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As a working professional
photographer,
I have a considerable
investment in
equipment. I believe
in preventive maintenance
and take care of
my equipment. But in the
field the conditions are sometimes
less than ideal. So when
I learned about the folks at
LensCoat and their protective
covers, I checked them
out. Now I have a LensCoat
cover on every piece of equipment
possible.
LensCoat products are
made from closed-cell
neoprene that protects equipment from nicks
and dings if it should get
bumped. It also provides
a thermal barrier to protect
hands from extreme cold,
which I put to the test on a
recent trip to Yellowstone
in –31° weather. My right
hand got very cold holding
the camera but my left
hand stayed warm having
the LensCoat cover on the
200–400mm lens. I also felt
comfortable having my lens
exposed in adverse weather
as the neoprene protected
it from the elements.
I really like the fact that the
inside of the LensCoat is made
of a gripper material, eliminating
the need for using glue or
some other sticky substance
on valuable lenses.
LensCoat makes covers for
a variety of Nikon and Canon
lenses, as well as a few others.
They also make Hoodies (lens
covers to replace lens caps),
covers for tripods, and even a
cover to protect my Wimberley
II head. You can select
from a variety of camou age
patterns or plain black, which
I prefer. You can even order custom
covers for your rare lens
or piece of camera equipment
that you want to keep pristine.
I’m sold on LensCoat! |
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