Hi Phil, no one has mentioned this, but if you check the camera and lens on YouTube for weather sealing, you might see some examples of the camera/lenses being put through its paces. I have only ever had one bad experience of using a Sony Video Camera on motor boat in the rain out on a lake and the LCD screen packed up. It had to be replaced, it was not weather sealed. As you live close to the sea, I can understand your concerns. Happy hunting
