Are Pentax Cameras *That* Weather Proof?

Apparently they are.

US soldier Alex Jansen took his two Pentax Cameras, The K-7 and K-5 and tested just how weather sealed and dust proof they are.

Although serving in Afghanistan, Alex was short of a real storm a the time of taking the video. He “compromised” by pouring a bag of sand on the poor bodies and rinsed them off in the showers. The cameras survived. Twice.

It is quite impressive to see a sub $1000 DSLR go through such an abuse and tough it like a big guy. Having watch the video, I am not really surprised at the lack of a strap.

If you’re interested, here is the list of gear that went under the test:

PENTAX K-7 + DA* 50-135 f/2.8

PENTAX K-5 + D-BG4 Battery Grip + DA* 16-50 f/2.8

I wonder if CanoNikon are ever going to compete in that category, I would love to see a weather sealed D7000.

Alex Jansen posts regularly on the Pentax Forums – some insightful reports from Afghanistan.