Rain gear for Mamiya

[Don Libby]

I'm looking for a good rain cover for my Mamiya AFD II w/Phase 30 back.  Will a Kata 702 fit?

 I guess I could go with a heavy duty plastic contractor bag found at Home Depot but I looking for something else - better.

What are others using?

Thanks to all

[bcroslin]

This what you need:

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

They're expensive but worth every penny.

[paul_jones]

This what you need:

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

They're expensive but worth every penny.
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they are for 35mm based cameras, im not sure they would fit.

paul

[michael]

The Kata fits the Hasseblad H2 so it will fit the mamiya.

Michael

[mikeseb]

The Kata fits the Hasseblad H2 so it will fit the mamiya.

Michael
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Michael, as a former Contax 645 user, do you think the Kata would fit on that camera with or without the battery grip attached? Would it cover the C645 with the 350mm lens mounted?

Thanks in advance. And congrats on the debut of your gallery. Wish I could attend--I've been looking for an excuse to return to Toronto.

[Don Libby]

I've contacted Aquatech and they responded back that they are only 35mm based and currently do not fit MF.

Michael - thanks for the heads up - I'll go the Kata route.  Do I just need the 702 or do I need the attachment to that as well?  Not too sure of the part number just remember it covers part of the lens.

[Lester]

Iron Creek, check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/RAIN-COVER-for-Mamiya-...1QQcmdZViewItem

I've contacted Aquatech and they responded back that they are only 35mm based and currently do not fit MF.

Michael - thanks for the heads up - I'll go the Kata route.  Do I just need the 702 or do I need the attachment to that as well?  Not too sure of the part number just remember it covers part of the lens.
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[paul_jones]

Iron Creek, check this out: http://cgi.ebay.com/RAIN-COVER-for-Mamiya-...1QQcmdZViewItem
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i bought one of those, very simply made. i found it quite slippery nylon to hold, and hard to see the controls. i think the kata looks far better.

paul

[Jack Varney]

Anyone tried the Kata E-690? It looks a bit more compact than the 702 as long as very long lenses are not required. Kata site says it fits Medium Format.

[clawery]

I've never used one of these, but they might be an answer to what you are looking for.

http://www.stormjacket.com/products.html



Chris Lawery
Sales Manager
Capture Integration

[Don Libby]

i bought one of those, very simply made. i found it quite slippery nylon to hold, and hard to see the controls. i think the kata looks far better.

paul
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Paul - I saw this and was considering it as well.  Thanks for your input.

Don

[Don Libby]

I've never used one of these, but they might be an answer to what you are looking for.

http://www.stormjacket.com/products.html
Chris Lawery
Sales Manager
Capture Integration
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Chris - I actually have one of these.  Not too too bad but I can help but think there's a better way.

Don

[Don Libby]

Anyone tried the Kata E-690? It looks a bit more compact than the 702 as long as very long lenses are not required. Kata site says it fits Medium Format.
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I'm concerned that it might be too small for a AFD and P30 back.  I am going to check it out anway.

Don

[Don Libby]

Anyone tried the Kata E-690? It looks a bit more compact than the 702 as long as very long lenses are not required. Kata site says it fits Medium Format.
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Just checked the write up on the 690 - it appears that they are ment for small SLR's - they mention Canon Rebel.  Unless I missed something I don't see any mention on it fitting MF.  It's back to the 702 for me....

Don

[Jack Varney]

The "More Information" button on the E-690 Description page -
http://www.kata-bags.com/Item.asp?pid=269&...Id=4&ProdLine=4 takes you to -
http://www.kata-bags.com/EqupmentByProd.as...Id=4&ProdLine=4

here you will wee the reference chart shown below-

  "E-690 : Matches from Medium Format Photo Cameras  

Brand Model
         
BRONICA ETRSi  RF645  SQAi  SQB    
 
HASELLBLAD 203FE  205FCC  501CM  503CW  
555ELD  905SWC 905SWC  FlexBody  H1  
H1D  H2  H2D  H2D-39    
 
MAMIYA 645 Pro TL  645AFD  7II  RB Pro SD  
RZ67 Pro II  "

I have emailed Kata for more information regarding length and diameter of lenses that will fit my Mamiya 645 AFD. I will post their response when it arrives.

[Jack Varney]

Adam Ostroff of Kata responded re. the best choice for the Mamiya 645 AFD-

"First of all I would like to thank you for taking an interest in our products. The rain cover for your camera is not the E-690 but is the E-702. It can fit up to a 200mm lens and can fit a large diameter lens because of the velcro adjustable hood."

"You can check out the E-702  if you click this link:
http://www.kata-bags.com/medium/index.asp?...eraID=5&#BestFi
tt "

Hope this helps.