I very much like the idea of using a dry bag for all the reasons you pointed out. They are just so much more durable than plastic covers. Instead of furnishing a neoprene sleeve I will glue the dry bag bottom directly onto the lens hood. I can get these for about $15 and I don't mind having them as an integral part of the dry bag contraption. It makes the project simpler. The trick is to turn the dry bag inside out before glueing the leaves. I might employ a 1/2" rubber band or electrical tape to seal the joint on the outside.
Great idea! Certainly very convenient. For me, the only downside would be it multiplies the number of lens hoods which would be an issue when flying given baggage restraints. Best of luck with your project!
Hi James. Just took my ‘JT RAIN-COVER’ to Haida Gwaii and using it on a telescoping 100-500 zoom was a snap. Lots of room inside for my hands and a very low ‘fiddle factor’. Going to make one for my large prime. Well done
I’m a RU-vid DIY connoisseur, and this is one of the best videos I’ve seen! Planning on making two. Would it work to turn the bag inside out when glueing the inside? Thanks!
Hi David - thanks for the comment. I found the glue phase to be a sticky chaotic mess regardless of how I did it. Turning things inside out might just add to the potential of gluing my hair to the bag. You’re no doubt more coordinated and it might be worth a try. Both bags illustrated in the video are still going strong but when it comes time to remake them, I’m thinking I’ll make the neoprene sleeve more cone shaped (narrow end at the front). This should make it easier to get the whole thing on/off without impacting the seal much - I find it’s a bit fiddly sometimes with the big lens and I don’t find water tracks in between the cuff and lens hood much at all even in the heaviest downpours. Let me know how it goes!
Definitely works best with prime lenses but you can use the zoom/focus rings by twisting the bag then letting it go to “reset”. Just have to remember which is which! ;)
