Waterproof Camera Covers

[Woolly Joss]

I was taking pictures at the football yesterday in the pouring rain and (as well as getting soaked) got talking to a professional photographer who had a waterproof cover for each of his cameras and lenses.

He said they were from an Australian company and the covers were called Aqua Shield.

However, I have searched the net (and this site) and can find no trace of a company or product matching this name.

Can anyone point me in the right direction to buy these covers?

[scottbergerphoto]

Check the Pelican Camera Protector at www.porters.com
Regards,
Scott

[Woolly Joss]

Thanks Scott

[MediaMagic]

Another thumbs up for the Pelican. I've been using one in drizzle ridden Seattle for about 6 months and really like it.

Another you can look at is made by OpTech.
Link:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=239802&is=REG

I'm sorry I can't give you info on AquaShield. I've never heard of them. Looks like the best we can do so far is give you ones we do know about.

[unners]

i'm pretty sure the ones u mention are AQUAtech sports SHIELDS :D
the website is www.aquatech.com.au and i think they are sold in the states at penn cameras.
i have the ss200 model which i use in all weather to keep out the salt spray at the beach. they are really well made but they're not cheap. and u still get bloody wet when it rains!
cheers
dave

[Motorsports Photo]

OR

If you dont have a giant lens to cover up...

I use a ziplock bag with a hole cut in the unlocking end that just stretches over the end of the filter. Its further secured with a rubber band to make sure it stays sealed.

Best if all you can get these materials at almost any store when you need them.

-Pete

[leony]

Big List: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=breadCrumb&A=search&Q=&ci=945


Set your budget before clicking on the above link.

[mjordan]

I have been looking at both the Tenba:

http://www.tenba.com/camera/raincovers.htm


and the Pelican:
http://porterscamerastore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=pcs&Product_Cod e=10-0842&Category_Code=


Both are reasonably priced so I can get two of them for when I'm using my 10D and D30 or 10D and EOS 3. I haven't decided which to get yet though. I used a unused plastic dog poop bag torn at the seams during the rainy times I shot last year, which worked pretty well. I laid it over the top of the camera and down the lens. As long as the wind wasn't blowing it stayed there most of the time. But this year I want to have something a bit more sophistacated... and less obvious at the dog shows I shoot at. :lol:


Mike

[Wickedfn4u]

Has anyone used the Aquatech vertical? I have the Tenba 18 and it works fine horizontal but will not work vertical.

How long a lens can you use with the Pelican? I have a 120-300 2.8 and I dont think it is long enough for the Phat beast.

TC