Rain Covers

[eunger]

I have a 300D with a 70-200 f/2.8 IS L and I am interested in purchasing a rain cover. Can anyone recommend one that would work for this set up?

[danedel]

A large ziplock :-)

[eunger]

I have considered making one from supplies around the house, but I am not convinced that it is the best idea. In addition, I have to admit that a small part of me would not want to go out in public and shoot with my camera in a ziploc bag. I guess I am just stuck up like that.

[Denny G]

These are not cheap:

http://www.stormjacket.com/

[danedel]

The good made bags are not cheap
I allways have have a ziplock in my bag or vest....you never know when its going to rain or snow in Colorado. I also keep all my gear in a few Pelican cases that are air, water and dust proof.

[tim]

I use my photoflex lighting umbrellas ;)

[Blue Deuce]

I bought a Tenba off of Ebay. Regular price is about $70 and the individual had some "Buy it Now" for $19.00. Didnt see any on there right now but I noticed from his past auctions he has been selling them for a while. Mine works great on a tripod shooting ligtning pictures. Havent tried it hand held yet.

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

[Dan GSR]

These are not cheap:

http://www.stormjacket.com/



if those aren't cheap
then these are an arm and a leg

http://www.aquatech.com.au/products/sportshields/sportshields.htm


the aquatech looks real nice, and well designed

[smassey]

I heard clear plastic garbage bags are a cheap rain cover.

[SteveO]

Check these out. They're inexpensive and really get the job done!

http://abetterphotoguide.bizhosting.com/camera_rain_covers.html

[cruzyn56]

Check out the Kata rain cover:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=316856&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I used one on a cruise to Alaska on a 20D.

[Dan GSR]

kata one..seems pretty nice
and its a lot cheaper than the aquatech one

[gmen]

http://www.rue.com/raincovers.html

[snibbetsj]

Check out the Kata rain cover:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=316856&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I used one on a cruise to Alaska on a 20D.

I use this one. Works great! :)

[jgjulio]

Check these out. They're inexpensive and really get the job done!

http://abetterphotoguide.bizhosting.com/camera_rain_covers.html

I have one of these and it has proven itself well in bad weather. Rain and snow but not the pouring rain variety.

[Jon]

Yes, the Kata's a good, convenient one for rain or splashing. Without the barrel extenders it even handles the 100-400 pretty well, but they have a separate set of lens covers to handle up to a 600 f/4 or so.

[mikechong]

Yes, the Kata's a good, convenient one for rain or splashing. Without the barrel extenders it even handles the 100-400 pretty well, but they have a separate set of lens covers to handle up to a 600 f/4 or so.

Do you guys use the Kata E-702 or E-690? I'm looking at one for my Rebel XT and the Kata site says the E-690 fits the Rebel series. Wondering how big a lens it can accomodate. The largest lens I have is the 70-200 f4L. Will the E-690 fit with this lens? Also, how do these covers attach to the front of the lens? I can't quite work out how it works from the pictures on their site. Thanks :)

[Jon]

I use the 702 - I might get the 690 for the second body, if there's a marked price difference. The 702 would be fine with the 70-200, but I have no way of knowing what the 690 can do.

[mikechong]

I use the 702 - I might get the 690 for the second body, if there's a marked price difference. The 702 would be fine with the 70-200, but I have no way of knowing what the 690 can do.

Thanks Jon :) The E-690 is about US$10 cheaper than the E-702 at B&H, so I might pick that up instead.

[jopfin]

My wife made mine, easy as pie, got some waterproof material, made a quick template, sewed it up, made adjustments, then sewed up the finished product, took her about 1 1/2 hours to make 2 of them, drawstrings and all. Spent about $8.00 dollars on materials. Both are a perfect fit for my short and long lenses, if you have access to someone who sews, this is the way to go, for me it was..............Joe

[Keiffer]

Joe, Ever think about selling you and your wifes rain covers, Could be beneficial to you guys and most of us:-) Hint Hint.