Opteka SRC-40 Large Rain & Elements Cover for Canon EOS, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Olympus EVOLT & Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: OptekaModel: OPT-SRC-40
Product features:
- Access to all camera and lens controls via two side sleeves.
- A clear view through the transparent TPU enables easy monitoring all the time.
- Full-length double zipper provides bottom closure when hand held or on a tripod.
- Adjustable opening fits a variety of lens diameters.
- Will fit most SLR's with and without grip attached.
Digital camera reviews of Opteka SRC-40 Large Rain & Elements Cover for Canon EOS, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Olympus EVOLT & Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: Great rain cover for DSLRs
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought the SRC-40 rain cover from Opteka, but others seem to carry the same thing under different branding. The product works quite well with my Nikon D200 and with all my lenses. The raincoat covers the camera well, and the drawstrings on the sleeves can be adjusted for a comfortable fit around your wrists. Once your hands are inside, it feels very natural to operate all the controls (not just the zoom and focus), but the buttons for all the digital functions as well. The clear plastic panel is about 6" x 15" and shows everything from the aperture ring to the LCD panels (top & rear). There's a large, stiff velcro belt that's supposed to go around the lens barrel. I don't think it's intended to be snug around the lens, but rather to keep space around the lens for access. Not the best idea, but I guess it works.
My issue with bad weather photography has always been keeping my lens clear of rain and snow. This cover won't help that problem, so I got a good collapsible rubber lens hood which works just fine. I just need to be careful with vignetting if the hood is fully extended and I'm shooting at wide angles (18-35mm). The double zipper on the bottom works well for tripod mounting and makes inserting the camera fairly easy. If you keep your hands inside the "raincoat" for any length of time, expect some fogging that may obscure your view. It's nothing that a good microfiber cloth won't fix. I've used this cover in light rain, snow, sleet and mist. I'd never trust it to steady rain. I wish I had this cover when I photographed the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.
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Summary of Opteka SRC-40 Large Rain & Elements Cover for Canon EOS, Nikon, Sony Alpha, Olympus EVOLT & Pentax Digital SLR Cameras
The Opteka SRC-40 Rain Cover is a used to protect a Pro SLR or digital camera with or without an attached grip from rain and harsh weather conditions. It slips quickly over the camera and is easily secured with the adjusters and pull-cords. There is access to all camera and lens controls via two side sleeves and a clear view through the transparent material enables easy monitoring all the time. It has a full length double zipper that provides bottom closure when hand held or on a tripod. An adjustable hood fits a variety of lens diameters. A full-length double zipper enables complete closure when hand held or on a tripod.Cases & Bags
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