ThinkTank Hydrophobia Rain Cover Released

[Every Miles A Memory]

No affiliation with these guys, just love their equipment and when I saw this, I was drooling over it. Since much of our travel is in pretty harsh conditions, this would be a very good piece of equipment to keep in the rig on the next excursion

Full Press Release Here, but here are a few of the specs from ThinkTank!

The rain covers have the following key features:​

• A clear window for viewing LCD and controls
• A fabric cover for the end of the lens.
• An eyepiece storage pocket (eyepieces sold separately)
• A breathable mesh bag for transportation and storage


Specifications

Hydrophobia 70-200

Dimensions: 7.5” W x 17” L x 5.5” D (19 x 43 x 14 cm)

Weight (rain cover only): 9.6 oz. (272 g)

Price: $139.00

Hydrophobia 70-200 Flash

Dimensions: 7.5” W x 17” L x 5.5” D (19 x 43 x 14 cm)

Weight (rain cover only): 13 oz. (367 g)

Price: $145.00

I'd love to hear from anyone who has either used this first hand or has one that can comment on the userability of it. When I save up enough to get mine, I'll be sure to post up a full review

 

[adrenaline503]

Looks great for the PNW. I wanted to shoot this weekend but it was pouring as usual.

 

[Michael Slade]

Just in time for the locker-room celebration shots after the Super Bowl.

 

[Overland Hadley]

Looks great for the PNW. I wanted to shoot this weekend but it was pouring as usual.

Umbrella? I know it will not work for all subjects/conditions, but for landscape type work it is invaluable. Hard but not impossible to use single handed, with two people it is a snap.

I carry three umbrellas. One giant golf umbrella for when it is pouring, and two small lightweight ones to use if it is only drizzling. (One lightweight for over the open camera pack and one for over the camera.)

 

[Overland Hadley]

Hey Pat, looks like a good product. A bit more functional than the old shower cap I am using.

 

[adrenaline503]

Umbrella? I know it will not work for all subjects/conditions, but for landscape type work it is invaluable. Hard but not impossible to use single handed, with two people it is a snap.

I carry three umbrellas. One giant golf umbrella for when it is pouring, and two small lightweight ones to use if it is only drizzling. (One lightweight for over the open camera pack and one for over the camera.)

I have tried that but since I live on the coast the rain is often wind driven. But youre right, it does provide a great solution when the conditions allow.

 

[photoman]

Looks like a nice piece of gear but can't see spending that kind of money when a simple umbrella or other items can provide as much protection.

Based on the image the lens is still not really protected and nothing is a bigger PIA than water spots on your lens.

Here is a DIY solution.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Zip-lock/

Personally if it is raining that bad I use an umbrella or find an overhang to shoot under.

 

[BeachBoy]

I've had something like this for years!!!

This is last fall on a sailboat hundred of miles offshore in the Atlantic.

 

[Clark White]

I've had something like this for years!!!

This is last fall on a sailboat hundred of miles offshore in the Atlantic.

Ok, I'm exceedingly jealous of that situation....

Clark

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

Hey Pat, looks like a good product. A bit more functional than the old shower cap I am using.

Just sewed together alot more fancy and with stronger stitching, but the same idea:victory:

 

[BeachBoy]

the cheaper alternative is the one I have.

kata

http://www.kata-bags.com/productFRM2HS.asp?p_Id=269&Version=Photo

there are 4 models (E-690/E-702/E704/E705) depending on your gear / lenses

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

Beach Boy, that looks like a nice bag

What is the price on it? I'd love to compare them side-by-side. I'm a nut for product testing and comparing equipment

Maybe when I get my ThinkTank Hydrophobia, we can meet up and put both bags on a dead camera body I have and soak the two with a hose:snorkel:

 

[photoman]

You can also just get a watersealed camera. :sombrero:

http://www.letsgodigital.org/html/review/olympus/e3/olympus-e3-review.html

 

[BeachBoy]

Beach Boy, that looks like a nice bag

What is the price on it? I'd love to compare them side-by-side. I'm a nut for product testing and comparing equipment

Maybe when I get my ThinkTank Hydrophobia, we can meet up and put both bags on a dead camera body I have and soak the two with a hose:snorkel:

I would say the thinktank is better constructed, they always over-engineer their products. The thing is that kata had it years before.

I've had huge splashes on the sailboat and it handled fine, although salt water drying on the lens was a real pain to clean... you can even see some on the picture above.

The kata E-690 is about $45, which IMO is a way better price/value ratio.