COOPH Rain Jacket for Photographers with Extended Hood to Protect Your Camera (100% Waterproof, Waterproof 5.000mm, Breathable 3.000mm)

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The RET, or Resistance to Evaporation rating has been gaining steam in recent years, with high-end GORE-TEX membranes being notable adopters. This rating uses a simulated perspiration test, and values here are the inverse of the MVTR, with lower values showing a higher ability for moisture transfer. This was a great location for a photo but, because the front of my lens was soaked, I couldn't pull it off. I'm still annoyed at myself. In striving to create the most waterproof membrane, the outdoor industry created a number of unsustainable practices which are slowly beginning to be rectified: using recycled materials, PFC-free DWR finishes, and ensuring sustainable practices are used during production.

Water is hell on photography gear. Not only can it get inside and damage the fragile electronics in your camera, but just a few water droplets on your lens can make taking photos impossible. If you want to take photos in the rain, you have to pay serious attention to keeping your gear safe, dry, and usable. You’ll never have to put your gear down!– Tired of putting your camera bag down on muddy or wet ground? Wear a photo vest and everything will stay clean and safe…well, unless you’re lying on the ground as well… Also consider functionality. Many rain covers feature transparent windows or flaps that allow you to access essential camera controls, such as buttons, dials, and the viewfinder. When you get down to it, a good camera rain cover doesn't need to be complicated. It needs to protect your camera from the elements while also giving you the ability to keep on shooting. This is a target that the Think Tank Emergency Rain Cover hits perfectly, for a relatively cheap price. All of the Hydrophobia covers come with a front element cover that is tethered to the main cover and can be used to stop water from getting onto the front of your lens when you’re waiting to shoot or walking around. I’ve always found that useful, and it surprises me that none of the other rain covers on the market offer this simple feature.Note that breathability isn't mentioned anywhere (ideally/maximally matching 'waterproof' by the same number, then in gr/m2/24h). Best thought of as a piece of plastic stretched very thin, ePTFE are specialty materials (polytetrafluoroethylene, to be specific) that are expanded, creating micropores that act as a filter to inhibit water penetration, but allow water vapor to be expelled. These ePTFE membranes have over 9 billion pores per square inch, each 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet, but 700 times larger than a water vapor molecule. This allows the membrane to resist water from the elements, but diffuse perspiration as it builds within the shell. Not all rain clouds are dark, but those can make you feel like the apocalypse is on the horizon. Use this idea to your advantage. Look for areas in your scene that can emphasize this moodiness. You will need a waterproof camera case or a rain cover for your camera body. You might also need a weather-sealed lens or waterproof lens hood. A waterproof camera bag and lens cap are also essential when taking rain pictures. Take advantage of the romantic nature of rain for some sweet moments. Your clients won’t forget them. But don’t forget to prepare them with appropriate clothing and an umbrella. (And remember to protect your gear, too.)

One way to show great rain photography is to place a subject that would not usually find its place there. Mixing rain and fire, for example, makes for a powerful and symbolic shot. Just being there is enough: Seriously, just by getting out in more interesting weather, you're doing most of the hard work. Play around and trust your eye, and you're sure to come away with something good. You’ll pay for the performance, but the tradeoff comes in tougher shell materials, highly breathable waterproof membranes, and feature sets that make them more amenable to action while wearing, rather than hiding away inside. Hoods are often much more adjustable, with multiple corded zones to dial in your fit, and may also be oversized to fit over a climbing or ski helmet. ePTFE Fabrics: Materials like Gore-Tex (the oldest) are stretched membranes with a specific dimension designed to escape water vapor but prevent liquid from entering. This sweet spot results from the pore size (20,000 smaller than a water drop) and the low surface tension (preventing liquid water absorption without significant pressure). This makes street photography more interesting. Now you have a milky scene of mystery in your shot.Wedding photography can all look somewhat similar. After all, there are only so many ways you can pose a happy couple, right? Wrong. You can make unique images by using rain in your shots of the couple. A tripod can also come in handy when photographing on a rainy day. Some scenes look better with long exposures, and you must keep your camera steady. With your camera adequately protected, you can get down to the fun part---shooting great photos! Here are some things to keep in mind: Currently a fledgling on the market, the new ePE membrane from GORE-TEX is bound to spread into most garments that currently use the 3-layer version. Urged on by manufacturers who wanted a PFC-free version of the legacy membrane, GORE-TEX was able to strip out the fluoro from their ePTFE membranes by supplanting polyethylene in its place. The material is still expanded like the original recipe and nails the 28,000 mm water resistance rating that 3L GORE-TEX is known for. A long (slow)) shutter speed allows you to create motion blur. By using a fast shutter speed, you can freeze any movement.

