Waterproof rain covers for long lenses mounted on Epic body

[Sam Taylor]

Hi guys. What are you intending to use to keep your Epic, and long lenses, waterproof when out in the wilds, shooting sports, etc.

E.g when using the canon and nikon 500mm and 600mm lenses?

Currently we have Think Tank's Hydrophobia 300-600 which does a great job with these focal lengths when mounted on a DSLR body.

What will you be using when mounted on an Epic? Thanks!

 

[Michael Hardwick]

Most of the time I just make rain covers out of showercurtain material (clear, heavy guage) scissors and 1" Velcro tape. Cheap cheap cheap. Works great, and can be custom fit to any camera/lens combo.
Can look very professional too if you take your time and do a good job.

Anne Lee makes them better than I do.

 

[Sam Taylor]

Thanks for the idea Michael. I take it that these covers that you make are quite simple? Ie without long arm tubes for access to lens and body control? And without waterproof entrances for monitor, evf, etc etc? I was more thinking of something that would do the same type of job as the think tank hydrophobia 300-600 does when shooting stills, only for an equipped epic.

Link to 300-600:

http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hydrophobia-300-600-v2.aspx

 

[Michael Hardwick]

Hi Sam -

Yes they are simple things to be sure - I've made ones that have opening for extension viewfinders and smallish sleeved openings for access to the lens. The ThinkTank looks like you could shoot under a waterfall and still feel confident.

Most of my arts and crafts projects were spawned by suddenly finding ourselves faced with awful weather or vfx sequences with lots of water flying around. But I haven't drowned a camera or lens yet, thankfully. I wish I had some pictures - I made one for a F35 and a 12-1 that I was particularly proud of.

 

[Johnny Friday]

No matter what nice rain cover i end up having....it always seems i go back to my standard trash bag with some gaffer tape and rubber bands....ALWAYS.....

 

[Sam Taylor]

No matter what nice rain cover i end up having....it always seems i go back to my standard trash bag with some gaffer tape and rubber bands....ALWAYS.....

Funny but is often the case!

 

[Sam Taylor]

Most of my arts and crafts projects were spawned by suddenly finding ourselves faced with awful weather or vfx sequences with lots of water flying around. But I haven't drowned a camera or lens yet, thankfully. I wish I had some pictures - I made one for a F35 and a 12-1 that I was particularly proud of.

If you happen to find any pictures some time please pm them to me, I would be interested! Yes the thinktank one is useful for tough conditions. I am thinking of ocean spray or arctic snow!