Best DIY rain cover?

[Reeven]

It's going to rain today, and I'd really like to get out there and shoot some of it. I was wondering what's a quick, cheap way to make an effective rain cover so I won't damage any of my equipment?

[RicanJoe]

It's going to rain today, and I'd really like to get out there and shoot some of it. I was wondering what's a quick, cheap way to make an effective rain cover so I won't damage any of my equipment? I think with a bag, some duck tape and a lens hood or any 43mm filter, you should be able to hack something up that works quite effectively.

[Reeven]

I think with a bag, some duck tape and a lens hood or any 43mm filter, you should be able to hack something up that works quite effectively.

I have a wide-angle lens, but no lens hood. Any chance that would cut it?

[RicanJoe]

I have a wide-angle lens, but no lens hood. Any chance that would cut it? Sure that should work,(cover the wide angle lens with tape) also with out a lens hood there will be constant water droplets on the lens.

[Reeven]

Sure that should work,(cover the wide angle lens with tape) also with out a lens hood there will be constant water droplets on the lens.

Where could I get a proper lens hood for my wide angle?

[RicanJoe]

Where could I get a proper lens hood for my wide angle? It depends on what exact model wide angle lens you have.

[Reeven]

It depends on what exact model wide angle lens you have.

I've got the WD-H43.

[RicanJoe]

I've got the WD-H43.
That lens doesn't have a front thread to mount any thing so I think the best way is to make one your self or look for one that clamps on.
http://www.hv20.com/showthread.php?t=1754

[icarusi]

It's going to rain today, and I'd really like to get out there and shoot some of it. I was wondering what's a quick, cheap way to make an effective rain cover so I won't damage any of my equipment?

I was thinking the same but to access the buttons etc. and deal with the wind, I'm thinking of a Tupperware stile box upside down with an anchoring which will fit the accessory shoe to keep it in place, a clear plastic panel for the lens to see through and an elasticated waterproof 'cuff' fixed to the open bottom of the box. Hearing the wind blowing now I'll probably need a second fixing to the tripod socket.

I recently shot some footage in high wind which was buffeting the camera. Other than placing my body upwind, I can't think of a simple counter for that.

[Lou van Wijhe]

It's going to rain today, and I'd really like to get out there and shoot some of it. I was wondering what's a quick, cheap way to make an effective rain cover so I won't damage any of my equipment?
Could this (http://pana3ccduser.com/showthread.php?t=18085&highlight=oven) be an idea?

Lou

[Reeven]

Could this (http://pana3ccduser.com/showthread.php?t=18085&highlight=oven) be an idea?

Lou

That's pretty clever. I'll have to try that out, if I can find one of those bags. Though I suppose anything would work.

[zephyrnoid]

I really want to find out what type of plastic Aquapac uses infront of thier submersible cases. It's super clear and can be shot through as though there was a filter in front. I would be inclined to build an HV20 specific cover from scratch, using various industrial adhesives to bind the seams. Not hard to do, but getting the front sheet would be a trick. Aquapac is base din the UK.

[mbamber]

I need a good solution for this as I'm going to Hawaii for 17 days on the 21st and I dont know what to do. I was thinking just a travel umbrella would work fine...unless its real windy.

[Michael Davis]

Lou, I love your avatar picture, man. You look like you're about to kick somebody's ass. :D

[Lou van Wijhe]

Lou, I love your avatar picture, man. You look like you're about to kick somebody's ass. :D
My son took the picture when we were sailing. My wife was supposed to be on the lookout till I noticed she was reading the paper. But I would never kick her.

Lou

[RusstheDutch]

It's raining this morning and I'd planned to go filming foxes. But didn't deter me, so I wrapped a plastic bag round my hv30. While I was out though I thought about neoprene tube to make a skin. Would that work?

[tvnewsbadge]

It's going to rain today, and I'd really like to get out there and shoot some of it. I was wondering what's a quick, cheap way to make an effective rain cover so I won't damage any of my equipment?

Hama (sp?) for lens hood, Ewa-Marine for rain gear. Effective and won't cost an arm and a leg... use the EWA for storm chasing with good effect.

[ncusa367]

i made one where i took a plastic grocery bag, and cut a 43mm circular hole in it. I than found a rubber band and duct taped it around the hole, so the hole can be attached to a lens or your body. One more cut for the lcd to stick out (you risk getting it wet but you need to see the screen)

[Bif]

One gallon sized ziplock bag. Hole for lens with filter and tape around filter/hood etc.

Can see LCD and this should protect cam.