XT-1 vs K-3 weatherproofing

PG Thomas said:

I have the K5 with both WR lenses and the XT-1 with their 18-135 WR. Of the two I would trust the K5 (and I guess the K3) in heavy rain. The XT-1 in light showers only.

To start with the K3 has a proper seal around the SD Card door. Whilst the KT-1 has a flimsy affair which has a tendency to pop open. Similarly the two PK kit lenses have rubber seals on the lens mounting flange, whereas there are none on the 18-135.

I have had and used the K5 in really poor conditions with torrential rain http://thomapg.piwigo.com/index?/category/1056-02_30_wet_wet_wet

And up to now the XT-1 in Heavy rain showers
http://thomapg.piwigo.com/index?/category/1120-08_02_quite_damp_today

Given the choice, when you know it's going to be really wet, I would leave the XT-1 at home and take the K5 (K3). Although there's no doubt the images are better from the XT-1.

Pete

PS. After second look - there is a rubber seal on the 18-135 lens mount, it's just hard to see.

But the SD Card door is still a minus point.

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Dabbler said:

Great superwet photos, I wouldn't have dared to shoot under those conditions. What do you use to wipe drops off your lens. I presume at some point it gets wet.

Thanks!
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Michael

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