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I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never need it.

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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
 
I was recently looking at a couple of similar raincoats (forgot where, offhand) but they were of the type where you slip your head underneath. I like these much better... Add to the fact that I was thinking of using a gallon-sized Ziploc(TM) bag... Heh.

How short of a lens does that short one allow for? I'm thinking you could just fold back the hood as needed, it appears to have a velcro closure on the bottom there.
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
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It doesn't really say.

I thought about getting a shorter one, too. But then I realized that if I were shooting in the rain, I doubt I'd want to change lenses. And I always shoot with my 70-200/2.8 IS on the camera (as long as there's enough light). I don't think I've ever shot exclusively with the 28-70/2.8
boarderphreak said:
I was recently looking at a couple of similar raincoats (forgot
where, offhand) but they were of the type where you slip your head
underneath. I like these much better... Add to the fact that I
was thinking of using a gallon-sized Ziploc(TM) bag... Heh.

How short of a lens does that short one allow for? I'm thinking
you could just fold back the hood as needed, it appears to have a
velcro closure on the bottom there.
Click to expand...
--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
 
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
--

Ive been looking for something like this for a long time.
Thanks!

Dan West
D30/CP990/IB
 
try http://www.aquatech.com.au/

they seem to have some nice expensive stuff!!

best regards

Henrik

PS: I think the 70-200 or 300f/2.8 model is about AUD$450 or so which is about US$250, give and take a bit

best regards

Henrik
Dan West said:
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
--

Ive been looking for something like this for a long time.
Thanks!

Dan West
D30/CP990/IB
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D60 w/grip 16-35L,28-70L,70-200L IS, 300L f/4 and 100f/2.5Macro, 1.4xII 2x550EX, ST-E2 - remote timer
Manfrotto 055pro legs - 468RC ballhead
too much to carry!! but a lot of fun to use
 
Thanks David,

This is a really useful link. I'm off to rainy Switzerland next month and this will make my 70-200 very happy!
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
 
Thanks for posting the link. I was searching for a raincoat for my 1D + 300mm f/2.8 just the other day.
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
 
Hoi Guys:

I like their idea of a few pennies, say it fast and it doesn't sound like much, four thousand! and that's for the smallest one.
Don.
Krik said:
This is a really useful link. I'm off to rainy Switzerland next
month and this will make my 70-200 very happy!
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
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Be sure to mention my name so I get my $5. Just kidding. LOL.

I wonder if they'll run out today? Probably not of the 300/2.8 ones, though.

They're gonna wonder, though, why they got so many orders for these things today.
Ben Horne said:
Thanks for posting the link. I was searching for a raincoat for my
1D + 300mm f/2.8 just the other day.
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The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
 
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
 
Why do you have to ask the TOUGH questions? LOL.

I'm not sure. It looks like the lens would be protected OK.

I'm guessing that the bottom of the camera (which would be on the right side in portrait orientation) would be exposed. I can't tell how much overhang there is.

I'll let you know.
Will they work vertical? (nt from NT)

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
 
Their site has some nice pictures of those raincoats (but you have to search a bit to find them).

They're $180 here in the US (for the 70-200/2.8 version)

http://www.robertsimaging.com/new/Stock?cmd=6&pid=4416
Henrik Tived said:
try http://www.aquatech.com.au/

they seem to have some nice expensive stuff!!

best regards

Henrik

PS: I think the 70-200 or 300f/2.8 model is about AUD$450 or so
which is about US$250, give and take a bit
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--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
 
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.
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(snip)

You would post this today! :-( Especially when I was searching for this exact same thing just last week because I had a shoot in Austin, TX, outside in the rain this past weekend. ;-) The only rain coats I could find locally were for bodies/lenses that are at least a foot long.

Ah well. The combination of using the rain-proof pull-out cover on my Lowepro bag, and wearing a large trenchcoat where I could hide my camera 'til I needed to take a shot seemed to be okay. One worries about water with a D60...

Heh. Thanks for the great links!
  • Eric
 
A little rain won't hurt the D30/D60. I shot with my D30 + 70-200mm (non IS) in the rain during a triathlon, and the camera was just fine. Then again, what we consider rain here in San Diego might be considered a sprinkle elsewhere. :-)

Take Care,
Ben Horne

http://www.benhorne.com
elequin said:
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.
Click to expand...
(snip)

You would post this today! :-( Especially when I was searching
for this exact same thing just last week because I had a shoot in
Austin, TX, outside in the rain this past weekend. ;-) The only
rain coats I could find locally were for bodies/lenses that are at
least a foot long.

Ah well. The combination of using the rain-proof pull-out cover on
my Lowepro bag, and wearing a large trenchcoat where I could hide
my camera 'til I needed to take a shot seemed to be okay. One
worries about water with a D60...

Heh. Thanks for the great links!
  • Eric
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Elequin-

My girlfriend lives in Austin! Maybe in a few years I'll move there but for now it's flying there to be with her!

Sean
elequin said:
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.
Click to expand...
(snip)

You would post this today! :-( Especially when I was searching
for this exact same thing just last week because I had a shoot in
Austin, TX, outside in the rain this past weekend. ;-) The only
rain coats I could find locally were for bodies/lenses that are at
least a foot long.

Ah well. The combination of using the rain-proof pull-out cover on
my Lowepro bag, and wearing a large trenchcoat where I could hide
my camera 'til I needed to take a shot seemed to be okay. One
worries about water with a D60...

Heh. Thanks for the great links!
  • Eric
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Sean
http://www.mmsean.com
http://pbase.com/slowrey

Canon D60, Tokina 19-35mm, 50mm, 85/1.8 USM, 28-70/2.8 L, 100/2.8 Macro USM, 100-400L USM IS, ST-E2, 550ex, Bogen Tripod & Monopod, Microdrives, Transcend, Mindstor and Tamrac Bags.
 
Any idea if it has a clear window for the white balance sensor???
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
 
My longest lens is the 75-300IS. Do you think you could use one model for other sizes, or do you have to buy different sizes? I wouldn't mind investing in one raincoat.
 
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned, but Aquatech (Australia) has a nice weather shield as well...

http://www.aquatech.com.au/products.html

--Ned
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
 
Another source for rain gear is

http://www.apogeephoto.com/laird_photo.htm

Ann Laird has been making custom rain gear and tripod covers for nature photographers for several years now. You get personlized service and a money-back guarantee. She has a generic rain cover for a camera body w/ 70-200mm lens for about $50.00.

Daryll
DavidP said:
I knew somebody had posted about these before, and fortunately I
remembered it was at Penn Camera.

For those interested, here are the various raincoats available:

body + 70-200/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3462

body + short lenses http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3465

body + 400/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3456

body + 300/2.8 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3454

body + 600/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3460

body + 500/4 http://www.penncamera.com/store/view.cfm?id=3458

I picked up one for my 70-200/2.8 . . . . hopefully I'll never
need it.

--
The Unofficial Photographer of The Wilkinsons
http://thewilkinsons.crosswinds.net
Photography -- just another word for compromise
Click to expand...
 
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