Looking for a DIY rain cover for my cameras

Hi all,

I'm going to be shooting some outdoor sports over the coming months and am looking for some ideas to keep my gear from getting wet should it rain while on the job

I'll be using a combo of 7d, 6d, 70-200 and 17-50.

Does anyone have any links to DIY solutions? or inexpensive ready made options? (I've spent all of my money already)


Thanks
Jason

Clear plastic bags and a rain poncho. You will look like a bum but it works for keeping gear dry, and it's very inexpensive to boot!

Tesco's carrier bag, other supermarkets are available. I always carry a couple in my camera bag together with some elastic bands, always useful.

freezer bags, elastics and tape... all you would need for a DIY to keep stuff dry

Optech rain sleeves, very inexpensive (~$6-$7 for 2) and designed for cameras. Great product, works well. Has a draw string for tightening up around the lens and a hole for the eye piece. Well worth the couple of bucks. I always have a couple with my gear, just in case (In Western WA, more often than not)

Milutiche wrote in post #16152025
Hi all,

I'm going to be shooting some outdoor sports over the coming months and am looking for some ideas to keep my gear from getting wet should it rain while on the job

I'll be using a combo of 7d, 6d, 70-200 and 17-50.

Does anyone have any links to DIY solutions? or inexpensive ready made options? (I've spent all of my money already)


Thanks
Jason

As mentioned, OP/Tech makes a pleasantly inexpensive all-purpose rain cover. The Rainsleeve's small price and size make it a good choice for outdoor use.

+1 on freezer bag and rubber band!!! used that when I was vacationing at Niagara Falls... you can get your camera pretty wet there