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omarlyn
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p.1 #1 · Help with Rain/Snow covers

I'm looking for a rain/snow cover for a 5D (and other non-1D bodies)...specifically for use when traveling/back-country camping where I may be exposed to the elements whith little or no cover. I don't mean 'exposed' as in a full-blown rain storm but rather like a light sprinkle, snow, or mist from a waterfall. Below are some example products that I found on the web but what I'm looking for is real-world practical experience...someone who's actually used one of these and can say whether or not they are useful. Any advise regarding real-world effectiveness would be appreciated. Thanks!

Omar

(example products...)
http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/e/pie2008/raincover_english.pdf
OR
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/121442-REG/Lightware_RC100_RC100_Rain_Cover.html

Oct 02, 2008 at 06:11 PM

Todd Warnke
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p.1 #2 · Help with Rain/Snow covers

Think Tank Photo has something like this too.

Oct 02, 2008 at 06:49 PM

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p.1 #3 · Help with Rain/Snow covers

kata also makes a reasonable series of covers

Oct 02, 2008 at 07:22 PM

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p.1 #4 · Help with Rain/Snow covers

TT covers are for long lenses on bodies. like 300mm and higher

Oct 02, 2008 at 07:49 PM

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p.1 #5 · Help with Rain/Snow covers

The simplest and most "usable" is from Optech called the Rainsleeve.

A notch above would be something like fotosharp rain cover.
http://fotosharp.com/camera_rain_covers.html

I have one and find it to be very nicely designed.

Oct 02, 2008 at 11:08 PM

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p.1 #6 · Help with Rain/Snow covers

I use Optech's clear plastic cover when needed, it's cheap, and easy to stow. I also have Pelican's protector, which is more like an insulated glove, very heavy duty and well made.

The Optech is always with me (usually) for the just in case, the Pelican is used when I know I'll be in foul weather.

Roger

omarlyn wrote:
I'm looking for a rain/snow cover for a 5D (and other non-1D bodies)...specifically for use when traveling/back-country camping where I may be exposed to the elements whith little or no cover. I don't mean 'exposed' as in a full-blown rain storm but rather like a light sprinkle, snow, or mist from a waterfall. Below are some example products that I found on the web but what I'm looking for is real-world practical experience...someone who's actually used one of these and can say whether or not they are useful. Any advise regarding real-world effectiveness would be appreciated. Thanks!

Omar

(example products...)
http://www.kenko-tokina.co.jp/e/pie2008/raincover_english.pdf
OR
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/121442-REG/Lightware_RC100_RC100_Rain_Cover.html

Oct 03, 2008 at 12:17 AM


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