How do you use Rainsleeve?

How do you use Rainsleeve?

Instructions

1. Remove eyepiece from camera’s viewfinder and place camera inside Rainsleeve™.
2. Stretch hole over viewfinder flange, conforming it to your camera.
3. Replace eyepiece onto camera over plastic creating a seal around the viewfinder.
4. Camera and lens controls are easily visible and operated through the Rainsleeve™.

How do I protect my camera in the rain?

Rain Photography: Protecting Your Camera in Rain

1. Use a camera rain cover / rain sleeve; these are generally inexpensive.
2. If your camera isn’t weather sealed and you still want to risk shooting in the rain, consider getting a camera condom – yes, that’s a thing!

When should you use a camera lens hood?

You should have a lens hood on all the time. Even when you’re inside or at night you could get stray light going over the front of your lens which will reduce the contrast of your image. Another bonus in using a lens hood is that it will protect the front of your lens.

How do I protect my mirrorless camera?

How to Protect Your Camera Gear From the Elements

1. Keep Rain at Bay With a Camera Canopy.
2. Carry Your Gear in a Weatherproof Bag.
3. Buy Weather-Sealed Gear.
4. Protect Your Lens During Lens Changes.
5. Work With the Temperature.

How important is weather sealing on a camera?

Weather sealing is for more than just rain. It helps keep out dust that can cause spots on your sensor. It can help keep out moisture from condensation that forms when taking the camera from indoors to outdoors in cold weather.

Can I use my camera in light rain?

High-end DSLR cameras are built to withstand harsh conditions but few of them are completely waterproof. They have no problem with light rain but too much water can damage both the camera body and lens.

How important is a lens hood?

Why You Should Use a Lens Hood. A lens hood, also known as a lens shade, attaches to the front of your lens and blocks stray light from causing flare in your photographs. It also helps protect the lens from damage if you bump into something. This is why most photographers use lens hoods whenever they can.

How do I make my camera weather sealed?

Amazon sells a simple one-time use camera rain sleeve for only a few dollars. Buy one today and simply stick it in your camera bag. Then, when the light is perfect but the weather is not, you can simply slip it over your camera and shoot without worry.

What is a rain sleeve for photography?

The rain sleeve is the must-have accessory for avid outdoor photographers, offering a shield from the elements-rain, sand and snow-that fits easily in a pocket or camera bag. It features a unique eyepiece opening that adapts to most camera viewfinders, allowing composition of shots through the camera’s lens, not through the plastic.

What is the rainsleeve?

The Rainsleeve offers a shield from rain, sand and snow that fits easily in a pocket or camera bag. All camera and lens controls are easily seen and operated. There’s no excuse for leaving it behind!

What are op/Tech rainsleeves and how do you use them?

These OP/Tech rainsleeves are a great way to protect your camera gear from inclement weather and, to an certain extent, from dust and dirt. They are easy to fit with a drawstring for the lens and a hole to fit over the viewfinder. They are thick enough to protect the camera and lens and thin enough to allow you to operate the controls.