I got this rain cover about 5 months ago and didn't particularly like it. It is huge and doesn't work well with short lenses or lenses that extend. That's a lot of lenses.
But, I recently got the new Tamron 70-200 G2 lens. The lens is a fixed ~8IN long, which is perfect for this rain cover. I took it out in a downpour this evening and it worked like a champ. My Canon 80D and the G2 are both weather sealed, but I wouldn't take them out in the rain without the rain cover. Too much water, then you are dealing with fungus (I assume, since I don't ever plan to let that happen). In any event, the rain cover did well. The camera/lens stayed dry. Its probably obvious, but I used the lens hood. That combo not only kept the camera and lens dry, but not even a drop got on the glass. Eventually my hands got moist, but I still had my arms attached to my hands, so water is going to eventually get there. The second most important point is I could still use the camera easily-- though live view was better than the viewfinder. To stress it a bit, I tried video. I expected a huge muffling sound, but that was overwhelmed by the rain drop sounds. Overall, this is a great product at a low price. Even if you only use it once a year, if you have a 70-200 lens (Canon, Nikon, Tamron, Sigma) it would be a good idea to have on hand.
Altura Photo Waterproof Rain Cover for DSLR Cameras
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| 3,533 ratingsPrice: 19.99
Last update: 11-01-2024
About this item
Altura Photo professional camera rain cover protector for DSLR Cameras.
Designed to protect and shield your small or professional camera gear and lens from rain, snow, salt spray, and any other unexpected weather conditions.
Camera cover rain made from high quality waterproof nylon with an ultra-clear viewing window. Great gifts for photographers.
Rain cover for DSLR camera with dual adjustable sleeves and full-length double zipper provides access to camera controls whether holding or tripod mounting your camera.
Designed to protect and shield your small or professional camera gear and lens from rain, snow, salt spray, and any other unexpected weather conditions.
Camera cover rain made from high quality waterproof nylon with an ultra-clear viewing window. Great gifts for photographers.
Rain cover for DSLR camera with dual adjustable sleeves and full-length double zipper provides access to camera controls whether holding or tripod mounting your camera.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 13.6 x 0.87 x 7.9 inches |
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Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
ASIN | B004AH10K8 |
Item model number | KZ0008 |
Customer Reviews |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Camera & Photo Case & Bag Rain Covers #76 in Camera Bags & Cases |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 2, 2010 |
Manufacturer | Altura Photo |
Country of Origin | China |