How can I make a waterproof case?

[Luis Maymi Lopez]

Hello people of Videomaker:

I recently bought a Sony Handycam DCR SR47 for the primary purpose of using
it to stormchase lightning. Since is so small I can always carry it in my
pocket or a small bag and quickly capture the unpredictable lightning, but the
only problem is that the camcorder will get wet by the rain. I was looking over
the underwater casing for the camcorder but it’s ridiculously expensive and I
will not buy this just to protect it from rain. I have try using plastic bag in
other camcorders but because of the wind and the rain sometimes the bag cover
the lens and if I move it away I could lose a lightning striking at that
precise second. In video footage of lightning every second, better said, frame is vitally important.

Does anyone have any suggestion to make a homemade casing to protect the
camcorder from the rain? I will try a few things but any recommendation will be
appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[CraftersOfLight]

You might give the following website a try if you are of the handy DIY type. They have a few interesting camera covers for protecting against water. even ones good for about 15ft depth.

http://www.instructables.com/

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