OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2)
The OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2) is a polyethylene sleeve made to protect an SLR camera with a lens up 7.0" in diameter and 18" in length. The sleeve protects the gear from dust and inclement weather. It is designed for handheld use or tripod application. It has a unique eyepiece opening adapts to most viewfinders for viewing through the lens. Camera & lens controls are easily visible and operable through the sleeve. Drawstring lens opening offers easy access and a snug fit. There are two Rainsleeves included.
- Polyethylene case made to protects your gear from dust and inclement weather.
- Designed for handheld use or tripod application
- Unique eyepiece opening adapts to most viewfinders for viewing through the lens
- Camera and lens controls are easily visible and operable through the RainSleeve.
- Drawstring lens opening offers easy access and a snug fit
- Fits lenses measuring up to 7.0" (17.8 cm) in diameter and up to 18" (45.7cm) in length
| Material | Polyethylene |
| Type of Closure | Drawstring |
| Accommodates | SLR camera and lens up to 18" long |
| Weight | 1.9 oz (54g) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 124 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (74)
- Easily accessible equipment (44)
- Comfortable (19)
- Strong construction (18)
- Good protection (16)
Cons
- Cumbersome (8)
- Hard to access equipment (7)
- Uncomfortable fit (5)
Best Uses
- Protecting gear (71)
- Cameras (15)
- Lenses (14)
- Travel (10)
- Sports photography (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (43), Semi-pro photographer (27), Enthusiast (20), Pro photographer (14), Casual photographer (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (57)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent Occasional/Emergency Rain Prot
I bought a pack of these sleeves to use when shooting outdoor sports in the rain. I'm not a pro photographer and couldn't justify the expense of the superior Aquatech rain gear. I needed ...Read complete review
I bought a pack of these sleeves to use when shooting outdoor sports in the rain. I'm not a pro photographer and couldn't justify the expense of the superior Aquatech rain gear. I needed something small and light that fits in my camera backpack and keeps me shooting during poor weather conditions I occasionally encounter.If you do a lot of shooting in questionable weather and can justify the $200 cost, the Aquatech is obviously a better solution. But for [$] the Op/Tech sleeves are hard to beat in a pinch, particularly for casual photographers.The sleeves are large enough to cover most all but the largest of the pro telephoto lenses. It fits my D300 with battery pack and 70-200 2.8 with room to spare. The sleeve has a hole in the rear - just remove your eyepiece cover, stretch the hole over the eyepiece, and replace the cover to hold it in place. The sleeve has a drawstring closure in front that holds very securely to the lens hood. The plastic is transparent and thin enough to allow operation of all the controls right through the sleeve (vs, sliding your hands up inside). It's a very usable solution, although it does make adjusting the zoom a bit more difficult. But again, this is intended to be more of an emergency or occasional rain solution.I've spent endless hours shooting football games in the rain and the protection provided is excellent. As long as you don't poke a hole in it, your equipment will stay dry. I'm able to reuse them multiple times.Pros: Very low cost, stores anywhere, excellent protection, low tech ease of use, able to see all of the camera's controls, works with tripods and monopods.Cons: Takes a few minutes to put on and get adjusted, makes accessing some controls a little awkward (but not impossible), far too long for short lenses.Bottom line: Excellent emergency protection during occasional bad weather for cameras with larger lenses. Those using smaller lenses should look for another solution.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good but could be better
Works well to protect camera from rain while giving you complete access to camera controls. But when used with a zoom lens, rainsleeve slips off the end of the lense too easily just from ...Read complete review
Works well to protect camera from rain while giving you complete access to camera controls. But when used with a zoom lens, rainsleeve slips off the end of the lense too easily just from the simple act of zooming in and out.
