Rain Protection

[Photofarmer]

Varying quality varying price.

Inevitably i get caught in rain during storms.

No i wont stay out in teeming rain but some rain before it sets in i would often like to stay a few minutes longer or photograph until it passes.

Came across these PortaBrace. Not budget but not super expensive what does everybody use?

 

[Photofarmer]

Also looks like its the only rain cover with access to flash shoe so i can attach lightning trigger

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...brace_rs_canoneosr5_rain_cover_for_canon.html

 

[Dean Wilson]

I would be interested in what the clear plastic looks like after a couple years exposed to the elements....does it yellow?

 

[Photofarmer]

Good question guess if you only use it a few times a year should last a while?

 

[Bryan Conner]

thinkTANK Photo Emergency Rain Cover is what I have in case I need it. I haven't actually used it in rain as I am basically made of sugar and will melt....haha. But, it seems to be of typical thinkTANK quality.

 

[PKM-UK]

Hi Peter,

I think for your planned extended/ repeated use (particularly with the hot shoe attachment requirement) such an accessory would probably be a very worthwhile and practical investment, providing extended usability and peace of mind.

We bought some rain covers a few years back for a trip where a good drenching was anticipated. Although clunky to fit - and use, they did keep our kit drier than would otherwise have been the case (it was VERY wet where we went!).

Given their inherent 'pain in the @ss' factor' we now tend to use lightweight, disposable mark I shopping bags, or else improvise with snoods for casual caught in the rain scenarios. (However both these alternatives have some issues).

Our other occasional solution to keep the rain at bay - Karen holding an umbrella - wouldn't be likely to end particularly well on your lightening shoots...

Phil

 

[Photofarmer]

above cover presume r5 cover will fit r6 cant be that different.

also alot of lightning excursions you haveto finish for safety often comes to a point heck id better get out of here

 

[Bryan Conner]

I forgot...I also have some really cheap, disposable shower caps in each of my camera bags/backpacks that will stretch and fit over the camera and lens in an emergency situation. But, they can't really be used while shooting, just to offer some level of protection against rain etc.

 

[Dean Wilson]

I forgot...I also have some really cheap, disposable shower caps in each of my camera bags/backpacks that will stretch and fit over the camera and lens in an emergency situation. But, they can't really be used while shooting, just to offer some level of protection against rain etc.

I also have the EMERGENCY shower cap as a backup. Out-of-town Motels are fantastic places to stay for obtaining free camera accessories.