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Rain Protection for your camera
Oct 22, 2017 09:22:50 #
I am looking for camera rain protection that I saw yesterday while attending a birding presentation. It was a SLEEK, possibly neoprene, Custom Fitted protection that covered the camera as well as the extended viewer and allowed mounting on a tripod. Not a "one size fits all" rain sleeve- like I had that would not have provided protection in yesterdays driving, all day, downpour. (I didn't even bring my camera out from under my rain poncho). His camera was covered to the point where I couldn't see which camera/which lens he was using. And there was another attendee that had the same protection.
I googled it but only found variations of rain sleeves. Anyone have any ideas?
You may be thinking- why didn't you ask him what he was using and where he got it yesterday?? I intended to but then circumstances got in the way.
I googled it but only found variations of rain sleeves. Anyone have any ideas?
You may be thinking- why didn't you ask him what he was using and where he got it yesterday?? I intended to but then circumstances got in the way.
Oct 22, 2017 09:26:14 #
Oct 22, 2017 09:28:57 #
Suntouched, Vortex, Ruggard, and Peak all make rain covering that seem to match your description.
--Bob
--Bob
Oct 22, 2017 09:35:29 #
rmalarz wrote:
Suntouched, Vortex, Ruggard, and Peak all make rain covering that seem to match your description.
--Bob
--Bob
No Bob, don't think so. Not seeing the sleek, custom look- all just variations of rain sleeves. Thanks.
Oct 22, 2017 09:36:12 #
Vortex Storm Jacket or Peak Design Shell make full camera rain covers that may match, do a search and see what comes up. B&H, Amazon and other major stores have numerous options. I used a neoprene Lens Coat but it doesn't cover the camera, provides more protection from scuffs & scratches.
Oct 22, 2017 09:37:53 #
suntouched wrote:
I am looking for camera rain protection that I saw... (show quote)
Did it by chance look like this. You can select what color/pattern you would like.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/870829-REG/LensCoat_LCRSMBK_RainCoat_RS_Rain_Sleeve.html
Oct 22, 2017 09:38:20 #
Blaster34 wrote:
Vortex Storm Jacket or Peak Design Shell make full camera rain covers that may match, do a search and see what comes up. B&H, Amazon and other major stores have numerous options. I used a neoprene Lens Coat but it doesn't cover the camera, provides more protection from scuffs & scratches.
I looked at your suggestions- not seeing the sleek custom fitted look that fit over the camera, lens and extended viewer. Thanks.
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Oct 22, 2017 09:40:43 #
Haydon wrote:
Did it by chance look like this. You can select what color/pattern you would like.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/870829-REG/LensCoat_LCRSMBK_RainCoat_RS_Rain_Sleeve.html
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/870829-REG/LensCoat_LCRSMBK_RainCoat_RS_Rain_Sleeve.html
nope- not a floppy rain sleeve- thanks. More like the fitted Lens Coat lens covering but covered the camera as well.
Oct 22, 2017 09:44:21 #
Hi!
Do you mean something like this: https://www.amazon.com/CEARI-Silicone-Protective-Digital-MicroFiber/dp/B0172W0BIE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1508679341&sr=8-9&keywords=camera+protective+skin
My friend has this for his Canon 5D Mark 3 in red but it still has cutouts for the shutter release and other controls which would probably let in water but pads against falls and knocks. Cheers. Ed
Do you mean something like this: https://www.amazon.com/CEARI-Silicone-Protective-Digital-MicroFiber/dp/B0172W0BIE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1508679341&sr=8-9&keywords=camera+protective+skin
My friend has this for his Canon 5D Mark 3 in red but it still has cutouts for the shutter release and other controls which would probably let in water but pads against falls and knocks. Cheers. Ed
Oct 22, 2017 09:51:01 #
elee950021 wrote:
Hi!
Do you mean something like this: https://www.amazon.com/CEARI-Silicone-Protective-Digital-MicroFiber/dp/B0172W0BIE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1508679341&sr=8-9&keywords=camera+protective+skin
My friend has this for his Canon 5D Mark 3 in red but it still has cutouts for the shutter release and other controls which would probably let in water but pads against falls and knocks. Cheers. Ed
Do you mean something like this: https://www.amazon.com/CEARI-Silicone-Protective-Digital-MicroFiber/dp/B0172W0BIE/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1508679341&sr=8-9&keywords=camera+protective+skin
My friend has this for his Canon 5D Mark 3 in red but it still has cutouts for the shutter release and other controls which would probably let in water but pads against falls and knocks. Cheers. Ed
well yes and no. Yes for the sleek look, no for the cutouts and branding. What I saw fit the camera and lens together and the extended viewer- looked like one fitted piece. And it did provide excellent protection from the rain. The owner didn't appear to be worried about his camera in the rain at all. Thanks
Oct 22, 2017 10:14:29 #
suntouched wrote:
. I recently improvised: cut a small x in a he bottom of a ziplock bag Stuck the 18-55 (Fuji) through the hole, reinstalled the hood and stuck my hand through the zip lock top part. A Rube Goldberg solution.I am looking for camera rain protection that I saw... (show quote)
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Oct 22, 2017 12:03:25 #
Oct 22, 2017 12:11:13 #
thanks- getting closer to the look but his appeared to be one piece.
Oct 22, 2017 12:12:14 #
Thanks for your replies. I emailed the fellow and maybe he will be gracious enough to answer. If he does I will post it.
Oct 22, 2017 18:21:06 #
suntouched wrote:
Thanks for your replies. I emailed the fellow and maybe he will be gracious enough to answer. If he does I will post it.
I would be very interested to know also. I hope you get a reply.
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