Rain can be such a pain when shooting. I usually go with a higher ISO like 1000 or so, but noise can be a trade-off. You could try shooting in RAW to tweak the noise in post-processing. For gear, I use a LensCoat rain cover, which helps a lot, but it's still a bit of a juggling act. In Lightroom, I find the dehaze tool works wonders for cutting through some of that rain blur. Have you tried adjusting the contrast and clarity sliders too? They can really make the shots pop.
I hear ya, shooting in the rain's a challenge. With your 90D, try starting around ISO 800, but keep an eye on the noise. You can always clean it up in Lightroom later. Use a larger aperture like f/4 to help with light. As for keeping gear dry, I've used a shower cap to cover the camera body in a pinch-works surprisingly well! For post-processing, playing with contrast and clarity sliders can help make those rain shots pop. Ever tried a CP filter for rainy days? It might help with reflections.
I usually shoot with a Nikon, but with the Canon 90D, I'd say try bumping up the ISO to around 1000-1600 and work with a fast shutter speed, maybe 1/1000s or faster, to freeze the action. Noise can be reduced in Lightroom using the noise reduction sliders. As for keeping gear dry, I swear by a good rain sleeve. They're not perfect, but they help. Oh, and in Lightroom, try boosting the contrast and clarity a bit to make the rain pop. Anyone else notice how reflections on the runway can actually add some cool effects in post?