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Has any one had any experience with their X-T1 in a VERY dusty desert situation?

 

My plan is to attend the 7 day Burning Man Festival this year.  It happens in the Black Rock desert of Nevada.  It has dust storms daily.  I have the XF 18-135 lens and plan to leave it on the whole time I'm there.

 

Any suggestions on how to make the camera even more dust proof?

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Dust should be fine on the X-T1, just don't open any doors unprotected and make sure to have a WR lens to be extra secure.

 

I haven't done any desert but I did sandy beaches with windy condition with the 18-135 and I didn't had much issues. Cleaning the dials for sands was a bit annoying to be honest.

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I've read the plastic bag idea plus sealing it with tap.  My plan had been to keep it in a dry bag and in my backpack when not in use.  I will need to change batteries and cards.  My plan for that was to do both at the end of the day and in my vehicle.  It will still be dusty but just not moving around.  Just a quick open and close of the doors.  Will put tape over both to help the seal.  I will also have a GoPro so I'm not totally dependent on the X-T1 for photos.

 

Thanks to all for your posts.  

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Dust, if you are not going to change lens will be a minor problem but a problem nonetheless. A sandstorm is not something that anyone would want to expose his camera to.

 

There is a possibility to use a Ewa marine protection or even a proper scuba case like the inexpensive Meikon 40 M but it is VERY bulky and not too many lens fit the case. But it is really a good protection and for not too much money.

 

http://nl.aliexpress.com/store/product/Meikon-40M-130ft-Waterproof-Underwater-Housing-Case-For-Fujifilm-Fuji-X-T1-XT1-Camera-DSLR-Diving/731216_32356774842.html?storeId=731216

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