Archive 2009 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

rprouty
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p.1 #1 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

Anyone have recommendations for Camera and Telephoto lens rain protection?

Thanks

Mar 24, 2009 at 01:21 PM

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p.1 #2 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

how long a tele?

for a 300/2.8 and above the hydrophobia from TT is by far the best cover around for use and usability.

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Mar 24, 2009 at 02:20 PM

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p.1 #3 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

thanks, I'll check it out.

Mar 24, 2009 at 02:22 PM

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p.1 #4 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

Another possibility
Aquatech sportshield

http://www.aquatech.com.au/

Mar 24, 2009 at 02:27 PM

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p.1 #5 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

Depending on how much you want to spend, either the TT http://www.thinktankphoto.com/ttp_product_HydroPhb.php the AquaTech Sport Shields http://www.aquatech.com.au/c--46--sportshields.aspx or, for emergencies the Op/tech Rainsleeve http://optechusa.com/product/detail/?PRODUCT_ID=73 . The Vortex Storm Jacket is another, realtively inexpensive option. There are those who favor trash bags instead

Mar 24, 2009 at 02:41 PM

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p.1 #6 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

For less severe weather conditions, effective covers from FotoSharp work quite well. They are a simple design ans a lot cheaper. As well they are available in camo. So you don't have to be advertising for ThinkTank, Optech or Aquatec.

And they're light weight enough and pack small enough to take just as a quick cover if a shower comes over the ridge. Priced right at ~$45 for a camo cover for the 500 f4.

FotoSharp rain covers

hth

Mar 24, 2009 at 03:02 PM

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p.1 #7 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

Not sure if you get these in the US but I have used one of these (http://www.wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk/) on my 500 prime for years. Easy to get on and off in a hurry and cheap!

Mar 25, 2009 at 06:22 AM

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p.1 #8 · Camera/Lens Rain Protection

If I have real need of protection, I'd agree with the TT Hydrophobia. However, for cheap and cheerful I stick a few Op/Tech Rainsleeves in my bag. They do a pretty good job.

http://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/prod.asp?i=17510&1=Op%2Ftech+Rainsleeve+%282%29

Mar 25, 2009 at 06:36 AM


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