Keep the front of your lens clean: If you don't do this, you won't be able to take decent photos. Even a few droplets are enough to ruin your shots, so do everything you can to keep it out of the weather. Leave the lens cap on and, when you take it off, point your camera away from the rain unless you're shooting. Also, use your lens hood. And rain is the perfect setting for a top-down shot. Reflections in puddles will make the world look upside down. In this way, water functions as a mirror and creates a collage-like effect. So you get two pictures in one.A well-designed hood should be strategically designed to offer full protection without limiting peripheral vision. Adjustments can include a simple drawstring at the rear of the hood to pull the crown out of your eyes, as well as side profile adjustments for peripheral coverage, and wire-stiffened brims to keep rain from draining into the hood. If the weather is wet and cold outside, you can guarantee the temperature is warm inside. This brings condensation onto anything glass-covered. By firing a flash, the shape and form of the raindrops become obvious instead of vanishing into obscurity.

Many brands in recent years have begun prioritizing breathability in their rain shells, and The North Face uses electricity to manipulate the air and moisture permeability of its offerings. FUTURELIGHT marks TNF’s take on this air-permeable process, and by our own tests, it marks a step forward in waterproof-breathable technology. The hood of the Stretch Ozonic is fairly boilerplate, with a single drawcord adjustment at the rear of the head to keep it out of your eyes. No wire-stiffened brim here, but we did enjoy the soft microfleece chin guard for when the rain really let loose and we had to retreat inside the hood. Hydrophobia 70-200 V3– For cameras with medium-telephoto zoom lenses such as 70-200mm, 100-400mm, 100-500mm Juxtaposition is one of the best compositional rules of photography. You place a subject next to another or in a scene that contradicts the original idea or message. This tip may be the most important for me! I’m predisposed to desiring comfort and sunshine so am usually not thrilled when it’s rainy, and if my attitude starts tending toward the negative, my day of photography does not go as well. It’s something I will always need to remind myself of: When I adopt an attitude of adventure and positively engage with the conditions I’ve been given, I’m able to better see the opportunities available and make the most of them. PENTAX 645Z + 45-85mm f/4.5, ISO 200, 2 seconds, f/16.0 Conclusion

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A rain cover for a camera is a protective cover made from waterproof material that shields your camera and lens from rain, snow, and other moisture. This enables you to continue shooting in wet conditions, without allows you to shoot in adverse weather conditions without compromising the safety of your gear. Note, though, that they are not designed for submerging in water. If you want to do that, see our guide to the best underwater housings for cameras and phones. How do I choose the right rain cover for my camera? Hewn from a tried-and-true GORE-TEX Paclite 2L membrane, OR has overcome the typical pitfalls of this membrane and capitalized on its strengths to create a rain shell that’s up for anything. While our previous experience with Paclite has shown it to be a supremely waterproof membrane, we often felt clammy when overworking the 15,000 g/m² breathability capacity. Not so, with the Foray. Keep in mind that shooting in the rain causes less intense lighting conditions. So don’t forget to raise the ISO or set a wider aperture for correct exposure and a dramatic shot. You might get a soft focus on your subjects and keep their identity hidden. You can get amazing results in shape, form, and color. In this case, choose your autofocus modes wisely or use manual focus with focus peaking.