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06-05-2011, 06:07 PM
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| | | Camera Rain Covers
A while back I saw a man taking photographs in the rain, his camera was on a tripod and the camera was protected by a transparent rain cover with two sleeves.
At the moment, if I am taking photos and it rains, I either give up or use a plastic bag to cover my camera. A friend of mine said she knows someone who puts a shower cap on their camera when it rains! 
I have seen a rain cover which will cover my D90, 70-300 lens and battery grip. I think it would be worth buying one, my hesitation is whether they make using the camera so awkward that the rain cover will end up not being used, especially as I do not generally take a tripod out with me so the camera would be handheld. 
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08-05-2011, 01:32 PM
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| | | Re: Camera Rain Covers
I have the think tank rain cover, hydrophobia 300-600 which I use with my 200-400. They also do a version for the 70-200 which may be useable on a 70-300. I am not sure if the zoom / focus will extend the barrel to far or not.
The thinktank range of covers are extremely good and hard wearing with great access to the lens etc.
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08-05-2011, 03:11 PM
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| | | Re: Camera Rain Covers
I hate buying gadgets if I can make something, try a sleeve cut from a cagoul
the elaticated wrist around the lense, and the broader section covers the camera.
This is a cheap one to try Op Tech Op/Tech RainSleeve SLR Camera Rain Cover
7 Day Shop may have some at a good price
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09-05-2011, 07:37 PM
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Thanks Alan. I shall make a note of that.
I have never heard of the 7-day shop Nightshade so thanks for the link.
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09-05-2011, 10:23 PM
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| | | Re: Camera Rain Covers
If it rains I find the local pub/cafe makes a good rain cover! Pictures are not as good but I am warm and dry!
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10-05-2011, 09:36 PM
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But John, you miss all those lovely raindrop photos
Thanks for the link Andy.
I shall definitely be investing in a rain cover. I just have to browse through and choose one now
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10-05-2011, 09:46 PM
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Not everyone's troubled by rain! 
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11-05-2011, 12:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Ford  Not everyone's troubled by rain!
Jim |  I don't think I will be trying that out with my camera
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11-05-2011, 03:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Ford Not everyone's troubled by rain!
Jim | It looks huge and solidly heavy.
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