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Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cumbersome
- Hard To Access Equipment
- Uncomfortable Fit
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
Basically a plastic bag with a drawstring. Still the price is right, they give you 2 and it has a ready made hole for your viewfinder.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Easy to Carry
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
If you are looking for a very compact rain sleeve you can carry in just about any pocket of your camera bag or for that matter, in your pocket, this is it. There's plenty of room for even your full size SLR camera and it even fits mine with the extra battery pack/grip attached to the botom AND the tri-pod shoe attached to that! There's plenty of room for your hand to be inside holding the camera and pushing control setting buttons and wheels. It's so simple yet very effective in a pinch. And you can't beat the price for a pack of two!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
This is a good cheap way to make sure you have something to protect your camera. It is light and unobtrusive in your camera bag, fits fairly well, and lets you see all your controls (or LCD if you're one of those digital types). Loses one star because it uses drawstring tightening and not elastic, which gets in the way less.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
cheap, they work well, no great expense if you loss them of leave them behind.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
If you only occasionally shoot in messy weather, this is great protection for the money. In fact, it's so inexpensive compared to repair bills that it's foolish NOT to have one stashed in your camera bag. Some of the best light happens in the worst weather!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
Great rain protection
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Very water resistant
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
Two for under $10.00. Second one came in handy for a friend who had not brought any protection against the elements. Great product to have in your bag.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cheap construction
- Cumbersome
- Hard To Access Equipment
Best Uses
- Transporting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
A plastic grocery bag would work about as well.
The draw string closure fits too loose to be effective for blowing dust or rain. The device is one size fits all which means it is way to large for most DSLRs
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
I have been caught so many times in my travels using a plastic bag to cover my Nikon DLSR with external flash that I decided to buy its own raincoat.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
I looked at other weather protection and for the price these are the best bet. I do a lot of photography on the beach so I need something to keep the spray off . I used one when Hurricane Irene was just off the coast .
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Camerastrap is in the way
Best Uses
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
I used this rainsleeve during a rain shower. It is light and flexible, able to cover the whole camera and my hands inside. There is an opening for the eye piece to lock it in place without interfering the eye sight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
it protects DSLR from rain. Nice price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
- Emergencies
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
I often hike in rainy weather and was hoping these would help. They do, but they won't keep the camera dry while it is hanging from a strap around your neck, as the open end of the sleeve is then facing upwards. I bought 3 packs of these but have only opened one. There are 2 in each pack. One of them didn't have the little hole for the viewfinder. A half-gallon freezer bag would work almost as well. I should just get a Pentax K5!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
- Well Padded
Cons
Best Uses
- Daily Usage
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
Very cheap, it fits very well on my camera and lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
A small,compact, and inexpensive way to protect your equipment from the elements.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Easy to put in camera bag
- Lightweight
- See thru plastic
- Use hand-held or tripod
Cons
- Cumbersome
- Difficult to tie on lens
- Extra material
- Questionable durability
Best Uses
- Emergency protection
- On board cruise ship
- Protecting Gear
- Quick cheap protection
- Vacations
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
Seems flimsy and lightweight, but going on a cruise and a rain cover which is cheap and easily carried is worth the "extra" protection from water and salt air. Sleeve is so large that you could put several DSRLs in it at the same time, but allows you to use with large cameras also. Being large also allows for lens movement during focusing. Get 2 sleeves for the low price. Large size leaves a lot of extra sleeve to deal with when taking pictures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Hard To Access Equipment
Best Uses
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
This is good for a short term solution. I used it on a white water rafting trip. It was a bit cumbersome to attempt to fit the hole under the viewfinder...had to prepare in advance of any oncoming water. Also the drawstring at the end was a little unnerving. ..I wonder if I could have fixed up something a bit better with simply a long clear plastic bag and a rubber band. (the rubber band certainly would have made a tighter seal on the lens)But hey...it was only [$]....so it was ok.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
good reviews price you cant beat product looks fine
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cumbersome
- Hard To Access Equipment
- Poor Padding
- Uncomfortable Fit
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
it's a plastic bag with strategic holes (not too much though) and a strap.
you don't really need it, make your own.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Accessible Equipment
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Protecting Gear
Comments about OP/TECH USA 18" Rainsleeve (Set of 2):
I always keep a package in my camara bag. When it starts to rain I am ready to go. When I have use them in the past everone is asking where I got them. They have look all over for a product that was cheap and easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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