Camera body & lens cover

kensutz

Does anyone know where I can pick up a rain cover for a body and 300mm prime anywhere in Dublin? Just tried ringing Berminghams and Conns but none have anything I'm looking for.

Thirdfox

I'm guessing this isn't big enough for a 300mm prime... (nor is it located in Dublin) but they are safe to buy from (takes a long time though)

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8261

kensutz

Not bad but I have a match on Friday in Wexford. Being in Dublin tomorrow to photograph a gig I might try out a few shops and see what they have/if they have anything. That item will be something I'm gonna splash some of my Paypal funds on anyhow

DotOrg

kensutz wrote: »

Not bad but I have a match on Friday in Wexford. Being in Dublin tomorrow to photograph a gig I might try out a few shops and see what they have/if they have anything. That item will be something I'm gonna splash some of my Paypal funds on anyhow

dml in portobello used to have them in stock

stcstc

either DML


or give paddy barker a ring in cork he will ship one next day if he has them

normally does

kensutz

Thanks Stephen, Paddy Barker has the Aquatech covers on their site so just dropped them a message.

City-Exile

I got my AquaTech from Paddy Barker.
Great investment.

whyulittle

Is it actually listed on the site? Only saw a pic of it pop up on the home page but no link.

OnLooker

Need one for my 70-200mm f2.8 myself.

Started pissing down on Saturday & had to pack up it becuase I had no cover.

ThOnda

Plastic bag + cell tape :-)

OnLooker

ThOnda wrote: »

Plastic bag + cell tape :-)

:D

Borderfox

Ken I use microfibre towels that you can get in millets (camping shop) they work out excellent and can absorb huge amounts of water and only cost €20

Dodgykeeper

I use a pair of O'Neills xxl wet bottoms, elasticated legs fit over lens and I have cut them near top of leg.

OnLooker

That Aquatech gear ain't cheap.

(70-200mm including eye piece)

€128.87 for Lighter Sports Model
€303.71 for Pro Model.

kensutz

It's all about the quality. Ordered an Aquatech cover and managed to get a Tenba cover too.

OnLooker

Sisters husband heading over to NY next week. He is heading to B&H anyway so will get him to pickup an aquatech.

Would this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/500377-REG/Aqua_Tech_SS_SPORT_SS_SPORT_Rain_Cover_Navy_.html do the job?

Also the eye piece: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/500383-REG/Aqua_Tech_CNEP_5_CNEP_5_Eyepiece.html ??

Thanks

kensutz

Read the item description to see if it will fit the camera and lens you own.

OnLooker

They do. I was just looking for opinions in case anyone previously owned the items. Thanks anyway

City-Exile

You get what you pay for with AquaTech.
It's a small investment to protect your gear.
I've used the same eyepiece for 400D & 40D.

whyulittle

Ordered my one today. Have it picked up tomorrow, delivered Friday, in time for game on Saturday.....or so goes the plan!

City-Exile

whyulittle wrote: »

Ordered my one today. Have it picked up tomorrow, delivered Friday, in time for game on Saturday.....or so goes the plan!

What's the betting that the weather will be fine all this weekend.

P.

whyulittle

If I never have to use it once, that'd be fine with me!

ThOnda

Well, both lens and body should be protected, because only protection makes the complete useful!

Thirdfox

What lens is that? 4/500mm prime?

whyulittle

Blasted match called off tonight, due to the rain that's on its way!! :mad: Not a sign of it yet.

OnLooker

Got my Aquatech cover at the weekend. Very happy with it. Brother in law brought it home from B&H.

Paulw

Out of curiosity ... how much?

I've been meaning to buy one of these.

OnLooker

Paulw wrote: »

Out of curiosity ... how much?

I've been meaning to buy one of these.

€80 including the eye piece. Thats for the SS Sport Model which is for 70-200 f2.8mm's.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/500377-REG/Aqua_Tech_SS_SPORT_SS_SPORT_Rain_Cover_Navy_.html

whyulittle

OnLooker wrote: »

€80 including the eye piece. Thats for the SS Sport Model which is for 70-200 f2.8mm's.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/500377-REG/Aqua_Tech_SS_SPORT_SS_SPORT_Rain_Cover_Navy_.html

Same from Barkers in Cork cost me almost €130!! Only 'fault' I've noticed with it, is that you have to attach the monopod* to the camera, there is no opening to attach it to the lens collar.

OnLooker

whyulittle wrote: »

Same from Barkers in Cork cost me almost €130!! Only 'fault' I've noticed with it, is that you have to attach the tripod to the camera, there is no opening to attach it to the lens collar.

Yeah I noticed that on Sunday at the match but still happy I invested becuase there is no point in spending alot of money on gear if its not protected from the elements.

Paulw

Hmm.

I'd want the SS300 model. That's listed as $209 on the B&H website.

Not sure the sport would be what I need.

OnLooker

City-Exile should be able to confirm that for you.

Paulw

OnLooker wrote: »

City-Exile should be able to confirm that for you.

Just sent him a text for info, and also sent an email to Barker Photography to ask their price.

With the $ exchange rate, it might work out cheaper importing. :mad:

Paulw

Ok ....

From B&H
ss300 $209
CEP-1B eyepiece $32
Shipping $40.65

Total of $ 281.65 (roughly €179)

From Barker in Cork
SS300 216.59
CEP-1B eyepiece - €38.72
Shipping €7.26

Total of €262.57

So, I can save €80 by ordering in the US.

Now for decision time.

OnLooker

You could get a SS-SPORT from B&H for your 70-200mm with the money you are saving.