Of course, I'm talking about rain covers. Designed for keeping the soggy annoying stuff out and away from your lens & camera, they'll range price-wise from £5 up to £120. The Optech rain covers are what I used for my last trip to Shoreham Airshow - of course, being the end of August, it was wet. And cold. But the Optech rainsleeve did it's job, and my lens is still going strong today.
Let me run a few by you;-
Let me run a few by you;-
The Kata E-702 PL Elements Cover protects pro DSLR with up to 200mm lenses and allows you to continue shooting in harsh weather conditions. It slips quickly on and is secured using the adjusters and pull-cords. Access is available to all camera and lens controls via the two spacious side sleeves, and the transparent TPU enables easy monitoring all the time. An adjustable stiff hood fits a variety of lens diameters. A full-length double zipper ensures complete closure when hand held or on a tripod.
The Kata Elements Cover E-690 is a practical cover for small SLR and digital cameras such as the Nikon D90/D60, the Canon EOSs series, Sony Mavica series, similar and smaller cameras. When suddenly caught by a rain shower the E-690 slips quickly over your camera and allows you to keep on shooting. Access to all camera and lens controls via two side sleeves. A clear view through the transparent TPU enables easy monitoring all the time. Full-length double zipper provides bottom closure when hand held or on a tripod. The front element of the lens is not covered by the cover so your picture stays ultra sharp.
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200; Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200 is a seam-sealed, weather-resistant cover for a DSLR and up to a 70-200mm f2.8 lens attached.
FEATURES:
External Camera Strap eliminates need for removal of camera strap attached to DSLR
Interior camera strap retainer
Eyepiece flap shields viewfinder from rain or dust when not in use
Clear back window to view LCD and controls
Lens hood cover protects front of lens as needed
Eyepiece pocket (eyepieces sold separately)
Oversized and adjustable right and left hand sleeves
Change batteries and memory cards without removing rain cover
Rain cover can be attached while camera and lens are assembled
Compatible with a monopod and small tripod heads
Mesh bag included for transportation and storage
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia Flash 70-200 - Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia Flash 70-200 is a seam-sealed, weather-resistant cover for a DSLR with flash and up to a 70-200mm f2.8 lens attached.
FEATURES:
External Camera Strap eliminates need for removal of camera strap attached to DSLR
Interior camera strap retainer
Eyepiece flap shields viewfinder from rain or dust when not in use
Clear back window to view LCD and controls
Integrated clear flash hood
Eyepiece pocket (eyepieces sold separately)
Oversized and adjustable right and left hand sleeves
Change batteries and memory cards without removing rain cover
Rain cover can be attached while camera and lens are assembled
Compatible with a monopod and small tripod heads
Mesh bag included for transportation and storage
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 300-600 V2 - The Think tank Hydrophobia™ 300-600 V2 is a protective raincover for cameras and long lenses from 300mm to 600mm.
FEATURES:
Pre-mounts to lens hood for easy deployment
Fully waterproof and seam sealed
Raincover can go on while SLR is attached to lens
Clear PU window to view LCD and controls
Right and left hand entry points
SLR can turn vertically in either direction
600 mm extension provided for long lenses
Optech Rainsleeve (pack of 2) Camera Rain Cover
The Optech Rainsleeve is a affordable and effective item to use when caught in the rain. It fits easily into a camera bag or pocket. Their is a hole in the rainsleeve for the eyepiece that then enables you to shoot through the eyepiece not the plastic, for a more clearer view. The drawstring closure will fit any lens from seven inches in diameter to 18 inches. This makes it suitable for the smaller 'mini' zooms around the 75-300mm range.
The Optech Rainsleeve comes in packs of two.
Optech Rainsleeve Flash (pack of 2) Camera Rain Cover
The Optech Rainsleeve Flash works in the same way as the original Optech Rainsleeve but is designed to accomodate a hotshoe-mounted flash. It effectively protects your camera from rain and is easily storable in a pocket or camera bag. Their is a hole in the rainsleeve for the eyepiece that then enables you to shoot through the eyepiece not the plastic, for a more clearer view. The drawstring closure will fit any lens from seven inches in diameter to 14 inches. This makes it suitable for the smaller 'mini' zooms around the 75-300mm range.
The Rainsleeve flash comes in packs of two.
The Kata Elements Cover E-690 is a practical cover for small SLR and digital cameras such as the Nikon D90/D60, the Canon EOSs series, Sony Mavica series, similar and smaller cameras. When suddenly caught by a rain shower the E-690 slips quickly over your camera and allows you to keep on shooting. Access to all camera and lens controls via two side sleeves. A clear view through the transparent TPU enables easy monitoring all the time. Full-length double zipper provides bottom closure when hand held or on a tripod. The front element of the lens is not covered by the cover so your picture stays ultra sharp.
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200; Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 70-200 is a seam-sealed, weather-resistant cover for a DSLR and up to a 70-200mm f2.8 lens attached.
FEATURES:
External Camera Strap eliminates need for removal of camera strap attached to DSLR
Interior camera strap retainer
Eyepiece flap shields viewfinder from rain or dust when not in use
Clear back window to view LCD and controls
Lens hood cover protects front of lens as needed
Eyepiece pocket (eyepieces sold separately)
Oversized and adjustable right and left hand sleeves
Change batteries and memory cards without removing rain cover
Rain cover can be attached while camera and lens are assembled
Compatible with a monopod and small tripod heads
Mesh bag included for transportation and storage
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia Flash 70-200 - Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia Flash 70-200 is a seam-sealed, weather-resistant cover for a DSLR with flash and up to a 70-200mm f2.8 lens attached.
FEATURES:
External Camera Strap eliminates need for removal of camera strap attached to DSLR
Interior camera strap retainer
Eyepiece flap shields viewfinder from rain or dust when not in use
Clear back window to view LCD and controls
Integrated clear flash hood
Eyepiece pocket (eyepieces sold separately)
Oversized and adjustable right and left hand sleeves
Change batteries and memory cards without removing rain cover
Rain cover can be attached while camera and lens are assembled
Compatible with a monopod and small tripod heads
Mesh bag included for transportation and storage
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia 300-600 V2 - The Think tank Hydrophobia™ 300-600 V2 is a protective raincover for cameras and long lenses from 300mm to 600mm.
FEATURES:
Pre-mounts to lens hood for easy deployment
Fully waterproof and seam sealed
Raincover can go on while SLR is attached to lens
Clear PU window to view LCD and controls
Right and left hand entry points
SLR can turn vertically in either direction
600 mm extension provided for long lenses
Optech Rainsleeve (pack of 2) Camera Rain Cover
The Optech Rainsleeve is a affordable and effective item to use when caught in the rain. It fits easily into a camera bag or pocket. Their is a hole in the rainsleeve for the eyepiece that then enables you to shoot through the eyepiece not the plastic, for a more clearer view. The drawstring closure will fit any lens from seven inches in diameter to 18 inches. This makes it suitable for the smaller 'mini' zooms around the 75-300mm range.
The Optech Rainsleeve comes in packs of two.
Optech Rainsleeve Flash (pack of 2) Camera Rain Cover
The Optech Rainsleeve Flash works in the same way as the original Optech Rainsleeve but is designed to accomodate a hotshoe-mounted flash. It effectively protects your camera from rain and is easily storable in a pocket or camera bag. Their is a hole in the rainsleeve for the eyepiece that then enables you to shoot through the eyepiece not the plastic, for a more clearer view. The drawstring closure will fit any lens from seven inches in diameter to 14 inches. This makes it suitable for the smaller 'mini' zooms around the 75-300mm range.
The Rainsleeve flash comes in packs of two.
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