Topic: Rain (Read 5366 times)

john beardsworth · « **on:** May 28, 2007, 04:25:49 am »

Any recommendations for rain protection for an SLR with grip and 70-200 lens?

While I liked a Kata E702 I saw yesterday, I'm reluctant to buy their products for ethical reasons. I recall seeing a Cameramac a few years ago and I've found the maker's contact details, though IIRC it wasn't see-through like the Kata.

So does anyone have more info on Cameramac or other recommendations?

John

jeremyrh · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:36:25 am »

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Hi John - glad to see I am not the only person that has this thought - I was threatened with having my membership on the Nikonians forum terminated for saying so, though!

Christopher · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2007, 08:31:38 am »

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Hi John - glad to see I am not the only person that has this thought - I was threatened with having my membership on the Nikonians forum terminated for saying so, though!
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and I prefer to look at the quality first ... but everyone his own choice...

john beardsworth · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2007, 08:43:28 am »

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and I prefer to look at the quality first ... but everyone his own choice...
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jecxz · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2007, 08:44:39 am »

The Kata E702 is a good quality rain cover. I have used it in pouring rain with my Hasselblad and Canon gear and it is comfortable to work with.

I have also purchased several of their bags and they are well made, they stand up to the elements and protect gear better than the other brands I have purchased. I have not tried the Lowepro Dryzone bag yet but I don't think they have a bag that is waterproof.

From my experience, Kata produces quality products.

john beardsworth · « **Reply #5 on:** June 01, 2007, 08:50:11 am »

Derek

Thanks, I've no doubt of the quality - I saw one at the weekend and liked what I saw. However, I also said why I rule them out.

A couple of top pros have pointed me to Aquatech. They have a London shop.

John

usathyan · « **Reply #6 on:** June 01, 2007, 09:39:10 am »

i have used Op/Tech Rainsleeve - cheap and does its job.

AndyF2 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 01, 2007, 12:32:21 pm »

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The Kata E702 is a good quality rain cover. I have used it in pouring rain with my Hasselblad and Canon gear and it is comfortable to work with.

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I've found humidity and fogging builds up on the inside of the Kata (depending on temperature, probably). If you ran into that problem, was there a solution?

I think the problem occurs when the raincover is at ambient temperature, and warmer air rises up through my jacket sleeves into the inside of the raincover.

Andy

jecxz · « **Reply #8 on:** June 01, 2007, 01:44:35 pm »

I don't recall any fogging, but I'll admit that when I'm getting soaked by rain or snow I really want to get the shot and get out of there. I suggest trying some anti-fog chemical on the plastic - the kind you get at sporting goods stores--it's just an idea.

Also, before getting the Kata I had looked at other rain covers and felt the Kata rain cover was the best because of the large clear plastic, the hand access on the sides and the easy way it slipped on and off -- it works great when working with a tripod. The hand access is visible because of the clear plastic, which is important to me.

But quite honestly, any rain cover could do, even a hefty bag.

John Patrick · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2007, 02:02:03 am »

For a really lightweight, easy to use cover, try the Storm Jacket.

http://www.stormjacket.com/

It's basically a waterproof sleeve with bungies on the ends. It doesn't fully enclose, so no fogging up.

It doesn't work out-of-the-box with a tripod on a lens-mounted tripod ring, but you can bust the seem and (if you're good with a sewing machine) sew on some Velcro to keep it closed, or open it up and slide your tripod ring through.

If you're tripod mounting on the camera body, there should be plenty of extra material (depending on size), to slip it over the top and sides of the camera body.

For best results, you need to be using a decently-sized lens hood, so that might be problematic with UWA lenses.

John

GregW · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2007, 03:11:28 pm »

In case people didn't know, Kata products are almost exclusively manufactured in China. The company is 100% British owned by the Vitec Group who also own other well known brands like Gitzo, Manfrotto, Bogen etc.

I have no affiliation to the company and provide the information from a neutral perspective.

stever · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2007, 04:39:05 pm »

i like the stormjacket for handholding and it's compact enough to stick in the corner of your bag just in case

stever · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2007, 04:39:24 pm »

i like the stormjacket for handholding and it's compact enough to stick in the corner of your bag just in case

John Camp · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2007, 05:17:43 pm »

What's the ethical problem? They use fur seals or something?

JC

john beardsworth · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2007, 05:53:25 pm »

None of your business. I phrased it so we avoid another dpReview-style debate like Lolitagate.

As it was, I picked up an Aquatech cover this morning.

John

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